Hannah Roberts
Hannah grew up in the shadow of York Minster, where the sound of choirs and early music was simply part of the air. That grounding gave her a deep love of harmony, voices and the older end of the repertoire. She writes about classical, choral and the history behind the music.
Articles by Hannah Roberts
The Complete Guide to Electric Double Bass Guitar
An electric double bass combines the deep resonance of an acoustic upright with electric pickups or solid-body construction, enabling amplification without sacrificing traditional tone.
The Complete Guide to Mini Moog Synth
The Mini Moog synthesizer revolutionised electronic music in 1970, bringing synthesiser technology to individual musicians. Its warm tone and expressive capabilities continue to influence music produc...
Line 6 M5 Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start with Line 6 M5 effects confidently. Understand signal flow, explore essential effects, and discover your personal sound gradually.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Stand Up Piano
Yamaha stand up pianos bring quality acoustic piano ownership to homes and studios where full grand piano size isn't practical.
4 Channel Audio Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to choosing a 4 channel audio mixer, covering specifications, sound quality, price tiers, and how to match the right model to your workflow.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Pick Up
An acoustic pickup captures your guitar's natural tone and transforms it into an amplified signal—essential for live performance, recording and ensuring acoustic presence in band mixes.
The Complete Guide to Genelecs Monitors
Genelecs monitors deliver the accuracy and reliability that professional recording and music production demands, trusted in studios worldwide.
Behringer Guitar Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Behringer guitar pedals offer budget-friendly effects without sacrificing sound quality. This guide helps you decide whether Behringer suits your needs and how to choose specific models.
Powered Speakers Hifi for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Powered speakers offer the simplest entry into HiFi listening. Skip the complexity of separates and enjoy high-quality sound straight away—we show you how to choose your first pair.
The Complete Guide to Mic And Cable
Discover how to select the right mic and cable combination, understand cable construction, and solve common audio problems. A guide to professional microphone setups.
Florence And The Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Florence and the Machine's catalogue spans from theatrical indie rock to refined art pop. This beginner's guide helps you find entry points that genuinely resonate rather than forcing chronological li...
The Complete Guide to Hot Rods Drum
Hot rods drum sticks deliver quieter, warmer tones between traditional sticks and brushes. Explore their sound, practice applications, and why drummers love their versatility.
The Complete Guide to Microphone Mic Wireless
Wireless microphones liberate performers from cable constraints. Professional systems offer reliable, high-quality audio transmission for stage, speaking and recording applications.
The Complete Guide to Speaker For Mic
The right speaker for mics reveals exactly what your microphone captures. Explore studio monitors, placement strategies, and how to select accurate speakers for your microphone work.
The Complete Guide to Cf Martin D 18
The CF Martin D-18 is the gold standard among acoustic dreadnoughts, renowned for its warm tone, exceptional craftsmanship and enduring value.
Portable Recorder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a portable recorder requires understanding microphone quality, battery endurance, and build durability. This guide covers specs that matter, common mistakes, and value at every price point.
Electric Double Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An electric double bass offers amplification, portability, and silent practise—but it's a different instrument from acoustic bass. This guide explains the types, specs, and considerations so you choos...
Martin Lighting: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing Martin Professional lighting means understanding what the company specialises in, which products fit your scale and budget, and how to match lighting to your actual needs without overspending...
Rod Wave for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Rod Wave's emotional depth and melodic gift can feel overwhelming at first. This beginner's guide walks you through where to start, what to listen for, and how to appreciate his most distinctive artis...
The Complete Guide to Orange Guitar Amplifiers
Orange guitar amplifiers deliver distinctive warm, woody tones through British tube engineering, trusted by professional touring musicians worldwide for their reliability, tonal excellence, and iconic...
Guild Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting bass with a Guild guitar? This beginner's guide covers initial setup, posture, technique foundation, and a realistic first-month practice routine to build confidence.
The Complete Guide to Epiphone Sg Guitar
Epiphone SG guitars deliver the iconic angular design, warm tone, and excellent playability at a fraction of Gibson prices, making them outstanding value for musicians.
Violin Hire Rates for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting violin as a beginner requires understanding lesson costs, practice time commitment, and realistic first-year expenses. This guide covers affordable pathways, what to expect, and how to budget...
Bag Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a bag piano depends on your keyboard size and protection needs. Our buying guide shows you what features matter and what to avoid.
What Hannah Roberts covers
Cello Strings
Browse cello strings for students and professionals, with options to suit lessons, ensemble playing and concert performa...
Double Bass
Shop double bass instruments for orchestral, jazz and ensemble use, with options for players at every level.
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Double Bass Pedal
Double bass pedals let drummers play fast, controlled kick patterns with both feet for rock, metal and fusion styles.
Electric Cello
Find electric cello instruments for amplified performance, crossover work and modern musical styles.
Peavey Guitar Amp
Dependable guitar amplifiers with practical controls, sturdy construction and tones suited to practice, recording and gi...
Stentor Violin
Reliable violins for students and progressing players, widely used in lessons and ensembles.
Violin
Browse violins for beginners, advancing players and professionals, with sizes and specifications to suit every level.
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Violin Tuner
Use a violin tuner for quick, accurate tuning at home, in lessons, rehearsal or on stage.
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Index- Guitars 1,525
- Pianos & Keyboards 491
- Drums & Percussion 278
- Orchestral Strings 76
- Wind & Woodwind 97
- Brass Instruments 70
- Folk & World Instruments 108
- Studio Recording 484
- Music Software & DAWs 250
- DJ & Electronic Production 199
- Live Sound & PA 143
- Music Accessories 165
- Sheet Music & Learning 63
- Music Genres 285
- Music News & Industry 246
- Hi-Fi & Home Audio 64
- Artists & Bands 39