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The A-Z Reference Guide to Choosing Guitar Accessories

Maybe you’ve just recently bought your first guitar…

And you’re scanning through the endless list of possible guitar accessories…

Wondering where to possibly start.

Or maybe you’ve already been playing for a while now…

And you think you’ve got everything you should have…

But there’s still that nagging voice in the back of your head that wonders…

Am I missing something?

Well no matter which of these two you happen to be…

For today’s post, my goal is to help you find all the answers you need, so that:

you can get exactly what you actually do need…right now
you can hold off on buying the stuff you don’t need yet
you’ll know exactly when to add all that other stuff…later on

Sound good? Then let’s begin…

The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Cases for Studio and Stage Guitar Players

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we guitar players love to buy a new guitar.

Nothing compares to that feeling of getting a new, shiny instrument, right?

But many times we let euphoria take over and we forget that guitars are fragile instruments.

And for a big part of the guitarists, we actually don’t know the first thing about guitar cases.

So If you spent several hundreds, or even thousands of dollars to afford your beautiful new instrument, why not spend a few more so you can get the best protection for it?

Because what greater danger is there really out there for a guitar player, other than damaging your most precious?

And so whether you’re a casual musician that mainly plays at home or an experienced touring musician, you’ll find in today’s post all the information you need to choose the perfect guitar case for you.

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The Ultimate Guide to Congas for Curious Drummers

When you think of Latin and Afro-Cuban music…

Congas are very often one of the first instruments to come to mind…

And, along with bongos, they are inseparable from the rhythmic foundation of this music.

But why is that?

Well, first of all, one of the main characteristics of Afro-Cuban music is Rhythm.

And without congas, you can bet a Salsa band wouldn’t sound half as good, and would probably be completely lost.

So…

Whether you’re a drummer looking to finally play that awesome Afro-Cuban rhythm on an original, traditional Cuban instrument…

Or whether you just want to learn how to play a hand percussion instrument…

I have in today’s post everything you need to know about Congas.

Sounds good? Then let’s start.

The Ultimate Guide to Cajons for Curious Drummers

Remember that one friend of yours that first introduced you to the cajon?

Remember how you thought “wow, this thing sure sounds good, and you can sit on it too!”…

Many people like the sound of the cajon, but it seems as though drummers come to develop a special relationship with the instrument…

Maybe because some model have a real snare built-in, maybe because you can actually turn it into a true portable drumset …

Or maybe simply because it’s a percussion instrument.

But whether you’re an experienced drummer looking for a way to perform in reduced live settings without sacrificing your playing or just a curious newbie…

Cajons have their way to fascinating, as well as to raise questions…

After all, how complicated could choosing a wooden box be, right? Well, you’d be surprised…

So, in order to answer all these questions, I created for today’s article a guide to help you better understand the cajon and choose the right model for you.

The Ultimate Guide to Bongos for Curious Drummers

They might go unnoticed many times, but pay attention and you’ll hear bongos in almost all musical genres.

From the most obvious ones, like latin music, to the ones you wouldn’t even suspect, like mainstream pop, bongos always manage to add a unique touch to the rhythm section of a song.

And whether you’re a drummer looking to try out a new percussion instrument or just a curious newbie attracted by its exhilarating pitch…

Bongos are a great way to start playing afro cuban rhythms.

Yet, they’re sometimes not regarded as “serious” instruments, and that’s probably because so many badly made models are sold.

But if you’re looking to sort between the good and the bad, you’ve come to the right place…

Because for today’s post I created a guide to help you understand the differences between bongos and find the right one for you.