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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

    How to Land a Freelance Bass Gig

    You only get one chance to make a first impression.
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    Buying Your Child’s First Guitar Amplifier

    To fully enjoy their new electric guitar, they need an amp too.

    How to Choose Your First Bass

    There’s never been a better time to jump into the low end.

    How to Choose Your First Guitar

    Looking to find the instrument that’s right for you? Here’s what you need to know.
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    Eight Great Tips for Learning Electric Guitar

    Ready to go electric? Here’s how to get started.

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    The Twelve Most Loved Holiday Songs

    It’s that special time of year again when holiday music dominates the airwaves, stores, elevators and just about any other place you can think of — all to get us in the proper spirit to enjoy frien…

    How to Shop for a Sound Bar

    Not all sound bars are created equal.

    This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Great Sound

    These headphones, AV receivers, speakers and home theater systems are sure to delight.

    Drums & Percussion

    Drums How-to

    Buying Your First Drum Set

    Here’s what you need to know before you start shopping.

    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…

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    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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