Music Guides, Tips & News
Practical guides on musical instruments, music books and school music — written by the team of the Partassides Music Store in Nicosia. Choose your language:
Violin Sizes (1/16–4/4): How to Choose Your First Violin
From 1/16 to 4/4: how to measure the right violin size, what an outfit includes, and when renting makes sense.
Beginner Saxophone Guide: Alto vs Tenor — Which to Choose?
Alto or tenor? Size, embouchure, repertoire and cost — everything that decides a first saxophone, by age.
Piano Books: A Guide to Exam Books, Methods & Repertoire
Methods, ABRSM & Trinity exam books, repertoire: how to choose the right piano books for every level and exam.
Back to School: Instruments & Equipment for Music Lessons
Recorder, clarinet, guitar, books and accessories: the complete back-to-school checklist for music students.
Your First Piano: Acoustic, Digital Piano or Keyboard?
Acoustic piano, digital piano or keyboard? Sound, keys, space and upkeep compared — and what to choose for conservatory study.
Classroom Percussion: Orff Instruments, Boomwhackers & Xylophones
Orff instruments, Boomwhackers and xylophones: what a music classroom needs, in what quantities — with a full checklist.
Which Musical Instrument Suits Your Child? A Guide by Age
From preschool percussion to a teenager's electric guitar: which instrument fits each age, and why.
Classical, Acoustic or Electric Guitar: Which One Should You Choose?
Classical, acoustic or electric? The differences in strings, sound and repertoire — and the right pick for a child or an adult.
Percussion Instruments: Types, Names & Examples
Membranophones, idiophones and melodic percussion: a full map of music's biggest family, with examples for every age.
Woodwind vs Brass Instruments: The Complete Guide
Woodwind or brass? How the two wind families differ, how they sound, and which instrument suits each beginner.
