Beginner Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginner Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Tune Guitar Fender for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to tuning a Fender guitar? This beginner's guide covers two tuning methods, step-by-step instructions, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Novation Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to Novation synths? This guide walks you through setup, the essential controls, how oscillators and filters work, common mistakes, and three sounds to create on your first day.
Keeley Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Keeley effects beginner guide: connect simply, use default settings first, adjust thoughtfully, and build your signature tone through practical experimentation.
Dj Flight Case for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Protect your DJ equipment confidently with your first flight case. Discover the essentials for beginners, avoid common mistakes, and build confidence whilst starting your DJ journey.
Math Rock for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to count time signatures to enjoy this. Here's the honest, jargon-light way to start listening to math rock tonight.
Left Handed 12 String for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Master the left handed 12 string guitar. Understand the learning curve, finger strength development, and start your musical journey confidently.
A Beginner's Guide to Fado
One voice, two guitars, and a feeling the Portuguese call saudade — here's the gentlest way into fado, step by step.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Semi Electric
Semi-electric guitars deliver warm, resonant tone with electric guitar playability. Explore what makes them unique, why jazz and blues players love them, and how to choose your first semi-acoustic.
Slipmats Vinyl for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to vinyl DJing? Slipmats vinyl are absolutely essential. This beginner's guide explains what they do, why they matter, how to choose quality ones, and how to use them properly.
Flute Case for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your flute needs a good case. This beginner's guide covers why, what to look for, soft vs hard cases, and practical tips for keeping your instrument safe.
Roland Gr Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Intimidated by your new Roland GR Synth? This beginner's guide walks you through setup, calibration, first sounds, and common pitfalls in under an hour.
Amp Cables for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Understand amp cables for your first amplifier setup. Learn cable types, quality features, proper connections and common mistakes to avoid.
Rock Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your guitar journey can feel daunting, but choosing the right instrument makes all the difference. If you're drawn to rock music and think a Rock guitar might be your first axe, you're in for...
Cabinet Electric for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The speaker cabinet is where your guitar amp's sound is finally shaped. Here's how it works, how to connect it and where to start.
Balalaika for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Sore fingertips, thin strums, notes that fade fast — all completely normal. Here's a patient, encouraging first-steps guide to picking up the balalaika.
Mic Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A mic stand might seem straightforward, but a few key details separate a stand that just works from one that causes headaches every session.
Iloud Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
iLoud studio monitors deliver impressive accuracy in a compact package, perfect for beginners in tight spaces. This guide covers features, setup, and whether iLoud is right for you.
Sludge Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
Sludge metal rewards patience but can repel unprepared listeners. This guide explains what to expect, which records to start with and how to build up through the canon in the right order.
Guzheng for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Twenty-one strings and unfamiliar technique, broken down into steps that actually make sense for a complete beginner.
Folk Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
Nobody starts out knowing the difference between a ballad and a lament. A gentle, pressure-free path into folk music for total newcomers.
Snare Drum Snares for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Most players get quite a way into drumming before they understand what's happening underneath the snare drum. Here's the friendly, no-assumptions version.
Bluetooth To Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're nervous about connecting your device to your mixer wirelessly, you're not alone. This beginner's guide shows you exactly how to set up bluetooth audio in just a few simple steps.
Electric Double Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Electric double bass offers beginners a modern approach to bass music. Our guide covers what makes them special, essential setup, first steps, and how to start learning.
A Guide to Acoustic and Electric
Same six strings, same tuning, completely different instruments. Here's what actually separates acoustic and electric guitars, and why it matters.
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ESP Guitars
ESP guitars for players seeking modern design, powerful tone and reliable stage performance.
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Fender Guitar
Fender guitars across electric, acoustic and hybrid designs for versatile playing.
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Fender Jaguar
Fender Jaguar guitars with offset style, short-scale comfort and distinctive tones.
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Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars combine iconic design, strong tone and premium build quality for players, collectors and recording musici...
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Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch guitars combine heritage, style and clear tonal character for players across rock, country and roots music.
Kids Guitar
Scaled-down guitars for younger players, with comfortable sizes that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
PRS Guitars
A respected range of premium guitars known for craftsmanship, versatility and dependable performance across styles.
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Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.
