Best Musical Instruments
Sound Leadership & Voice Clarity. Due to CVC6.0 noise cancellation technology, the Otium bluetooth headphone intelligently filters out background noise for perfect speech transmission in busy and noisy environments. Compared to Bluetooth 4.0, the latest Bluetooth 4.1 technology features faster & stable signal transmission, clearer sound quality and lower power consumption. Neckband design, no wires tangling, and it's easy to storage to your sports armband or arm package bag. UP TO 8 HOURS Music playing for full battery charge. Super quick charge time with full charge light indication.The headphone battery status will be automatically displayed on the IOS Phone screen.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Now, i reviewed over the ear headphones that were sub-par in every category, so these couldn't be any good, right? So, all the basics and really the case is not bad if you don't want them in your pocket.a little big but thats being picky. Do better than 3pt type for us not young guys."
"These blew the top of my head clean off. I then had an experience, I can only describe as being an assault on the hearing senses by a quality built audio masterwork. They are so clear, they actually create soundstaging, imaging, and things all without distortion. It just gives you the room you need to accommodate your maximum volume. Update: every pair of ear buds I ever had, seemed to move if I yawned or raised my eyebrows. I feel like some great company left some money on the table to benefit all of earbud mankind."
"Included with these headphones is a user manual, charging cable, hard shell case, and three different size ear tips."
"Bluetooth Headphones, Otium Best Wireless Sports Earphones w/ Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof In Ear Earbuds for Gym Running Workout 8 Hour Battery Noise Cancelling Headsets These headphones are amazing had for a full month Batteries last long the recharge time is manageable comes with a charging cable and a case and extra ear gels ,they are sweat proof and the noise cancellation is adequate as long as the earphones are inserted correctly decent bass truly a pleasure to own a pair whether I am off-roading or bike riding or walking they hold up well to the Az heat."
"The only difference at all is the logo applied to the storage case and the left side speaker. Battery life so far seems exceedingly LONG, I have used mine and then tried to charge only to determine that it didn't need a charge yet!"
In Stereo Mode, when you use it as a pair, both earphones can control the media (such as Play/Pause, recall and so on) from its own button. Please be informed that you can only hear the voice from one earphone when you are in a call in Stereo Mode. Long press the power button of the pair of earphones at the same time until the led flash in blue and red alternately. Double press one of them will have a voice prompt that it is ready to pair. Long press the power button of the earphone until the led flash in blue and red alternately, then it is ready to pair. Please turn on the “Bluetooth” on your cellphone and choose “tws-i7” on your list, there would be reminding voice from the earphone saying “pairing success”. You can have 4 hours continuous talk time or 3 hours music time on a full charge. High quality CSR chips, earphones deliver Hi-fi stereo crystal clear sound, great noise canceling effect, let you focus on your favorite music anytime. Portable Charger: coming with a charging cable in super MINI size allows you take it in pocket or bag and charge your earphone whenever and wherever.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"10/10 would buy again.Extremely nice and comfortable.10/10 would buy again.I also haven't seen."
"It is a really nice product with a high quality!"
"Works very well but only used once to see if it could do the job, and the job was to see if it would work with a motorcycle helmet on so I can use the sat nav on my phone whilst riding."
"Overall we love these earbuds."
"The sound quality especially, is exceptionally good for earphones of this type."
"Just what i wanted, i needed an earpiece for cycling, this is great quality, clear crisp sound and very comfortable to wear and easy to use!"
"Great item.It came in the mail as good as it looks on Amazon,Great item.I will buy more in the future after using this item."
"These little ear buds are excellent."
Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher), and requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM(remove existing and upload).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Here is my full video review of the Blue Yeti microphone that I made for my YouTube channel."
"If you ever tried to stream through a Windows pc you will notice a delay between your live voice and what goes through the mic. There is no delay when you plug your headphones directly into the mic."
"I was able to pick one up on a lightning deal for $89 and it's well worth that price, however, I've had a few problems with it from day one that have since been rectified. Number one, I had to ship the first one back because one of the screws that holds the microphone into place was stripped out. Finally we can talk about the good and what should matter most when you are purchasing an expensive USB microphone and that is the sound quality -- it's excellent. If you are streaming a podcast or recording scratch audio for video production like I use it for, this microphone is really great."
"Most of the time I just use them in normal headphone mode - meaning I don't turn on the built in amp. I've spent a decent amount of time trying to adjust them to make them more comfortable, but I haven't managed. I'd imagine they could easily be modified to make them more comfortable, but I have other headphones that are better for prolonged use, so I'll use those instead most of the time."
"I don’t have a special sound dampened room but the focused range setting does a very good job of only picking up my voice."
Best Band & Orchestra Musical Instruments
From vibrantly colored Rainbow Kites to classic wooden toys like the Xylophone and the Wooden Abacus, to the mind-boggling Cube, Cuby, and Carbon Fiber Cube, aGreatLife wants to provide children with safe, ingenious, and high-quality toys that will stimulate their imagination and senses, help them interact with others, learn more about the world around them, and develop essential life skills. With well-made and vibrantly colored metal keys that produce the clearest tones, this colorful and sturdy xylophone instrument will help your kids create the most magical sounds. Your kids will definitely have loads of fun as they strike the keys with specially designed easy-to-hold mallets. Each product includes a music sheet so your kids can learn how to play the classic song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Yes, the lovely Glockenspiel Xylophone arrived safe and sound. I look forward to when he is older and can make his own songs and play from the sheet music. One day, at a kindergarten meeting with his teacher, we hear Ode to Joy being played on the piano. I even played several types of music to them via headphones while they were still in utero..lol. I will be spreading the word on how great your product is."
"The notes have a great sound!"
"It's sturdy, the review about it being loose... ignore that they clearly don't know how a xylophone works."
"At first he was really smacking the key board pretty hard, but Grampa (me) helped him to be more gentle which did not happen overnight, and he's getting better everyday."
"My young grandson loves the colors and sounds."
"Very well made and eco friendly and they work exactly like they should.. sound is great too !"
"Packaging is super cute and the Xylophone itself is really nice."
"I gave it 4 stars because there are some glue drips down the handle of the mallet, but really, that isn't a huge deal."
Best Bass Guitars
Features include a sleek offset-waist body and an ultra-slim fast-action 30” scale neck, with the added one-two punch of a booming split single-coil Precision Bass® middle pickup paired with a growling Jazz Bass® single-coil bridge pickup. Maple C shape neck with a 9.5 in radius and 20 medium jumbo frets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So far the sound is great, care needs to be made not to hit the low 'E' string too hard or it twangs and sounds louder than the other strings, but perhaps it's me who needs to improve my picking technique."
"It can be hard to find short scale basses, especially at this price point, but this one hits it out of the park."
"Sounds great playing 90's alternative, classic rock, or just noodling behind acoustic guitars."
"It is fixable and for the price of the bass it would still be cheap enough to take it to a repair shop or fix it yourself."
"Great beginner's bass but order strings along with it."
"I absolutely love the look, feel, and playability of this bass."
"The price on this bass when I purchased it was low enough that this would be an ideal pick for beginners wanting to learn the bass like me."
"I got this because of the great reviews... And it's true.."
Best Electronic Music, DJ & Karaoke
ULTIMATE PRO STREAMER BUNDLE Ninjas in Pyjamas has teamed up with Blue, the world leader in streaming audio, to bring you the Ultimate Pro Streamer Bundle. Yeti, the world’s #1 streaming USB microphone.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Here is my full video review of the Blue Yeti microphone that I made for my YouTube channel."
"If you ever tried to stream through a Windows pc you will notice a delay between your live voice and what goes through the mic. There is no delay when you plug your headphones directly into the mic."
"I was able to pick one up on a lightning deal for $89 and it's well worth that price, however, I've had a few problems with it from day one that have since been rectified. Number one, I had to ship the first one back because one of the screws that holds the microphone into place was stripped out. Finally we can talk about the good and what should matter most when you are purchasing an expensive USB microphone and that is the sound quality -- it's excellent. If you are streaming a podcast or recording scratch audio for video production like I use it for, this microphone is really great."
"My son loves it!"
"The microphone the one who received this had, was in fine working order and it was good sound quality, but I wanted to gift it for an upgrade."
"One minor gripe is that I wish that it used a USB type A connection or a USB micro like most cell phones. It is powered through the USB cable (which is great) but the oddball boxy USB mini jack is hard to find."
"The drivers uploaded onto my computer automatically (was running windows 7). The weight made it feel really solid, I wasn't handling a chintzy piece of plastic, it was actual metal (aluminum, I think). I would highly recommend this to anyone trying to get into filming or basic voice work."
Best Drums & Percussion
Three 10” cymbals, including a crash with choke, give you a virtually unlimited range of playing expression and the 4-post aluminium mounting rack keeps everything solid and secure. It is class-compliant which means that it will work with any modern Mac or PC without the need to download any software or drivers. Effects: Reverb, 3-band equalizer Sequencer Normal Mode: 80 songs Learning Mode: 20 beats, 12 rhythms, 10 patterns Resolution: 120 ticks per quarter note Maximum Note Storage: approximately 1600 notes. Tempo: 30 BPM to 280 BPM Display: Backlit segment LCD Connectors 9-trigger snake cable input (25-pin connector) Headphones (1/8” stereo) Auxiliary input (1/8” stereo) 2 additional trigger inputs (1/4” TRS; Tom 4 & Crash 2) Main output (1/4” stereo L/R) MIDI in (5-pin DIN) MIDI out (5-pin DIN) USB port. Nitro Drum Module 8” Dual-Zone Snare Pad 8” Tom Pads 10” Hi-Hat Pad 10” Crash Pad with Choke 10” Ride Pad Kick Pad Tower Kick Pedal Hi-Hat Pedal 4-Post Aluminum Rack Cable Snake Cable Wrap Strips Drum Key Drum Sticks Power Supply Module User Guide Kit Assembly Guide Safety & Warranty Manual. 8" high quality rubber drum pads (dual-zone snare, three single-zone toms).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"But after 30 yrs of longing to drum again the Alesis Nitro kit has me back at my former level and able to practice anytime day or night without bothering my family or the neighbors. Finally, I went to Guitar Center to check out some of the more professional versions of electronic drums only to see a higher price also meant, heavier, less compact and very little improvement in sound-for-the-money. And best of all, the buid quality, setup feel, real pedals and overall experience put the user in the ananlog drum set world!"
"Crash and snare have multi-zone sensors which is something you dont find on many sets in this price range. Snare can get good rim shot sounds and you can choke the crash. You even have the option to expand and add an additional tom and crash which is not normal for kits in this price range. Bang for the buck - This kit comes with everything you need to start jamming including sticks a real (and good quality) kick pedal. This is a bit nit picky for a kit at this price point but I would have preferred a multi zone ride."
"Yes, you can spend more money and get better pads, but these work just fine."
"After many discussions with Alesis support, and after a replacement cable set, replacement module, and replacement hi-hat pad, I can get the volume to acceptable levels, but only after maxing out the settings."
Best Guitars
Full-size dreadnought body for full and vibrant tone, suited for all styles of music.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's not like a luthier made this, definitely a factory in China, but you'll be surprised with how nice this plays."
"The gig bag doesn't offer a whole lot of protection, but it does have some light padding and will do just fine for storing it at the house. (Edit 7/12/13 - the picture has been changed and the tuner that is now shown is the one that I received). 2) the extra string pack was missing, but Amazon CS more than made up for that. I'm not letting either of those little quirks affect my 5 star rating, because overall I feel like this is a great package for someone who is taking their first steps in learning how to play."
"But do not buy this guitar if the instructional dvd is one of the reasons your buying it."
"My one complaint- why in the world would the seller put an advertisement sticker on the body of the guitar???"
"He still doesn't think its better than his guitar but he thinks for a beginner or someone that is still fairly new to playing this guitar would be a great start for them and would let them progress far enough until they want to buy a very expensive guitar."
"The coating on the guitar takes a while to go away, so if you like that new guitar smell this is the product for you!"
"My 20 year old asked only for this, for Christmas."
"My son wanted a guitar for Christmas this year."
Best Musical Instrument Accessories
A high-quality stand at an unbeatable price, the XGC-4 features our exclusive velveteen rubber padding, heavy-duty sheet metal leg housing and 17mm/22mm tubing. Friction locking knob locks in and prevents rotation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He and his brother have just started taking guitar and bass lessons. I bought the 3 pack, one for my nephew with the new bent up Squire, one for my nephew who just received a new Yamaha bass I bought for him on Amazon and one for me to hold up an acoustic bass guitar I keep in my office for practice. I've been playing for 50 years and there is nothing worse than being at a gig and seeing your instrument get knocked by some drunk who wants to tell you how great you guys sound, but because my instrument was in the stand, it didn't end up laying on the ground."
"However, the product did not have any package support and was very loose in the outside mailing carton."
"My guitar only sits on the stand in my room, so i don't know how easy it is to travel with the stand."
"I've purchased many of these over the years and though they seem to be getting a little "economical" in their construction - still can't beat them for the bang for the buck."
"I like the design, but they are hard to close down to a small size for transport."
"I do have more expensive, high tech and fancier stands for my acoustic guitars, but at $10 a piece for the three pack, these come in really handy because you can leave 'em all over the place and always have a stand at the ready."
"I do not quite understand the negative reviews mentioning that this stand is unstable, I keep my Les Paul on it and it is quite stable."
"I put my guitar on it, and pushed it (while holding it) and compared the two, and this one definitely doesn't put up much resistance at all. I have some fairly nice guitars, but even if I just had a basic guitar I probably wouldn't try to save the $8 and put it on this stand. The "FretRest" from Guitar Center is on the right in all the pictures."
Best Musical Instrument Keyboards & MIDI
This listing features a Casio CTK2400 PPK 61-Key Keyboard w/ Samson HP30 Headphones Stand & Power Supply. Keyboard pack includes a pair of Samson HP30 closed-cup headphones, x-style stand, and power supply.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon":). I asked around a lot to finally decide what to buy, since I was a rookie myself. The keys are not like the ones on the cheap keyboards (empty underneath), and you could really get a good sound out of them by pressing hard, or play a soft, smooth tune. Other perks include a USB outlet, which means you can connect the piano to your ipod or pc, great sampling system, and a song bank."
"Casio is the perfect next step for anyone looking to start creating their own music at home. It has so many great features and even though we have been jammin' on this keyboard for a few weeks now, I feel like we haven't even scratched the surface with what it can do. Features: Sound EFX Sampler. Built-In Microphone. Step-up learning system. 400 Keyboard Voices. 48 Note Polyphony (so you don't have to worry about dropping notes). 150 Rythms. 110 Built-in Songs. USB MIDI. casio keyboard. What makes this keyboard go a step further is the USB MIDI connection which allows you to hook this digital piano up to a Mac or Windows computer. To help them learn, there is even the Step Up Lesson system which shows players which keys to push. My kids love the microphone part of this keyboard where they can say something and have their voice be changed into silly tones."
"outstanding Digital Piano."
"I'm an absolute beginner so take this review for what it's worth."
"A good keyboard at an excellent price."
"So might as well purchase the keyboard without the Playground sessions."
"It is NOT touch sensitive, regardless of how hard or soft you press it gives the same volume sound."
"I am returning the 2nd one of these for malfunctioning."
Best Stage & Sound Equipment
The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
Best Music Recording Equipment
Wearing a Necklace TaoTronics TT-BH07 headset lets you enjoy great sounds on-the-go. Great Conversation Not just for music, the headphone is also a great choice for making phone calls with friends and family. You get longer running time and high quality sound. Latest Bluetooth 4.2 technology; easy and fast pairing with smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth enabled music devices; aptX codec provides pure, CD-like high quality sound for compatible devices.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As far as the headphones go, they're easily the best Bluetooth headphones I have ever used. I have small ear holes (who knew that was a thing), most headphones fit uncomfortably, but these come with 3 different sizes which was really nice."
"Only complaint is that I wish they went a little louder but I find this is an issue with most Bluetooth headphones."
"great quality, clear sound and very loud... love the product and the fact that it hold magnetically around your next when not in use."
"When my 2nd pair of headphones experienced a charging issue, the seller was very helpful in getting them replaced."
"Not quite as good as beats quality but close enough to not notice unless you listen to the same song with the two different headphones."
"One earbud got stuck on the roof of a car to hang inside the car door, then stuck there for a 200 mile drive in sub zero temperatures and snow."
"I bought a pair last year, and they worked excellently, with fast bluetooth pairing, and excellent sound quality, until a few weeks ago, when I lost them while traveling."
"I only had these for 2 months when the right earbud stopped working."
Best Ukuleles, Mandolins & Banjos
• Have you purchased a cheap soprano ukulele in the past and now thinking about upgrading to a Concert size that is high quality but doesn't break the bank? • A Beautiful Looking Ukulele made with very high quality materials, Sapele, Mahogany, Handmade Deluxe Bindings. NO buzzing noises, NO tuning problems even when you play higher frets, has a Big, Clear, Warm & Bright Sound, features an Arched Back. Extra Set of Aquila Strings • Two Strap Buttons Installed! • Beginner's Lesson. • How To Tune Your Ukulele Video. • Super Catchy & Fun Must Learn 'Hawaiian Songs'! (Strap, Tuner, Case, 2 Picks, Pick Holder, Extra Set of Aquila Strings) Don't spend an extra $10-20 just to have someone install strap buttons on your ukulele. A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING UKULELE: 24 inches long, Sapele/Mahogany Top, Back & Sides & Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Aquila Strings Installed (Best Ukulele Strings), Handmade ABS Bindings, Chrome die cast tuning gears keeps ukulele in tune!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This uke isn't intended for high-end use, it's a great beginner uke or an excellent spare to keep handy for trips to the beach or parties where a better uke might get banged around. It also comes with picks, but you can throw those away - you shouldn't play the uke with a pick it makes it sound abrasive and shrill. A NOTE ABOUT TUNING: There's a misperception that a "good" ukulele stays in tune once you've tuned the strings. Strings change tune radically with even slight shifts in humidity or temperature. If you keep your uke in a house with an HVAC it should stay in relatively good tune (once the new strings have had a chance to stretch a bit), but if you take it outside to go to a friend's house or to school, the strings will need to be re-tuned before you play - anytime the environment changes, the strings will be affected to a certain degree. Finally, somebody explained to her the physics of instrument strings and they started tuning right before they went out to perform."
"She really loves anything to do with music and a while back decided that she wanted to learn to play the ukulele. This one is definitely a good competitor for some more expensive ones we found in a local music shop and a step way above some of cheaper ones. I will admit that we don’t know much about a Ukulele but we do know when in instrument sounds good and is in tune. This was a super easy instrument for my daughter to start playing immediately. This ukulele went on a cross country trip with 6 people in a vehicle so I know it got knocked around and has been played a ton. Product provided as a free sample in exchange for my evaluation and my honest, unbiased review."
"The bundle also included a rather thin gig bag which really does not protect the instrument very well, but I intend to purchase a hard shell case for this ukulele, it deserves it. So, in conclusion, let me say that I highly recommend this ukulele if you want to have a nice travel size instrument, it's playability is excellent and it was delivered by UPS on time and well packaged."
Best Music Tuning Accessories
- Experience worry-free tuning with ±1 cent accuracy delivered lightening fast. - Wide tuning range of A0–C8. - Variable A4 frequency of 430-450 Hz (pitch calibration). - Specific tuning modes for guitar, bass, violin, ukulele and chromatic. - Super bright full color display let's you easily see whether you're in tune or not. - Easy to use for beginners, robust enough for pros. - Tuner can attach in front or behind the headstock. - Works with a Capo, as well as with any tuning. - Transposition settings for Bb, Eb, F, and D woodwind and brass instruments. - Hassle free installation of included CR2032 3V battery. - Power save feature for extended battery life. - Sleek and minimalist profile. - Sturdy clip that's built to last. Go ahead and compare the KLIQ UberTuner to any other clip-on tuner on the market. 3-YEAR MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE: In the unlikely event the KLIQ UberTuner breaks or stops working, we'll replace it or give you 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When the instrument is in tune, the LED indicator on the Snark will hover in the middle but bounce around a little. This is fine, except when compared to the UberTuner which has an LED circle that lights up around the note you are tuned to. To test each tuner, I clamped the Snark and UberTuner on my guitar at the same time. It would be nice if the On/Off button was either a different color, was raised a little, or had a little nub you could feel with your finger."
"A 12 string guitar naturally takes a little longer to tune, but now it is a lot faster."
"Great tuner, easy to use and very accurate."
"UPDATE - The seller contacted me after my initial review and both refunded my purchase price and gave me $10 for the batteries that I had to buy. For that reason, I am upgrading my review to 5 stars from the initial 2."
"I was deciding between this and the Snark Brand tuner ( which is probably good to) and chose this one because of the display...when the circle and line turn solid blue ,(and no red bars light up.)."
"Nice large face, easy to read."
"I installed the battery & clipped it on the headstock of my guitar and started tightening strings."
"I have two Snark tuners and both of them tune the guitar out of tune, yes I said out of tune."
Best Sheet Music Stands
Manhasset M48 Symphony Stand Perfect for orchestras, school bands, and individual musicians that demand high quality and durability. Solid brass bearings, greaseless heavy duty chrome inner shaft, and the original counterbalanced Magic Finger Clutch provides one hand friction grip. Heavy gauge, all steel welded base provides excellent stability and requires minimum space on stage risers or in storage. Solid-brass bearings, greaseless heavy-duty chrome inner shaft, and the original "Magic Finger Clutch" provides one-hand friction grip.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I originally ordered the Amazon choice music stand and it was on backorder."
"Same one I used in high school band 30 years ago."
"Perfect music stand for your music room."
"Exactly what my mom wanted for Christmas!"
"We needed a stand for budding violinist."
"Seating(long periods on a plane, at work or home) is considered a health hazard."
"Good service, box, and really useful for holding the fat, thick music books."
"Holds the music steady without wobbling like the old cheap stand we had."
Best Keyboard Instrument Accessories & Parts
Before you buy a piano pedal, ask yourself this: do I know the polarity of my piano? Classic-style sustain pedal for use with any electronic keyboard.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"M-Audio SP-2 | Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action for Electronic Keyboards. I don't know why but I decided I needed to review this pedal after using it for a little over a year. The pedal definitely works like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal since it has half-pedal expressive capabilities, which can be extremely useful."
"If the software instrument you have selected already has a sustain, you will not notice the pedal working. But if you select other instruments, such as acoustic piano, you definitely notice a functional sustain working with the pedal."
"It will not move at all while positioned on the floor rug or regular carpet. Just like a real piano sustain pedal. I am a former Electrical Engineer Computer Specialist and sound."
"I know with some pedals the polarity get whacky and the sustain stays in, but havent had that issue with this at all."
"I own a Baldwin upright and I do love the sound and expressiveness, however keeping it in tune is costly and inconvenient."
"Turns out its the same one that my real keyboard player friend uses heavily, and his has held up great as well."
"This pedal just radiates quality -- the housing, the pedal, the spring action - everything feels great!"
"My only issue is that it is LONG, so with my piano against the wall the pedal is too far forward and impossible to use."
Best Sheet Music Folders
Style: Choral with Retaining String. Adjustable hand strap provides hand support & fatigue relief.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only con I can think of for this folder is that it is a little big, but that is what I wanted so it is also a pro as far as I'm concerned."
"I would have liked the pockets to be even deeper than they are, but I have a LOT of music for a swing band that I store here (about 200+ songs, many of them multiple pages)."
"The only issues I had were that upon receiving the product, the left pocket was crumpled at the top and couldn't be flattened out, and the bottom of the left pocket was stitched to the folder itself, instead of protruding forward like it should have."
"But this folder, with its Elastic bands to keep music from falling out, works really well and can hold a lot of sheets safely with no worry of damage or wear and tear."
"Stylish and function--great folder, my son loves it."
"Wonderfully designed and a pleasure to hold during a performance."
"I bought this folder to have a safe place to store solos and orchestral excerpts that I'm currently working on."
"I didn't want to buy a higher-end one for my child because I wasn't sure how long my child would continue with this new hobby."
Best Marching Bass Drums
Junior Marching Bass Drum Features Size of 16" x 7" Same High Quality Hardware & Heads as Adult Kits Adjustable Straps Included Mallets Included. Perfect for small junior drummers - kids of all sizes!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a middle school band teacher and this is the perfect size for my kids."
"Awesome,Bass Drum Are Rare.Only Amazon!"
Best Orchestral String Instrument Cleaning & Care Products
Comes with a protective cloth wrap and it stored in a plastic container. For Violin, Viola and Cello.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very good quality."
"People say they reapply every 4-5 hours of play but I reapply after about 2 hours, collectively."
"Good rosin for cello."
"Makes my strings glide with just enough pressure and grip to have a loud powerful sound."
"I think this is a great product."
"Always a great rosin...I teach all three instruments and appreciate the savings of using ONE rosin on all my bows."
"Get a great sound out of my cello."
"The rosin that came with the purchase of my daughter's cello left white residues after some play."
Best Multiple-Guitar Stands
Special formulated foam covers all contacting points to protect guitar bodies and soft rubber covers the yokes & protects guitar necks. Brand: HERCULES.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon":( And, it's be really nice if the company would toss in a couple of extra spacers instead of charging quite a bit for more - it just seems kind of greedy."
"You need to be careful about having the guitars not bang into each other in the stand but it does pack a lot of guitars into a small area."
"I have a full size taylor, a nylon string plug in, an electric bass, a les paul and two acoustic guitars in their cases on this stand."
"I have a good collection of guitars so I needed a guitar stand for a few and the only other option I had was thrown Guitar Center and that one was pretty much trash so I went with this one and have loved it ever since."
"In the future (considering I own 4-5 guitars that are >$500 dollars) I would spring for a more expensive stand that was built better."
"Pretty pricey but I havent found anything about its construction or performance that would prevent me from buying it again."
"Folds flat and feels more than sturdy enough for gigging, though mine's just going to sit in my living room."
"This is the second one I've owned."
Best Marching Snare Drums
It is a standard Snare Drum suitable for beginning drum player or students.•. Teachers can recommend them to their students. Perfect for the Beginner Drum Player or anyone interested in starting the Drum.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Our grandson was all smiles this Christmas!"
"Very suprised - color is beautiful and drum well made."
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Ideal for classical or studio electric players, the FS7850B features five fixed-position height adjustments. Height adjustable.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It has a rubber top for your foot, preventing it from sliding and from making noises."
"Whenever I stand in a position when a leg is desired to be a little higher than the other, I use this foot rest."
"Solid and a wee bit heavy, but I'm sure if it was lighter it would suck and move around."
"Awesome product."
"Really nice simple foot elevation rest."
"I have used these as a foot rest, RC car stand (8th scale), and am using a pair for monitor speaker stands."
"Sturdy and nicely adjustable."
"One of the best purchases i have ever made , makes guitar playing very comfortable ."
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13 Intense colours, when played, create amazing visual effects when they move through the air! 13 Amazing Color Effects, when played, create amazing visual effects as they move through the air! With our fade effect.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased these for my nephew who just started playing the drums in a band."
"The crowd loves them almost as much as my band."
"Amazing quality.. vibrant colors... looks great on stage..."
"Good Product and great customer service."
"My nephew loved them he uses everyday!"
"Gave these to my son for Christmas."
"Made well and the battery last longer then you would expect."
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Best Drum Set Mounting Racks
Color: MultiColored. 34" long legs and 36" rack bars.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The extra bar length is just enough to give increased flexibility for my 6-piece, single kick setup without feeling overly large."
"Solid as a rock!!!"
"I love this product!"
"Awesome, set your kit anyway you want it."
"Nice solid rack with infinite adjustability!"
"Great rack, strong and stable, good design."
"Do yourself a favor and just go ahead and do it."
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13 Intense colours, when played, create amazing visual effects when they move through the air! 13 Amazing Color Effects, when played, create amazing visual effects as they move through the air! With our fade effect.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased these for my nephew who just started playing the drums in a band."
"The crowd loves them almost as much as my band."
"Amazing quality.. vibrant colors... looks great on stage..."
"Good Product and great customer service."
"My nephew loved them he uses everyday!"
"Gave these to my son for Christmas."
"Made well and the battery last longer then you would expect."
"He was totally blown away by these color changing drum sticks."
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Keep up to 8 pairs of sticks conveniently within your reach with the On Stage DA100 Drum Stick Holder! C-shaped mounting clamp with nylon tipped screw adjusts to securely fit most standard hardware or microphone stands.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This drum stick holder is narrower than expected, however its compactness does not hinder its ability to hold a of of drumsticks."
"If your kit tends to have thicker metal frames, you may have limited choices for where you can hold your sticks, and those choices may not allow for especially easy access, depending on how you position your cymbals."
"I have it on a drumset snare stand (i.e. short)."
"There's this one piece of plastic tubing material in which the drum sticks are put into and what I discovered was the plastic began. coming off in pieces at the bottom at a performance."
"I didn't need to buy this as my buddy had one(should have waited for our first jam session), but I don't regret it."
"This stick holder is great to use just to keep you playing without having to interrupt the performance!"
"THe rope is long enough for the sticks to be accessible, even from under my snare."
"Don't expect to get the item that is pictured or described - we received "Drum Fire - Drum Stick Holder DA100"."
Best Drum Set Bass Drum Stands
Designed to hold a variety of mountable percussion.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"awesome stand rugged and does the job."
"it stood up to the way I play my drums the stand is heavier much more than I thought a very good buy."
"Well constructed and sturdy !"
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Never suffer from drum creep again! No-slip rubber bottom.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I remember using a normal rug for my drums and I had to set up my kit once every month."
"I really love this rug, but the Velcro strap used to securely roll it up sticks to the carpet and has kind of turn up the spot that it usually sits on."
"Best drum rug on amazon."
"Great looking rug, does just what its intended to do."
"this is the perfect size for my husbands drum kit."
"I bought this rug initially to protect my floor, but then discovered that the non-slip bottom helped keep my drum kit all in one place."
"Awesome rug!"
"Excellent quality rug."
Best Multipurpose Dynamic Microphones
Its warm, clean sound along with its carefully contoured presence rise make it ideal for a wide range of instrument miking applications, particularly guitar amplifiers and drums. The SM57 features a uniform cardioid pick-up pattern that isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise. The Shure SM57 is also the microphone of choice for the White House, providing voice projection for the President since the 1970s. Buyers can be confident in the durability of this microphone, exposing it to hours in the studio or the elements of an outdoor performance. This dynamic product can handle the highest sound pressure levels without distortion, making it the perfect choice for recording high-volume instruments like drums. Whether you are using it for spoken word or vocals, the SM57 will deliver a flawless sound while eliminating background noises. Without this tuning, the microphone takes in the sound exactly as it is played, creating a perfect recording every time. Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main source while reducing background noise.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I use it for podcasting, video recording, gaming (with speakers on) and anything else that might require a mic."
"Anyone who knows anything about recording has this microphone."
"A classic dynamic microphone...I do like my KSM141s better--a more nuanced and subtle sound, wider frequency range, less "in your face" and just sweeter to listen to."
"I'd guess that in 75% of all contemporary recordings there's a 57 pointed at the snare drum head, because they handle peak transients so well."
"This mic is great value, and is better that some more expensive ones."
"Turned out to be a shielding problem with the mic."
"I just needed to make a choice which would be used for what in my studio since I didn't wanna be unhooking and moving things around."
"great sounding mic!!"
Best Bass Guitar Strings
For over 50 years, Ernie Ball Slinky electric guitar strings have been the favorite of musicians across the globe, Ernie Ball's signature recipe consists of specific gauges and core to wrap ratios for balanced rich harmonics and that signature Slinky feel. Most popular bass string alloy.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Ernie Ball makes consistently great quality strings."
"When the set oxidizes the sound changes significantly."
"I'm surprised how well the B string plays."
"As always, great strings."
"replaced some 2 year old strings with these, and my bass guitar has a high end now!"
"About the heaviest gauge string on the market."
"Slinky's are always a good choice if 50-105 is what you are looking for."
"Great strings from Ernie Ball every time!"
Best Guitar Strap Locks
Don't risk dropping that beautiful guitar you poured your hard-earned cash into. For decades the most widely used strap lock system for guitars and basses.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They work fine, but because one of my guitar's strap posts in located on the same screw that holds the neck, I'd have to place this in the same spot as that post. The screw for that is larger than the mounting screw for the Schaller."
"So if you decide to use this for an acoustic you may want to consider moving it to a more ergonomic spot on the heel of your guitar."
"good old Schaller locks, I don't trust my guitars to anything else."
"The screw that actually goes into the guitar is thinner than the OEM And makes me question the security of its hold."
"Only downside is that the bolt that goes on the strap is wider than most strap holes so you have to make a hole in your strap to fit the lock snugly."
"The strap just snaps right on."
"They are holding fine, but look a little strange because they stand off the bass a little higher than the normal strap studs."
"One problem I encountered with my Fender acoustic bass was that they provided a normal strap button at the top, but at the peg end they used a traditional plastic peg, matching the bridge pins."
Best Drum & Percussion Mallets
Each mallet is turned from a single piece of rock maple, which eliminates a core that could rattle and the need for a screw-on washer to secure the head. Produces rich sound yet is capable of rhythmic clarity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good mallets."
"How can Vic Firth not be 5 stars?"
"Highly recommend Vic Firth for sticks and timpani mallets."
"My daughter loves her new mallets."
"Daughter loves them."