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    The Sounds of Halloween

    The ghosts and goblins will soon be coming out to play, delighting and frightening young and old alike. Whether you’re planning a big Halloween bash or just want to set the mood for the trick-or-treaters at your door, the right kind of music can always add some extra scream potential. At the Yamaha Downloadables website, you’ll find all the ingredients for creating a scary soundtrack, including…
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    Back To School!

    Choosing the best keyboard for your kids.
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    The Timeless Connection

    Jackie Miclau on how music brings people together.

    What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?

    A guide to selecting optimum piano size.

    Guitars & Bass

    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.

    Eight Great Tips for Learning Electric Bass

    Not sure how to get started? We’ve got you covered.

    Spotlight on the THR Remote App

    Upgrade your THR for zero dollars.

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    Seven Halloween Songs Designed to Send Shivers Down Your Spine

    It’s time for the apparitions to make their annual appearance! If you’re looking to put a spooky soundtrack to the ghostly comings and goings, here are our recommendations … as well as the stories …

    Scary in Surround Sound

    Surround sound makes fright night even more terrifying.

    Scary Video Games

    Monsters, mysteries and mayhem.

    Drums & Percussion

    Drums

    Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Drum Hardware

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

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    Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2

    In Part 1 of this two-part posting, we discussed the benefits of playing a musical instrument and…

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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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