Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips The C major chord is often the first chord that anyone learns how to play on the piano. This is of course because the key of C major has no sharps and no flats, allowing for anyone to be able to sit down and merely avoid playing … Continue reading Understanding the C major chord: Inversions and fingerings
Drummer’s Review Andy Gangadeen is without doubt one of the most innovative and exciting drummers on the scene today. As a noted session musician he has worked with a huge variety of diverse bands, from ZZ Top to The Spice Girls as well as Jeff Beck and Duran Duran. Andy has been a member of … Continue reading Drummer’s Review Xtra: Interviewed – Andy Gangadeen
Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Solid State Logic continues to expand its SSL Complete subscription offering with its latest plug-in, X-Limit. The new plug-in is available now in several formats including VST2, VST3, AAX and AU as part of the ever-growing SSL Complete subscription from $14.99 per/m (Ts&Cs apply). X-Limit is the fifth … Continue reading Solid State Logic Continues Expansion of its SSL Complete Subscription with Latest Plug-In X-Limit
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video, I’m going to talk about the super-souped up Custom Hohner Crossover from Blue Moon Harmonicas with Double Reed Plates. I’ll be comparing it with a standard Hohner Crossover and answering the question – “Is this the loudest harmonica”. Click here to download the lesson materials Thank you Thank you … Continue reading Is this the loudest harmonica? (Hohner Crossover Blue Moon Custom Double Reed Plates)
Drummer’s Review The UK Drum Show are very pleased to announce that Dixon Drums will join us for the first time for 2023, providing guests with even more gear to check out for next year. Dedicated to the idea that all drummers share the same quest, Dixon has paired its reputation for quality manufacturing with … Continue reading Dixon Drums Heads to The UK Drum Show 2023
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Learning chords is the first step to truly understanding how to play the piano, and approaching different types of music as a pianist. With pure understanding and chord knowledge, the entire world of music playing and music making will open as you learn your different major chords, … Continue reading Learning the G major chord on piano
Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a Pearl P2050C/F Eliminator Redline LT Single Pedal, featuring… Foldable design while retaining settings, Pearl ‘Ninja’ low friction drive bearings, Independent traction grips, Uni-lock beater angle cam, Click-lock spring tension retention system, Removable toe stop, Dual chain drive, Pearl ‘Control Core’ quad beater, Interchangeable drive cams – 4 supplied, … Continue reading Pearl P2050C/F Eliminator Redline LT Single Pedal – Drummer’s Review
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Knowing how to play every type of chord is an important part of learning how to play the piano well, because you will often see song chords with just written out barre chords for piano, and for a different instrument, where you will be expected to play … Continue reading Learning how to play the B minor chord on piano
Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog When I was learning to solo, there were a lot of licks and solos that I either couldn’t play, or couldn’t figure out by ear (remember, this was before the internet and TABs everywhere…) But through the process of playing with bands and having to figure out something to play, I … Continue reading A Clapton Blueprint
Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Oberheim today began shipping the OB-X8: an eight-voice polyphonic analog synth that combines the classic sound and key features of the legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 products from the 1980s – including all of the original presets that gave them their signature sounds. “It’s an exciting … Continue reading Oberheim Begins Shipping OB-X8 Eight-Voice Analog Synthesizer
