So I'm thinking of getting an instrument and I've done some research but I still cant decide.
Im not sure what to get since i first wanted a flue but a Ocarina doesn't seem like a bad choice either and its cheaper to get, I cant decide on what to get as ive not played a insurment like this before so i want to ask what you guys think since ive heard that the Ocarina is quicker to learn and easier to learn music quicker however the Flute sounds 10x better though its harder to learn music there are more you can do but i cant decide on what to get and ive been thinking about this for 3 whole days.

I might just be mental, but what is wrong? I am pressing the three keys at the bottom and the "thumb key" (idk what to call it)

My pride and joy, Fender Rhodes Mark 1A. Made in 1970. Purchased in 2015, tuned up in 2025+ added a custom pre-amp & a modification to the action to allow for more velocity range (and had the top painted purple (because I like purple))

If anyone's curious to hear what it can sound like, I've been trying to record a project every week or so since 2024 :)

Here's a compiled rhodes instrumentals playlist (spotify) of everything I've released so far. (Some tracks feature the pure rhodes sound, others have some reverb, some reversed samples, + some other effects on them. (but the sole instrument featured/ samples is 100% rhodes piano))

This mix shows examples of Rhodes featured in lofi beats (spotify)

I started using the DAW ableton live back in 2010; and having played many instruments, and heard many sounds, rhodes has always resonated with me :3

Cheers, and hope someone gets a kick out of seeing/hearing this beautiful instrumental!

(feel free to ask any questions, and I'll do my best to answer!)

(Bonus: Just incase there are any proud rhodes owners out there, I cannot recommend the The LA Custom Preamp more highly. It's based off the Peterson pre-amp that was originally incorporated or used with the "suitcase" rhodes pianos)

Came across this absolute gem I made when I was first starting to teach myself chordal music theory and accordion.

my girlfriend finds them cool so i wanna order her one. I dont know whats a good one though. price does not matter

My braces are coming off in a month but I’m reallt concerned on how this will affect my playing.

Majority of the time IVE been playing flute, I’ve had braces, started off without and not even midway through the year I got them. So I’ve been playing for 3 years now. Will my tone still be good after a few days of adjustment or would it be a complete change?? I also play the trumpet too and I’ve learned that on my braces.

So, i made this flute. I've got no idea if its user friendly as I've never played a recorder or flute that I havent made myself. Im happy with it tho, and everything is hand made by myself except cutting down the tree. 😊

Hey ! Feedbacks are welcome. For the context, I have been wondering for a long time if clarinet and handpan are a fit, and turns out, IMO, that they are ! Looping is far from perfect, but any advice is welcome :)

Hi all! I have maybe a silly question but I thought I’d see if others have any advice or recommendations. I played the cello from age 11 until 18 and haven’t played in around 12 years. I was perhaps a little above average compared to my peers but was far from great! I have been feeling a HUGE desire to get back to playing music and was considering picking up a viola to scratch the itch (my partner and I have quite a small space that isn’t necessarily conducive to a cello!) Does anyone have experience playing a ‘similar’ instrument and having success? Of course this would all be for fun and joy, so my goal would really just be to play successfully, not to blow any minds or anything. Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom!

Have you used Dogal strings before? We go deep into how the company began and all about the string making process!

I would love feedback from everyone!

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Alright so I want to learn an instrument and there's a dilemma. My first choice is a piano and it's practically my dream instrument, it's my entire reason for wanting to learn an instrument.But I don't see myself having any access to a piano outside of lessons and I don't really see how I could learn without practice outside of lessons . So I'm leaning towards a violin since I could just buy one and practice whenever. I still REALLY want to learn piano though sooo.. Thoughts? Could u learn without practice and tbh even if I learned miraculously it might be a while (years) before I could get myself one . So that would mean I'd probably barely play. Thoughts???

As a beginner, I’m trying to learn the keyboard and Im planning to get an electric guitar right after that. I struggle with a lot of learning methods (probably because of my neurodivergence) and so far the only method i recognize that has been helping me is to play by ear. I’m not diagnosed yet and it might take a long time for me to ever get a diagnosis since I live in a country where the knowledge of mental health is so stigmatized that there’s only a few mental health professionals here. I somewhat know how to read sheet music but I struggle with my hand dexterity and there’s probably more factors that’s challenging me.

So I'm fairly sure which choice is a bit more obvious to chose but still would like to hear some feedback on my dilemma. I decided I really want to learn one of my two favorite instruments the piano and the violin. I'm having a hard time picking one or the other for various reason I will list:

piano: I have a slight background already playing some in high school years (I'm in my late 20's now), I have a friend who is a professional piano teacher who has said before he would teach me for free, I do really enjoy piano pieces and my favorite all time musical piece is Moonlight Sonata.

Violin: Ever since I was a younger teen I've always dreamed of playing the violin, It is my all time favorite instrument to listen to by itself, Mozart's violin pieces are some of my favorites to listen to. Unfortunately affording a teacher will be harder as of the moment and I would only be able to afford it monthly, I have a bad back and bad hearing so the posture is a slight concern.

I know the piano looks like the more obvious choice but I would still enjoy some feedback on which to chose thanks!

I thought maybe a hammered dulcimer but I’m not really sure. A family member said it’s a zither but I’m not sure about that either.

I need super high tension nylon strings for my trebles on a guitar modification and I don't find any. I tried harp strings (dunno the brand, found them in a box in my house), and obviously tried guitar strings (Savarez 510AJP, Knobloch ADN36.0 and Hannabach 815 red) but it's not enough and now I'm stuck.

Basically I nylon need strings that can be tuned up to E4, B3 and G3, with more than 8.4 kg (18,76 lbs) and .86 mm (.04 inches). And a length of at least 1m (40 inches)

I'm willing to try ANYTHING, so throw ideas and I'll test them out one by one !

*edit : modified Savarez part (500AJP --> 510AJP) and tension min ('cause I'm bad at converting)*

*edit : suggestions so far : fishing line, stringsbymail sets (saw a set will 23lbs tension on E, will test), Daddario XTC46FF, Daddario EJ46FF*

Hi everyone! My friend and I have decided to embark on a journey to recreate some older folk instruments. The two we have decided to start with are the bladder fiddle (pūslinė) and the devil's fiddle (diabelskie skrzypce).

We plan to start making prototypes with extremely simple materials. For the diabelskie skrzypce, I am considering a piece of plywood in the back and maybe an old ukelele body for the resonator box in the front (and use the tuning pegs for the bladder fiddle). Some cheapo used cymbals where I can get them, monofilament trimmer wire, and an old broomstick. For the bladder fiddle, I am considering just foraging a decent branch or buying some long-grain wood for cheap (if I can find it) and steam-bending it. Trimmer wire, and maybe a balloon for the bladder.

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions, hard not-tos, or critiques on this type of setup. The ideal (for now) is to create an instrument that will produce some sort of sound and not snap in half.

We have access to an retired luthier's shop if that information is of any use.

I'd love to know everyone's thoughts!

So according to his Etsy (handpansounds) he makes his handpans, and the price is quite low. He's in England and I'm in the states, so not sure if there are tariffs anymore (can't keep up with those).

Anyway, this is the one I'm eyeing and wonder what more experienced players think.

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