March 3, 2017
When translated directly, the term “Bellafina” means “beautiful fine”– a fitting name considering their line of high-quality violins, cellos, violas, and double basses are some of the most beautiful instruments in the world. Most Bellafina instruments are sized at a reduced scale, making them the perfect choice for younger players or adults with a small […]
May 3, 2016
If you asked any orchestra director which family of instruments offer the greatest range of expression, intensity, and nuance they’d probably say the orchestral string family. The orchestral string family is composed of instruments that are played by sliding a bow across the strings. Due to their range of tones, the violin and the cello […]
May 4, 2015
The Right Drums, Cymbals and Hardware for Your Kit As the old saying goes, a band is only as good as its drummer. Sure, they might not always be out front and in the spotlight like a vocalist or lead guitarist, but drummers are essential to keeping the rest of a group in sync and […]
April 3, 2025
The renowned composer — who helms new scores and initiatives for Alfred and MakeMusic Publications — talks about what goes into crafting great music for students and reflects on the most poignant moments of his career.
October 2, 2024
Now in its 130th year, the iconic instrument brand has redefined music by balancing craftsmanship and innovation. If you’ve attended a concert, listened to the radio or a streaming service, or watched music videos at any point in the past half-century, you’re no doubt already familiar with Gibson guitars. Whether you’re into jazz, bluegrass, metal […]
September 26, 2024
One of contemporary blues’ premier horn players on transcribing guitarists, controlling his sound with effects pedals, and using open space like B.B. King. The first time that trumpeter Doug Woolverton played with guitarist Warren Haynes, at a gig by Haynes’ Southern jam band Gov’t Mule, he participated in a kind of trial by fire. Haynes, […]
April 3, 2021
To the non-musician eye, there’s no difference between a student trumpet and a professional one. But there’s a universe of difference between brass instruments designed to introduce students to music and those designed for professional or passionate musicians. There comes a time in every musician’s journey when upgrading to a better instrument is necessary to […]
October 15, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt many facets of American life, music educators and students alike are just starting to settle into their new normal. No matter your classroom needs, Music & Arts is committed to the health and safety of our customers so you can spend more time focusing on what matters: teaching […]
July 30, 2020
Did you know July 31st is Uncommon Musical Instrument Awareness Day?! For thousands of years humans have pushed the limits, constantly innovating new and unusual ways to make music. Now it’s your turn! Each year, this day is an opportunity to encourage musicians to play these instruments and push themselves to make musical contributions of […]
June 8, 2019
Filed and Unfiled Reeds Explained Reeds are used in many woodwind instruments, including the clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon. In reed instruments, the sounds or vibrations are made when air is blown across a thin piece of material called a reed. The reed vibrates, making the sound, which is then amplified by the air in the […]
