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Bagpipe experts rubbish media claims instrument is 'in the doldrums'

INTEREST in bagpipes has “grown massively” both in Scotland and internationally as young people are keen to learn the instrument, top industry…

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“Pop culture is inspiring Britons of all ages to rediscover the joy of music”: New study names the electric guitar as the UK’s most popular instrument of 2024 – and it’s because of a Netflix show from 2 years ago

Gear4Music crunched the numbers to see which instrument came out on top last year, and it has some interesting theories to explain the results

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Best electric bass guitars to get the right rhythm

Top choices for filling out that rhythm section and completing your band’s sound

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If, like me, you buy your own presents, these Reon Driftbox synths have come down so much in price that they could be the ideal Christmas gift for that synth-lover in your life

They're such good value, but hurry as stocks won’t last

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Banging beats and big breaks – that break no banks

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Best violins for beginners to get you playing

Good vibrations abound from our edit of the stand-out starter violins

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Best saxophones for beginners in 2023: How to choose your first instrument

Never miss a sax again, the way you did before…

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Best pianos for beginners to get playing in 2023

Always wanted to tinkle the ivories? Here’s how to get started

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Best digital pianos for 2023: Top electric models tried and tested

Digital pianos to inspire your digits

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Best travel guitars for playing and learning on the go

Hey Joe, where you going with that handily-sized travel guitar in your hands?

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Best waterproof Bluetooth speakers to sing your heart out in the shower

Take your music with you, even if it’s pouring down, with these Bluetooth boomboxes

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Best electro acoustic guitars under £500 from Gretsch, Fender and more

Ten guitars that strike a chord

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Best electronic drum kits for beginners: Affordable sets to get you playing

Beat it! For those that dream of belting out a drum solo, the best kits await

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Best starter keyboards for beginners in 2025 to help you learn to play

The key to scaling up your musical ambitions

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Best electric guitars for beginners to start playing whatever your budget

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Gear4music Black Friday deals 2024: The official Black Friday sale is now over, but there are still deals to be had

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York's Gear4Music swings to a loss as cost-of-living hits customers

The musical instrument retailer said there had been a consistent improvement in trading over the past two months

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