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The violin is a vital instrument in any classical orchestra or ensemble. Like most instruments, the violin started acoustic, and remained such for many, many years.  However, technological advancement has allowed manufacturers to produce many electronic versions. Like most things in life, a well, these newer electronic violins have...

The mandolin has always been a favorite instrument played folk and classical artists. It is a stringed instrument noted for its four sets of two strings. In addition to this, the mandolin comes in a number of styles which would suit your interest. The best mandolins can surely provide...

Cellos have the greatest solo repertoire in orchestras after violins, though many cellists would argue that their pieces are better. The smoothness of the instrument, the moving sounds and human-like characterizations help make the instrument highly-useful in many forms of music. Thus, it is only logical that somewhere along...

As a string player, there are some things that are indispensable to keep your instrument up and running. These things are not only crucial, but they would greatly affect your performance especially if you are going on stage. One of these things is the peg dope. Having the best...

If you, like many listeners around the world, are a fan of the rich, classic sound of vinyl records, your speakers are one of the key elements of your turntable and vinyl record player sound systems. While record players with built-in speakers exist, they don't truly reproduce the sound...

Violins are very delicate instruments that can get scratched or broken very easily due to their size. Despite how careful you may be with your violin, it's likely to get injured or broken if you don't protect it well with a quality violin case. In order to protect your...

For aspiring music producers, one of the questions that they ask the most is about the best headphones for mixing. While it is not entirely ideal to use headphones only for mixing, using one while producing music is still necessary. Whether for portability, convenience, or just noise considerations, getting...

From Bach's Cello Suites to Dvorak's Cello Concerto, the cello has without a doubt some of the most beautiful music ever written. Here is our top 10. Six Cello Suites - J.S. Bach Bach composed these suites between 1717 and 1723 when we worked as a Kapellmeister in Köthen. The only manuscript found...

The soprano ukulele is the smallest among the four main size categories of ukuleles. It is highly noted for its rich and vibrant sound, which some consider as distinct. Since they are relatively easy to learn, soprano ukuleles have been gaining popularity over the last decade and have even...

Yamaha has established itself as one of the premier musical instrument companies. Founded in the late 1800s as Nippon Gakki Company, Yamaha started with pianos and reed instruments. However, it slowly grew to be one of the most trusted instrument manufacturers in the world. One of the flagship products...