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Chocolate Drops Revive String-Band Sound

A trio of musicians from North Carolina are reclaiming the string-band music traditions of the black Piedmont. The Carolina Chocolate Drops are the hottest thing to hit the old-time music community in ...
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“For those on the hunt for a great quality 12-string electro-acoustic that won’t break the bank, it's a no-brainer”: Martin X Series Remastered D-X2E Brazilian 12-String ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Martin build quality, wallet-friendly price. Full-bodied tones with classic 12-string chime.
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What did the beginning of time sound like? A new string quartet offers an impression

Updated January 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM ET Abrasive, intense and about to erupt at any moment. So begins "Flow," a new piece by Nokuthula Ngwenyama for the Takács Quartet. Coaxing peculiar sounds out of ...
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Four chords from classic Tom Petty songs to go into the Great Wide Open with – including a capo trick to sound like a 12-string guitar

The late Tom Petty is an iconic artist known for his anthemic songwriting and simplistic, less-is-more approach. What you won’t find inside of a Tom Petty song is crazy time signatures, ...
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Mozart, W.A.: Six String Quintets [sound recording]

101 Mozart, W.A.: String Quintet in C Major, K. 515: Allegro / Viola 102 Mozart, W.A.: String Quintet in C Major, K. 515: Menuetto: Allegretto / Viola 103 Mozart, W.A ...
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Gibson partners with Sir Brian May to release 12-String guitar

Gibson has partnered with Sir Brian May to release the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar. The iconic global instrument brand has teamed up with the legendary Queen guitarist to create the new ...