Other Stringed Instruments

You might think that playing a popular guitar solo piece in a guitar shop would be cool. But did you know that some guitar stores forbid customers from playing certain songs in their shops? The banning of "Forbidden Riff" songs is not because they're illegal. They're just...

Many instruments are capable of producing tones over a wide range of pitches. However, there are a few instruments that produce tones that are deeper than others. Low pitched instruments tend to be larger than instruments that produce high tones, as a result of the structure required for low...

Jump starting a music career while on a budget could be difficult, especially since you need to look for a product that screams quality while being affordable. Of course, you don't just grab the first piano that you see on the market just because it is within your budget....

Have you ever wondered about the difference between neck pickup vs bridge pickup? What are they used for? What is the difference between them? Do I need both of them on my guitar? Well, this article will answer all those questions and more. Read on to learn...

The guitalele might look like a lovechild of a guitar and ukulele, but it's not intimidating at all. It's easy to learn and much easier to carry than a regular guitar! But, how do you tune this adorable string instrument? The answer might surprise you! Here's everything...

Lists of the greatest guitarists generally focus on performers in the blues and rock eras of the modern guitar. And there are lots of extraordinary blues and rock guitarists! Our team at Orchestra Central has listened to the music...

The fretboard and headstock are some of the well-known parts of a ukulele. But did you know that this small stringed instrument has more than ten components? And, there is even a part that is often overlooked yet is responsible for keeping the strings in place. ...

The 5 string banjo is a fun instrument that is wonderful to listen to but can be complex to master. The good thing is there are six easy 5-string banjo chords. They are easy to learn and master because you don't have to stretch your fingers too...

Few songs can captivate an audience like an electrifying guitar solo. For generations, guitar solos have mesmerized listeners and inspired aspiring musicians. From Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" to Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," these best guitar solos of all time continue to influence...

If you’ve just picked up a guitar and tried some of the easy acoustic guitar songs around the web, you may have wound up frustrated and confused. We’ve put together a list of acoustic guitar songs for beginners to clear things up for you. We included where...