Practice Tips
Everything published on Viyolens under Practice Tips — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Hammond Keyboards for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Two rows of keys, a wall of sliders, a pedalboard — here's exactly what to learn first, and in what order, without the overwhelm.
Vibraphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, step-by-step start on the vibraphone: your first bars, mallet grip, pedal control and simple early exercises.
Scale Books for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Scale books don't have to be boring textbooks. Approach them as a practical tool, and you'll see your playing improve faster than you'd expect.
Chapman Stick for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Not secretly easier than guitar, not secretly harder either — here's the honest starting point for learning a Chapman Stick.
Oud Instrument for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No frets, a deep bowl-shaped body and a plectrum instead of bare fingers, broken down into steps that actually make sense for a complete beginner.
Samba Music Instruments for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You do not need a full carnival bateria in your spare room to start — a handful of well-chosen pieces will get you further than you'd expect.
Yamaha Fg800 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bringing home your first guitar is a lovely, nerve-wracking moment. Let's get you settled in with it, one step at a time.
How to Set Up and Use Rosin Violin
Even, controlled strokes and a bit of care afterwards — here's the correct step-by-step way to apply violin rosin.
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.
Guzheng for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Twenty-one strings and unfamiliar technique, broken down into steps that actually make sense for a complete beginner.
Music Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Get one now, and keep it simple. Everything a nervous beginner needs to know about choosing and setting up their first stand.
Electric Guitar To Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Connecting an electric guitar to headphones is simpler than you think. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the easiest path from guitar to headphones, with budget options and step-by-step s...
Tenor Horn Instrument for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You've landed on one of the gentlest brass instruments to begin on. Here's how the first weeks with a tenor horn tend to go, wobbles and all.
The Complete Guide to Guitar With Headphones
Playing guitar with headphones enables silent practice, flexible recording, and access to professional-grade amp modelling and effects.
Common Singing Lessons Mistakes to Avoid
Most singing mistakes are avoidable once you know what to look for. From breathing to posture, learn how to fix the habits that hold you back.
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.
Common Concertina Mistakes to Avoid
Learning concertina means making mistakes—but some are easier to avoid than others. Discover the pitfalls that catch beginners and how to sidestep them on your path to mastery.
Kawai Digital Piano for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Jazzmaster Baritone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a jazzmaster baritone can feel daunting, but this guide walks you through everything a nervous first-timer needs to know—from setup to first chords.
Music Rest for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you've just started playing guitar, a music rest is one of the most practical tools you can invest in. This guide walks you through everything a beginner needs to know about choosing, setting up, a...
Common Musical Instruments Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with musical instruments come down to avoidable habits established early on. Recognise these common mistakes now, and you will save yourself a great deal of frustration later.
Common Brass Mistakes to Avoid
The small handful of recurring errors that trip up brass instrument players, grouped by playing, maintenance and long-term practice.
Roland Fp10 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nervous about starting piano on a Roland FP-10? Here's a warm, practical guide to the keys, your first few weeks, and the worries every beginner has.
Common Electric Piano Mistakes to Avoid
The most common beginner mistakes on electric piano: poor posture and hand position, playing too fast, inconsistent practice, skipping exercises, and how to recognise and fix each.
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