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    You’ve made the decision to buy a piano, and you’re eagerly anticipating the many hours of musical pleasure it will bring you and your family. But pianos come in so many different sizes and shapes, it can be difficult to know which is the best one to purchase. Of course, you want your new instrument to sound great and look great. But first and foremost is the size consideration: after all, the …

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    A Guitarists’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2: Beyond Diatonic

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    A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1

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    NAMM 2025 Yamaha Guitars Recap

    Three days of music, friendship and gear.

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    A Bassist’s Guide to Turnarounds

    Take it back to the top.

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    Dedication to the Craft

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