Welcome to a new week!
This week's In Focus is
Keyboard Accessories.
That means all the things you need or want if you are playing Piano or Keyboard. First up, you would probably want a stand to put your Keyboard on, so this
Xtreme model would suit your needs perfectly - double braced for extra strength, so it's suitable for any size Keyboard. If you are playing two Keyboards then you might be interested in this
Hercules Double Tier Stand, which will hold 80kg on the lower tier and 45kg on the upper.
Once you have your keyboard secured on a stand, you might want something appropriate to sit on - like this
Xtreme Keyboard Stool. Heavy duty construction and height adjustable. Or if your keyboard is really fancy, or you have a Digital Piano, you'll love this
FPS Piano Bench, which is extremely comfortable and would look perfect in any setting.
If you want a bit more volume and control from your Keyboard, this
Behringer Keyboard Amp would be perfect for you. Small and portable, it can be used for Keyboards or PA, to get your sound out clearly in the loudest outdoor setting.
We have lots more accessories for Keyboards as well as other instruments, so be sure to
come down and visit us today!
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This Just In!
Just landed this week is this sexy black
DXP 5 piece Drum Kit. A great quality kit at an entry level price, it has 7 ply 7.5mm shells on a 20" bass drum, 14" x 14" floor tom, 12" x 10" and 10" x 8" toms, and a 14" x 5" wood shell snare. Medium weight double brace hardware includes snare, hi hat and cymbal stands, bass drum pedal, heavy duty retractable bass drum spurs, and heavy duty tom holders and mounts. Click
here to see the details or
come on in to the shop to grab your own!
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Fact Or Funny
This week we decided to go with a Fact: What exactly are Folk Instruments?
Wiki says that Folk instruments are instruments that have developed among "common" people and not attributed to a known inventor. What this means is that these are the true musical expressions of different groups of people around the world. Wiki has a pretty nice
list on their page, but the main folk instruments that we are familiar with in Australia are the Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Harmonica, and Tin Whistle.
November is
Folk Month at The Music Spot, so we thought it would be a good idea to have a look at what these things are. The
Banjo is something of a cross between a guitar and a drum head, and seems to be depicted in pop culture as a favourite instrument of hillbillies on warm swampy nights. And of course,
"Duelling Banjos" springs to mind.
Mandolins are beautiful European instruments in the lute family, kind of like a smaller, more decorative guitar. Listening to one of these played well is a truly wonderful
experience.
Ukuleles are one of the most popular instruments we stock. They are very popular in the Pacific Islands, and remind most people of warm tropical nights in Hawaii. They look like smaller, four stringed Guitars and come in Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone sizes. They can be a cheap and fun way to get into music, and can sound
absolutely awesome.
Harmonicas will bring to mind either prisoners making lonely music in their cells, or
Mick Jagger. Sometimes called the mouth organ, these cool little instruments can fit in your pocket and go anywhere with you, and all you need to play them is your breath. Played well, they sound amazing - and anyone can learn.
And finally, speaking of cheap and fun - have you ever tried a
Tin Whistle? These are brilliant, played like a recorder, and can make seriously amazing sounds. That solo from
Titanic that made your hair stand on end? Yup, a simple Tin Whistle. Also called Penny Whistles or Irish Whistles, they hail from Ireland and should be a staple in any musician's kit. And you can start playing at any age!
