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
Gone are the days when the garage was exclusively used to store vehicles. Now the garage has become the ultimate storage space for most homes. But is it a good place to store speakers? Can you store speakers in a garage? A garage is not an ideal place to store speakers. That’s because most garages are characterized by damp conditions, temperature swings, and high humidity, which is bad for … 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
Speaker wires do not come as an accessory to the speakers we buy. This means it is up to you to choose the right speaker wire for driving your speakers. You can decide to buy a speaker wire with connectors already attached or one without connectors so that you DIY. No matter the type of speaker wire you choose to go in for, it is crucial that the speaker … 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
Speaker wires serve as the electrical connection between audio amplifiers and loudspeakers. They are used to transmit sound signals from audio amplifiers to speakers. Like the normal wires that we are used to in our everyday lives, are speaker wires dangerous as well? Can speaker wires shock you? Most people cannot tell with certainty the true extent of electrical hazards posed by speaker wires. Speaker wires cannot shock you. … 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
PA speakers and HiFi speakers are two completely different types of speakers that serve different purposes. However, many people don’t know the difference between the two. So, in this article, we’ll talk about PA systems and HiFi speakers in detail and discuss their differences. If this is something you’re interested in learning, then let’s dive right in. What is the main difference between PA speakers and HiFi speakers? PA speakers … more