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10 Things Musicians Can Do At Home
Coronavirus is keeping many people indoors for days, maybe even weeks. Musicians can accomplish a lot during this time, here are some ideas...
Hit the Tone! Black Sabbath's Paranoid
Hasn’t enough been said about this record already? Well, we hope not. Still, it never hurts to celebrate (on its 50th anniversary) a fundamental...
Precious violin lost but returned to its owner
What happens when you lose a 310-year-old violin? Read this article to find out....
5 Memorable Oscar Moments Involving Musicians
The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, a long ceremony... but the music and musicians make it bearable. Here are 5 musicians moments....
10 Secret Band Members You Should Know
It's a shame that some fantastic musicians don't get any recognition, we want to change that, read on...
Hit the Tone! Indie & Alternative
What is "indie" and how does it sound? You'll get the inside scoop on how to get close to this sound, or attitude, in this article...
Hit the Tone! Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka has taken modern music and mixed in authentic vintage tones. How did he get them?
Thomann's 2019 in Numbers
Here is our year, 2019, in numbers! Some are predictable but others are shocking! Read more...
Hit the Tone! Secrets of postpunk
How do you sound like your postpunk heroes? It's not easy but if you know a few tricks you could be well on your way...
Was Mozart the first music pirate?
Was Mozart a music pirate? Read this article to find out why we even ask this question...
Hit The Tone! Bon Iver
What happened to Bon Iver's sound over the last few years is worth discussing, he's gone from folkie to techie! Read more about how he did this...
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Remixes: better than originals?
The world of remixing is an exciting one. How did it start and where is it going? Why are some remixes more popular than their original songs?
Hit The Tone! Tool's Danny Carey
Tool's drummer, the impressive Danny Carey, has exquisite taste when it comes to the materials (and therefore sound) of his drum parts. Read on for de...
Music Hangout - Spanish Edition 2019
What happens when three of the best Spanish YouTubers visit Treppendorf with the liberty of using any gear in Thomann’s shop and warehouses? Wel...
International Music Day & Yehudi Menuhin
When and by whom was International Music Day started by? This article will give you some insight...
What makes a city "musical"?
Do you live in the most "musical" city? What does "musical" even mean when relating to urban places? Read on...
Hieronymus Bosch's Butt Music
The famous painter Bosch left some musical notes in one of his detailed paintings, he left them on a man's buttocks. Read more...
My 1st instrument: Where and how to learn properly
So many options for learning music these days... Which one suits your lifestyle best? This article may give you some direction...
HIT THE TONE! '70s Funk Bass
That funky bass tone of the 1970s that simply makes you NEED to move. "How can I achieve it", you ask? Read on for some tips...
My 1st instrument: The best songs for learning
Are you learning or teaching an instrument? Here are some suggestions for cover songs, new and old, to start with! Enjoy...
Back 2 School is upon us
Back to school season is here and this means new opportunities to learn new instruments. Read on...