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July 06, 2008
I just learned of “Ayris," a Pittsburgh area band, a few weeks back when I met the lead singer. And quite frankly, I'm glad I did."Ayris'" six-track EP “We Bleed Red" is not exactly new but is still very much worth adding to your CD collection.As far as each individual track goes, the ..
July 06, 2008
Song accompaniment.To accompany songs, fingerstyle is excellent as the finger patterns are played on the chords also used to strum the guitar. This means that for many people who are already able to play chords and strum, fingerstyle is the next step in developing an accompaniment style. ..
July 06, 2008
One question that bands will ask themselves quite often is do they need a manager?With so many more promoters and gig venues offering up slots for bands to play, many new bands may feel as though they can get a head start without the need for any additional help. This is probably for the best in ..
July 06, 2008
Just the two of us.Being in a two-piece band may be more fashionable now than it has ever been but you have to make sure the chemistry is right before you agree to make it a long-term thing. Bands with more people in it may have more potential for arguments and disagreements but they also provide ..
July 06, 2008
Once you finally get hold of your neat little MP3 player and intend to load it with all the songs you love, you should first learn about the laws for downloading music. The fact that there are illegitimate downloading websites on the internet is reason enough for you to delve deeper into the ..
July 06, 2008
If you own an MP3 or MP4, knowing the laws for downloading music over the internet is crucial. As much as you're planning to fill up your player with all the free music you can get, this act is not always considered as legal. You have to think twice before downloading files from “free" ..
July 06, 2008
Being in a band isn't always the healthy lifestyle.Being in a band and living out a rock n roll lifestyle is not a recipe for a healthy life. The late nights, the drinking and smoking, the girls and boys, the loud volume, it all adds up to a lifestyle that positively encourages illness and ..
July 06, 2008
Being in more than one band requires organizational skills.It is not uncommon for a musician to be in a number of bands at the one time. Depending on the amount of free time they have and their ability to play different styles, many musicians choose to join a couple of bands. This may be to get a ..
July 06, 2008
Your front person may have the best moves and the greatest stage chat but if they are unable to carry a tune or hold a melody, then they may not be able to do the songs justice. Thankfully, singing lessons may be able to improve the quality of their singing but plucking up the courage to suggest to .
July 06, 2008
It stands to reason that because the lead vocalist is usually at the front of the stage and will sing most of the songs that they will speak to the crowd but this doesn't always have to be the case. If someone else in the band has a natural wit and is at ease when speaking to an audience, there is ..
July 06, 2008
No matter how successful a band is or what they hope to achieve, there will eventually come a time when they no longer perform together. A band can break up in many ways and no two bands will separate in the same manner but knowing how to handle the break-up can be of great benefit to all ..
July 06, 2008
The princess of R&B is back after a four year hiatus with her fourth studio release The Declaration. She has spread her wings and ventured out from her Murder Inc crew for the first time. Irv Gotti and Ja Rule are nowhere to be found and instead Ashanti has worked with a range of notable producers ..
July 06, 2008
Real pianists know that each piano, as an instrument, has a character: bright, muffled, slow, light, a response probably to how the pianist feels when the key is pushed down, and to the amount of sound coming from the instrument.But even more than that, what distinguishes a good pianist from the ..
July 06, 2008
You've seen the ads that tout “Research shows kids math scores rise when they play piano."There's always a children's piano method for sale at the other end of that sentence.I should know, because I'm one of the guys who created a piano method for kids and owns one of those websites you're ..
July 06, 2008
From a piano teacher's point of view, there are children who are easy to teach and those who present difficulties.It's easy to teach a child who is calm, happy, diligent and serious.It's hard to teach a child who is scattered, nervous, unhappy and uninterested.Piano teachers, bless their ..
July 06, 2008
If you are working on a home recording studio you probably are interested in soundproofing it. Not everyone in the suburbs of Indianapolis, IN or Los Angeles, CA wants to hear your drums at 4 AM after all! An added benefit of recording studio soundproofing is that it will also mean that the only ..
July 06, 2008
"QUEEN" were undoubtedly the greatest rock band on the planet. All members of the band wrote songs and all took lead vocals on various album tracks, apart from John Deacon,(the quiet one), but it was Freddie Mercury, who simply oozed charisma even from early on. You knew he was special! As soon as ..
July 05, 2008
Assembling a professional quality pedalboard is easier than ever, given the variety of pre-made pedalboards and power supplies currently available. This article will help you tackle some of the larger questions you need to address.First, you must decide whether you want to purchase a pre-fabricated .
July 05, 2008
The Jonas Brothers are taking it all in their stride. Although still very much popular in the US and Europe, their upbeat music appeals to the younger crowd. Seen in Nickelodeon and Disney Channel shows like Zooey 101 and Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers have staged their own revolution in the ..
July 05, 2008
MOG music blogger Mike the Knife posted a 1968 video clip of Keith Emerson and The Nice performing an instrumental rock version of “America" from the Bernstein/Sondheim musical West Side Story. The collage of images that is spliced into the video highlights the hypocrisy in American culture ..
July 05, 2008
There is an saying, Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Real Networks Rhapsody battle to take on Apple's iTunes, you could say that.In order to compete more with Apple iTunes, Rhapsody recently announced that it will start selling unprotected digital songs as it tries to drum up sales and challenge ..
July 05, 2008
You hear a song you like.You can pick out the melody line using your right hand.You don't know what chords to play on the right hand.Usually, if you know it, you'll know the whole sequence of chords to play. If you don't know, you'll be picking the chords by trial-and-error, right?What you need to ..
July 05, 2008
No ExpectationsBefore you can find your singing voice you first have to stop having expectations about what you think you should sound like. You shouldn't think you will sound just like your favorite singer. And then you need to realize that that is a good thing. You should want to sing like ..
July 05, 2008
Although not as commonly experienced, resonator guitars still have a special place, and their distinctive sound is still very popular. Resonator guitars have a quality of sound quite unlike other guitars, and this is achieved through the use of a resonator fitted at the top of the guitar, in the ..
July 04, 2008
The Australian Hip Hop scene has never been stronger. Everywhere you look there are great MC's doing their thing - Hilltop Hoods, Drapht, The Herd, Downsyde, Muph & Plutonic, True Live plus the rest. Yes Australian Hip hop is very healthy but who are the next crew of MC's that are going to take ..
July 04, 2008
Ancient civilizations believed that music had great power of healing. The Ancient Indian sages who created both Hindustani and Carnatic music based on Ragas, believed that each Raga had unique powers of healing, depending on the nature of illness of the listener. But whether you believe in the ..
July 04, 2008
As you prepare for your school dance, you might look at it from the angle of a student, a teacher, a chaperon or a date. In any event, a school dance is no different from any other party, you want great food, lots of friends and people and great music. The food can be overlooked depending on your ..
July 04, 2008
There have been many discussions on the merits and deficiencies of both analog and digital recording and reproduction of music. I believe that each have their place in today's music scene. When I was in the music business during the 70's, analog ruled the recording industry, and the ‘Holy ..
July 04, 2008
If you have a burning desire to learn to play guitar chords then stick around. It does not matter whether you want to play lead guitar in a band or just accompany your singing on the acoustic guitar, the principles of learning guitar chords are the same. I will talk about the easiest kinds of ..
July 04, 2008
A few years ago House Of The Rising Sun was voted number 122 on the Rolling Stone magazine 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. If you learn to play this song, even you just play the intro, people are going to recognise you for the cool dude you really are. This is a song that has been around for about ..
July 04, 2008
When you decided to become a guitar player you thought guitar practice would be fun, right? But you have discovered that the process of learning to play guitar involves climbing a mountain or two. If you have persisted in your efforts to learn guitar you might have just decided to grit your teeth ..
July 04, 2008
Do I really want perfect pitch? How can having perfect pitch really be a bad thing for any serious musician? Surely, the ability to identify any note or chord by ear is every musicians dream? Or is it? Read on to find out the real pro's and con's of having perfect pitch.As a musician I realize that .
July 04, 2008
To learn how to read piano notes it is essential to learn some basic theory. Nothing to complicated, just enough so you understand what the notes are called.There are various ways you can learn to play the piano. There are tutor books for beginners and there are piano courses that you can download ..
July 04, 2008
Electric guitars are extremely popular today, but what exactly are they, and how does one define them and their sound quality? There is actually a huge amount of variation in the design and construction of an electric guitar - far more than the diverse range of classical or acoustic guitars.The ..
July 03, 2008
The internet is now a great tool for buying beats for your album, mixtape, or demo. The terms exclusive rights and nonexclusive rights are constantly thrown out there and hopefully this will clear things up.Nonexclusive rights give the artist the ability to put the song on he/she records on a demo ..
July 03, 2008
If you are looking for the best means in acquiring your free Ipod mini downloads, you will soon discover that is not as ideally simple as it sounds. Download sites may advertise and promote their offerings, but whether this can be best with the Ipod mini remains a question. This model is no longer ..
July 03, 2008
For people who own an Ipod Mini, obtaining free Ipod mini downloads can be challenging. One of the foremost reasons for this is the fact that Apple Inc. has stopped producing Ipod Mini units since September 2005, giving rise to the new Ipod Nano which was introduced to the public on the same ..
July 03, 2008
Improvisation - or the spontaneous creation is a crucial element to art, no matter what form it is. Music is one of those art forms that nearly commands the musician to understand improvisation... whether it be blues, rock, rap, jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Alternative, Country, Classical - the list is ..
July 03, 2008
You've got to keep it clean when you are in a band.It may not be the easiest subject to broach but if you are going to be stuck in the back of a van with people for considerable amounts of time, personal hygiene is going to become a major issue for any band. It may not always be easy to grab a ..
July 03, 2008
How important is it to get the look right?Everyone has their own opinions on fashion and it is fair to say that not everyone likes the same thing. This is not a problem in most walks of life but it can cause a problem or two for some bands. If there is to be an agreed fashion statement behind the ..
July 03, 2008
The other day I was driving my car and listening to my favorite rock station when one of the all time classic metal songs came on. It was “Rainbow in the Dark" by Ronnie James Dio. It was at that moment I decided to “Dust Off" my Holy Diver CD and give it another listen.The album starts .
July 03, 2008
Can you be friends with other bands?Given that there is a common love for music, it would seem sensible that you would be friendly with other bands. Whether you meet them at gigs or in the rehearsal rooms, spending time with other bands and getting to know how they operate can provide some useful ..
July 03, 2008
Are man and machine able to work in perfect harmony?An ever increasing number of solo artists are turning towards technology, rather than fellow human beings, to help them round out their sound and make live shows come more alive. There are benefits to both so you need to give it some serious ..
July 03, 2008
Learning to take the lead can really help your band.Obviously the line-up of your band can vary but a large number of bands like to have two guitarists. If the roles are clearly defined between rhythm guitarist and lead guitar there is no problem but if both people want to play in the same manner, ..
July 03, 2008
Get back at your boss by writing songs.How many times have you read interviews with major musicians, or perhaps even heard their lyrics, and realized they were dissing their previous employees. Whether it was through giving them rubbish jobs, making them work late or telling them they would amount ..
July 03, 2008
It was all a dream. for real.Around 1992 I have got the Beastie Boys first LP, which was produced by the legendary Rick Rubin, and I fall in love with the hip hop, like common said “I Used to love H.E.R" - you know he was talking about hip hop right?Than I heard biggie on this Michael Jackson .
July 03, 2008
As someone who has played music since 1980, I know pretty well in my own mind what music is. The tricky task is to explain what music is to someone less familiar. Of course, the conventional and scientific approach would be for me to explain the patterns of tones produced either through a human ..
July 03, 2008
The modern musical owes everything to Gilbert and Sullivan, the originators of the light but artistically outstanding operas that bear their names.As with most musical comedy writing teams, they had their ups and downs, but managed to make the best of it through fourteen hit shows in the late ..
July 03, 2008
Is it time for music to sound forth and restore your sanity? Does the joy of music bring a simple joy to your everyday life?Maybe it's been a tough day at work and you need to unwind. Maybe the kids have been hyperactive and you finally have them settled. Maybe that traffic jam had your mind, and ..
July 03, 2008
It's possible to learn anything you want if you have a guide and you're prepared to put the effort in needed to learn. To learn to play the piano you will need a piano course, which you can download from the internet.To start learning to play the piano, obviously you need a keyboard of some kind. ..
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