Selecting a Mouthpiece. When selecting a mouthpiece, a brass instrumentalist should choose one with a solid, compact tone of large volume. Professional musicians and advanced students prefer the musical results of large mouthpieces, which provide a maximum volume of tone with the least amount of effort. John Parduba started making custom mouthpieces in 1915 then opened his original shop at...
What Is a Cowbell? A cowbell is a hand percussion instrument modeled after the real life bell that herdsmen placed around the necks of domestic cows. Typically made of brass or steel, cowbells are idiophones, which means they produce sound via the vibration of the entire musical instrument. Some cowbells contain clappers, a dangling pendulum inside the instrument. Clapper cowbells...
Conga Size and Types.  Congas head typically comes in three sizes; however some brands also make other sizes for special congas. The Standard Sizes are: Quinto: 11 inch head; Conga: 11.75 inch head; Tumba: 12.5 inch head. Other Sizes are: Super Tumba: 14 inch head; Requinto: 9.75 inch head; Jr Conga Set: 8 & 9 inch head. The variations and...
A well-maintained guitar will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Electric Guitars are sensitive to the environment, so it is important to make sure the instrument is periodically checked out, usually whenever the seasons change as this is when humidity and weather changes occur, and a musical instrument is most sensitive to these conditions. Never let your instrument linger for...
Evans Icon System is the easy way to connect customers with their preferred heads instantly. The sound icon system pairs each Evans drumhead with its own unique icon that is visible on the box’s spine and face. The most technologically advanced drumheads on earth.
D'Addario and Planet Waves products promise to be the most innovative professional musician’s tools available. The capo line is no exception. Many of the groundbreaking models are the result of a productive joint effort between famed designer Ned Steinberger and Jim D’Addario. No matter what syle of capo you prefer, Planet Waves has the capo for you. Please visit our...
Learn how to Install and Fit New Straps on your Accordion. Â Â Accordion shoulder straps are sold only in pairs, so if you play melodeon with only one strap over your right shoulder, you'll have a spare for when that one wears out. At PlayMusic123.com you will find a large selection of Accordion Straps at the lowest price, to...
