Other Stringed Instruments

There are so many different types of banjos that it can be overwhelming to select which one is right for you. Do you get a four-string banjo or a 5-string? What's the difference between open back and resonator banjos?  In this article, we'll take...

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...

Learning to play the ukulele is not intimating as you think it is! Basic ukulele chords are easy to master even for individuals who haven't played any string instrument before. As matter of fact, you can play some of these basic ukulele chords only require you to...

Still have your guitar in the standard EADGBE tune? It's time to mix things up! Alternate guitar tunings like drop D tuning broadens your guitar playing horizon to riffs and power chords so you can play covers of songs from Kurt Cobain, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and...

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...

Orchestra instruments are divided into four main sections: string, brass, percussion, and woodwind. Each one is crucial to an orchestra's sound. And, our orchestra instruments list will give you a closer look to instruments played in symphony orchestras. String Instruments

For guitar players, having a support chair or stool when playing is really important. While you can certainly stand and hang the guitar from a strap, it gets tiring after a while. For those who will spend a long time performing (especially classical guitar music), we recommend getting one...

Forget the tuba, guitar, piano, and bass. They are no match to these odd-looking, most unusual musical instruments. Some may look like they came from a horror movie, while others produce an eerie sound fit for a sci-fi film! So, without further ado, here are the most...

String instruments are so versatile you can hear them in every musical era and genre of music - even classical music! And today, we're taking a closer look at some of the most common ones. Here is the string instruments list you should know about.

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...