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What Is A Metronome

How to Use a Metronome

Learning a new instrument or a new musical piece can be quite challenging. Aside from ensuring that the notes that you are producing are sensible, you also have to make sure that you are playing at the right tempo. This can be quite tricky, especially to those who are...

When To Rehair Your Bow

Rehairing a bow is not something that you think you need to do. However, as you continue studying your instrument, you may notice some hairs snap and soon you may feel like your bow needs a little attention. Not all bows need rehairing, and if they do, it really...
renting or buying stringed instruments

Should You Buy or Rent a Musical Instrument?

With rental season starting soon, you may be wondering whether you should be buying or renting an instrument. The answer is not simple and usually requires weighing not only the upfront monetary cost, but whether the student will continue playing for years to come or stop three months into starting. Buying a...
double bass

What Is a Double Bass?

You're not alone if you aren't quite sure what this instrument is. For those who are not musicians, and who only vaguely remember high school music class, the double bass might just register as an obscure string instrument, but it's so much more than that. What Is a Double Bass? Otherwise...
best double bass strings

Best Double Bass Strings 2026

Buying the right double bass strings is important in order to play beautiful music. To help you find the best strings for your double bass, we have reviewed and ranked the best double bass strings available on the market below. Bass strings are one of the most important parts of...
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