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The 15 differences and similarities between classical and acoustic guitar

As in most things, the case here is not what’s better, it’s what’s more appropriate for your personal needs.

If you are a beginner guitar player, you have come to the right place, as we will be sure to cover all the basics. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran, we believe you can find value in this article. We are sure you will learn some precious info you have missed out on until now!

Drumsticks: How to choose the right type, size, and material

As with everything with drumming, there is a lot more than meets the eye. Yes, you’re just hitting metal and plastic with sticks, but to a drummer, much more is in play and being considered.

Drumsticks are no exception, as there are so many different choices to choose from. We will dissect the different choices when choosing a drumstick.

The 12 greatest drum solos in music

Music is flooded with different musicians trying to make their mark in the industry. All too common are those who push it too far.

The passion is not there, one can tell that it is just a stunt to promote yourself. Which of course there is no problem with a little self-promotion.

Few musicians make the impact of having a standout part in a song. Here we will explore some of the greatest and most famous drum solos in the music world that were passionate and felt enough to make it on this list.

Top 7 reasons why learning to play guitar is hard – made easy

Every new endeavor is challenging, there’s no doubt about that. However, everything gets easier with time. Just think how hard it would be to learn a new language, and then take stock of how much you have mastered your native tongue.

By the same token, if you put your work in – in the form of small digestible chunks – you will get much better at playing guitar in no time.

How to clean guitar strings in 5 easy steps

Have your strings lost all signs of life? Maybe it doesn’t even sound like you’re playing a guitar. Well, in that case, save yourself some trouble and get those strings changed! What if you are in dire straits (not you, Mr. Knopfler) financially? So you need to work with the strings you already have? Or maybe your strings got dirty but didn’t get the life sucked out of them? In that case, make sure to read on! We’re going to teach you all of the tricks of the string...

The 10 best violinists of today that you should know

One can easily pull to mind some of the greatest violinists of all time. Niccolo Paganini, Jascha Heifetz, Itzhak Perlman, to name a few. But when it comes to the performing stars of today, perhaps we need a refresher.

From rising stars to pop sensations and renowned concertmasters, in this article, we’re going to look at the who’s who of violinists of today.