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How to set up an upright bass (Double Bass)

How to set up an upright bass (Double Bass)

There is absolutely nothing magical or difficult about setting up an upright. It's all very straightforward and logical, if approached with care and thought and common sense. It need not take more than a few minutes - even for those with no instrument building or adjusting experience. Most setups basically involve simply adjusting the grooves in the nut, then adjusting,...

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Saxophone Reeds Selection Guide

Saxophone Reeds Selection Guide

A Saxophone reed is a thin strip of material that vibrates to produce a sound on a Saxophone. Most woodwind instrument reeds are made from Arundo donax ("Giant cane") or synthetic material.  How a Saxophone Reed Works?  All types of saxophones produce sound energy in the same way. The saxophonist blows air through the mouthpiece, causing the reed to vibrate...

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Ernie Ball 101: Electric Strings

Ernie Ball 101: Electric Strings

Welcome to Ernie Ball 101! Where we're breaking down everything you need to know about our world class strings and accessories. Ernie Ball is the world's leading manufacturer of premium electric, acoustic, and classical guitar strings, bass strings, mandolin, banjo, pedal steel strings and guitar accessories. Our strings have been played on many of the best-selling albums of all time...

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Mallet Selection Guide

Mallet Selection Guide

A percussion mallet or beater is an object used to strike or beat a percussion instrument in order to produce its sound. Percussion mallets have an unmatched combination of core, wrap and shaft material that can accompany any type of music you compose. They’re used on four main instruments: the marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, and glockenspiel/bells. Mallets are traditionally assembled the...

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How to Choose the Right Violin Size

How to Choose the Right Violin Size

Please follow these steps to find the correct size you need for your new violin.     Step 1: You need to measure your arm: Have the student put his left arm out to the side, as straight as possible. Measure only the left arm unless a teacher has said otherwise. Take the measurement from the bottom of the neck...

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Before You Buy or Rent a Band Instrument

Before You Buy or Rent a Band Instrument

PlayMusic123.com’s Teach Me how!! Was created by our expert musicians to offer our customers useful information and instrument recommendations. With this guide you will learn which are the most important factors when buying a Musical instrument and how they affect the price, the sound, quality and other elements involved. Here are some guidelines when buying your Musical Instruments: • Determine...

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