bfvlf Is Spanish guitar hard to learn? Spanish guitar and flamenco music are highly respected in the guitar world for their virtuosic playing and technique. It is easy to fall in love with the sounds of Spanish guitar, but is it hard to learn? Spanish guitar is challenging because of the complex finger techniques and the … Read more
While the classical guitar is a favorite for folk, flamenco, and classical music, players of classical guitars often debate whether it’s acceptable to use a pick while playing. Both a single flat pick and attachable finger picks can be used to play a classical guitar. Fingerstyle, which does not use a pick, is the traditional … Read more
The fanfare of brass instruments often draws people to the sound of the trumpet or trombone. If you’re looking to begin on a brass, you may be torn between these two. Which of trumpet or trombone is better for you? Of the two, the trumpet is more beginner-friendly. It is also more flexible in terms … Read more
Like all woodwind instruments, learning to play the clarinet involves a lot of practice to master notes and techniques. Just how much practice is required to become a proficient clarinetist? While 10-15 minutes of clarinet practice per day is a good start, you should increase your practice time gradually and build endurance over time to … Read more
One of the big challenges to playing clarinet and saxophone is dealing with reeds. Within a box of 10 reeds, some are good, some need adjusting and some are unplayable. It can be a frustrating process. At some point, you may choose to start making your own reeds. Some single reed players make their own … Read more
Being involved in the marching arts is a challenging and rewarding experience for band members everywhere. Many musicians start with marching in their high school or college marching bands, but what about drum corps? The difference between marching band and drum corps comes down to history and instrumentation. The level of performance, time commitment, and … Read more
When you have the opportunity to join a band, the first step is to choose an instrument to play. As a beginner, alto saxophone and trombone are two instruments to consider, but which is better? The alto saxophone is a more beginner friendly choice. It is generally easier to make a sound and play, and … Read more
Flutes can be found playing any style of music there is. Whether it’s Baroque concertos or folk music, the flute fits right in. If you’re playing jazz, it’s important to look for the right instrument for the job. When choosing a flute for jazz, it’s important to find an instrument that responds with low overtones … Read more
Marching band is one of the best opportunities to make music, have fun, and bond with others. Eventually, students in high school marching band will arrive at the choice of whether to continue the activity in college. Marching band in college is a valuable experience that will give you a great social life, free and … Read more
Some believe that playing on a hard reed strength shows you are a better player. This isn’t necessarily the case. Just like shoes, you need to find the size that fits you. An important question to ask is when you should change reed strength. A saxophonist may find it’s time to change reed strength at … Read more
