The best handpan this year is not going to come to you cheaply. And like it or not, the best handpan is not going to be found lurking on the sales pages of Amazon either. This guide will provide information on the best handpans, and which handpans to avoid. My Favourite 3 Handpans, Scales and…
When handpans first appeared they were a striking sight. Spaceship shaped it is no wonder that once it was discovered that they were a form of hand drum that Space Drum may be adopted as a potential name. Step forward Phillippe Maignaut who, with his craftsmen make these handpans from the bottom up, without using…
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The percussion family is the traditional musical destination when selecting the first instrument for a child. Ease of play and usually sturdy build is important, especially for pre-school-age children. But what are the best percussion instrument for kids Tambourines Shakers Xylophone Tongue Drums Bongos Throughout this guide, I will explore the different scenarios and considerations…
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One of the longest debates in music is whether a piano belongs to the percussion family of instruments or whether it is a string instrument. I’m here to take a look at both sides of the argument and provide a definitive answer. So, is a piano percussion? The piano is BOTH a stringed instrument and…
When choosing the easiest instrument to learn and play you should select something simple but also an instrument that sounds great to your ear. The harmonica, for instance is easy to learn but I am not a fan of the way it sounds. So what is the easiest instrument to learn? The easiest instrument to…
So you’ve decided you want to learn a new instrument, maybe your first. You may have had a little experience of a few percussion instruments at school. Ever wondered why they are the first you are handed to learn. It’s because they are both easy and important. So which instrument should you learn first? If…
