Summer homework: learn the pentatonic scale

Summer homework: learn the pentatonic scale

If kids have to do a bit of schoolwork over the summer holidays to keep up with things, musicians of any level should too. Like any good teacher, we at Jamzone didn't forget this and to keep you from getting rusty over the summer months, we've...

5 odd objects used for music-making

5 odd objects used for music-making

Accessories for practicing an instrument are quite standard. For a guitar, perhaps you will need a pick or a capo while more adventurous musicians might break out an ebow or a bottleneck. But there are always those few, clever artists who push the...

6 rocking drummers who are also showmen

6 rocking drummers who are also showmen

Refusing to accept their place at the back, some drummers have become the stars of the stage thanks to impressive tricks, a bit of mechanical craftiness and even acrobatic skills. Lead singers aren't the only ones to crave stage presence and public...

Jamzone update: welcoming Inter-App Audio!

Jamzone update: welcoming Inter-App Audio!

What if we told you it's now possible to use Jamzone with other music apps like AmpliTube? Your iPad can manage it thanks to the support of Inter-App Audio! Plug in your instrument, set your sound in your favorite Music App, return to Jamzone to...

9 surprising instruments!

9 surprising instruments!

When genius inventors who are also musicians tackle something that's been on the brain, it results in some new and pretty crazy instruments that produce sound that is just as wacky! Discover nine impressive and surprising unknown instruments.

Legendary keyboards and synthesizers

Legendary keyboards and synthesizers

Derived from the medieval clavichord and baroque harpsichord, the piano is the most emblematic string instrument in the world. Since the 50s, many genius inventors have transformed their very own keyboards to create these synthesizers, electric...