Hailing from the Aborigines of Australia over 1500 years ago and most strongly associated with their music, the didgeridoo has found prevalence across the world as a popular musical instrument.Part of many pop culture references, from The Simpsons to Crocodile Dundee, you may be wondering how they produce such interesting sounds with what looks like …
Scotland is an incredible country, so much so that you don’t even have to visit it to be in awe of its beauty. From its vast lochs (aka. Lakes) to the Scottish highlands, this country is incredibly beautiful. It is also packed full of rich history.From its many castles to the true story of ‘William …
The word tuba is actually the Latin translation for trumpet or horn, however, tubas are a whole lot bigger than trumpets and horns.The tuba is the lowest-pitched instrument in the brass family, it is one of the more modern-day instruments in the brass family having made its appearance in the mid 19th century.A german instrument …
When it comes to the musical world, there are so many different instruments, and within them, so many versions, it can be a minefield to navigate, can’t it? The same applies to the trumpet. Perhaps it’s time to buy a gift for a musical friend, partner, or child; you’ve opened Google and found yourself overwhelmed by …
The Trombone is part of the brass family when it comes to instruments, and they can be found in so many different genres of music, ranging from orchestras to pop music. The trombone is a particularly vocal instrument that is much different from other types of brass instruments, from the style to the sound. It …
The horn is the sort of instrument that many people know of but not very many know much about. The horn is not the most beloved instrument. It is often considered to be a boring and almost dorky instrument. One that is very simple to play and doesn’t require a lot of skill and technique. …
The recorder is an instrument that is often overshadowed by other instruments, such as the flute and clarinet. However, this does not take away from the fact that it is such a great instrument to play. Once you get to grips with how to hold the recorder and how to read music, it is a fantastic …
You’re probably familiar with the distinctively soothing sound of the flute, however, can you tell the difference between the different types of flutes? There are at least five different types of flutes in total. These are the C flute, the Piccolo, the Alto flute, the Eb Soprano flute, and the Bass flute. While these flutes may …
Regular saxophone maintenance is important to keep your instrument sounding its best, but it’s also essential to clean your instrument regularly due to the contact it makes with your mouth. This way, you’ll keep both you and your saxophone healthy. Cleaning a classic half-bell-shaped saxophone is straightforward and can be made even simpler with a saxophone …
The Same but DifferentThere’s very little difference between the tuba and sousaphone. With identical timbres, B flat transpositional tuning, and a common compositional application, they’re essentially the same instrument. But there must be a reason why they’re both still used. What, if any, are the defining features of these brass goliaths?ShapeThe most substantial difference is their …
