Learning An Instrument
Everything published on Viyolens under Learning An Instrument — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Flamenco for Newcomers: Where to Start
A proper, no-nonsense route into flamenco for beginners: listen first, feel the rhythm, pick one palo, and avoid the common early mistakes.
Instruments Tambourine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No prior music experience needed — a warm, encouraging guide to your first sessions with a tambourine.
Erhu for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Balanced on one knee, two strings, no fingerboard — here's exactly what to do in your first erhu sessions, one clear step at a time.
Tubular Bells for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, step-by-step route in for anyone standing in front of a set of tubular bells for the very first time, with no experience assumed.
Melodica for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first melodica doesn't need to be intimidating. Here's a calm, step-by-step start for absolute beginners, from your first note onwards.
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.
Dulcimer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You can get a real tune out of this instrument in your first week. Here is exactly how to start, without wasting money or getting discouraged.
