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    Guitars, gadgets and gizmos.
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    These earbuds, AV receivers, speakers and home theater systems are sure to delight.
  • Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

    Here’s how to navigate the many options out there.
  • The Pianica: A Great Way To Start a Musical Journey

    Because making music should be easy and fun.
  • Buying Your First Drum Set

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

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    Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

    When purchasing your first digital keyboard, there are several factors to consider: size, budget, sound quality, the number of onboard sounds, touch, built-in learning features, recording capability, and connectivity to devices and computers — to name a few. In this article, we’ll try to simplify your shopping decisions by exploring each of these. Short On Space? Go Portable. Small digital keyb…

    Four Tips For Getting Your Child Started On Piano

    Here’s how to help your kids get involved in making music.

    The Benefits of Playing Piano … At Any Age

    No matter how old (or young) you are, playing piano is good for you!

    Evolution of the Modern Piano: From Dulcimer to Disklavier

    Thousands of years in the making … and still seeing improvements today.

    Top 10 Gift Ideas for Bassists

    Some suggestions for the bass player in your life.

    Top 10 Gift Ideas for Guitarists

    Guitars, gadgets and gizmos.

    How to Construct Walking Basslines

    Learn to move from chord to chord with confidence.

    First Look: TAG3 C TransAcoustic

    Built-in looping and onboard effects make this exciting new guitar even more special.

    A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Jazz, Part 2

    More tips for mastering this challenging genre.

    Essential Guitar Maintenance

    Healthy habits to adopt for your guitar.

    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 …

    10 Best Board Games Online

    Gather your friends around the virtual table.

    Top Baseball Video Games

    Nine innings, nine classic titles.

    Eight Iconic Vinyl Records By Women

    Explore the diverse range of female artistry in these timeless works.

    Cellos Rock!

    It’s the secret sauce to many pop hits.

    Eight Great Tips for Learning Violin

    How to develop good habits for a lifetime of playing enjoyment.

    Five More Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

    From their origins to their construction, there’s a lot to learn.

    Dedication to the Craft

    Tina Guo on staying true to her creative convictions.

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