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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 Ultimate Guide to the Clarinet

Let’s be honest, how many of you actually woke up one morning during their search for a new, or first instrument and ever thought…

Eureka, it is the clarinet I want to learn!

Probably not many, right?

Well, this is the sad truth: the clarinet is just not as popular a woodwind instrument as, say, the saxophone…

Which is pretty amusing considering how similar both these instruments are…

To the point that many saxophone players actually switch to the clarinet at some point, or even play both instrument without much trouble.

So if you happen to be one of those saxophone players and are curious to learn more about the clarinet…

Or if you are not a saxophone player, or even not a musician at all…

You have come to the right place since I have in today’s article everything you need to know to quickly get started on the clarinet.

Sounds good? Then let’s start.

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 a seriously cool instrument.

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

Learning 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 lead instrument in many bands and as such it 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.