Playing Tips
Everything published on Viyolens under Playing Tips — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Guiro Mistakes to Avoid
Most guiro problems are small habits, not a lack of talent. Here are the ones I see most often at soundcheck, and how to fix each in minutes.
Common Fretless Bass Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
Most struggles with fretless bass guitars trace back to a fixable habit, not a lack of talent — here's what actually goes wrong.
Bass Plectrums for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first bass plectrum is simply a tool for learning. This beginner's guide covers selecting your first pick, holding it correctly, and gradually developing your own preferences through consistent p...
Common Guitar Capo Mistakes to Avoid
Most capo frustration comes from a handful of avoidable mistakes: clamping too hard, poor placement, or incompatibility with your guitar's neck. Here's what to avoid.
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Bass Plectrums
Versatile picks for bassists who want control, clarity and a punchier tone.
Fretless Bass Guitars
Fretless bass guitars offer smooth, expressive pitch control and a singing tone ideal for melodic and nuanced bass work.
Guiro
Guiros add crisp scraped rhythms and texture to Latin, folk and contemporary percussion arrangements.
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Guitar Capo
A guitar capo changes key quickly, helping players adapt chord shapes, vocals and arrangements with minimal effort.
