Brass Instruments
The Bright Sound of Brass Instruments
Brass instruments are instruments that are played by the musician blowing into a tub in order to make a sound. The vibration of the lips as the player blows into the instrument is what really makes the sound. The valves on these instruments are opened and closed by using the keys pressed by the player’s fingers and these valves are what allow the musician to alter the sound that is being made.
While most brass instruments are in fact made out of brass, there are a few exceptions to the rule as some believe that an instrument should be classed as a brass instrument by the sound they make.
There are four different types of brass instruments and they are classed into instruments that are known as natural brass [More]
Electronic Keyboards
A Guide to Buying Your First Electronic Keyboards
Casio Electronic Keyboard
Anyone learning to play electronic keyboards will need an instrument to practice on at home soon after starting tuition. This guide aims to help beginning keyboard players decide on an appropriate first instrument, as there is an overwhelming range of keyboards on the market today.
The keyboard is certainly the instrument for those who enjoy variety!
Keys: Your electronic keyboards should have at least 61, full-size keys. A piano has 88 keys and if you aspire to play piano as well, look for weighted keys which replicate the feel of the piano. However, keyboards and pianos are two different instruments, and non-weighted keys are fine for those beginners who aim to be purely electronic keyboards players. [More]
