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Gifts for Musicians

When shopping for a musician, finding the perfect gift is incredibly hard. That beautiful Fender guitar  will set you back a few hundred (or thousand) dollars, while a tuning fork  might come across as too last-minute. If there's a musician on your Christmas list, why not look beyond buying an instrument and spend a little money on equipment or learning tools--items they will use over and over and over again! However, if you must give a novelty music-related gift, choose wisely. Still clueless? Read on for ideas on what to give the musician in your life.

Guitar, Bass, and Other String Instruments

GIGmate Guitar Tool Kit 

Forget about having a "professional" repair an out-of-tune or broken guitar. This kit includes a string winder, Allen wrench, and string cutters, among other supplies. It's also great for guitarists learning about string repairs.

Fender 20-Watt Combo Amp 

Fender is a legendary name in the guitar business, which means their 20-watt combo amp is quality stuff. Unlike other amps, this one features a USB hookup and an eight-inch Special Design speaker.

Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Distortion/Overdrive Pedal 

This is a classic 1960's pedal that lets guitarists control Bias and circuit volts. Variations in tone can be made by increasing or decreasing voltage, which is perfect when you're sitting in a room, jamming away.

TC Electronic PolyTune Tuner Pedal 

Not everyone has the ear to notice an out-of-tune string, and that's why they need a tuner pedal. Musicians will be able to tune guitars and basses quickly and accurately. The reference pitch varies between 435 Hz to 445 HZ and there are two different types of tuning modes.

Wampler Faux Tape Echo Pedal 

Speed up and slow down echos with this pedal. With five levels of control, musicians can create dark or bright echos. The Wampler pedal also features true bypass and high grade film capacitors for the best possible sound.

Pianists

Keep tickling those ivories with a few special gifts.

  • Metronome : These instruments determine the tempo of music. For pianists, it's important to control beats and any other element of time during a song. Timing is crucial during a performance, and metronomes allow pianists to spend less time focusing on counting and more on the notes, their performance, or the recording session. Digital metronomes  are also available.
  • Piano Stools  and Benches : A comfortable seat is important for any pianist. Not only does proper posture improve performance, it will decrease the chance of back pain and other problems. Piano stools are adjustable for height  and may either have hard or cushioned seats. If a stool is too small or uncomfortable, opt for a piano bench . They're wider and allow for a bigger range of side-to-side movement.
  • Keyboard : The average piano is cumbersome: they take up space and will set you back a few thousand dollars. While keyboards are not as sophisticated as a baby grand piano , they're the perfect gift for an apartment-dweller, beginners, and just about anyone who plays the piano. Keyboards  are electronic, so they will be powered by batteries or an adapter--plan accordingly.

Woodwind Gifts

Base Stands 

Woodwind instruments are too delicate to be left lying around. Base stands allow musicians to rest or display their clarinets ,flutes , or oboes  without potentially damaging the instruments. 

Molded Saxophone Case 

Everyone loves the smooth sounds of the sax, but with so many valves and a beautiful brass finish, the instrument needs the best protection possible. Molded cases  are shaped like the instrument for better, more secure storage. These cases may have hard shells or a soft padded nylon cover.

Harmonica Holders 

If you have ever witnessed a guitarist play the harmonica, then you definitely noticed the weird wire contraption  hooked around his or her neck. This is a harmonica holder, which is made with spring-loaded latch and wing nuts . These features allow players to adjust the distance between their mouth and the instrument. 

Reeds 

Musicians who play woodwind instruments need reeds , extremely thin pieces of wood, cane , or plastic  that are inserted into the mouthpiece . Reeds are essential for woodwind instruments to work, which means musicians will always need them! 

Instrument Repair Kit 

We understand that things break or valves become clogged at the worst times. Repairs can be expensive and may take forever. The Feree Deluxe Repair Kit comes with no-stick powder , a spring tool, valve oil , and many other tools needed to keep your instrument in good shape.

Songbooks

Budding musicians and seasoned professionals always love learning new songs and classic oldies. Songbooks are crafted for different instruments and give musicians the chance to learn their favorite tunes and melodies. Here are a few of the most popular songbooks that will not only improve playing skills, but create a few memories as well.

  • Teaching Little Fingers to Play : With simple melodies and easy-to-learn note lessons, your little one will be able to learn music at his or her own pace.
  • The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook : Who wouldn't want to learn their favorite Beatles songs? After all, it is The Beatles! There are 194 songs to choose from; each includes lyrics, guitar chord boxes, and chord symbols. 
  • The Chord Wheel : Learn how to apply and improvise chords with The Chord Wheel. You will be able to compose music, gain a better understanding of music, and learn the relationship between chords and keys.
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas (Piano Solo Songbook) : We all love the songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas episode, so why not learn how to play them? Includes ten songs arranged by Vince Guaraldi.

Musical Extras

If instrument-related gifts seem like a bore, add a little fun with novelty presents. You might be wondering if a G-clef mug  is cheesy? It will depend on the person. While a mug might be a great gift for a talented coworker or teacher, it's probably not the best gift for a teen. For young musicians, opt for jewelry  instead of a guitar card holder or a magnet. A guitar pick necklace  or eighth note earrings  will definitely please any fickle teenager. On the other end of the age spectrum, a tie ,music briefcase , or letter opener  might be perfect for a dad, grandpa, or even your boss. Novelty gifts can be a huge hit or miss, so make sure you have a good idea of what the intended recipient likes and hates. This will save you money and time.

Top Sellers

Mechanical Music Box Set 

Music boxes are treasured gifts, but creating your own music box songs is an experience. This mechanical music box set features a hand-cranked box, a prepunched music strip, and three unpunched strips so you can compose various melodies.

Silver Flute Necklace 

This necklace features a flute pendant that is a perfect replica of the actual instrument. It's plated in nickel silver with a pewter cast. 

Nuts & Bolts Frog Figurine with French Horn 

Frogs are great, but they're even better with an instrument in hand. Give that French horn player in your life this neat froggy figurine. It's 3.5 inches tall and is made from nuts and bolts. 

Zildjian Cymbol Clock 

When you need to give a drummer a present, take the creative route with this cymbal clock. It has a 13-inch diameter and is battery-powered. Plus, it looks really cool on a wall.

Miniature Violin 

Violin collectors will love to add this to their collection. At four inches, this miniature violin comes with a case and bow!

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