Buying a Tenor Saxophone: the Warmer Sax Sound
The tenor saxophone sounds warmer and deeper than the alto – ideal for jazz, rock and funk. We explain the difference and show the right models to start on.
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Guitalele: when the guitar meets the ukulele
Six strings, ukulele size, guitar chords: the guitalele brings the feel of a guitar in a travel format. Tuning, the capo trick and who it's for.
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Yamaha Acoustic Guitar: The FG and FS Series as a Reliable Start
The Yamaha FG and FS series have been reliable, affordable steel-string acoustics for decades. We explain the difference between the larger FG dreadnought and the more compact FS concert body,...
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Classical Guitar for Kids: the Right Size by Age
Which classical guitar size fits which age? A size chart by age and height, scale length explained and beginner models to choose for the new school year.
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Beginner Keyboard Guide: Yamaha PSR, Casio CT-S and What an Entry-Level Keyboard Can Do
What an entry-level keyboard offers, what beginners should look for and which Yamaha PSR-E and Casio CT-S models suit a first start.
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Yamaha P-Series: P-145, P-225 and P-525 Compared
The Yamaha P-Series are slim, portable digital pianos without fixed cabinets. We compare the P-145, P-225 and P-525 by keyboard, sound and use case.
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Yamaha CSP: Digital Piano with Learning App and Stream Lights
The Yamaha CSP Clavinova pairs a full digital piano with the Smart Pianist app and Stream Lights that make playing along learnable. What the range does and how it differs...
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Yamaha CLP: which Clavinova for which player
The Yamaha Clavinova CLP series is Yamaha's premium home line. We explain what separates the CLP-825 from the CLP-885 – and who each model is for.
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Casio Digital Piano: Privia and Celviano at a Glance
Casio offers value-focused digital pianos in two lines: the ultra-slim, portable Privia PX-S series and the classic Celviano cabinet pianos. Here are the differences, the models and who Casio is...
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Kawai CN Series: CN-201 vs CN-301 Compared
The Kawai CN series is the slim entry-level range of home digital pianos, positioned below the CA series. We compare the CN-201 and CN-301 and explain which model suits whom.
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Silent and TransAcoustic Pianos: play acoustic, practise quietly
A real acoustic piano that goes silent at the touch of a button: how Silent and TransAcoustic systems work, what sets them apart, and how to pick the right model.
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Schimmel Piano: German Hand-Built Acoustics in the Premium Segment
What defines a Schimmel piano: the German manufacturing tradition from Braunschweig, the series from Konzert to Wilhelm Schimmel, soundboard and tonal character, and who the premium segment is right for.
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Buying a Tenor Ukulele: a Fuller Sound than the Soprano
The tenor ukulele sounds fuller than the soprano and gives you more room between the frets. Why that is, what Low-G tuning adds and which models are worth it.
