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    These headphones, AV receivers, speakers and home theater systems are sure to delight.
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  • The Pianica: A Great Way To Start a Musical Journey

    Because making music should be easy and fun.
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    Four things you need to know (when you don’t know anything about guitars).
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    Pianos & Keyboards

    Here’s What to Look for When Shopping for an Acoustic Piano

    There is nothing quite like the joy of playing a real piano. The feel of the keys and the beauty of the tone — produced by felt hammers striking metal strings resonating through a massive wood soundboard — is an experience that is difficult to replicate with a purely digital keyboard. When shopping for an acoustic piano, you should of course pay close attention to the touch and tone of each ins…

    What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?

    A guide to selecting optimum piano size.

    Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

    Here’s how to navigate the many options out there.

    The Sounds of Halloween

    Everything you need to turn your keyboard into a haunted piano.

    Guitars & Bass

    Giving the Gift of Guitar

    Four things you need to know (when you don’t know anything about guitars).

    A Bassist’s Guide to Modes, Part 2

    More modes, more melodic possibilities.

    A Guitarist’s Guide to Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

    Using a blend of the two often yields the best results.

    10 Spooky Guitar Sounds

    Make your guitar sound scary this Halloween.

    A Bassist’s Guide to Modes, Part 1

    How to get maximum mileage from scales.

    Creating a Pro-Level Guitar Rig on a Budget

    Musical value is the important thing.

    Audio

    This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Great Sound

    It’s that special time of year again! Here are some great audio gift ideas from Yamaha for the music lover or movie aficionado in your life. Headphones YH‑L500A [caption id=”attachment_61039″ align…

    Seven Halloween Songs Designed to Send Shivers Down Your Spine

    Here are the stories behind your favorite scary songs.

    Scary in Surround Sound

    Surround sound makes fright night even more terrifying.

    Drums & Percussion

    Drums

    Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Drum Hardware

    These are the factors that go into making the right selection.

    Winds

    The Pianica: A Great Way To Start a Musical Journey

    Do you know someone who has a secret desire to play songs and make their own music, but doesn’t k…

    Pro Audio

    Live Sound

    Live Sound Troubleshooting Tips, Part 2

    How to find and solve problems in your PA system.

    Strings

    What Is a Concertmaster?

    A challenging position that takes a lot of practice to perfect.

    Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra

    Give your child the opportunity of a lifetime.
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    Dare to be Different: Black Violin

    Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.
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    Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

    Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.

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