Editorial Product Review: :The Schalloch Cajon can add color to your acoustic gigs with exotic bass, tom and snare tones. The cajon, (box in Spanish) which is traditionally used in Cuban and Peruvian folk music, has lately been gaining acceptance in the world music community for just this kind of versatility. Schalloch's cajon has a front playing surface made of 4/5"-thick Asian ash that produces warm bass tones and sharp slaps. Tension screws allow you to adjust the face for varied slap ...
Editorial Product Review: :Durable plastic comb with recessed reed plates for playing comfort. The stable, airtight construction and full sound make the Special 20 one of the most popular diatonic models. This is the essence of the Classic line -- traditional value and cutting edge technology. Extremely precise tools minimize air loss and ensure a quicker response and bigger volume. As always, each Special 20 harmonica is exclusively handmade.
Editorial Product Review: :The Hohner 560 Special 20 Marine Band Harmonica is one of the most popular harmonicas in the world. A smooth 'comfortable' feeling harmonica with genuine brass plates recessed in a plastic body. The Special 20 is an exceptionally warm-sounding airtight instrument with bolted on covers that comes in a hinged plastic case. The reeds of Diatonic Harmonicas produce the notes of the scale to which they are tuned. For example, a diatonic harmonica tuned to the key of C ...
Editorial Product Review: :the Oscar Schmidt OU3 Ukulele features a lifetime warranty, select spruce top with natural finish, abalone top inlay, ovankol back & sides and quality chrome tuners.
Editorial Product Review: :The most popular harmonica in the Hohner product line. Still made in Germany, this harp is played by pros all over the world. Included is a FREE 24 page mini-booklet which teaches the basics of how to play the harmonica. The mini-book covers how to hold the harmonica, blowing technique, descriptions of the notes and keys, scales, harmonica tablature, blues scale, cross harp and a description of bending technique. A great book to keep handy while you enjoy your ...
Editorial Product Review: :The Major Diatonic harmonica is the most commonly used tuning for playing Blues, Rock, Country Folk & Jazz. Major Diatonic harps are produced by several manufacturers using various names such as Blues Harp, Marine Band, Golden Melody, Big River, Special 20, Pro Harp, Folk Master, Star Performer, etc. Although the cover plates are stamped with a variety of different names for marketing purposes, all of these harmonicas have the exact same notation layout as the Lee Oskar Major Diatonic. ...
Editorial Product Review: :Flute like Been is the snake charmer's pipe. It consists of two pipes ( a drone and a chanter) made of wood, bamboo or metal set into a gourd. The player blows into a large opening in the narrow portion of the gourd and fingers the apertures on the chanter (called the dandi) to produce the melody. Some beens do not have these apertures. Two human hairs are inserted into the pipes and attached with wax. This is a ...
Editorial Product Review: :Whether simply replacing reed plates or actually tuning and adjusting reeds, this tool kit is an absolute must for every serious harmonica player.
Editor Annalee Newitz reveals the inspiration for the futurism-focused site's name, shares her obsession with the scientifically taboo and tells why sci-fi is going mainstream.
Editor Annalee Newitz reveals the inspiration for the futurism-focused site's name, shares her obsession with the scientifically taboo and tells why sci-fi is going mainstream.
It's June 29th and Apple is finally ready to let the public play with the iPhone. The past six months have shaped up to be the highest profile mobile phone launch ever, Apple has conjured up an...
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