In a typical music instrument store you’ll find electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars, as well as drums and percussion, music keyboards, live sound and recording software and studio equipment from all the leading brands.
A good music instrument store will offer deals on the hottest music gear. Music123 is one such store that has a wide selection of musical instruments and musical equipment.
Other items you might find in a music instrument store would be DJ equipment and stage lighting, band and orchestra needs, clothes and lifestyle items, music instruction videos and books about making music.
Any instrument that produces music is a musical instrument.
The majority of musical instruments found in a music instrument store fall into one of six major categories. These are bowed strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard and the guitar family.
” Bowed Strings: the violins, the violas, the cellos and the double basses
” Woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
” Brass Instruments: trumpet, fresh horn, trombone, tuba
” Percussion Instruments: tuned, indefinite pitch
” Keyboard Instruments: plucked, struck, aerated, electronic
” Guitar Family: six-stringed and the four-string bass guitar.
The brass and woodwind instruments work by blowing air into the instrument which in turn vibrates within the instrument making a sound. The type of music that is produced will depend on the length of the circulation of air that is blown into the product, the shape of it and also the method of the tone and also the way in which it is created.
The percussion instruments produce sounds when they are struck. The sounds that are generated from it will depend on the shape of the device and also the size of the item.
Bowed instruments including the guitar family are played by strumming and plucking at the strings. These instruments produce a sound that is dependent on the amount of strings, the tension and the length of the vibration of the strings.
Other types of music devices include keyboards, piano as well as electronic items.
The piano is perhaps the most widely used instrument in western culture music despite its lack of portability and expense.
A piano can be classified as both a percussion and a string instrument; percussion because the player strikes the key to make a sound, and string because the sound is actually the result of a string’s vibration. The strength of striking on the key determines the volume – the percussion angle, whereas some will argue that the “velocity” of the keystroke that determines the volume and not the strength behind it – thus making it a string instrument.
Many people would love to learn how to play a musical instrument, but for many the price of buying a new instrument is just too high. Consider the cost of a new piano which can cost well over $2000 for the most basic model. Even a smaller instrument such as a flute can cost as much as $3000 which is far beyond what many can afford to pay.
As an alternative to purchasing new from a music instrument store, there is always the option of buying used musical instrument. This is a viable option for those wanting to learn to play without spending a fortune. Typically over 50% savings can be realized.
Finding used music instruments can be somewhat difficult. Common instruments like pianos, violins and guitars are easy to find, however more obscure instruments are harder to find. Searching the internet is usually the first approach but sometimes your local music instrument store may surprise you in having the piece you would like (or at least know where to get one).
John Fisher
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POLL: 10 totally random questions about your favorites?
Ok well i did a poll like this a couple days ago and i got 43 answers this time i want to beat that so have fun
Ok here we go
1.Favorite Band-
2.Favorite Store-
3.Favorite Music Genre-
4.Favorite Candy-
5.Favorite Color-
6.Favorite Animal-
7.Favorite Quote/Saying-
8.Favorite Type of Shoe-
9.Favorite Instrument-
10.Favorite Video Game-
Here is my answers
1.Green Day
2.Hot Topic
3.Punk
4.Butterfinger
5.Dark Purple
6.Penguins or Turtles
7.Never eat with your mouth full
8.Converse
9.Bass Guitar
10. Rock Band 2
I refuse
References :
1.Favorite Band- metallica
2.Favorite Store- none
3.Favorite Music Genre- metal
4.Favorite Candy- hmmm… haribo haha
5.Favorite Color- blue
6.Favorite Animal- dog
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- ignorance is bliss!!
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- converse all stars
9.Favorite Instrument- guitar
10.Favorite Video Game- call of duty 4
References :
1. a day to remember
2. american apparel
3. hardcore or acoustic
4. nerd rope
5. yellow
6. cats
7. "that’s peachy keen"
8. flip flops
9. drums
10. rockband 2 !!!!
References :
1.Favorite Band- Do I count?
2.Favorite Store- Hannah "r" Us
3.Favorite Music Genre- Country/Pop
4.Favorite Candy- Twizzlers
5.Favorite Color- Pink
6.Favorite Animal- Do I count?
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- "Its the climb!!"
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- Hannahs.
9.Favorite Instrument- My voice
10.Favorite Video Game- Hannah Montana Dress Up
References :
1. Beatles
2.Generation Records (NY)
3. Rock (Classic)
4. Twix
5. Lime green
6. Platypus
7. "If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there’d be peace." ~ John Lennon
8. Any but heels. I love my converse
9. Guitar (though i play clarinet)
10. Guitar Hero (Soon to be Beatles Rock Band)
References :
1.Cobra Starship
2.Cache
3.Alternative
4.Heath
5.Purple
6.Puppies
7.idk
8.Nike
9.Piano
10. Super Paper Mario
References :
1.Favorite Band- Papa Roach
2.Favorite Store- Hot Topic
3.Favorite Music Genre- Rock
4.Favorite Candy- Snickers
5.Favorite Color- Red
6.Favorite Animal- Cat
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- "Live each day as if it were your last"
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- Ed Hardy sneakers
9.Favorite Instrument- Electric guitar
10.Favorite Video Game- Guitar Hero World Tour
References :
1. The Killers
2. Blue Banana
3. pop/rock
4. Chump
5. Purple
6. Dogs
7. Good things come to those who wait
8. lots
9. Acoustic guitar
10. Guitar Hero
References :
1.Favorite Band- Too many to count. Lately though.. MGMT.
2.Favorite Store- Kroger!
3.Favorite Music Genre- Anything! I lean towards rock though.
4.Favorite Candy- omg, can’t just pick one. Umm, Juicies!
5.Favorite Color- Blue and purplezzz.
6.Favorite Animal- PANDA!
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- "I know how hard it is to put food on your family." -George Bush.
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- Gym shoes ftw.
9.Favorite Instrument- That I can play? um. That I can’t play? DRUMS!
10.Favorite Video Game- I don’t play video games.. computer FTW!!
References :
1. I don’t have one
2. I don’t have one
3. I don’t have one
4. Chocolate
5. Red
6. Horses and ponies
7. I don’t have one
8. Pumps
9. Guitar or piano
10. I don’t have one
References :
Eminem
Hollister
Hip-Hop/Rap
Snickers
Blue
All of them
If practice makes perfect, and no one’s perfect, why practice
DC
iTunes
Guitar Hero: World Tour
References :
1.Favorite Band- MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2.Favorite Store- Hot topic
3.Favorite Music Genre- Rock
4.Favorite Candy- Starburst
5.Favorite Color- Red
6.Favorite Animal- Cat
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- Or you the type of person who wants to be different or are you the type of person who wants to throw a football at my head _gerard way_
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- boots size 9 and a half
9.Favorite Instrument- bass guitar (yeah me too)
10.Favorite Video Game- FF7
References :
1.Favorite Band- my chemical romance
2.Favorite Store- urbanoutfitters/hottopic
3.Favorite Music Genre- alternative
4.Favorite Candy- nerds
5.Favorite Color- HOT PINK/dark purple/black
6.Favorite Animal- turtle{i miss mine]
7.Favorite Quote/Saying-dese
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- converse
9.Favorite Instrument- acoustic guitar
10.Favorite Video Game- sims
References :
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AneGOl_xiW4KMjL.._N6Bi_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090728063539AAEjQcI
Favourite Band- I don’t really have one
Favourite Store- Disney store/ Toys R Us
Favourite Music Genre- Pop
Favourite Candy- Starburst
Favourite Colour- Aqua/ Turquoise/ Blue
Favourite Animal- Monkey
Favourite Quote/ Saying- Mittens: [to Bolt] The real world hurts, doesn’t it? But you wouldn’t know anything about that, would you?
Favourite Type of Shoe- Trainers/ Converse
Favourite Instrument- Guitar/ Drums
Favourite Video Game- Sonic Rush Adventure(Nintendo DS)
References :
queen and john willaims orchestra
nordstrom rack/ juicy couture
pop
chocolate
brown, orange, green, blue
big cats, mostly tigers
umm, let me think about that
flats
a really good person playing the trumpet
animal crossing, lego indy
for n. 7….. gosh, i still can’t think of one! oh it goes like this kind of…
"If we’re not "One Nation Under God", we’re one nation gone under." -Ronald Regan
References :
1. Linkin Park
2. Wal-Mart
3. R&B
4. Twix
5. Crimson Red
6. Lions/Tigers
7. What goes around comes around
8. Nike
9. Keyboard
10. SoulCalibur 3
References :
1.Favorite Band- n.e.r.d
2.Favorite Store- footlocker
3.Favorite Music Genre- r n b
4.Favorite Candy- skittles
5.Favorite Color- green
6.Favorite Animal- puppies lol
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- be yourself, coz every1 is taken
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- adidas
9.Favorite Instrument- the Pen
10.Favorite Video Game- guitar heroo
References :
1.Favorite Band- McFly
2.Favorite Store- American Eagle
3.Favorite Music Genre- Pop/Rock
4.Favorite Candy- Almond Joy!
5.Favorite Color- Blue
6.Favorite Animal- Squirrel
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- "We all look the same in the dark"
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- Converse
9.Favorite Instrument- Guitar
10.Favorite Video Game- Guitar Hero
References :
1.Favorite Band- cute is what we aim for
2.Favorite Store- american eagle
3.Favorite Music Genre- alternative
4.Favorite Candy- laffy taffy
5.Favorite Color- green
6.Favorite Animal- seal
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- live like theres no tomorrow
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- flip flops
9.Favorite Instrument- guitar
10.Favorite Video Game- mario kart
References :
1.Favorite Band- day26
2.Favorite Store- finishline & wet seal
3.Favorite Music Genre- r&b
4.Favorite Candy- penut m&m’s
5.Favorite Color- purple
6.Favorite Animal- baby tiger
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- mad as in u mad stupid
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- nike dunks n blazers
9.Favorite Instrument- dnt have one
10.Favorite Video Game- sims2
References :
Air Band
Justice
Country Pop or pop
3 musketeers
Aqua
Dog (Beagle)
My brother thinks he’s Elvis ( Hannah Montana)
Hi-heals
Voice
Disney Sing it!
References :
shiny toy guns’s my current fav
mix of topman and river island
alt-indie-electro rock
gummy everything
dogs
dont look for love, let it find you
vans authentics
guitar
bully
References :
1.Favorite Band- The veronicas
2.Favorite Store- New Yorker
3.Favorite Music Genre- Electro Rock/Pop
4.Favorite Candy- Hate candy
5.Favorite Color- Blue
6.Favorite Animal- tiger or cheetah
7.Favorite Quote/Saying- "YOU SUCK" :’)
8.Favorite Type of Shoe- flats
9.Favorite Instrument- drums
10.Favorite Video Game- guitar hero
References :