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Living in a flat and want to play, but not to go to war with the neighbours? You do not have to stop or play in secret. Just pick an instrument you can play at full volume through headphones, or quieten the one you already have. We show you the top quiet instruments for a flat and a few tips that keep anyone from hearing you through the wall.

The concert flute is one of the most beautiful and versatile wind instruments, but it is easy to get lost among the models on your first purchase. We explain how it differs from the recorder, what to watch for in the keys and material, and which concert flute suits a beginner or a child.

The violin is one of the most beautiful, but also most demanding instruments to start on. It has no frets, so you have to find every note by ear, and bowing is a science of its own. We tell you what you need, how to start with holding the violin and bow, and how long it takes to play your first melody.

A harmonica is a cheap, pocket-sized instrument on which you can play your first melody within minutes. The catch is that there are two completely different types, and the wrong choice will slow you down. We explain the difference between a diatonic and a chromatic harmonica and advise which one, and in what key, to pick to start.

July 2026 is a feast for vinyl collectors. A new Jack White, the long-awaited Charli XCX, sharp metalcore from Loathe and a reissue of a hip-hop classic from Nas. Check out 7 records that have just arrived in our shop.

If you are a beginner choosing your first keyboard instrument, you have several options. Beginner musicians most often choose a keyboard or a digital piano. When choosing the right product, price and quality matter, but so do functions and intended use. Although a keyboard and a digital piano may seem identical, there are several important differences. We will help you choose the instrument that fits your needs.

A pedalboard can make playing easier, but poor pedal order, weak power or messy cabling can quickly add hum, whine and an unclear sound. See how to connect effects, power them and keep the signal clean without abandoning proven rules.

Do you know how to change bass guitar strings and when it is time to do it? Follow this photo guide with practical tips from bassist Matej Krivánek so you can fit new strings safely, cleanly and without unnecessary mistakes.

Wondering how to tune a guitar quickly and accurately? This guide covers standard E – A – D – G – B – E tuning, string frequencies, tuning with a tuner, an app or by ear, plus practical advice on when to use a clip-on or pedal tuner.