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July 09, 2008
Learning music production from home is one of the most enjoyable things to do as a producer, you get to make your mistakes without any body knowing, you get to experiment without anybody seeing your tricks and techniques... music production is truly amazing. Suddenly in the past 5 years there has ..
July 09, 2008
The type of microphone that you choose should be decided by its application - Live or Studio. Beyond that, trying out as many different microphones as you can to find the one most suited to your voice and style of music is the best way to find the best vocal microphone for you.Live Vocal ..
July 09, 2008
For some people, learning to sing is something they really wish they could do, but are afraid to try because they feel they may not be able to do it. Well I've got news for you, singing is actually much easier than you think it is and I believe that pretty much anybody can learn to do it. You can ..
July 09, 2008
If you absorb information faster with the aid of visuals, then piano videos online are for you. Using these in association with other music learning tools, you can make progress with the keyboard in no time.A simple search with the phrase “piano videos online," “piano videos" or ..
July 09, 2008
Every serious piano student eventually learns to play some of the most well-known classical pieces during his or her studies. Nary a pianist didn't learn Palchabel's Canon in D or Beethoven's Fur Elise. Even non-musicians recognize names like Bach and Mozart.But what about modern classical pianists .
July 09, 2008
Julian Bream is one of the most famous classical guitarists of the twentieth century and he has achieved worldwide fame not only for the guitar but also for his work with the Renaissance Lute. He is considered to be one of the most important ambassadors of the classical guitar and has formed a ..
July 09, 2008
I recently upgraded my Yamaha Pacifica 112 guitar with Dimarzio pickups and I thought about making a detailed account here about the project.So, here's a step-by-step account on how to remove the stock pickups and install new pickups on a Stratocaster-type guitar, based on how I installed the ..
July 09, 2008
First off, why do people fail when it comes to learning the guitar? The fact of the matter is simple; people do not put enough emphasis on the journey of becoming a great guitar player - they are only focused on the end result.A very small percentage of great guitarist are naturals; that number is ..
July 09, 2008
First of all, you want to make sure that you find the best beginner bass out there. There are many of them that are horrible with mechanics and will give you a horrible playing experience - so you want to find one that is cheap and great for you as a beginner!Some of the best guitars for you to ..
July 08, 2008
If you talk to a guitar enthusiast it may well be that they have heard of truss rods, and may even be capable of showing you where their truss rod is to be found, but to the average person or beginner, most people would be hard pressed to know whether their guitar even had a truss rod. So what is ..
July 08, 2008
On a guitar, the fret board is the long neck of the guitar stretching from the body up to the very end, where the strings are tightened. This long neck of the guitar is where the secondary hand plays the chords by pushing down the strings against the fret board in specific places. By pushing the ..
July 08, 2008
The neck of a guitar is frequently something referred to, although there can often be misconceptions as to what part is actually being referred to. The neck of a guitar is usually considered to be a collective term, and refers to the section of a guitar including the fret board, the headstock and ..
July 08, 2008
Almost certainly one of the most, if not the most important part so of the design of a guitar are of course the strings. Whilst the shape of a guitar, its body, frets and even style of play has changed enormously over the years and as it has migrated from one country to another, the fact that it is .
July 08, 2008
Because electric guitars are quite different in the way that they produce the sound, the body of an electric guitar is built quite differently to that of an acoustic or classical one. On a classical guitar, the strings, when plucked or struck, resonate, vibrating the air inside the body cavity. ..
July 08, 2008
Acoustic guitars use the hollow resonating chamber of the body of the guitar to amplify and resonate the sound of the strings being plucked, but on an electric guitar, this isn't the case. The body of an electric guitar is usually entirely solid, and the sound of the strings being struck is picked ..
July 08, 2008
If you want to show off your knowledge about guitars, then throwing into the conversation words such as potentiometer, or commenting on the use of electronic preamplification, or even simply remarking on the good use of purfling or kerfing, you're sure to enjoy the blank look on the faces of those ..
July 08, 2008
The bridge is a part found on an acoustic guitar, the purpose of which is to act as a way of transferring the vibrations from the strings as they are plucked or strummed, to the soundboard itself. The soundboard then vibrates the air that is inside the hollow body of an acoustic guitar, and this ..
July 08, 2008
Few parts of a guitar, if any, have as many different names and terms used to describe it as the tremolo arm. The tremolo arm is an adjustable lever which is connected to the bridge of the guitar. By moving this arm or lever, the bridge is raised and lowered, and by raising or lowering the bridge, ..
July 08, 2008
My partner, a master djembe & conga drummer, and I have played hand drums for decades now, in many countries, many small villages & town halls and many many drum jams. Not all were great, some were awful and it took us years, and an extended trip to Tobago, West Indies, to figure out what it was ..
July 08, 2008
There are 9 basic guitar chords which beginner guitarists first learn and that all guitar players should know. These guitar chords are also called open position chords because they are played in open position, or in other words, played down by the nut of the guitar utilizing open strings.These 9 ..
July 08, 2008
Careers in the music industry include: artists, engineers, producers, management and other behind-the-scenes people who are in the business of capturing, recreating and marketing sound.These professionals are experts in many fields such as; acoustics, electronics, production, broadcast media, ..
July 08, 2008
You have the look. You have the charisma. You can rap like a powerhouse, but what about your beat? For you to become a powerhouse in the business, you have to select the right hip hop tracks, the correct rap beats. Without the crucial backing instrumental tracks, your music and your career as a ..
July 08, 2008
Today I was happily teaching a family with three children, and we were having a lot of fun. I made certain the kids learned something valuable, no matter how small, and that they had a smile on their faces every possible minute.I use a very easygoing approach, as many of you know, and this leads to .
July 08, 2008
Possibly the most widely-recognized song in the English language, “Happy Birthday to You" didn't start out as a song of birthday good wishes. The tune of this beloved ditty was penned in 1893 by school teacher sisters Mildred Hill and Patty Hill. The two teachers wanted a sing-song greeting ..
July 08, 2008
Are you searching for a way to start playing the guitar fast using guitar software or a variety of ways? There are many things you can do, however, the fact that you are trying to get started is what will set you apart from all the rest!Learning Guitar Tabs and Chords You should get yourself ..
July 08, 2008
"Only 3% of people are born with perfect pitch. If you are not born with the ability, then you cannot develop it."This is a commonly repeated myth. It's simply not true. While it is true that only a small percentage (not necessarily 3%) of people appear to have the ability of perfect pitch ..
July 08, 2008
Many greats have come and gone, some stood there like candle in the wind, some were learning to fly, and some became brothers in arms while some disappeared into the crumbling pages of Rock and roll history. But the truth is that Rock ‘n’ Roll is still as much alive as it was when ..
July 08, 2008
WHY DO WE LIKE THE ZUNE SO MUCH?To those of us who already own a Zune, the answer to this question is obvious. An outstanding music player, video player photo album and radio all rolled into one. It is able to smoothly and effortlessly connect with your files whenever you want and wherever you are. .
July 08, 2008
So you finally got around to buying your first guitar. Maybe you also had the desire like I had for being able to play popular songs that your friends use to. So you finally decided to spent the money on a guitar in your quest to learn to play the guitar fast, but now what?I assume that you want to .
July 08, 2008
You've worked for months on your new album. Now what? Unless you have a major label, experienced management or a generous amount of investor money behind you, the ability to promote your own album is crucial. Besides the talent to make great music, promotional skills are some of the most important ..
July 08, 2008
Hard Candy is a brittle brick of pop sound that wallops you directly onto the club floor. This is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, and was released first on April 28, 2008 and reached number one in thirty-seven countries. Hard Candy has a hip-hop/urban pop feel, ..
July 08, 2008
If you're looking for a perfect way to keep your mind sharp, piano playing is the solution. It exercises several different parts of the mind and body, while providing you with years of musical enjoyment. Whether you play piano currently or are thinking about starting, playing piano is great brain ..
July 08, 2008
The pleasure of being able to play a song on the piano is something that must be experienced. And playing piano does not have to be difficult -- there are methods for easy piano that get you started with just 3 or 4 simple chords.Repetitive songs are great for beginners to get used to the keys ..
July 08, 2008
Bright Side Of The Road, Gloria, Moondance, Brown Eyed Girl, Have I Told You lately, who doesn't have a favorite Van Morrison song? Like Cat Stevens, Don McLean and James Taylor, Van Morrison's songs sound great with just one guitar, you don't need a band to enjoy these great songs.Another neat ..
July 08, 2008
Freestyle Rapping For Beginners require dedication and patience. Below are a few selected tips that will help you develop your skills on the microphone.1. Study the art formMany successful MCs will tell you that they simply did not pick up a mic and start spitting smooth lyrics from day one. ..
July 08, 2008
Microsoft has been recently hailed for its release of the Zune player and the many Zune downloads that are available for the small and capable machine. This little player already as many followers in the form of end-users and content providers.User Reviews - Although it has been criticized as a ..
July 07, 2008
If you're anything like me, you like music... lots of it. If you're like me you are a pack rat. A bad combination, because now you're collecting lots of vinyl records. And you're collecting CDs too, lets not forget those. CDs play and store better than our dusty collection of vinyl records, we use ..
July 07, 2008
One reason that solo piano music is so popular is that the piano seems to have a voice within it.This illusion is perhaps due to the fact that the piano is alone among musical instruments in that it can carry an entire musical texture by itself.Two hundred years ago, the piano became the musical ..
July 07, 2008
If you have decided to learn to play the piano, you might think that you can't do it or that it is hard to learn to play the piano. But if you really want to learn to play the piano, it's not as hard as you think. With proper teaching, you will discover that as you learn to play the piano, it will ..
July 07, 2008
When you're just starting out how to make beats it can be fun and frustrating at the same time. Trust me I was there. But it really is easier then you think. If you're making a beat here are 10 tips that will get yo stated.1. Pick a style- Know the style of beat you want to make before you start ..
July 07, 2008
With their second release, Unfocused Welcomes, the Saxopaths have ventured down a new road and brought along some guest musicians to share in their eclectic saxophone sound.Unfocused Welcomes: Unfocused Welcomes, Memories of Tilo, Stumble Dance for Nimble Feet, Stille Hjerte, Sol går ned (Quiet ..
July 07, 2008
I teach piano to a bright but quiet five year old who seems to summarize what I witness in fingering from this age group.My experience only serves to underline and affirm the theorem that it is unwise to introduce fingering too early or too quickly.This child, let's call him Brian, (not his real ..
July 07, 2008
What Is Perfect Pitch?Simply put it is the ability to discern what any note is by hearing it, on it's own, without any reference note.How Is Perfect Pitch Different Than Relative Pitch?Relative pitch is the ability to discern what a note is with a reference point. For example if someone were to ..
July 07, 2008
If you enjoy planning the piano you can share that gift with other people. You can teach piano from home to other people for the fun of it for as a way to bring in extra money. There are plenty of people out there that are interested in learning how to play it. So they don't mind paying someone to ..
July 07, 2008
In the craziest of all scenarios, I never expected to ever type “find great singer songwriter" into the title of an article. Never even thought about it. I mean, I really never considered being fortunate enough to want to get an article out there about someone who moved my soul with his ..
July 06, 2008
Every musical instrument is said to draw a certain type of person to play it.Musicians themselves tell jokes about each other, as it is a very social profession, categorizing the qualities of each type of player.For example, trumpet players are said to be extroverts, and very physical, too. Some ..
July 06, 2008
Perfect Pitch (also called Absolute Pitch) is the ability to recognize any musical note without a reference tone. For example, someone with perfect pitch can a hear a doorbell and immediately recognize the notes. For years, people have debated whether this ability was simply genetic or if it could ..
July 06, 2008
Why would I want to learn to play a harmonica?The harmonica is the perfect instrument for the beginning musician. It is a cheap instrument, simple to learn, and does not require a proficiency in reading music. Additionally, there is no need to take lessons because all the necessary help is ..
July 06, 2008
First things first, if you are looking for free rap, dirty south, club or hip hop beats/instrumentals then you must be a musician, emcee or producer. Free beats are all over the Internet. For example, soundclick. Soundclick has a large variety of different types of beats/instrumentals, ranging from .
July 06, 2008
More often than not when I look at hip hop, I find myself overlapping and talking about the black culture. I draw comparisons and often put the women from the “black" (and I use quotes for a particular purpose) origins and those that subscribe to that hip hop culture into the same category.I ..
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