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August 07, 2008
Anyway, I did just that, some research. After polling many friends, non-friends, music connoisseurs, etc., I have come up with a list of the greatest guitarists of all-time. After compiling this data and crunching the numbers I discovered some surprises.On to the list. At number one and the one ..
August 07, 2008
How can I become a famous singer if I do not practice suitable vocal function exercises? Voice projection exercises or vocal function exercises are vital in your quest for stardom.When you've finished your vocal warm up exercises it's you are ready to proceed to the real job of strengthening your ..
August 07, 2008
If you are interested in learning the piano and want to learn from the comfort of your own home, online keyboard lessons are the way to go. Many sites offer you the instruction you need to begin playing the piano now.By performing a simple search with phrases like “Keyboard Lessons Online" or .
August 07, 2008
The landscape of learning how to play the piano is being changed by software-based piano lessons. These lessons are simple to get by downloading programs or software available from many different sites on the Internet.The majority of software-based piano lessons vary in degrees of difficulty from ..
August 07, 2008
Musicians are very careful to take care of their instruments, but somehow, forgotten in the array of equipment that is used is the tender loving care of the microphone. So here are some tips that will help your microphone to live a longer life.Take care of how you are mounting your microphone.You ..
August 07, 2008
Reverb is the most commonly used spatial effect and is defined as acoustic reflections that happen AFTER 50 ms, normally lasting from a few ms to several seconds. The first type of delay ever used was before magnetic recording, used in broadcast radio. Basically it was sending a signal hundreds of ..
August 07, 2008
I picked up a guitar for the first time a little over a year ago, and I've been assisted by private teachers pretty much from the get-go. Interestingly, the first teacher I studied with was so vastly different than the second one, and the difference between them was so crucial to my progress as a ..
August 07, 2008
Here are some strategies to improve your already good guitar skills.1. Surround yourself with better players (or at least with those on your same level.) When you started out playing guitar, everyone was better than you, but now you have grown and there are less people better than you than before. ..
August 07, 2008
One of the most important aspects of any pianist's repertoire is the understanding of how to play chords. To play chords, you must learn some simple theory. To make it easier, you'll mainly be playing the white keys.Look at the white keys on the keyboard and find a C. If you don't know how to find ..
August 07, 2008
It seems strange to me how many incorrect assumptions and teachings there are about becoming a better guitarist. Here are a few things that are often NOT true.1. You should be a well rounded player and learn lots of different styles of music to become a good guitarist. This is one of the most ..
August 07, 2008
Rivers Cuomo, born in 1970 in New York City, New York, rose to fame in 1994 when his band, Weezer, released their eponymous debut-album, also known as the Blue Album, spouting the hits “Buddy Holly", “Undone - The Sweater Song" and “Say It Ain't So". Bridging the gap between ..
August 07, 2008
You can just go into the store and buy whatever amp, right? Yes, it could be that simple. But, without proper information, one could end up making a very costly mistake. So, we will delve into the world of tone and the steps to making a more informed buying decision.Because that's what you're ..
August 07, 2008
While we have all heard stories of child prodigies and the importance of learning music as a child, an adult can still learn to play an instrument quite well. Even with no prior experience, the right training can help an adult learn to play music just as well as a child. The main thing is to find ..
August 06, 2008
If you're a guitar player who desires to learn the piano, you're already ahead of the game. You can transfer your knowledge of chords and chord patterns to the keyboard. This means you could be playing a tune at the piano in no time. That's because chords are chords, no matter what instrument they ..
August 06, 2008
Few subjects amongst guitar pedal aficionados arouse more strong opinions than the subject of true bypass and whether it is necessary. First of all, if you're a beginner to the debate, you should have some awareness of what bypassing is and why the debate matters.All effects pedals can be turned ..
August 06, 2008
Johann Strauss was the son of a famous composer. He was born in Vienna, Austria in 1825. Johann Straus Senior was often known as the father of the waltz, and Strauss Junior was later dubbed the king of the waltz. Raised in Austria, Strauss did much of his composition in the latter half of the 19th ..
August 06, 2008
Over the years and decades Madonna's career continues to blossom. It has become evident, too that her name has become synonymous with controversy. The very first controversy that hit her was when she sang Like a Virgin with much gusto. Back then, the word virgin is somewhat taboo and to sing it ..
August 06, 2008
Security - Use common sense. Look for company contact information. If the store only lists an email address, you should think twice about buying. You have to ask yourself, “Why are they not listing this information?’ You will definitely need this information in the event there is ..
August 06, 2008
If you are a fan of the group Pantera, the guitar guy Darrell Abbot, or metal music in general, you may have a goal of learning to play like Dimebag Darrell. As one of the most influential guitarists of the late 80's and early 90's, he set the standard for producing riffs and licks that kept his ..
August 06, 2008
Rolling Stones’ lead guitarist Keith Richards was famous for being a rebel and bad boy during his heyday in the 60's and 70's. The fact remains, however, that he was and is a talented musician who contributed greatly to the rock and roll sound. If you are a fan of Keith or of the Rolling ..
August 06, 2008
Robert Johnson was one of the greatest blues guitar players of the 1930's, and as such he is considered one of the “grandfathers" of rock and roll. He traveled around the Mississippi delta area playing and singing, and recorded 29 songs in 1936 and 1937. Despite the fact that his career seems .
August 06, 2008
Steve Vai has had a career as a guitarist that has covered more than twenty years, and he is considered one of the most technically accomplished and creative musicians of his time. He has played all around the world and has worked with famous names like Frank Zappa and Whitesnake. If you are a fan ..
August 06, 2008
If you enjoy a great guitar solo and are a fan of “shred" music, you may want to learn to play like Yngwie Malmsteen. He is a Swedish-born guitarist who has had more influence in developing the concept of shredding than any other player. Since the early 1980's Malmsteen has consistently ..
August 06, 2008
Have you determined your budget? It is important to keep your budget low when shopping for your first guitar. You will want to stay within about $200-$300. Until you or the new musician gets comfortable with the routine and figures out if they really do like it, it is wise to be conservative on the .
August 06, 2008
What is referred to as a “slide guitar" is actually a technique, not an instrument. Slide guitar is played two ways: the player can hold the guitar normally or horizontally. If it is held normally then the player puts a covering on one of the fingers on his or her left hand and makes sound by .
August 04, 2008
This fits in with the kind of gigs you'll find as an acoustic guitarist: band member, self-accompanying soloist and lead guitarist in a duo or combo. As a soloist, you'll find no shortage of coffee houses, cocktail parties, up-scale social events, weddings and restaurants where your presence ..
August 03, 2008
Songs released by The Beatles in 1964, listed alphabetically. The Beatles released two official UK albums in ‘64 - A Hard Day's Night & Beatles For Sale. You'll see below that while Paul McCartney was writing some great songs during this period, John Lennon was the bigger creative force in ..
August 02, 2008
Some say that it's the musician and composer who are inspired, others say it's music that inspires. No need to debate. To me, it's like sharing the air we breathe. Isn't that the meaning of the word “in-spire"? The composer/musician inhales the inspiration of whatever muse presents itself. ..
August 01, 2008
Cher, the other half of the Sonny and Cher team is now close to 61 at the time of this article writing. In 1999, she was using her Oscar won for Best Actress in 1987's Moonstruck as a doorstop in the bedroom of her palatial Malibu home, she said, especially so her cats could run in and out, and it ..
August 01, 2008
1. John Lennon & Paul McCartney met for the first time on July 6, 1957.2. The Beatles had a few names before settling on The Beatles including “Johnny and the Moondogs" and “The Silver Beetles"3. The name “Beetles" was originally conceived as a tribute to name of Buddy Holly's ..
August 01, 2008
What Is The Beatles Final Album?The answer is Abbey Road. This issue has been somewhat confused by the fact that Let It Be was actually released after Abbey Road. But that's only because The Beatles were unhappy with the recordings made for Let It Be (or as it was called at the time, Get Back) and ..
August 01, 2008
There is a song that makes me feel small, but in a very good way. It commences gently but assertively with a trickling piano then booms at the end in an eerily cool and comforting sort of way. The crescendo of the third verse is what brings goose pimples to the skin as I'm taken to the inner ..
August 01, 2008
There are many ingredients that go into making heavy metal brutal, aggressive, raw, pounding and even... melodic. However, the driving force behind the chaos is actually very calculated and controlled. The metal rhythm guitarist often has to synchronise his playing with elaborate kick drum ..
August 01, 2008
For karaoke fans who are constantly looking at expanding their karaoke DVD library there are a wide range of options available for them. But with such a wide selection available online, how can you know what is the best choice on offer to ensure that you have the best cross-selection of songs on ..
July 31, 2008
As I think about the current Steely Dan tour, I find myself reflecting back to the 1970's when I first became aware of this creative group. Although the rock-influenced early songs such as “Ricky Don't Lose That Number", and “Do It Again" created an early surge of popularity on the Top ..
July 31, 2008
When artists get busy creating, it is very easy to get so involved in the details of what we do that we sometimes forget the basics. Have you ever thought about the overall picture of what you are trying to create? Have you ever asked yourself, “What is my style?"You have decided that you ..
July 31, 2008
Do you want to download games, music, movies for your Zune media player?Let me tell that you could find hundred of places online where you can get free Zune downloads, but in most cases, all these downloads come with spyware and viruses that harm your computer. So at the end, you lose more than you .
July 31, 2008
In the world of music, there are endless possibilities for creativity in production. But when it comes to sitting down and listening to your favorite artists, what is the best way to do it? Most people don't think about it, but throughout the course of this article, you will obtain possible ..
July 31, 2008
You are thinking about electronic signal processing at home, studio, concerts, etc?Guitar effects (FX-pedal, fuzzbox) - usually this is a small box - foot pedal needed to change the clear guitar sound to cooler sound. In the form of guitar effects pedals are performed most often, though not always. .
July 31, 2008
A master's level jazz graduate from the University of Northern Colorado, Canadian born saxophonist Darren Rahn at the age of 36 has already achieved more than most musicians dream possible. As a producer, the list of Billboard credits to his name are many and his current credits include ..
July 31, 2008
HistoryThe company today called The Rickenbacker International Corporation (RIC) has a long and storied past.The original company was known as The Electro String Instrument Corporation and was formed in 1931 by Adolph Rickenbacker and George D. Beauchamp.Beauchamp was a steel guitar player looking ..
July 31, 2008
Singorama: How To Sing Like A ProfessionalSingorama is a comprehensive learning to sing kit that includes everything that a vocalist needs to become a better singer. It's designed to work for anyone from a beginner to an advanced singer. Even a beginner can be singing like a pro within just 3 ..
July 31, 2008
One of the best things about Seattle is the people. With their varying cultures, tastes, artistic sensibilities and business prowess they make all feel welcome to enjoy everything that the city has to offer. Seattle is well-known as being one of the best cities around. The Space Needle, Experience ..
July 31, 2008
If you want to learn how to sing you have two choices. The first is to try to find a local vocal coach and the second is to choose Singorama singing lessons. In this review of Singorama I first want to go over the first choice, a local vocal coach.A local vocal coach has it's advantages. The main ..
July 31, 2008
Almost anyone (who is not tone deaf) can learn to sing better. Do not let anyone tell you that only those “born with" some special ability can sing well. That is simply not true. Certainly some people have more “natural" ability than others. But as long as you are not tone deaf (more on .
July 31, 2008
When you were a beginner, most probably you learned playing guitar with the age-old instrument which was once your dad's property. In fact the brand of a guitar hardly matters at the learning stage. But when you are playing the guitar as a musician the quality of the instrument really matters a ..
July 31, 2008
The staff is basically a set of five horizontal lines that appear vertically thus creating four spaces and on these lines and spaces as they are called, musical notes are written. The lower down the notes are written on the staff the lower the pitch and the higher up the higher the pitch. Of ..
July 31, 2008
Gone are the days of tapes or CDs. The new world rocks on the tunes of digital music which finds its best form in all new MP3 players. These are affordable as well as stylish way of listening to the music which has gained high public recognition throughout the world. The MP3 players which plays all .
July 31, 2008
If you are a true beginner to guitar then you have never picked up an instrument. That means you never played in a school band, you were never forced to take piano lessons, and you never sang in a choir. So unless you are in the small percentage of the population that has never participated in any ..
July 31, 2008
Calming is one word a Rihanna music video is not. As a matter of fact, you can't watch one of her music videos and remain indifferent. You just can't. They all have one thing in common: motion - sleek, fluid, throbbing motion.Just what is it about a Rihanna music video that compels us to get our ..
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