Guitars, Basses & Ukuleles
Consordini
Learn, play, and care
Plain-language explainers that make the buying guides easier to use.Guitars, Basses & Ukuleles
What exactly is a banjo?
Understand how a banjo works, its Black and Caribbean history, five-string and tenor families, open-back and resonator setups, and where to start.Guitars, Basses & Ukuleles
Ukulele explained: the instrument, its Hawaiian story and your first week
Learn what a ukulele is, how it developed in Hawaiʻi, how soprano, concert, tenor and baritone differ, and what to practise first.Violin, Viola & Cello
Viola vs violin: five differences that change the playing experience
Compare viola and violin by tuning, size, clef, playing feel, and ensemble role, then use a lesson-room trial to choose between them.Violin, Viola & Cello
Violin care: what to do after playing—and what not to touch
Care for a violin and bow safely: wipe rosin, loosen bow hair, monitor the bridge and case, and know when to stop and call a luthier.Violin, Viola & Cello
Should you learn cello? The rewards—and the parts people underestimate
Decide whether cello suits your musical goals, room, transport and practice life, with an honest rental checklist and first-month plan.Recording, Microphones & Studio