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The 8 Best Cowbells for Drummers and Curious Musicians

Cowbells are among these percussion instruments that you often make fun of, a little bit like the triangle.

And that’s because people think it’s enough to hit the instrument without thinking about it.

Well guess what? They’re wrong! There’s much more to the cowbell than just hitting without thinking.

A core part of Afro-Cuban and Latin-American music, you’d be surprised how hard a cowbell can groove when you know how to play it correctly…

And it will add some serious rhythmic structure to ANY song.

On top of that, it’s an excellent addition to any drummer’s set up, whether on the drumkit or on a percussion set up.

So whether you play;

Salsa
Son
Rock
Pop

Or really any other music with some rhythm in it…

The cowbell is a sure way to make people want to stand up and start moving.

And so for today’s article I decided to compile the best models out there… And some more.

Sounds good? Then let’s start.

The 7 Best Tambourines for Curious Musicians

Just like others such as the triangle, the tambourine is part of this group of instruments that are often either:

looked down upon
ignored, or simply…
not even noticed when played on a track

But this fame is proportionate to its ubiquitousness: it is present on virtually EVERY music ever created, from all around the world, and from all time periods.

Every single culture/country has its own variant of the tambourine, or a similar handheld drum…

From the most simple and cheapest plastic frame with nothing but zills to the more complex Arab riq or Brazilian pandeiro.

So first of all, before choosing a tambourine, be sure to know what you are looking for:

Are you a lead singer who wants to play some rhythm while singing?
Are you a drummer who wants to add some texture to your beats?
Are you a percussionist seeking for a more complete instrument, possibly to play whole rhythms with it?

Well, all of these are possible thanks to the wonders of the tambourine! But seriously though, there is most likely a model of tambourine that suits your needs.

And so for this article I decided to compile a list of the most popular, and useful tambourines currently available on the market.

Sounds good? Then let’s start.

First off…

The Beginner’s Guide to the Cello

What is so appealing about the cello?

Is it its sound? Its shape?

And why do so many people overlook this beautiful instrument?

Well probably for these reasons:

It’s big
It’s expensive
It’s hard to play

I have some good news though: these are also all excellent reasons to actually play the cello.

So if your dream is to play Bach like Yo Yo Ma or actually not even play classical music…

Well, you’ve come to the right place as I have for you in today’s article everything you need to know to get started on the cello

The Beginner’s Guide to the Trumpet

For some reason, when choosing an instrument, the trumpet is rarely among the first choices.

In fact, many people don’t even consider it as much as other wind instrument such as, say, the saxophone.

And that’s a real shame since the trumpet is such a cool and rich instrument.

Think about it, the trumpet brings many benefits, such as:

Leaning to control your breathing
Developing your hearing abilities
Learning how to become a better musician overall

It’s true, the trumpet’s sound makes it — at least most of the time — a main instrument in many bands and as such forces you to play flawlessly.

Funnily, it’s also the reason that gave birth to the urban legend that “trumpet players have an oversized ego”.

But whatever your reason for playing the trumpet is, you’ve come to the right place as I have in today’s article everything you need to know in order to get started.

Sounds good? Then let’s start.

The Ultimate Guide to Violin for Curious Musicians

Often regarded as the archetype of the classical lead instrument….

The violin has also always been regarded as THE virtuoso’s musical instrument…

And is therefore also considered by many, the single MOST DIFFICULT instrument to play.

Just think about names such as:

Paganini
Flight of the Bumblebee

One was a composer that was famous for his “inhuman” technique…

And the second is one of the most famous piece of classical music due to its extremely high level of technique. And yes, it was originally written for the violin.

But whether you want to become the next Paganini…

Or want to play:

Bluegrass
Country music
Traditional Irish music
Folk music
Gypsy music

The truth is that the violin is not limited to classical music anymore and is a center piece of many other music genres.

And with so much resources available on the internet nowadays, reaching a decent level on the violin is now easier AND quicker than ever.

So for today’s post, I compiled everything you need to know in order to get started on this beautiful instrument.

Sounds good?

Then read on.