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What Are Piano Keys Made Of?

What are piano keys made of? Well, the answer to this question is surprisingly not what you might think. The material that pianos are traditionally made out of was wood, but now most people make them out of plastic or metal. While the answer may come as...
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Grote Guitar: Should You Buy One?

Grote Guitar have gained attention over the last few years thanks to their affordability, but are they just another cheap guitar with bad sound and low-quality hardware? Before you purchase one, here's everything you need to know about this budget-friendly guitar brand.  Who Are...
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10 Famous Ukulele Players That Made Uke Popular

The ukulele's charming and relaxing sound has entertained people worldwide and produced many famous ukulele players. One song featuring a uke even reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts and stayed there for a record 76 weeks. Let's find out who they are and what they have contributed...
10 Best Music Schools In The World

10 Best Music Schools in the World

When it comes to music schools, based on one’s fervor, those who want to study the subject or merely love music are inhibited and privileged simultaneously. They would need to identify the best music schools in the world, with a good reputation, to help them reach their vision or...
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How Many Octaves Does a Piano Have?

A piano is a beautiful instrument that people have enjoyed for centuries. Throughout history, the standard number of keys has changed. Though many pianos vary in key quantity, most of them have a set number. You may have wondered, "How many octaves does a piano have?" This article will...
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Best Electric Ukuleles Review 2024

Ukuleles, in general, are musical instruments which are noted for their distinct tone and their ease of use characteristics. Beginners who are interested in playing such would find learning and playing ukuleles to be enjoyable. Electric ukuleles, in particular, are great especially if you are performing on stage. However,...
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Guide to Ukulele String Names, Notes, and Numbers

A new ukulele player might find it difficult to track which string to play. The good news? There's an easier way! Knowing how many different color-coded sets you have available will make tuning much more intuitive, too. In this article, we will describe different ukulele string names...
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28 Best Guitar Hero Songs

These 28 Guitar Hero songs immortalized the once-popular guitar rhythm video that dominated arcades and living rooms across the globe. Source: Canva / Getty So, let's take a trip back to memory lane. Here are the best Guitar Hero songs....
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What Is the Best Ukulele Pick Up?

All ukulele pickups have one purpose, and that is to amplify the sound emitting from your uke. However, not all pickups are capable of delivering the right tone. Some might even distort the sound and pick up background noise! Don't make the wrong purchase. Here are the...
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Best Piano Books for Beginners

Do you have a child who just started learning the piano? Do you teach beginner pianists? One of the very best ways to get a young student excited about learning a musical instrument is to get them playing songs that they like, know, or can at least recognize. Even...
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