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• What affects the sound of a cymbal?

  A cymbal has many different attributes that will affect the tonality and character of it. The profile or bow of the cymbal will mainly affect the pitch. The flatter the cymbal, the
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Tips for Multi-Track Recording

  There are many things to consider when you are in the market for a recorder. First, what sound quality do you need? Are you making recordings for friends or to submit to the music
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Does the mounting system affect the tone of my drums?

  The answer is ABSOLUTELY! The more hardware you physically have on any drum, the more it will cut back on the shell's vibration, creating a lower amount of resonance. The fewer the
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• I've seen the term "Total Harmonic Distortion" among the specifications on my amp. What does it mean?

  The output of an amplifier is an amplified version of the input signal PLUS any distortion created by the amp itself. All amplifiers and signal processors add some level of distort
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is the difference between a traditional reed and a synthetic reed?

  Reeds are made from many different materials, but it really comes down to natural cane vs. synthetic. Cane Reeds: It has long been believed that the best reeds in the world are mad
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Can I turn my acoustic kit into an electronic kit?

  Yes. You can modify your acoustic kit to be electric. Many different manufacturers make acoustic triggers that you can hook up to a drum module and sample the assigned sound. For e
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• I'm trying to re-string my acoustic twelve string, but the 6th string (the high-octave "G") breaks right at the post before I get it up to pitch. Why is the string breaking? What can I do to fix the problem?

  First check to make sure that your electronic tuner is calibrated correctly. Consult the manufacturer for details on how to do this. It could be that there is too much tension on t
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• I was contacted about unused funds I have with you. Is this legit?

  Due to state and local law, if unused funds are on a customer’s account after a certain period of time, those either need to be used or sent to the state as unclaimed. We have info
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• How do I know the size of my violin?

  You can determine the size of your violin by measuring the entire length of the instrument. The measurements for 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 4/4 violins are as follows: 4/4 - 23" 3/4 - 22"
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What size of violin is recommend for children?

  The best way to determine the appropriate violin size for children, is by their age. 1/4 is recommended for 6 and 7 year olds, 1/2 is recommended for 8 and 9 year olds. 3/4 is reco
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016