Antique Violins

Please Omit Music (or Else)Wall Street JournalMost of the early Protestant reformers, including John Calvin and Martin Luther, opposed the use of musical instruments in worship, and Puritans have always ... […]

Many strings to royal harpist Claire's bowWalesOnline“I think it probably helps that we are in the same sort of profession, although the flat can get very cluttered with all these different musical instruments ... […]

Jefferson resident celebrates grand opening of new music storeNorthJersey.comThe Music Den stores feature a complete range of musical instruments for sale or rental, as well as a full complement of music books and accessories. ...and more » […]

New York TimesA Language Explorer Who Heard Echoes of AfricaNew York Times“Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner, Connecting Communities Through Language” includes musical instruments and African costumes along with photographs, ...and more » […]

Intel Wants to Be Inside EverythingBusinessWeekWhile Intel doesn't plan to enter the shower market, it is putting its chips into gas pumps, cars, musical instruments, and other devices where few ...and more » […]

Inside Pulse (blog)'Rock Band 3' (ALL) Launches Avatar StoreWorthPlaying.comFeatured under the Games Collections on Xbox LIVE, the Rock Band 3 Avatar Store features outfits, accessories and musical instruments for Xbox LIVE avatars ...Rock Band 3 Avatar Store Launches On Xbox LiveIncGamers.comMad Catz Unveils Official Rock Band Instruments Controll […]

Smart Spending: New Hobbies and SportsThe Associated PressBefore your well-meaning ambition drives you to shell out hundreds of dollars for sports gear, a new musical instrument or a closet full of craft supplies, ...and more » […]

Donated musical instruments delivered to Phoenix Elementary districtAZ Central.comEar Candy tracks the journey of each instrument to chart the impact of the donation on individual students. The organization hosted other musical instrument ...and more » […]

SodaHead NewsGirl buys plane seat for violinBBC NewsThe Ryanair website says small musical instruments can be taken on board their flights but customers have to purchase an extra seat if they are larger than ...Is Ryanair taking musicians for a ride?IndependentRyanair ejects schoolgirl from plane after insisting that she buys an extra ...Daily Mailall 23 new […]

Reuters UKNo musical instruments please, Vatican asks BritonsReuters... visit to England and Scotland next month have been issued a long list of do's and don'ts including a ban on musical instruments and steel cutlery. ...Pope's UK Visit Forbids Booze, Pets, Musical Instruments; Susan Boyle to PerformBeliefnet.com (blog)Pope's UK Visit: W […]

When it comes drumming, selecting the right drumheads for your drum kit is crucial, especially when you are trying to get a specific sound out of your tom-toms. The right drumheads can give your fills and dynamics the sound you desire. Recent Article published on 8/26/2010 by JordanB […]

Playing the guitar creates friction between your fingers and the strings of the instrument. This friction can irritate your fingers, and it can cause you to make errors, especially if you are playing a fast song or tricky lead parts. Reducing the... Recent Article published on 8/25/2010 by Charlotte Johnson […]

You have heard the Gibson electric guitar in every kind of modern music. It took many years for the jazz musician Charlie Christian to pioneer the versatile capabilities of Gibson's first model, the ES-150, but it was artists like Jimmy Page,... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Annelies de Groot […]

Great music requires more than technical elements such as harmony, melody and rhythm. The world's finest music is also inspiring and invokes an emotional and physical response. If we listen to a symphony by Mahler or a film score by John... Recent Article published on 9/1/2010 by Brian Avey […]

The bass guitar is the backbone of many rock, jazz and blues bands. The acoustic-electric bass, however, is a rare sight in these situations. Some places acoustic bass will be found are on MTV's unplugged series or in the hands of the Violent... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by John Fraze […]

Guitar strings are typically tuned E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. This is referred to as standard tuning. Some guitar players use alternate tunings, sometimes referred to as dropped tunings or open chord tunings,... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Carl Hose […]

The Hammond Organ sound is a classic sound integral to numerous recordings over the years. Hammond Organs are also quite large and cumbersome, and hard to recreate. Luckily for guitarists, Electro-Harmonix produces a pedal that replicates the... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Eli Chastain […]

Some guitarists prefer low action on their guitars. Other guitarists like to set the action higher. Adjust the action by manipulating the bridge before you attempt to adjust the neck. If the frets buzz or the neck does not feel right, then adjust... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by RobertR […]

You can program a simple or sophisticated bass pattern to go along with any drum patterns you intend to use on the RT-223 Zoom drum machine. The RT-223 is the only drum machine currently in the Zoom product line, and you can program it for bass... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Christian Mullen […]

To adjust the neck on a Fender guitar, including the popular Stratocaster and Telecaster models, you can approach the task in three ways. Fender guitars are set up at the factory, but over time, adjustments need to be made. Even on a new guitar,... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Wade Shaddy […]