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Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it’s really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine. Before you do anything, first take time to make some personal observations such as:

1. Which way do you have to turn the tuning keys to tighten or loosen the strings?

2. How are the strings aligned from the nut to the bridge?

3. Which is the heaviest string?

Taking mental notes will probably save you some frustration and make the job much easier.

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Temperature and humidity.

In positioning your piano, you should strive for evenness of humidity and temperature. Since a piano is made mostly of wood, it is greatly affected by seasonal change. If there is lots of variation in humidity and temperature, your piano will easily go out of tune. Humidity fluctuations can also cause cracking of the wooden soundboard and damage to the finish.

For these reasons you should never put a piano next to a frequently opened outside door or in front of a picture window. Never put it near heating ducts, hot air registers, or radiators. Protect the piano against direct sunlight, humidity and sudden changes in temperature. You need to ensure a temperature of about 72 degrees Fahrenheit

and a humidity of about 40 percent.

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Drum handling is the most important step in preserving the life of your drumset. There is nothing better than having a drum kit that is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes as well as delivering great tones. It does not matter how old or new the drums may be. An old and tired drumkit can practically look brand new with some minor changes. Let’s not forget the tonal qualities that can be enhanced with a few adjustments.

Getting that clean look

Starting with the drum set, there are things that can be accomplished in getting that clean look. First, depending on how new the drums are, it may be just

a matter of dusting off the drums with a soft cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, clean all chrome and drum shells with a mild solution of soapy water and rub until clean. To give them luster, wipe with a mild polish for a clean shine available at a local hardware store.

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Start out with a 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. (The key is stamped somewhere on the harmonica). If you have any questions on choosing your harmonica, feel free to call Harmonicas and Stuff for help. Unfortunately, sate health laws prohibit the return of harmonicas because they are placed on your mouth.

There are two simple rules in caring for your harmonica:

1. Always play with a clean dry mouth

2. When you finish playing the harmonica, tap it out several times to remove any moisture from the reeds.

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Did you know that the health and beauty of your brass instruments require extra special attention? It’s true-their wellbeing and happiness depend upon it. While we’re not talking about putting your tuba on a weight-loss program or taking your trumpet to the spa for a makeover, you do need to treat your brass instruments with care or they’ll refuse to come out and play. So, grab that brass and get ready for a workout-it’s time to clean!

When was the last time you saw a dirty French Horn in the orchestra? Probably never, right? That’s because professional musicians know how to take daily, monthly, and yearly care of their instruments. Now’s your chance to do the same! Starting with daily care,

follow these tips to maintain the health and beauty of your brass.

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