09th Nov 2020 @ 12:47 | Joe Dempsey

Because your first one is the most important... Buying a keyboard for beginners can be a minefield. Let's be honest, there are endless models and options, with no clear indicator as to which...

24th Jun 2020 @ 11:55 | Joe Dempsey

If you’re a beginner, or ‘crossing over to the dark side’, you might wonder, how do electronic drums work? – Here’s how… The digital revolution has transformed the world of musical...

24th Jun 2020 @ 11:43 | Joe Dempsey

With a myriad of different types of guitar out there, here’s a guide to help you... If you’ve taken a stroll around your local Dawsons Music & Sound store or browsed our range of...

19th Jun 2020 @ 14:47 | Joe Dempsey

The differences between condenser microphones and dynamic microphones can be confusing, so here’s a mini-guide… Microphones can be divided into two broad groups (ignoring ribbon mics for the...

12th Jun 2020 @ 19:01 | Joe Dempsey

It’s one of the most commonly used guitar techniques, but what is a hammer on? When learning to play, there are some terms that you’ll come across regularly, which, as a beginner may make...

12th Jun 2020 @ 18:53 | Joe Dempsey

When playing legato passages, these are your friend – but what are pull offs? When learning to play guitar, once you start to move on from the standard, fretting notes or chords with one...