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Instruments > Music Articles updated July 9, 2008

Essays on Pitch, Tuning And the Physics of Musical Tone

How to Ship a Musical Instrument

Percussion Instruments
Steel Drums: History and Buying Tips
Sacred Tibetan Musical Instruments
How to Play Tibetan Singing Bowls
Advice on Buying a Djembe
How to Play the Jaw Harp
How to Play the Bones

Stringed Instruments
Acoustic Guitar Amplification: Pickups
How to Choose a Hammered Dulcimer
About Sitars and other Imported Instruments
Banjo Care and Maintenance

Wind Instruments
Pennywhistle Playing Tips
The Kazoo: A Historical Perspective
Basic Didjeridu Tutorial
Care And Feeding Instructions For Wooden Flutes
Windwood Bamboo Flute Demo Part 1 (YouTube)
Windwood Bamboo Flute Demo Part 2 (YouTube)

Squeezeboxes
Buying a Used Piano Accordion
How to Choose a Squeezebox
Collected Internet Wisdom: Buying Used Accordions
About Old Accordions and Repairs
Buying on the Internet
Repair Tips
How to Check Out a Used Accordion
How to Care for Your Squeezebox
About Hero Toy Accordions
Accordions and Back Pain