The djembe is not just a drum. It’s something you feel. The djembe pulls you in for a reason. And the reason is the spirits of the djembe that live inside every beat you play. It comes from the heart…
What is a handpan? It’s a steel drum shaped like a UFO and has a round top and a hole underneath. The top has a big center called the ding. Around it are small dents. These are the tone fields.…
Taking care of your banjo is the key to keeping it sounding. Banjos are like big building toys with lots of screws and bolts. Over time, these can get loose. When that happens, your banjo might not sound the same…
How to sit on a cajon might sound simple. But if your tone feels flat, too soft, or kind of weak, the way you sit could be the real problem. Your back might be curved. Maybe your legs are too…
Storing guitars in cold climates can damage them fast. Cold air is dry. Dry air makes the wood shrink. The guitar can crack. The neck can bend. Even the finish can split. You might keep your guitar in a garage…
Resonator guitar is not like a normal guitar. It has a metal cone inside. That cone makes the sound loud, bright, and sharp. It is also called “Resophonic Guitar”. It doesn’t use a wooden top to carry sound like other…
AI can help you learn guitar faster, even if you’ve never touched a guitar before. AI means artificial intelligence. Tools that use AI are smart, they listen, analyze, decide and help you in your way, how you can learn faster.…
How AI is changing guitar playing and composition is something you should know if you play guitar, because it’s your shortcut for playing better, writing faster. Maybe learning feels slow. Maybe you don’t know how to write your own songs.…
Do older acoustic guitars really sound better? Many people say they do, but is that true, or just something players like to believe? If you pick up an old guitar and notice that it sounds warmer or nicer, there’s a…
The steel tongue drum is small, round, and made of metal. It’s also called a tank drum. You tap it with your hands or soft mallets. Each part, or “tongue,” makes a calm sound. These sounds are part of a…