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You may be one of the trivia minded music fans who has always known these famous cover songs had life before they hit the big time, but for the rest of us many of these titles come as a total shocker!
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by.
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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?
The next-gen automatic guitar tuner hits the right note with musicians worldwide
The Roadie 4 Kickstarter launch is off to a phenomenal start. Just hours after going live, the campaign hit its funding goal in less than 3 minutes and surpassed $100,000 in just 3.5 hours. After 24 hours, it had raised over $140,000, making it one of the most exciting music accessory launches of the year.
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Johnny Cash: real name or not? Even though he passed nearly two decades ago, Johnny Cash is still popular today — even outside of his genre. His songs still have a profound impact on his listeners and his legend will probably outlive most of his peers.Continue reading
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 many parents have found the iPad to be a good substitute for parenting, there are those who believe that DIY crafts make more balanced human beings in the long run.
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If you’re a music enthusiast, Black Friday 2024 is your moment to shine. With exclusive deals on premium instruments, powerful software, and artist collaborations, this year’s event is set to elevate your musical journey. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just beginning, Black Friday 2024 is the perfect chance to upgrade your skills and celebrate the unifying power of music. Mark your calendar for November 29th and get ready to dive into a world of sound like never before.
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While Apple’s “it just works” mantra simplifies the Mac experience, discerning listeners know audiophile-quality sound requires added tweaking and customization.
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On Wednesday, June 21st, musicians around the world will (quite literally) take to the streets to celebrate World Music Day.Continue reading