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Piano Playing For Adults: More Fun Than Sex And Not Nearly As Dangerous! By : Duane Shinn The benefits of adults learning to play the piano are many and varied, but most of all, it's just plain fun. What In The World Would We Do Without Music? By : Duane Shinn What in the world would you and I do if there was no such thing as music? Can you imagine a world without music? No songs, no tunes, no rock, no roll, no jazz, no hymns, no boogie-woogie, no country-western, no symphonies. No singing in the shower. No whistling Dixie. Tips for Buying Good Speakers By : James Hunt In most cases when you purchase some form of stereo equipment the speakers already come with the system. The quality of speakers will depend on the type of... How to Really Have Fun with Your Guitar By : Jessica Deets There's a great fun little amp that can help you over those playing plateaus you may have been experiencing. After 20 years of playing guitar, I found the amp that keeps me "coming back" for more. Guitar Lessons ā€“ Hammer-On, Pull-Offs By : Bill McRea One of the primary legato techniques all guitarists must learn is the hammer-on, pull-off. This technique is important because it allows for nuances in tone and expression, and it allows the picking hand a “break” since it does not have to pick the notes on the hammer-on or the pull-off. This results in a faster progression of notes, sometimes called licks. The hammer-on is accomplished when you pick a note and then using another finger hammer down on the same string. The ... Guitar Lessons ā€“ String Bending By : Bill McRea Bending strings is used to give the guitar a more personalized and harmonic quality. The technique is used mostly by lead guitar players but is also applied in all styles of playing. String bending and vibrato techniques are two large components in making up a guitar player’s style. The combination of these skills more or less defines a considerable part of what makes your playing different than the next guy. Bending the strings far enough to reach a desired pitch is the g... Guitar lesson: The E F G of Learning To Play Guitar Sheet Music By : Peter Edvinsson Is it really possible to conquer the guitar fretboard? Do you find the notes you want to find? Is tabulature cheating? Let me invite you to the guitar fretboard! Guitar Lessons ā€“ Playing Harmonics By : Bill McRea A harmonic is a tone that’s created by the guitar by touching the string above a fret on an open vibrating string. There are 2 types of harmonics Natural and Artificial or I prefer to call them pinch harmonics. Natural Harmonics Natural Harmonics can be produced by touching your index finger on your fret-hand above at the 5th, 7th or 12th fret. Just place your finger on the string above the fret, don’t press to hard or you will mute the note, pluck the note and then p... Guitar Lessons - Guitar Vibrato By : Bill McRea Playing a guitar without vibrato is like eating Mexican food without salsa. Vibrato is one of the most definitive techniques in defining your musical style, your own personal unique sound. No two players have the same vibrato sound. Some play slow and wide while others play narrow and fast, and that’s the beauty behind spending a lot of time learning different vibrato techniques. It’s like eating different salsa’s every time you go to your favorite taco stand. Enough talk abo... Guitar Lesson ā€“ String Muting By : Bill McRea String muting is another technique that can help you define your own personal style. There are two types of string muting, the palm mute with your picks hand and the string mute with your fret hand. They serve very different purposes, but both are important to good guitar playing. Fret-hand muting is particularly important when playing chords and power chord. The purpose is to use part of you finger tips and fingers to mute the strings you don’t want to include in the chor... Guitar lesson: Why So Much Advice On Guitar Playing? By : Peter Edvinsson A friend told me once; "I would like to give you a piece of advice: Don't listen to advice!" May I give you some advice on how to relate to all learn to play guitar advising on the net. Listening - A Question Of Studio Monitoring. By : David Wright Monitoring in a music studio is, quite simply, the most important part of the studio set up. Your studio may contain the most advanced equipment available, but without accurate monitoring, you will never hear an accurate mix, which is kinda pointless, isn't it?! So, what’s the difference between a good pair of hi fi speakers and true studio monitors? Well. hi fi speakers exaggerate the lows, and often the highs, to create maximum impact. This can be good to listen to, b... Notes on the History of the Piano By : Elizabeth Miller Summary: A quick look at surprising genesis of the piano and how it has evolved across the centuries. Guitar Maintenance Tips to Lengthen the Life of Your Guitar By : Peter Lenkefi Guitar Maintenance Tips Piano Lesson: It Is Easy To Compose Piano Sheet Music By : Peter Edvinsson Why is it easy to compose piano sheet music? Because you have to start from where you are. This should be fairly easy; Otherwise you have not started from where you are..... The Rising Popularity of Christian Music By : Harry Rockwell The tradition of Christian hymns in the English language is closely tied to Protestantism. Protestant hymns can range from the Reformation organ pieces of J. S. Bach to the American folk hymns found in The Sacred Harp. Martin Luther composed a number of hymns in the 16th century, reportedly borrowing some of their melodies from popular tavern drinking songs of that period. Song Writing: To Find Yourself In The Music You Compose By : Peter Edvinsson Where in your music is you? Everywhere? Somewhere? Let's take a look at creativity in songwriting and how you can find your own music when you compose. Guitar lesson: What Is The Ultimate Way To Practice On Your Guitar? By : Peter Edvinsson Have you ever asked yourself: What is the ultimate truth about guitar practicing and how effective can a guitar practice session be? So You Want To Teach As A Private Music Tutor? By : Vicky Wilkinson An Introduction for Musicians For many of today's musicians, working as a private music tutor has many benefits over working within an educational establishment. Firstly, you are a lot freer to choose where, when, and depending on how well you teach, WHO your students are. This will also let you continue whatever employment or other commitments you already have. Building up your student base slowly allows you to commit time to each of them to find out their learning style ... The Best Karaoke Equipment To Enhance Your Karaoke Experience By : John Rivers Having just a karaoke machine is not good enough for the serious karaoke enthusiast. Karaoke equipments add spice in your karaoke system. It looks boring and it sounds boring if it has no karaoke equipments, accessories, and decorations on it. The first home karaoke machine was little more than a standard boom box stereo with a microphone feed, but it allowed users to play special karaoke cassette tapes and sing along with the radio. But it does not contain the best equipm... Karaoke Software For Inevitable Singing By : John Rivers Before karaoke came in this world, people used to sing with the accompaniment of people playing music instruments. The singing is not complete without them. Singing in those times was quite odd because of the lack of resources. Then karaoke was introduced. This innovation in the singing world leads to better appreciation of people to music. Singing became the most sought hobby and activity of every citizen. They became addict and indulge in singing through karaoke. Kara... Guitar Lesson: Mary Had A Little Lamb For Beginners By : Peter Edvinsson Have you ever played a melody on a guitar? Well, if not let this be the first time! I will show you how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb on one string with one finger on your left hand and one finger on your right. A Guide To Piano For Beginners By : Ian G Williamson Classes that involve piano for beginners would include an introduction to reading and understanding the keys, chords and how to read musical notes. The piano is unlike any other instrument and sounds wonderful as stand alone music or as part of a group. The intense sound of a piano is one that captivates audiences with power or soothes them with serenity. Budding musicians always find it exciting to explore the world of piano for beginners. Whether this is their first vent... Learning To Play Piano Chords By : Ian G Williamson If you are playing several notes at the same time, then you are playing piano chords. Simply put, when multiple notes are played together, piano chords are achieved. The chords then come together to form a melody. Every song that you hear has a melody and it is through each melody that music is achieved. Sound complicated? Well, that’s ok because it really isn’t as difficult as it sounds. As a musician, whether it be professional or hobbyist, you will need to learn the var... History and Role of the piano in the Modern World By : iwilliamson The modern piano developed its form from two keyboard instruments, the clavichord and the harpsichord, which originated from early in music history. These keyboard instruments operate on the principle of direct connection between the applied force or pressure of the player on the keys, and the volume of sound. Meaning, the harder the pressure or force the player applies on the keys, the louder the sound of the instrument, the lighter the touch, the softer the sound. Is Your Band Ready For CD Duplication Or CD Replication? By : Blake Stoffregen It’s a typical situation. You’ve been putting a lot of energy in your craft and people are starting to talk about your band. You’ve played a few shows and everyone is asking for a CD. I used to think that in order to release your own CD you would go out and play a bunch of shows and then someone would come out and sign you. They’d take care of everything. They’d set up the recording studio, organize the artwork, and pay for it to get manufactured. That’s not the case these da... Piano Lesson: Why Do You Want To Grow As A Pianist? By : Peter Edvinsson It is important to have something to improve upon in your piano playing. An old person to me is someone who doesn't want to learn things anymore. Let me show you what I learned from my piano teacher. Learn To Play Piano - Let The Train Station Teach You About Piano Playing By : Peter Edvinsson Learn to play piano on a train station? Let me show you what you can learn about piano playing as you wait for your train! A Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar By : iwilliamson Acoustic guitar bodies come in basically the same hourglass shape, with some variations, but they do vary in size, color, wood-type, style, and extra features. You can even buy an acoustic guitar so small that fits into a hiking backpack. A Matter of Style By : Gordon Lee There are numerous styles of music to choose from when deciding what you want to sing, so where do you begin. Discover what musical style resonates with you. Critical Keys to Better Guitar Playing By : Dave Lloyd Article covers 4 different methods for improving guitar skills How to Look After Your Guitar By : iwilliamson It is no big secret that proper care of your guitar will give you a more consistent quality of sound and an extended for the guitar . If you are at alls erious about playing guitar you will want to get some accessories that are essential for the care of the guitar. A guitar player is only as good as the sound and the quality of the guitar that they are playing. Aerosmith Just Keeps On Rockinā€™ By : F.R. Penn For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock's most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970’s with a string of hits…… Acoustic Guitar Sound Reflects Craftsmanship By : Ben Franklin The bridge picks up the vibrations produced by strings (not the whole unit, but the part where the strings touch) and transmits it to the bridge unit, into the sound chamber. Piano Lesson: What Can Pippi Longstocking Teach You About Piano Playing By : Peter Edvinsson Piano playing is an art with unlimited possibilites. Pippi Longstocking made a remark in a film that can be used when you try to learn to play piano. Country Music Is No Mere Genre By : Ben Franklin Country Music has been associated with cowboy hats and boots. The fact is that apparel has got nothing to do with it. Caring for a Piano ā€“ From the Moment of Purchase By : Charles Kassotis Choosing the best setting for your piano and caring for it once you have it will ensure that you have many hours of enjoyable playing time. Record Pools ā€“ Are You Swimming Yet? By : Jaci Rae Record pools can help your product gain national and international exposure and sales. Record Pools, what they are and how you can use them. How to buy the right guitar for you By : Larry Ford The first thing you should decide on is what guitar you want to learn to play on is ultimately the kind of guitar you will want to buy. Their are two major types of guitars, they are the electric guitar and the acoustic guitar. There are pro's and con's to both types of guitars. I Use Gibson Pick-Ups, Why? By : Michael Tafoya For years or decades I’ve played electric guitar in bands at bars, schools, concerts and recording sessions yet I couldn’t tell you what pick-ups (p/u’s) were about. I mean, I didn’t have a clue as to what a pick-up did what to my sound. I grew up in a Gibson family. I mean that my relatives, when they didn’t ridicule me for my participation as a rock and roll guitar player, said if I played a guitar, it had to be a Gibson. So, I only had a clue about humbucker type pick-up’s... A Look At The Music Of Scotland By : Gregg Hall The unique music of Scotland is easily recognized around the world and has remained a vibrant force to this day while many forms of traditional music worldwide have experienced a loss of popularity to pop music. Learn To Play Piano: A Digital Or An Acoustic Piano? By : Peter Edvinsson If I have to choose between buying an acoustic piano or a digital piano what is the best choice? let's take a look at the different choices if you want to learn to play piano. Online Sheet Music is A Big Hit With Musicians By : Ben Franklin Shopping online for sheet music can be one of the best ways to go for saving time, hassle and even money. 33 Tips to Becoming a Great Pianist By : Duane Shinn "There are at least 33 elements that contribute to becoming a good pianist," says Duane Shinn, pianist and owner of Keyboard Workshop in Medford, Oregon. "There are probably more, but without these 33 principles a pianist cannot hope to rise to the level of his ability." Learn To Play Guitar Online: In Your Own Time With No High Teaching Costs. By : Susan Dean So, you would love to learn to play the guitar? Then why not learn to play guitar online. Yes you heard me right learn on line! Who said you had to pay ridiculously high rates to a teacher when you can learn it yourself. No more trying to fit in lessons when they don't suit you because you can do it at home at any time that suits you. Guitar Lessons: Guitar Playing Must Be A Passion By : Bill McRea The first time I picked up a guitar my whole life changed. I think I slept with it the night I brought my first new guitar home. It’s a bit embarrassing to admit, but it is true. I remember the feel of the guitar in my hands and the shape, which reminded me of a girl I once dated. But seriously it was love, pure love. Then I plugged it in and hit those first magic notes….. Wow did it sound awful, maybe the worst noise I ever heard in my life. So started my journey in the w... Guitar - What Guitar Should I Buy? By : Peter Edvinsson If you have come to the conclusion that you want to play guitar the next step will be to choose a guitar to buy. There is a variety of instruments out there at different prices. Let's look at your choices. Have You Listened To Any Country Music Lately? By : Sandra S Country music is a great way to have some fun. I love how energetic it is and how lovely the lyrics are. There is nothing like a good country song to make you realize that your life is really, really good. 5 Tips For Choosing The Right Electric Guitar By : Al Wielder Tips on making an informed decision when selecting an electric guitar. Guitar Tabs and Guitar Chords - Build Your Knowledge Base and Become a Better Guitarist By : Al Wielder Using guitar tabs and guitar chords together will broaden your understanding of the guitar fretboard and make you a better guitarist. Protecting Your Acoustic Guitar By : Al Wielder Tips and information on prolonging the life and service of your acoustic guitar. Guitars ā€“ The Fender Stratocaster Is A Thing Of Dreams By : Bill McRea The very first guitar I ever played was a Candy Apple Red Fender Stratocaster. It was love at first touch. I wanted that guitar SO bad. I grew up listening to Eric Clapton, David Gilmore and Jimmy Hendrix, and during my college years I was a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn. The Fender Stratocaster was the guitar of choice for these incredible guitar players and many more. My tasted in guitars evolved as I learned, and I discovered that every guitar had their own personality ... Piano Care Tips for New Piano Owners By : Margot Hamilton A look at what a piano tuning is, how often it should be done, and other tips for keeping your piano in optimal condition. Download Music Legally With These Online Services By : Lucila Duchesne There are mainly two kinds of music download services online. There's the services that allow you to buy tracks you can download and then there are subscription services that let you listen to full tracks online in return for a monthly subscription fee. Some do both. Introducing http://Walmart.com Pretty straight forward service that lets you purchase tracks to download. Last time I checked, they were offering music downloads for 88 cents per download and let you choose... Why Practice Drums With a Metronome? By : Daniel N Brown A metronome is such a vital tool in music education that most teachers of guitar, piano, and violin all utilize the power of metronomes within their lessons. How then, even more important for the time keeper of a band to practice with a metronome. Play Piano - There Is No Substitute for Practice By : Ronald Worthy There is no substitute for practice. By spending a couple of hours with your instrument every day you develop a special relationship with it. Everything You Need to Know About Piano Moving By : Jason J. Martin A complete guide to choosing the right piano mover. This article includes tips on what questions you should be asking your prospective piano mover, as well as what information you should be giving to them. Super Guitars - Made In America By : Al Wielder The evolution of the steel string acoustic and the solid-body electric guitar. The Acoustic Guitar - Anatomy Of A Fretboard By : Al Wielder The acoustic guitar fretboard. This article discusses design specifics, characteristics and attributes of the acoustic guitar fretboard. Developing an Appreciation of Classical Music By : Mike Freemen Classical music is one of the most original and most striking of art forms. This article provides some tips for getting in touch with the classical. Is Playing The Guitar For You? By : Christiane Perrin Before diving into the expense of buying a guitar, it is important to know what it entails and if you are willing and able to commit the money, time and energy. How To Make Big Money With Your Band By : Barry Ford Being a musician for many years now, all I ever wanted to do was to be able to make a good living by doing what I can't do without, which is performing and writing music. Its a blessing to be on a stage looking out over a big room full of people to share your music with. You'll never experience a feeling like it. Just the satisfaction of knowing that for that moment in time you are completely understood. Its extremely gratifying and addictive. Tools For Learning Guitar By : Jon Broderick Guitarists are insatiable learners and the world is full of great guitar learning material. First of all, there are countless tablature books which show you in the easy-to-learn guitar tablature format how to play all your favorite songs even if you can’t read sheet music. If you can read sheet music, then there is sheet music available for every popular artist and thousands of classical and lesser-known composers. There are also “method books” that teach how to play a partic... Piano Lesson On Arpeggios Lets Beginners Show Off By : Jon Broderick Learning piano for beginners is not easy. Not just pianists, but for any musician learning a new instrument the beginning is the hardest time. Piano lessons can help big-time, but still the fingers just won’t do what the mind tells them. It takes a while for real dexterity to come along. I should know, I have been playing guitar for over thirty years, but have just recently started working on playing piano. I haven’t taken piano lessons (who has the time?), but I hope I c... 3 Steps to Increase Your Level of Drumming By : Daniel N Brown There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital steps... How to Find the Best Disc Music Box, Part II By : Monique Hawkins Whether you collect antique music boxes, vintage music boxes, ballerina music boxes for your ballerina room décor, wooden keepsake boxes, or musical jewelry boxes, disc music boxes also make lovely collectibles. Here are ten more unique disc music boxes to choose from. Why Start Your Own Independent Record Label? By : KC Smith Discover why you should start your own indepedent record label in the exciting music industry. Ten Tips for Starting Your Own Indie Record Label By : KC Smith Learn these ten tips to starting your own indie record label. Profit Potential in Starting an Indie Record Label By : KC Smith Learn the potential success you may have by starting a record label of your very own! How to Start an Indie Record Label By : KC Smith Now you can learn how to start an indie record label. Who Starts an Indie Record Label? By : KC Smith Are you wanting to start a record label? Learn how to start a indie record label in the music business. Play Piano - Preparing to Practice By : Ronald Worthy When the practicing "blahs" strike, you just need an attitude adjustment. You don't have to sweat blood to practice well. You don't even have to think of it as work, or duty, or even something that you ought to do. The Art of Playing Jazz Guitar - A True Preparation Primer Part 1 By : John Belthoff I'm not going to kid you; playing Jazz Guitar is extremely difficult at best and almost downright impossible at worst. However there are things you can do to improve your improvisation skills and feeling and we'll discuss them throughout this multi part series so look for additional parts in the near future. Madonna Confesses Dance Floor Tour May Be Coming By : Rita R. Powers It’s not official but Madonna may be bringing her phenomenally successful CD, Confessions on a Dance Floor, live to a venue near you. To date, Confessions has sold nearly 1.29 million copies in the United States alone. Guitar - Beyond the Chord Chart By : Mike Beatham Fed up with the same ol' barre chords? Have you been relying on guitar chord charts for too long? There's so much more you could know... Learn To Play Guitar - Learn To Play Your Guitar Music In Time By : Peter Edvinsson To be on the right place at the right time is quite nice. It is called timing. In your guitar playing you will find that timing is crucial. This means to play your notes at the right time so that the result will be music. Learn To Play Guitar: Learn To Play Easy Nice Sounding Guitar Chords By : Peter Edvinsson To learn to play guitar is difficult and easy at the same time. The guitar is a fascinating instrument. It is very difficult to master in some areas but you will also find wells of easy to play but nice sounding treasures among the strings. New Rules for the New Year: What is coming in the Music Industry? By : Jaci Rae The music industry is on edge. With the new rules for indie artists paving the way, what will become of the dying relic? J How To Play More Notes On The Piano Without Reading More Notes! By : Duane Shinn Most people learn to play the piano by playing just the written music. Playing by written music is exactly what the phrase says it is -- playing the exact notation on a piece of sheet music. The Difference in Karaoke Music Formats By : George Yang Have you ever wondered what the differences were between all the Karaoke Music formats? The three current formats for Karaoke Music are CDG, DVD, and VCD, but what does all that mean and what are the differences. Can You Learn To Play The Saxophone? By : Sandra S The saxophone uses a single reed mouthpiece like a clarinet, but with a round or square evacuated inner chamber. What Is A Subwoofer? By : Sandra S A subwoofer is a type of loudspeaker dedicated to the reproduction of bass frequencies that helps in re enhancing your sound experience. What You Need To Know About The Trumpet By : Sandra S The trumpet is said to have originated from Egypt. In the medieval times, the trumpet was used for military purposes. History of Rock Keeps Rolling On By : Ben Franklin As the history of this musical form continues to be written, remember the basic genre is classified by the use of the guitar. Be In Tune With Guitar Lesson Options By : Ben Franklin There are a number of locations where free, basic guitar lessons can be found. MIDI Makes It Easier! By : Sandra S The Musical Instrument Digital Interface or MIDI for short, helps musicians input their work into computers and process it. So, You Want To Collaborate? The Key to Success For Songwriters By : Alex Forbes Most of the hit songs on the charts were co-written by 2 or more songwriters. Learn why collaborating is such a powerful way to achieve success in the music business, and how you can expand your community of co-writers. Hit songwriter and coach Alex Forbes, who has had hits on the Billboard charts since 1985, shares proven collaborating techniques designed to inspire the next generation of hit writers. All You Need To Know About Synthesizers By : Sandra S Synthesizers are sound modifying and reproducing units. They can be either installed on a computer system or be physical like the classical synthesizers produced by Yamaha. The Massive Karaoke Fad By : Sandra S The word karaoke is from a Japanese word which means empty orchestra. The ideas of this begin in Kansai, Japan, in 1984, it is easily became well known world wide. Drums Throughout Humanity By : Sandra S From the time when man was a savage, he learnt that by hitting an object sound could be generated. Drums are among the oldest musical instruments known. Gotta Have A DJ By : Sandra S When arranging for any party or event or wedding entertainment plays an important role. In such programs the role of a DJ plays a prime factor. Buying And Playing Your Guitar By : Sandra S Guitars are favored instruments by almost all musical performers today. Anywhere you go, you will find this instrument or one of its relatives. History And Use Of The Bass Guitar By : Sandra Stammberger The bass guitar has been derived from the double bass, which was used in the late 1950's. Having 4 strings, these instruments add the lower tones to a musical performance. Experimentation with the bass had started as early as the 1920's. It wasn’t until the 50's however, that a proper bass instrument was formed. In the mid 20th century jazz became popular. As double bass's were used those days, they were often not heard due to the lack of amplification. The drums, banjos a... Guitar Finger Exercises-Most Players Need Them By : Colin O'Brien How much has your guitar playing improved this month? Not that much? Let's do something about it! Learn To Play Piano Chords: Learn To Play II-V-I Progressions By : Peter Edvinsson II-V-I progressions are common in most types of popular music and mainstream jazz and more. If you can play II-V-I progressions you are in a lucky position. What then is a II-V-I progression? Well, come and see! Play Guitar Like A Pro By : Sandra S The guitar is a wonderful instrument. Producing charismatic sound with high quality tunes, it is both a pleasure to learn. Learn to Play Guitar - an Overview By : ian Williamson If you want to learn to play guitar, there are a variety of teaching options to get you started. From the internet to the classroom, there is no shortage on available lessons. Bits and Pieces of a Guitar By : Sandra S The guitar is an instrument that is more than 5000 years old. Traces of this instrument can be discovered in ancient central Asia. Why Every Band Needs A Keyboard By : Sandra S The keyboard is a multi dimensional instrument. It can mimic any instrument. That includes guitars, saxophone, trumpet and the piano. Learning Guitar The Smart Way By : Marc Lindsay If you want to do anything in life, the best way to do it is to find someone who has already done it before you, then model off of them.
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