Raymond Ainyam
Perhaps you are a bass player learning the keyboard, and you don’t want to save money on buying a dedicated keyboard amp. Or maybe you are a keyboard player who has no option but to use the bass amp available at the venue you are playing. Whatever the reason, is it a good idea to plug a keyboard in a bass amp? Can you use a bass amp for … more
There are some situations where we have no option other than to compromise. One of such situations is using a bass amp as a subwoofer. Obviously, a bass amp is not designed to be used as a subwoofer. But is it a good idea to use a bass amp as a subwoofer? It’s not ideal to use a bass amp as a subwoofer. That’s because bass amps are not … more
Picking up your first musical instrument to learn can be quite a daunting task. That’s because there are so many options to choose from. However, two of the most popular musical instruments we have today are the drums and the piano. And if you are having a difficult time choosing between the piano and the drums, then this article is for you. We’ll talk about the differences between the … more
Mexico is, undoubtedly, one of the few countries in the world that produces a lot of guitars per year. It is the country where the giant guitar brand, Fender, makes all of their Taylor guitar series and other well-known series. Martin Guitar is also another brand that produces most of its guitars in Mexico. Since many guitars are produced in Mexico, does that make guitars any cheaper in Mexico? … more
As an avid contributor on many music forums, one question that many travelling and touring guitar players ask is: Will a guitar amp work with any with any power supply it is plugged into? Are guitar amps dual voltage? As a curious writer, I took the time to research this topic, and here is what I found. Not all guitar amps are dual voltage. Many guitar amps work with … more
There are many misconceptions about piano players circulating on the internet. And honestly, it can be quite frustrating sifting through many opinion-based answers about pianists to find the right answers. So I did the hard work for you. Here are the answers to six common questions about piano players that you should know. Why are pianists skinny? Many pianists are skinny because skinny people usually have thin fingers and … more
Artist and musician are two words that are used interchangeably, and many people think they mean the same thing, myself included. However, these are two different words with totally different meanings. After some research hours, here is the difference between an artist and a musician that I found. What’s the main difference between an artist and a musician? An artist is someone with a musical idea or vision that … more
As a curious musician with short hair, I have always wondered why there so many musicians with long hair. A few minutes into my research to find the answer, I realized I’m not the only one who wants answers. After a few hours researching why musicians keep long hair, here are four reasons I found 1. Long hair is associated with classical music Musicians having long hair dates back … more
The bass guitar isn’t as common as other instruments. And that is certainly a good thing. And you’ll understand why in a moment. Here are five of the most common questions about bass players that you should definitely know the answers to. Without wasting much time, let’s get into it. Why are bassists so hard to find? Bassists are hard to find because many people are not interested in … more
Bass players wearing gloves was never a thing until recently — about a decade ago. If you are someone who watches bass guitar videos, you’ve probably noticed the trend of bass players wearing gloves to play. But why do bass players wear gloves? After a few hours of research, I found seven reasons why. And I’m happy to share them with you. Here are the reasons why bass players … more