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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 …

    Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

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    A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2

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

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    NAMM 2025 Yamaha Guitars Recap

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    A Guitarist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1: Diatonics

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    Audio

    10 Best Baseball Songs

    You know it’s spring when baseball season begins. Time to begin enjoying those peanuts, caramel popcorn and the crack of the ball on the bat with these 10 beloved songs about America’s Pastime. 1. …

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    Cellos Rock!

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    Eight Great Tips for Learning Violin

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    Five More Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

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    Dedication to the Craft

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