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What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?

You’ve made the decision to buy a piano, and you’re eagerly anticipating the many hours of musical pleasure it will bring you and your family. But pianos come in so many different sizes and shapes, it can be difficult to know which is the best one to purchase. Of course, you want your new instrument to sound great and look great. But first and foremost is the size consideration: after all, the …

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Guitars & Bass

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2

Advanced techniques for swapping out chords.

A Guitarists’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2: Beyond Diatonic

Secondary dominants, modal interchange and tritone subs.

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1

How to keep things interesting by swapping out chords.
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NAMM 2025 Yamaha Guitars Recap

Three days of music, friendship and gear.

A Guitarist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1: Diatonics

Harmonic and melodic expansion for the creative guitarist.

A Bassist’s Guide to Turnarounds

Take it back to the top.

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10 Best Baseball Songs

You know it’s spring when baseball season begins. Time to begin enjoying those peanuts, caramel popcorn and the crack of the ball on the bat with these 10 beloved songs about America’s Pastime. 1. …

Top Five DIY Home Audio Projects to Consider This Year

Enhance your entertainment experience in 2025.

The 10 Best Basketball Movies of All Time

For the love of hoops.

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Seven Songs That Feature the Oboe

You might think you’ve never heard an oboe before — but chances are, you probably actually have! …
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The Pianica: A Great Way To Start a Musical Journey

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From their origins to their construction, there’s a lot to learn.
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