Buke and Gase are breaking up. After nearly 20 years of being a band, the New York experimental indie rock duo will formally call it quits in April after they perform two final concerts: one in ...

Fingerstyle playing demands individual note clarity and tonal separation that strumming doesn't require. Unlike strumming's broad motions across all strings, fingerstyle assigns specific fingers to ...

Your first ukulele sets the foundation for your entire musical journey. A poorly made instrument can cause frustration due to poor playability, intonation, and sound quality. The right beginner ...

Diapasonix is a portable electronic musical instrument and MIDI controller that is played similarly to a stringed instrument. It features a capacitive touchpad fretboard, I²S audio output, and a built ...

Clinics have been filling the care gaps as more rural hospitals close, but now a string of rural clinic closures is putting communities at risk of losing healthcare access. Here are four things ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear and ...

Denby Fawcett is a longtime Hawaiʻi television and newspaper journalist, who grew up in Honolulu. Her book, Secrets of Diamond Head: A History and Trail Guide is available on Amazon. Opinions are the ...

Learning to play the ukulele is fun, but if your instrument is out of tune, it won’t sound right no matter how well you play. If you're a beginner, tuning might seem tricky at first, but it’s simple ...