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This compact soprano ukulele is ideal for student learners. The ukulele, also called a uke (informally), is a member of the lute family of instruments. The ukulele is of Portuguese origin and was popularized in Hawaii. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, . . . read more
A violin is a stringed instrument played by drawing a bow across the strings with the dominant hand while pressing the strings against the fretted neck with the non-dominant hand to achieve different notes. The sound produced is amplified by means of the hollow body. Violins commonly have four strings, usually tuned in perfect fifths. . . . read more
A guitar is a stringed instrument played by strumming or plucking strings with the dominant hand while pressing the strings against the fretted neck with the non-dominant hand to achieve different notes. The sound produced is amplified by means of the hollow guitar body. The modern guitar is a versatile instrument common in many genres. . . . read more
The harpsichord is a musical instrument played via a keyboard; a harpsichord’s strings are plucked, producing a harp like sound. Likely invented in the 1500’s, the harpsichord was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music by composers like Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) until it was surpassed in popularity by the newer pianoforte. Our harpsichord has . . . read more
A piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound via hammers striking the internal strings when the keys are pressed. Modern pianos have a row of 88 black and white keys, tuned to a chromatic scale in equal temperament. A grand piano is arranged horizontally (versus the vertically arranged upright piano) – the horizontal arrangement . . . read more
A digital piano is a type of electronic keyboard instrument designed as a portable, alternative to the traditional acoustic piano, both in how it feels to play and in the sound it produces. A digital piano has several other advantages such as less sensitive to changes in humidity or climate, not needing to be tuned, . . . read more
