Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue Vs Hot Rod Deluxe IV: Comparison

For over fifty years, Fender guitar amps have been widely sought after due to their reliability and the powerful sound they produce. In addition to these qualities, fender amps have a rich tone and touch-sensitive dynamics.  It is, therefore, not surprising that fender amplifiers have been a part of most professional performances and recordings for many decades. The Fender Blues Deluxe and the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe are two … more

Best Ways To Mic a Drummer For Singing! (+2 Important Tips)

Some years back, it was quite rare to come across drummers who could sing whilst drumming. In fact, most people assumed that it was impossible for drummers to play the drum whilst singing simultaneously.  The truth is, though it may seem rare, there are quite a number of drummers that double as singers. These drummers can sing the main parts of a song and interact with the crowd while … more

Are Speakers Louder When Fully Charged? (+3 Useful Tips)

If you own a portable speaker and you’ve noticed they get quieter over time as they play music, you are not alone. One question many people ask is, “are speakers louder when they are fully charged?” After researching this subject, here’s everything I learned.   In short, yes. Battery-powered speakers are usually louder when fully charged than when they are on low battery. This is because the speaker drivers are … more

Can You Use Guitar Strings On A Banjo? (+ Important Tips)

The guitar and banjo belong to the string family of musical instruments. To many people, a banjo is just a small-sized guitar. This is because guitars and banjos have a lot in common. Since both musical instruments come with strings that are plucked to generate music or sound if your banjo string breaks and you have no means of replacing it within the shortest possible time, can you fall … more

Midas M32 vs PreSonus StudioLive 32S: Which Should You Buy?

If you’re a sound engineer looking to pick up the Presonus StudioLive 32S or the Midas M32, this article is for you. These are two digital mixing consoles used mostly in churches and for small to medium-sized events. Individually, these two digital mixing consoles are excellent by all standards. However, how well do they perform when compared with each other? You don’t need to answer that because I have … more

33 Great Pop Songs with Rap Verses (+Videos)

If you’re a fan of pop and hip-hop/rap music just as I am, then this article. Because we’re gonna talk about 33 great pop songs with rap verses that has been released over the years. And I’m sure you’ll find some of your favorite pop tunes in there. Sit back, and enjoy this list. Baby – Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris Baby is a pop song sung by the famous … more

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs Audient EVO 4: Which Should You Buy?

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 has been around for a while and is one of the most popular entry-level audio interfaces available today. Audient EVO 4 is a relatively new audio interface but increasingly gaining popularity. And in this article, we’ll discuss the similarities and differences between the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and the Audient EVO 4 in great detail to help you decide which option to go for.  Specifications Focusrite Scarlett … more

What Instruments Go Well with Piano? (with Video Examples)

Perhaps you are a pianist looking to collaborate with another musician who plays a different instrument. Or maybe you’re a music producer and want to know which other musical instruments sound well with the piano. Whatever your reason, this article will highlight some of the best musical instruments that go well with the piano.  But before we talk about the individual instruments, let’s first talk about piano trios. The … more

What Does It Mean To Be a Classically Trained Pianist?

Classical pianists are some of the most respected and highly paid musicians out there. With this in mind, what do we mean when we say a pianist is classically trained?  A classically trained pianist is a pianist who has undergone systematic and consistent practice to master music theory, reading and playing sheet music, finger dexterity, and all the necessary skill required to play classical piano. What Makes a Pianist … more

Can PA Speakers Be Used as a Guitar Amp? (+2 Important Tips)

Perhaps you are playing at a venue, and there’s no guitar amp available, but there’s a spare PA speaker available. Or maybe you own a PA speaker, and you don’t want to buy a new guitar amp as you learn to play the guitar. Whatever the reason, is it possible to use a PA speaker as a guitar amp? PA speakers can be used for an acoustic guitar, and … more