Conservatory Instrument Store
Acquire concert-grade musical instruments and accessories vetted by Deechords conservatory musicians. Open to everyone (no student registration required).
Guitars
Lead Guitars
Fender Squier Bullet / Affinity Stratocaster: The ultimate entry-to-mid professional workhorse. It features a lightweight poplar body and a smooth maple neck.
Yamaha Studio Monitors
Yamaha HS Series {HS8} 8-Inch
Features an 8-inch woofer. This model delivers a deep low-end response{down to 38Hz} that typically removes the immediate need for a separate subwoofer in larger, accoustically treated rooms.
Yamaha Studio Monitors
Yamaha HS Series {HS7} 6.5- Inch
Yamaha HS7: Features a 6.5-inch woofer. It serves as a balanced mid-sized option, offering a broader frequency response down to 43Hz without overpowering medium-sized mixing spaces.
Yamaha Studio Monitors
Yamaha HS Series {HS5} 5- Inchs
Yamaha HS5: Features a 5-inch woofer. It is ideal for small rooms or bedroom studios where lower bass frequencies can easily cause acoustic issues.
Audio Equipment
Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor {Fairly Used}
Yamaha studio monitors—most notably recognized by their iconic white-cone woofers—are industry-standard reference speakers engineered for factual accuracy and a flat frequency response. Instead of boosting the bass or treble to make music sound flattering, Yamaha Pro Audio designs these speakers to provide an honest, uncolored representation of your audio mix. The Core Lineup: HS Series The Yamaha HS Series is the most popular lineup for home studios, professional mixing, and content creation. The models differ primarily by woofer size, which alters the depth of the low-frequency response and determines the optimal room size: * Yamaha HS5: Features a 5-inch woofer. It is ideal for small rooms or bedroom studios where lower bass frequencies can easily cause acoustic issues. * Yamaha HS7: Features a 6.5-inch woofer. It serves as a balanced mid-sized option, offering a broader frequency response down to 43Hz without overpowering medium-sized mixing spaces. * Yamaha HS8: Features an 8-inch woofer. This model delivers a deep low-end response (down to 38Hz) that typically removes the immediate need for a separate subwoofer in larger, acoustically treated rooms. * Yamaha HS3 & HS4: Ultra-compact, space-saving desktop versions designed for casual creators, video editors, and mobile setups.
Percussion Instruments: Talking Drums
Talking Drums
The talking drum is an hourglass-shaped drum from West Africa renowned for its unique ability to mimic the pitch, tone, and rhythm of human speech. Historically used for communication across vast distances, it remains a vital instrument in West African musical, cultural, and spiritual traditions today. ## How It "Talks" The drum features two drumheads connected by a network of leather tension cords. * The Mechanics: The player holds the drum under one arm (usually the non-dominant arm) and strikes one head with a specific curved stick. By squeezing and releasing the tension cords with their upper arm, the player alters the tension of the drumheads. * The Speech Mimicry: Squeezing increases the tension, raising the pitch; releasing lowers it. Because many West African languages (such as Yoruba, Hausa, and Dagbani) are tonal—meaning the pitch of a word determines its meaning—a skilled drummer can replicate the tonal inflections, syllables, and rhythms of phrases so clearly that listeners can understand full sentences. ## Common Names across Regions The talking drum is central to many ethnic groups, each with its own specific name for the instrument: * Gangan: The Yoruba name (Nigeria/Benin), often considered the most widely recognized variant. * Tama: Used by the Wolof and Serer peoples (Senegal/Gambia). * Dondo: Used by the Akan and Ashanti peoples (Ghana). * Kalangu: Used by the Hausa people (Northern Nigeria/Niger). ## Modern Context While traditionally used to send messages between villages, praise royalty, or perform at ceremonies, the talking drum is now globally integrated into contemporary music. It is a foundational element in genres like Jùjú music and Afrobeats, and has been featured in modern film scores and orchestral arrangements worldwide. Would you like to explore how the talking drum is used in traditional ceremonies, or are you interested in learning about other West African percussion instruments? Register with us at www.deechordsmusical.com/register.
Music Production (Audio Interface)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Sound cards
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a popular 2-in/2-out USB-C desktop audio interface used for recording vocals, guitars, and instruments with studio-grade sound. Key Features of the 4th Generation • Preamps: Two ultra-low-noise microphone preamps with 69dB of gain. • Audio Quality: 24-bit/192 kHz resolution featuring RedNet-derived converters with a 120dB dynamic range. • Smart Recording: Auto Gain to set recording levels automatically, and Clip Safe to prevent audio distortion. • Air Modes: Presence and Harmonic Drive modes to add rich character to vocals and instruments. • Included Software: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, Cubase LE, and the Hitmaker Expansion bundle.
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Accessories, Woodwind Instruments for Kids Practice
Recorder
The recorder is a traditional woodwind musical instrument belonging to the duct flute family (instruments featuring a whistle-style mouthpiece or fipple). It is distinguished from other flutes by having seven finger holes on the front and one thumb-hole on the back. Historically prominent in Western classical music during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, the recorder experienced a 20th-century revival and is now widely utilized in both professional early music performances and global music education. The Recorder Family Recorders are built in various sizes that roughly correspond to human vocal ranges. The four most common types include: * Soprano (Descant): The most familiar model, pitched in C. It is highly portable and frequently utilized as a beginner instrument in school music programs. * Alto (Treble): Pitched in F, the alto is widely recommended by organizations like the American Recorder Society for solo classical literature due to its sweet, rich tone. * Tenor: Pitched in C, a larger instrument that delivers a deeper, warmer sound profile. * Bass: Pitched in F, this model usually requires one or more metal keys to help the player comfortably reach the lower tone holes. Anatomy & Mechanics A standard modern instrument (following the classic Baroque layout popularized by historical instrument makers) consists of three interlocking sections: Head Joint: Contains the internal plug (the block or fipple) that directs air against a sharp edge to generate sound. Middle Body: Features the main finger holes used to alter pitch. Foot Joint: Features the lowest finger holes, which are often grouped in pairs to easily produce semitones.
Bass guitars
The USA Gibson SG Bass
New Gibson SG Bass Pricing The Gibson SG Bass is considered a high-end, boutique instrument, featuring a solid mahogany body, 30-inch short scale, dual humbucking pickups, and a vintage-style nitrocellulose finish