Abigail Lewis

Ocarina Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A pocket-sized clay egg that sings a full melody — here's how the ocarina actually works, the types worth knowing, and the history behind it.

Fiddle: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying a fiddle is about more than price — setup, strings and bow quality all matter as much as the instrument itself.

How to Set Up and Use Kalimba

Ten minutes of proper setup is the difference between a kalimba that sounds right from day one and weeks of wondering why a few notes are off.

The Complete Guide to Epiphone Lp 100

The Epiphone LP 100 delivers authentic semi-hollow body character and genuine playability at an accessible price, making it an intelligent choice for developing and intermediate guitarists seeking rel...

Fiddle for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting the fiddle is about choosing a tradition and a community as much as learning the instrument — here is how to begin correctly.

The Best Erhus for the Money

There's no single best erhu — only the right tier for where you are. Here's what actually changes between student, mid-range and professional instruments.

The History of Folk Music

An oral tradition became a recorded, revived and endlessly reinvented genre. Here's the long road folk music travelled to get here.

Harp for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Nervous about starting the harp? Here's the reassuring, unhurried truth about your first instrument, your first lessons and your first shaky months.

The Best Ocarinas for the Money

There's no single best ocarina — just the right one for your budget and how far you want to take it. Here's how the price tiers actually break down.

Accordion: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Type, bass count, bellows condition and price range are the four decisions that shape any first purchase — this guide covers each in enough detail to make a confident choice.

The Best Folk Rock Songs Right Now

Albums give you the context; these specific recordings give you the sound — here's exactly what to listen for.

Banjo Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide

New to the banjo? Here's exactly what you need to know about your strings right now, and everything you can safely leave until later.

How to Set Up and Use Jaw Harp

Four steps from picking it up to producing a clear, melodic tone — covering grip, lip position, pluck technique and using the mouth cavity to shape the harmonics.

How to Set Up and Use Tenor Banjo

A properly set-up tenor banjo plays and sounds like a different instrument from one that has not been adjusted — here is how to go through the full setup process from strings to intonation.

How to Set Up and Use Button Accordion

The Best Bagpipes for the Money

From the most recommended student sets to the instruments that professionals choose, here are the specific models worth your money at every price point.

The Complete Guide to Capo For A Ukulele

A capo for a ukulele is an essential accessory that allows you to play songs in any key whilst maintaining the same fingering patterns. Our comprehensive guide covers types, proper technique, and how...

Didgeridoo for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The first drone on a didgeridoo is achievable in minutes. Here's what to buy, how to set up and the order to learn in.

The Best Bluegrass Artists to Know

Every name here earned its place through decades of playing, not a single hit. Take your time getting to know the essential bluegrass artists properly.

How to Set Up and Use Mountain Dulcimer

Setting up a mountain dulcimer correctly from the start makes it easier and more enjoyable to learn on. Here's how to tune it, check the action, position it, and play your first notes.

Makala Ukulele for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Makala ukulele is a forgiving starting instrument. This beginner's guide covers tuning, holding it correctly, your first chords, and how to practise effectively.

The Ultimate Guide to Ukulele Case

Choosing the right ukulele case depends on the type of protection you need, the size of your instrument and how you'll be travelling. This guide covers all three.

Ukulele: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Size, materials, brand and setup quality all matter. Working through these in order will help you choose well the first time rather than upgrading in six months.

Tenor Ukulele: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right tenor ukulele means understanding what actually matters — here is everything worth knowing before you spend.