Violins come in several different sizes to make the instrument more accessible to kids. Beyond the standard full-size violin, options include the 3/4-size violin, 1/2-size violin, 1/4-size violin, and 1/8-size violin. There are so many…
It’s easy for guitar players to start learning to play the ukulele because the standard G-C-E-A tuning lends itself to the chord shapes that match the top four strings of a guitar. You’ll just need…
The bass guitar is a powerful musical instrument that must be handled confidently. The bass player can help drive the pulse, define the groove, change the chord, and if used improperly can weigh a band…
Is stage fright (a.k.a., performance anxiety) holding you back from achieving your goals? What could happen for you if you weren’t afraid of making mistakes on stage? Here are 5 tips to help you get over…
Playing guitar is supposed to be fun, so how do you keep from getting frustrated or annoyed? Here are 5 tips to help you keep guitar practice fun: 1) Make practice time comfortable As long…
Try this helpful tip to get the most out of eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method piano lesson software for Windows and Mac computers: Use the internal piano sound from your keyboard. If your MIDI piano/keyboard produces…
Is singing on key required to be successful? Maybe not. Musical audiences generally expect singers to sing on key, but sometimes attitude or integrity of an idea is more important to the audience than pitch….
EarMaster is proud to announce version 7.1 – a free major update for owners of EarMaster 7 offering many under-the-hood improvements and new features. Highlights Clap rhythms into a microphone – Users can now complete their rhythmic…
The traditional ukulele is between 20″ and 21″ long. It’s called the soprano ukulele, and it’s our favorite ukulele size. Here is why we love the soprano ukulele. It’s the familiar ukulele sound Ukuleles today…
Being able to play on time is a very important musical skill. When an aspiring pianist can play piano keys on time, they can convey melodies or arrangements that have been written down or recorded…