Why Was The Flute Invented?
Music has been an integral part of the human experience for tens of thousands of years. No one knows exactly when or how music-making began, … Read more
Musical Instrument
Definition and information about musical instruments.
What Instruments Sound Good Together?
Instrumentation is an integral part of music—whether a pop ballad, orchestral symphony, a duet, or any number of instruments playing together. Different instruments have different … Read more
How Much Do Flutes Weigh?
The flute is one of the most popular musical instruments, and for good reason – they’re lightweight, portable, and are relatively easy to learn. No … Read more
How Do Flute and Piccolo Players Produce Sound?
If you have ever tried to play the flute or the piccolo, you may have been discouraged or confused when it was difficult, or even … Read more
How Often Should You Rosin Your Violin Bow?
A common question among violin players, especially beginners, is how often the rosin should be applied to the bow and what the ideal amount is. … Read more
Can I Restring A Violin By Myself?
One of the biggest fears of every violinist is to have a string broken, and the reasons are obvious: the sudden explosive sound, the risks … Read more
How Many Violin Positions Are There?
If you are just starting to learn the violin you may be wondering what are the violin positions, how many of them exist and what … Read more
Can a Music Box Have Sharp Notes?
Most mechanical music boxes with 15 or 20 notes cannot play sharp notes. The 30-note, though, music box can play sharps. We’ll look at how … Read more
How Often The Violin Strings Should Be Changed
After weeks or months of regular practice, violinists start having the feeling that it is time to have the strings changed. This intuitive response is … Read more
How Much Does a Yamaha Flute Cost?
For our pricing guidelines, we’ve turned to specialist music shop Flute Center of New York to gather pricing and give you an estimate of Yamaha … Read more
How Long Does It Take To Learn The Violin?
The first question that any beginner asks before the first lesson is how long it takes to master the instrument. The answer is not simple … Read more
Introduction Of The Alto Flute: The History and The Key
Most people are familiar with the standard concert flute, a popular instrument that is often heard in orchestral, band, chamber, and solo performances of classical … Read more
Violin Bow vs Cello Bow – What Are The Differences?
If you’re a string player, you know that the bow is one of the most important tools of the trade. But have you ever wondered … Read more
How Long Nails Are A Problem For Playing The Violin?
Have you ever wondered why classical violinists don’t have long nails? It’s not just because it looks strange – although that is certainly part of … Read more
The Difference Between Free Stroke vs Rest Stroke
Unless you are a seasoned classical guitarist, the title of this article may mean very little to you. I hope, however, that if you strengthen … Read more