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  • Beginner's Guides, Flute Instrument Terminology

    by Clare Preston

    Offset G key, Split E mechanism, Closed or Open hole keys...what does all this mean? Here, we have put together a list of the features commonly referred to on flutes to help you choose the best instrument for you.

  • Beginner's Guides, Tonewoods: Acoustic Guitar Edition

    by Dave Lockie

    Tonewoods are the specific types of timbers that are prized for their acoustic properties, particularly their ability to resonate and transmit sound effectively.

  • Beginner's Guides, Breedlove: Body Sizes Explained

    by Dave Lockie

    The guitar's body shape and size significantly impact its sound and performance. Bigger not necessarily better, just different.

  • Beginner's Guides, Best Clarinets for Beginners

    by Clare Preston

    Choosing your first instrument can be a daunting task. In order to help you make your decision, we have looked through the range of instruments on offer, and have selected our top choices for starter clarinets.

  • Beginner's Guides, Best Flutes for Beginners

    by Clare Preston

    Choosing your first instrument can be a daunting task. In order to help you make your decision, we have looked through the range of instruments on offer, and have selected our top three starter flutes.

  • Beginner's Guides, Best Saxophones for Beginners

    by Clare Preston

    Choosing your first instrument can be a daunting task. In order to help you make your decision, we have looked through the range of instruments on offer, and have selected our top four starter saxophones.

  • Beginner's Guides, Guitar Strings: A Quick Guide

    by Dave Lockie

    Don't get "Strung Up"; Our Beginner's Guide to Guitar Strings: This article aims to help explain the different types of guitar strings, their unique features, and how they affect the sound and feel of the guitar you play.

  • Beginner's Guides, Three Guitars for the Starter

    by Dave Lockie

    Picking up a guitar for the first time is a capital experience that becomes the genesis for a lifelong expedition into music. The guitar is great fun and also allows the player to be introduced to musicianship and to increase one's musical knowledge in a fun and rewarding way.

  • Beginner's Guides, Take up the trumpet

    by Paolo Pezzangora

    Ok, you have decided to TAKE UP THE TRUMPET … but how to choose your first instrument? In this guide, we have selected our top three Yamaha trumpets.

  • Beginner's Guides, Best Violins for Beginners

    by Chris O'Reilly

    Choosing your first instrument can be a daunting task. In order to help you make your decision, we have looked through the range of instruments on offer, and have selected our top three starter violins.