To the untrained eye, the violin and the viola may look like different styles of the same instrument. If you haven’t spent much time focusing on them, you have probably mistaken one for the other at some point. The instruments, however, are quite distinct. If you ever wish to play one of them, it’s important …
Music provides an incredible avenue of connection, especially while participating in a setting such as a band. But with so many instruments in a band, you might be asking yourself, “How do I choose a band instrument to play?” Maybe the instrument you or your child currently plays is not a typical piece in a …
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The Ohio State University Marching Band may be the best collegiate marching band in the U.S. In fact, they’ve been dubbed “The Best Damn Band in the Land” — and rightly so. They give the fans a spectacular show with their fancy moves, marching innovations, and high-spirited formations. And they make it look so easy! …
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Do you love to sing but lament your lack of skill? Or maybe you’re like many people who think singing talent is congenital, and you just weren’t born with it. Too bad. You’ll just leave singing to the professionals and celebrities. No way! Vocal ability is something that can be learned and practiced. Voice lessons …
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The prospect of playing music beautifully can impel budding musicians forward as they seek to master an instrument. Tedious, repetitive efforts are the price they pay to develop greater ease in playing. But learning to play the oboe is another story. The oboe presents challenges that most other instruments don’t. You’ll have to have an …
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Have you always wanted to learn a new talent such as playing an instrument? Did you start learning how to play an instrument earlier in life, but haven’t picked it up in years? It’s never too late to start learning how to play an instrument such as the clarinet or reacquainting yourself with an old …
You’ve fallen in love with the saxophone. How could you not? It’s bold, beautiful, and one of the coolest instruments ever. And now that you’ve found this love, you have goals. Maybe you want to be able to play your favorite song. Maybe you want to join your local jazz band and riff with your …
You keep your bass guitar in sight and practice often. Sometimes, you practice a few riffs and other times, your practice is more structured. Even with regular practice, though, you’re frustrated that you’re not progressing as well or as quickly as you’d like. Perhaps you’re practicing in the “wrong” way — a way that’s not …
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Can you guess what these four songs have in common? These are all songs by major recording artists where the main instrument is — you guessed it — the ukulele. These songs are just a sampling! There are so many more songs you can use with the ukulele. Is it easy to learn the ukulele …
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Everyone sings! Whether it’s singing in the shower, singing along to your Spotify playlist, or joining in when the National Anthem is played at a baseball game, we all sing. But what if you want to learn how to sing in a choir or professionally? Reasonably, how long does it take to learn singing if …
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