I need help from someone with string instrument experience. Please?
paiger888 asked: I haven’t played a musical instrument since I was 15, I now am 23 and now seriously interest in playing again. I started out playing the clarinet in elementary school and switched to bass clarinet in middle school. I now would like to take up a string instrument. I’m very interested in playing [...]
Does anybody have an idea for a homemade musical instument?
hm… asked: I just need an idea to make a feasible, working instrument on which I can play a recognizable song. It doesn’t have to be complicated, but I am limited to my own handiwork and the materials found in my own house. I’m also supposed to play the song without telling my [...]
What is the name of the musical instrument that looks kind of like a violin but has more strings?
Obamas Shoes asked: I’ve seen it in Scandinavian countries. I think it has eight strings and it is held like a violin when played.
Is it safe to re-string a ukulele to make it a left-handed one?
M. Ariola asked: I just recently received a right-handed ukulele and my parents didn’t realize that I played my guitar left-handed because they’re not really into the musical instrument scene (but it’s okay, I still love them and the gift :D)
Anyways, since I got a right-handed ukulele, I can’t really play it and teaching myself [...]
Help Our Schools By Donating A Musical Instrument?
Cocoamaniac asked: My middle school in Hull Massachusetts, in the Boston area, is in need of instruments due to theft and vandalism. whether it be any string, reed, wind, procussion, or electric instrument and you would like to get rid of it, please donatethem to us in need. if you are interrested please reach me [...]
Buying musical instruments off of eBay?
Skylar H asked:
has anyone ever bought a musical instrument from a seller on eBay? I am looking for a cello and have found some new ones in the $100s including new strings, stands, etc….is there a catch or what???? This price range just seems unrealistic to me for a new cello. does anyone know if [...]
Musical instrument help?
RAMONA asked: Is the upright string bass easy to play and and learn to read bass clefe if you already sre good with instruments?
Which guitar isn’t a crappy one?
rab asked: Hello! I want to start guitar, and I need to buy one off Amazon. I ve heard they have a FEW really good ones. But, I’m only a beginner, so if I attatch links, is it possible for someone to tell me which one is the best for its price and name and [...]
Does anyone know how to make a working guitar out of scratch?
Tran B asked: For our physics project, we have to make a musical instrument and I decided to make a guitar. We need to use guitar strings, and materials that are commonly found in a house.
Does anyone know how to make a sound hole for the guitar?
And does anyone know any ideas to make [...]
What’s the best kind of mandolin to learn on?
wvonelovechick asked: For sometime I’ve wanted to teach myself to play a string instrument. Recently I decided on the mandolin. I can play flute, French horn, alto saxophone, and piano so I have a solid understanding of musical theory. The mandolin I buy doesn’t have to be anything fancy just something with a good sound.