What is a dunun drum? It’s a big, strong bass drum that makes deep sounds. People play it in countries like Guinea, Mali, and Senegal in West Africa. The dunun (also called doundoun or djun-djun) is made from a hollow…
Crystal singing bowls are beautiful, bowl shaped instruments. Made from crushed quartz (a type of crystal) that melted into shape and tuned to exact musical notes, each bowl speaks to a part of your body called a chakra, your energy…
The Shekere is a small musical instrument but holds a big story. It may look like a gourd with beads, but the Shekere meaning is deep, bearing power, history, and spirit. The gourd instrument comes from the Yoruba people in…
Darbuka is a small hand drum that looks like a cup or goblet. It makes loud, fun beats. People also call it a Doumbek, Tabla, or goblet drum. It is very old, people played it over 3,000 years ago in…
You’ve got a drum kit with no brand name on it. No logo, no label, just drums. Now you’re asking, “How to find out the real value of a non brand drum kit?” That’s a fair question. You don’t want…
A damaged bass drum can ruin your sound and slow you down. Maybe the drumhead is torn, the hoops are bent, or the shell has a crack. Sometimes the small parts like lugs, tension rods, or other hardware break or…
The real difference between mandolin and bouzouki is how they feel, sound, and play. The mandolin is small. It has 8 strings in 4 pairs, tuned like a violin (G-D-A-E). The sound is bright and sharp. You can hear it…
Regular banjos are too big, heavy, and won’t fit in your bag. It feels like a hassle to carry. That’s why many players switch to a travel banjo. It’s smaller, lighter, and built for the road. Some weigh just 3…
Electronic air drums like Aerodrums and AeroBand PocketDrum 2 Plus let you play drums without a real drum set. You move your hands in the air. The sound plays through your headphones. These tools use motion capture or Bluetooth sticks…
Starting to learn guitar can be exciting, but also frustrating when things don’t go as expected your fingers hurt, chords sound wrong, and progress feels slow. It’s easy to feel stuck or want to give up, especially when your hands…