Many new musicians have significant problems when it comes to sight-reading. Others may find this an easy concept to grasp and they even find it enjoyable. Obviously, these two piano learning positions are poles apart. To make the learning process easier, we have compiled some simple tips to make sight-reading more accessible for every piano […]
Transposing music is when you have a piece of music and you then shift it down or up into a different key signature. This may sound complex, but it’s pretty easy when you understand a little music theory. As an example: let’s say that you have a melody in the key of C which has […]
You may be wondering whether you need an amplifier to play an electric guitar. The truth of the matter is that you do need an amplifier for your electric guitar, but there are a couple of ways that you can play electric guitar without using the standard type of amplifier. Here is what you need […]
This is a hard question to answer and there are a number of factors that can speed up or slow down the learning of any musical instrument. When it comes to adults learning to play the piano, they tend to learn at a slower rate than a child. Some people have a natural talent for […]
The piano is a fascinating instrument to learn and when you can play the piano you can turn your skills to other keyboard based instruments. If you’re interested in learning how to play the piano, you may be deterred because you didn’t learn as a child. But, there is no age barrier and it’s never […]
Keeping a piano in tune is essential if you’re learning to play and you want to get the most enjoyment from your instrument. A qualified piano tuning technician can usually tune a piano in less than 1.5 hours. However, most technicians recommend an appointment of at least 2 hours to cover unforeseen circumstances. During a […]
One alternative to a regular acoustic or electric guitar is the semi-hollow-body guitar. This guide will help you pick out one of these superior guitars. They are excellent sounding instruments with plenty of benefits for the player. A semi hollow-body guitar is essentially an electric guitar that has the main part of the guitar body hollowed […]
You want your guitar, whether it’s an electric or an acoustic guitar, to play well. When you buy a new guitar, it may not be set up properly, and this can lead to problems. For example, the intonation may be off in the tuning of the instrument won’t be as good as it could be. Other […]
All guitars eventually need a string change. Your instrument will sound better with a fresh set of strings on it. You may not know how often you should be changing the strings on your guitar. This guide will help you determine when to make a proper change. Why Change Guitar Strings? How often you change […]
It can be difficult to find the best acoustic/electric guitar under $500. This guide takes a look at several of these guitars that you can get for a reasonable price. All of these instruments would be suitable for beginners or intermediate players looking to purchase their first acoustic-electric guitar. Purchasing an acoustic/electric guitar gives you […]