Girl with seven crystal singing bowls of different sizes, holding a mallet and playing one of the bowls.

Choosing a Crystal Singing Bowl Mallet

MusicRyan Bomzer
Choosing the right crystal singing bowl mallet directly affects tone, volume, and ease of play. Crystal bowls require softer, non-abrasive mallets ...
Portrait of a young female shaman in a pink knitted sweater playing a ceramic ocarina in a forest during autumn or spring, creating a relaxing and tranquil scene.

How to Read Any 6-Hole Ocarina Tab Instantly

OcarinaRyan Bomzer
If you’ve ever looked at a 6-hole ocarina tab and felt unsure where to start, you’re not alone. The good news is that 6-hole ocarina tabs are one o...
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Comparing Different Kalimbas Based on Price

KalimbaRyan Bomzer
Not all kalimbas are equal, and kalimba price directly reflects the number of notes, build quality, sustain, volume, tuning stability, and long-ter...
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12 Hole Ocarina Tabs Explained

OcarinaRyan Bomzer
If you’ve ever opened a 12-hole ocarina tab and felt overwhelmed by the extra holes or symbols, you’re not alone. While 12-hole ocarinas look more ...
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What Is A Waterphone?

MusicRyan Bomzer
A waterphone is an experimental percussion instrument known for its eerie, haunting sound, frequently used in film soundtracks—especially h...
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How to Play Any Song by Ear on Ukulele

UkuleleRyan Bomzer

Play any song on ukulele without tabs by learning a simple step-by-step method to train your ear.

A man sitting on a carpet playing a nitrided steel, tongue drum and a stainless steel drum, with the instruments placed in front of him.

Stainless Steel vs. Nitrided Steel Handpan

MusicRyan Bomzer

Choose the right handpan by understanding how stainless and nitrided steel shape tone and sustain.

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Where to buy an Ocean Drum - Buying Guide

DrumsRyan Bomzer

Choose the right ocean drum by understanding how size, materials, and build affect sound and control.

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How to Play the Ocean Drum (Tutorial)

DrumsRyan Bomzer
The ocean drum is a percussion instrument that mimics the sound of ocean waves, from soft, flowing textures to stronger, more dynamic effects. It r...
Three samba whistles displayed in a minimalist studio setting, including a wooden apito whistle, a black and white plastic tritone whistle, and a metal samba whistle with a rainbow cord.

The Best Samba Whistle for Beginners

MusicRyan Bomzer
If you’re starting out in samba music, the best samba whistle is one that’s easy to control, loud enough to cut through drums, and simple to learn....