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Tips for Purchasing Pre-Owned Musical Instruments

Buying a used musical instrument can be a daunting task, especially if the musician is starting out and has no experience in the specific instrument. What seems like a bargain can be misleading and end up in money wasted. There are however, a few guidelines and useful tips for buying used musical instruments that first time buyers can follow.

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Classification of Musical Instruments

Originally, the classification of musical instruments was done by the Sach-Hornbostel system, which was designed and created by Curt Sachs and Eric von Hornbostel in 1914. Their system had four major categories, and as instruments evolved, a fifth category was added. The Sach-Hornbostel system is still used today in the classification of musical instruments. Sachs’ system was designed and instruments categorized by the sound that they produce and through vibrations.

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Develop Your Creativity with Music Improvisation

Improvisation can be defined as an extemporaneous performance presented without preparation or prior planning. Music improvisation is largely spontaneous, as the musician participates in a session without playing a memorized or prepared part, and without using written music. The musician may use scales, riffs, arpeggios and licks in new ways or in different sections of the music. An improvised piece of music is never the same twice.

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The Prestigious Royal College of Music

The Royal College of Music (“RCM”) in London was established by the Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII), in the year 1882. This prestigious college remained linked with the Royal Family through its entire existence and is still presently associated with them. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) was President of the Royal College of Music (RCM) for forty years, until the seat was given to The Prince of Wales in 1993.

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