The Soveida harp
The Soveida Harp, designed by Amir Konjani, is a revolutionary harp that incorporates resonators, taking it to an entirely new level in the world of musical instruments. With a futuristic design and...
View ArticleTools of the trade - Vassar Clements’ fiddle 💫
This is the fancy fiddle that graced the hands of one Vassar Clements! 🎻 It is believed to have been crafted in the 1500s by a renowned (yet unknown) German luthier. The fiddle features an ornately...
View ArticleOlivier Messiaen’s love for birds singing 💫
Messiaen found birdsong fascinating, notating bird songs worldwide and incorporating birdsong transcriptions into his music.His beloved wife, pianist Yvonne Loriod, supported his vision and obsession.
View ArticleThe Preston tuners
Preston Tuners on a Portuguese guitar.....Preston tuners or machines (also known as peacock, fan, or watchkey tuners) is a type of machine head tuning system for string instruments, named for English...
View ArticleFrank & Miles
In the series Miami Vice, which aired from 1984 to 1990, music played a key role in creating atmosphere and style. Both Miles Davis and Frank Zappa had their moments on the iconic series. Miles Davis...
View ArticleTools of the trade - Joni Mitchell’s Klein
The image of Joni Mitchell with her custom Klein guitar from March 1991 showcases a pivotal moment in her musical journey. Known for her innovative guitar tunings and profound songwriting, Joni...
View ArticleAKG C12 💫💎💫
Did you know? When Geoff Emerick joined The Beatles as their engineer in 1966, he recorded bass guitar with the AKG D20. But by the time sessions for Sgt. Pepper began, Emerick had developed a deep...
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