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Five of The Most Memorable Dolly Parton Songs
August 7, 2026
Choosing five of the most memorable Dolly Parton songs is not easy. She’s had an illustrious career that spans five decades, full of hit songs.
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Choosing five of the most memorable Dolly Parton songs is not easy. She’s had an illustrious career that spans five decades, full of hit songs.
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When you start thinking outside the box about the way you make music, you can come up with some strange ideas that only work on paper.
Here are 5 creative musical instruments that people not only dreamed up but built in real life!
I was recently in Kyiv and walked past a busker playing a Bandura, the traditional Ukrainian instrument with too many strings to count. I had to stop for a few minutes to listen, the long corridor of the metro station made it sound like we were in a concert hall.
The Ukrainian group “B&B” in this video features a Bandura and a full band covering Smells Like Teen Spirit.
One of Germany’s most creative musical instruments has ancient roots leading back to China. It’s like a big flat cutting board laid on a table or the player’s lap. It has 30 or 40 strings which can be plucked with your fingers or a pick.
If you’ve never seen a Zither before, why not start with 3 at the same time?
3. Igil
The Igil is a frightening idea for an instrument. Coming from Mongolia, it’s often made from a horse’s skull. This stringed instrument is played upright and bowed across like a cello. An entire genre exists consisting of music written to be played on the Igil.
The video below is of an Igil player serenading us with both his instrument and traditional Mongolian throat singing. It really picks up after the one minute mark.
With 51 Strings and weighing in at a lofty 40 lbs, the Rock Ock isn’t for the faint of heart. Trying to clear this through airport security isn’t something I’d recommend, but you could make quite the impression at a local gig.
Rock band Biohazard took it for its maiden voyage!
A jazz artist commissioned a Canadian Luthier to build a guitar with “as many strings as possible”. Well I have to say, mission accomplished. This creative beast is aptly named as it really does look like something out of one of Picasso’s famous paintings.
It sounds like a bass, acoustic guitar, and harp all at the same time. Watch as Pat Methany captivates an audience with his improvisation.
Do you think a Roadie 4 can tune one or all of those instruments?
Tired of sounding off-key? Whether you’re just starting out or playing live gigs, having the right ukulele tuner can be the difference between a sweet sound and a sour note. In this post, we’ll break down the 3 best ukulele tuners in 2025—based on accuracy, ease of use, portability, and smart features.
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The mark of a novice guitar player is an out-of-tune guitar. Nothing screams amateur hour like the sound of a cat being strangled coming out of a rockstar instrument. Luckily, guitar tuner apps make it easy to stay perfectly in tune without the hassle. Tuning by ear takes a lifetime to learn, and who has time for that when there are anthems to be churned out on the axe?
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Although the lockdown is slowly easing up in many parts of the world, we’re still not at the stage where we can all jump around and frolic in the wild. So how will you spend the last months and weeks of the quarantine?
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Ever wondered what equipment some of the greatest guitarists of all time used?
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The top 4 best online guitar courses can transform your playing. With well-designed platforms and tons of great content, these tools can guide you in your musical journey. Naturally, you will have to put in the time and practice.
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The best online guitar lessons for beginners have a lot to offer. They can help you in the process of learning guitar and fueling your passion for music. With the rise of online education platforms, aspiring guitarists have easier access to high-quality guitar lessons than ever before. Today, we will explore the best online guitar lessons tailored specifically for beginners. We’d like to suggest that you try Roadie Coach. If you are serious about learning guitar and want to do it in a fun way, there is no better tool than Coach. Without further ado, here are the best online lessons for beginners.
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The most influential black guitar players in history left us an immense legacy. Their art was either rooted in the blues or was the blues itself. Continue reading
Today we’re taking a look at the top 10 sites like Ultimate Guitar. For guitar enthusiasts and musicians seeking a treasure trove of chords, tabs, and resources, Ultimate Guitar has long been a go-to platform. However, the digital realm is vast, and there are several other websites that cater to the diverse needs of guitar players. In this article, we explore the top 10 sites like Ultimate Guitar that offer a symphony of features, from chord databases to interactive lessons and vibrant communities.
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