how to play the monkey drum tutorial

How to Play the Monkey Drum (Tutorial)

MusicRyan Bomzer
The monkey drum is a handheld percussion instrument played by twisting the wrist so the side beads strike the drum head, creating a sharp, rhythmic...
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Everything You Need to Know About Rainsticks

MusicRyan Bomzer
In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about rainsticks, including how they sound, how they’re used, and why they remain popular i...
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Where Can I Play Musical Instruments for Free

MusicRyan Bomzer
The idea of playing a musical instrument for free sounds impossible, but in the digital world, countless options exist—from mobile apps to browser-...
Bird Caller (The Complete Guide)

Bird Caller (The Complete Guide)

MusicRyan Bomzer
A bird caller, also known as a bird whistle or bird call, is a small handheld sound instrument designed to imitate the natural call...
Sound Therapy (Complete Guide)

Sound Therapy (Complete Guide)

MusicRyan Bomzer
Sound therapy is an ancient healing practice that uses sound, vibration, and frequency to support relaxation, emotional balance, and overal...
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How to Play the Tambourine - Tutorial

MusicRyan Bomzer
Even though the tambourine is one of the easiest instruments to play, it is an extremely versatile percussion instrument. It offers various sounds ...
Man playing Kpanlogo Drum

Where Did the Kpanlogo Drum Originate?

MusicRyan Bomzer
The Kpanlogo drum is a vibrant, melodic percussion instrument that holds a specific and relatively recent place in the rich musical history of West...
Wooden kalimba at sunset on a coastal road with a glowing heart-shaped light trail in the sky, symbolising emotional pop music and kalimba song tabs inspired by Olivia Rodrigo.

Popular Olivia Rodrigo Kalimba Song Tabs

MusicRyan Bomzer
Olivia Rodrigo’s music translates beautifully to the kalimba—emotive, melodic, and ideal for expressive playing on a 17-note instrument. In this gu...
Clip-on ukulele tuner attached to a wooden ukulele headstock showing an out-of-tune reading, with clear focus on the tuner screen and strings

Why Your Ukulele Goes Out of Tune So Easily

MusicRyan Bomzer
Constant tuning frustration is one of the most common reasons beginners abandon the ukulele. While the ukulele is a simple instrument, its small si...
African djembe drum standing upright on a colorful floral carpet, featuring a carved wooden body and a taut natural skin drumhead.

How to Practice the Djembe Drum Quietly

MusicRyan Bomzer
The Djembe drum is a powerful, resonant instrument rooted in West African cultural tradition, often used for community gatherings and sending rhyth...

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