Music Instrument Buying Guides - Page 9

Don’t know a djembe from a doumbek? Here are the essentials you need to know when shopping for hand drums, congas, shakers, cajons, djembes and many more percussion instruments from every corner of the globe.

How to choose the right saxophone to match your skill level, music and budget

Find the Right Gretsch Drum Set to Match Your Music and Budget

How to find the right iOS-compatible audio equipment for your iPhone or iPad to help make you a better playing and sounding guitarist

We highlight a half dozen go-to effects pedals that turn up regularly in the signal chains of the world’s most esteemed guitarists.

How to choose the right gear and software to produce your beats and tracks

How to choose the violin that matches your skill level and budget

A buying guide to choosing the right iOS-compatible audio/MIDI interfaces, keyboard controllers, microphones, DJ gear, docks and speakers, plus iOS accessories

Finding an inexpensive guitar doesn’t mean you have to settle for junk. Discover the smart places to cut back on your expectations.

We break down the primary features and compare two iconic axes - the Les Paul and the Stratocaster