When Should You Buy a 6-String Bass?
The electric bass evolved from the upright version, keeping the same string names, range and intervals but with a more portable form for jazz and rock playing. On the other hand, the bass has proven to be more than just a rhythm instrument. Advances in design, including five and six-string electric basses and the Bass…
What to Look for in a Brass Instrument
Whether your child has signed up for the school band or you’ve been inspired to pick up a brass instrument after listening to jazz music, you may be unsure where to start. The brass family ranges from higher-pitched trumpets to lower-pitched tubas, all of which are made from a brass alloy. These instruments all have…