| 30 Views | Learn To Play Guitar: Why Is It So Hard For Guitarists To Read Sheet Music? By : Peter Edvinsson
Is it hard for you to read guitar sheet music? Let's do something about it right now! |
| 26 Views | Learn How To Be A Good Singer By : Chris Chew
Tips on how to be a good singer. |
| 26 Views | Teach Yourself How To Sing By : Kevin Sinclair
Quite often people who have very good singing voices embark on a career as a musical entertainer either in a band or as a solo artist. Nonetheless, it has to be remembered that people are not born as singers - they teach themselves how to sing and then make their way down this chosen career path. |
| 23 Views | Is Downloading Music For Free a Bad Thing? By : Jon Mills
A look at music file sharing and why it might not be the terrible thing that the music industry would have you believe. |
| 23 Views | Attitudes Towards Downloading Free Music By : Jon Mills
A look at different opinions of music downloading, how more artists are using the Internet, and discusses whether sharing music is wrong. |
| 23 Views | Should You Play Live Or Use A Computer? By : Kevin Sinclair
With the computer being able to do so many composites' in the new era you might wonder should you play live or should you just synthesize every sound needed in the comfort of your own home? Many wonder this every day, with the computer you can make virtually any instrument sound with ease and have them play at the same time. |
| 21 Views | The Melancholy Music of the Violin By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the interesting history of violins. It also reviews the music written for it. |
| 21 Views | How To Play Bass Pedals (One Octave) By : Mike Shaw
If you play the organ then you are probably familiar with bass pedals. They are also available as separate units and are known as MIDI bass pedals and you can use them with any keyboard that has MIDI ports. |
| 21 Views | How to Choose A Guitar Amp Speaker By : Daniel Lehrman
The difference between guitar amp speakers and home speakers and some major brands of amp speakers to choose from. |
| 20 Views | Guitar Lesson: Is It Necessary To Practice? By : Peter Edvinsson
Have you ever wondered why you practice on your guitar? Is it really that important to practice? Let us take a look at your practice time! |
| 20 Views | The Medieval Sounds of the Recorder By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the instrument the recorder. It has been in music for hundreds of years. |
| 20 Views | The Celestial Sounds of Handbells By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the history of handbells. It also explores its music and uses in churches. |
| 20 Views | The Pitch Drum Sound of the Timpani By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the timpani. It looks at how they are pitched and played. |
| 20 Views | The Melodic Sounds of the Trumpet By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the brass instrument the trumpet. |
| 20 Views | Playing the Bones of the Xylophone By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the percussion instrument, the xylophone. This article explores its history. |
| 20 Views | The Loud Crash of the Cymbals By : Victor Epand
This article is about the history and origin of cymbals. It chronicles how it came from the east and went to the west. |
| 20 Views | All Strung Out on What Guitar Strings to Use? By : Daniel Lehrman
A realistic guide to guitar strings and what strategy works best in choosing your brand. |
| 20 Views | Why Not Know About Woofer Designing By : Victor Epand
Woofer designing and manufacturing can be a challenging task. A woofer is designed in such a way that it can produce sound ranging from around 40 hertz up to about a kilohertz or even higher. |
| 19 Views | The Bright Sound of Brass Instruments By : Victor Epand
This article looks at instruments in the brass family of instruments. It looks at the history and music of these instruments. |
| 19 Views | Featuring Some Of The Great Guitar Blues Players By : Kurt Naulaerts
In the history of guitar blues there have been some great players and fortunately many of those great players are still with us today. Whether you prefer smooth guitar blues or whether you like to have it smash you in the face there have been players to oblige you and to entertain you for over a century now. Here is a quick look at some guitar blues players that have made an impact. |
| 19 Views | Get More Myspace Plays - What Musicians Should Be Concerned About On Myspace By : Clive Calvin
How to be popular on Myspace and get more fans for your music, band or artist. Increase Myspace Plays to get signed and better gigs. |
| 19 Views | Plucking Tunes on the Country Banjo By : Victor Epand
This article explores the fascinating history of the banjo. This article looks at the music written for this instrument. |
| 19 Views | How Acoustic Guitars Continue To Shape The Music Industry By : Anna Stenning
Looking at the first guitars and how they are still a prominent instrument for modern day music. |
| 18 Views | Guitar Tablature: Learn To Play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star With Guitar Tab By : Peter Edvinsson
Even if you haven't played guitar tablature before you can impress or maybe shock your friends by playing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Let's start playing guitar tab! |
| 18 Views | Rhythm Guitar Playing - What Exactly Is It? By : Kevin Sinclair
Rhythm guitar playing is when the instrument is used in order to provide rhythm and accord to accompany a singer or other members of a group of musicians. Quite often you'll see a guitarist play rhythm to a lead guitar in a band. On these occasions it refers more to the kind of playing and not to the guitar being used, as these two guitars are very similar overall. |
| 18 Views | The Deep Booming Sound of the Stringed Bass By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the history and construction of the stringed bass. It also describes the type of music the bass plays. |
| 18 Views | The Alto Voice of the Viola By : Victor Epand
This article highlights this important instrument of the orchestra. The violas music is also explored. |
| 18 Views | Six Steps to Becoming a Highly Effective Guitar Player By : Daniel Lehrman
Mandatory steps to becoming an effective guitarist for any purpose. |
| 18 Views | 6 Top 'Music Downloading' Stats By : Jon Mills
A look at 6 interesting music downloading stats |
| 17 Views | Sounds Confusing? Mp3 and Mp4 Player Buying Guide By : Bob Shanty
If you are planning to buy an MP3 or MP4 player, you should take into account its memory capacity, supported formats, accessories and battery. Apple, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Philips and several other brands are available. Need help choosing the right product? This guide can assist you in picking the best player suited to your needs. |
| 17 Views | Happy Birthday Andrew Lloyd Webber By : Roger Munns
If you go to a show in London's West End or New York's Broadway, there's a good chance it's been written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
He recently celebrated his sixtieth birthday with friends on the island of Majorca. |
| 17 Views | Increase Myspace Plays - How Important Are Myspace Play Counts? By : Clive Calvin
MySpace Plays Increasing strategies are one of the most important music promotion strategies with explosive results. Every artist and band needs to learn to promote their music in todays new digital world. |
| 17 Views | How to Turn an iPod into a Remote Control By : Ed Baker
Some users of the Apple iPod are already content with their iPod simply for playing music, however, some people use iPod hacks because they want more. |
| 17 Views | What the Artists Say About Downloading Music for Free By : Jon Mills
The debate on downloading music has been raging for years, but what do the artists that create the music think? |
| 17 Views | Learn To Play The Acoustic Guitar: Easy Tips For You By : Sophia MUNOZ
Ever thought of learning how to play acoustic guitar? I'm sure you have sung around with friends around a campfire wishing that it were you playing the guitar and getting all the attention. Here a little secret for you: you can do it too. Read on to find out more. |
| 17 Views | 7 Top 'Music Downloading' Facts By : Jon Mills
A look at 7 interesting music downloading facts. |
| 16 Views | Guitar lesson: Learn To Play Popular Melody On Your Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson
Learn to play the most popular melody in the English language without knowing sheet music. |
| 16 Views | When Technology Defines The Accessories For Your Microphones By : Victor Epand
The article discusses the technology, method, types and origin of microphones. On the basis of this, it explains the varieties of the microphone accessories. |
| 16 Views | Beginner Guitar Players Jam Session By : Daniel Lehrman
An informative article on learning how to jam with other new guitar players. |
| 16 Views | Song Placement And Myspace Play Counts To Attract More Attention That Can Launch A Career In Music By : Clive Calvin
Use your Myspace plays count and the Myspace charts to get attention as a artist or band.; Get more fans and gigs and start your career in music. |
| 16 Views | Tips for Good Stage Deportment By : Jimmy Cox
Stage deportment in singing may be defined as the actions of a singer before an audience, between entrance and exit. Good stage deportment depends on common sense and good manners. |
| 16 Views | The Choice Between Singing Alone Or In A Group? By : Kevin Sinclair
The thing about singing is that it generally starts when the person is a child. After several years of singing courses and lessons, the person can develop several skills needed to sing. One way to encourage this is to either take them to church or take them to social events that encourage youngsters to sing. |
| 16 Views | The Shrill of the Musical Whistle By : Victor Epand
This one note instrument is used very carefully in music. This article explores how it is used in music and why. |
| 16 Views | An Introduction To The Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand
A brief look at the electric guitar, how it compares to acoustic and classic guitars, and some of the features which distinguish it from other models. |
| 15 Views | The Music of the Strummed Guitar By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the instrument a guitar. This article also looks at the music that the guitar plays. |
| 15 Views | Elements Of Music On Hold Systems By : Kyle Newton
Basically music on hold refers to the business practice of playing pre-recorded music to fill the silence that would be heard by telephone callers that have been placed on hold. Music on hold means making customers listen to music while they are kept on hold. |
| 15 Views | Taking Care Of Your Singing Voice By : Kevin Sinclair
It is necessary as a singer to take care of your voice, even if this means attending long singing practices on a daily basis. Practice helps the ever hopeful singer to be spotted by a recording studio as well as improving the quality of the voice. |
| 15 Views | The Origins Music And It's Effects By : Daniel Millions
Learn how music came to be and the role it plays in your everyday life. |
| 14 Views | Guitar: Learn Guitar By Not Playing Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson
I suppose you think that you learn guitar by playing guitar. Well, do you learn to say the right things by talking all the time? Let's take a look at the art of not playing guitar... |
| 14 Views | Oops She Did it Again By : Salim Jordan
Both The National Enquirer and Star Magazine are reporting that Pop Princess Britney Spears is going to have another child. |
| 14 Views | 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. |
| 14 Views | Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Ode To Joy By : Peter Edvinsson
In this ukulele lesson we will use the uke to play a melody. Not many people can play Beethoven on their ukulele but soon you will be one of them. Let's start! |
| 14 Views | Preparing Rehearsals For Recording By : Kevin Sinclair
Entering a studio is completely different to practicing or performing. It is a different art form and requires certain steps for the purposes of getting your tracks just right. In actual fact, it is such an art form that there are various musicians that only concentrate on being studio musicians due to the different techniques that are used. |
| 14 Views | Jazz Pianist And Composer Oscar Peterson By : Victor Epand
This article chronicles the life and work of an American icon, Oscar Peterson. It gives a biography of his life and works. |
| 14 Views | The Musical Mayhem of U2 By : Victor Epand
The article looks at the amzing career of the band U2. It includes highlights of their tours. |
| 14 Views | Can You Hear the Music of the Violin By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the string family of insturments. It goes into detail about how they are played. |
| 14 Views | Some Easy Ways To Lay Down Tracks By : Kevin Sinclair
If you want to put together and arrange a recording, you might need something a bit different than simply putting a band together and then mixing all of the music in. Today, you have options available so that you can put together your songs and make sure that everything is hanging together just right. |
| 14 Views | Pick The Right DJ Equipment And Become A Superstar DJ By : Shaun Parker
A look at the most important items of DJ equipment and what you should spend your money on. |
| 14 Views | The No Valve Trumpet To Awaken To By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the cousin of the trumpet, the bugle. This insturment has been used in the military and throughout history. |
| 14 Views | Helpful Pointers On Buying Musical Instruments By : Jim Brown
Every school year, parents will be faced with buying musical instruments for every child that participates in the school band programs. |
| 14 Views | Guitar Lesson: How To Progress As A Guitarist By : Peter Edvinsson
It is a very satisfying feeling to experience that you are progressing as a guitarist. In other words, to have the confidence that you are becoming a better guitar player day by day. By small means you can change your practicing habits towards success! |
| 14 Views | Drum Tabs A Must for Drummers By : Amit Kheterpal
If you are a new drummer want to learn playing drums and then you definitely need to know what drum tabs are and how effectively you can put us the drum tabs as a form of basic learning. |
| 14 Views | The Guitars of Jimi Hendrix By : Daniel Lehrman
The truth behind the guitars Jimi Hendrix owned and played |
| 13 Views | Guitar lesson: How To Improvise The Classical Guitar Way By : Peter Edvinsson
When I was a fifteen years old guitarist playing rock solos and classical guitar pieces I remember that I had a desire to be able to improvise on my guitar in a classical manner. Is this possible and if so how.... |
| 13 Views | Song Writing: Why Is Completing Your Songs Important? By : Peter Edvinsson
Do you find it easy to write songs? Too easy? Well, I at least have had a problem with this. Let me show you why you should complete your songs! |
| 13 Views | 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. |
| 13 Views | Guitar: Can You Learn To Play Guitar Without Goals? By : Peter Edvinsson
In many articles on the net on learning to play guitar you will find many article authors stressing the importance of setting goals. Well, it would be interesting to find out if you can learn to play guitar without goals. Let us investigate the matter! |
| 13 Views | Marketing for Musicians 101 By : Jaci Rae
Marketing and Press Kits, your calling card to the music world. |
| 13 Views | Guitar Lesson: The Art Of Playing Slowly By : Peter Edvinsson
What benefits will you reap from playing slowly? Surprisingly enough you might become a faster guitar player and more important, you will become a better musician and guitarist! |
| 13 Views | Four Steps to Learn Piano By : Bill Kernodle
The piano can be a wonderful instrument to learn if you follow these important steps. |
| 13 Views | Guide to Guitar Strings By : Victor Epand
This article consists the basic knowledge of guitar strings. It tells the readers about the role, material, function and types of guitar strings. |
| 13 Views | Piano Lesson: Why Not Have It All By : Peter Edvinsson
I know classical piano players who are very good at reading sheet music. I also know pianists that has a tremendous ability to play by ear. How can you become a classical pianist having a good ear and the ability to play chords and improvising? |
| 13 Views | 3 Tips To help You Improve Your Vocal Stamina By : Kevin Sinclair
Angela loves to sing, even though she doesn't have the voice talent that most people believe they should have in order to be a good singer. |
| 13 Views | Know Your Punk Drums Better By : Victor Epand
This article contains information on punk drums and tips to improve punk drumming. It includes what type of gear to buy. |
| 13 Views | The Dark Mysterious Sound of the Cello By : Victor Epand
This article looks at how the cello was created and what kind of music is written for it. It focuses on the history of the cello. |
| 13 Views | Music is an Old Way of Life By : Ant Onaf
This article discuss rare history of music and sound. Advice for tapping into your soul to make music and beats. |
| 13 Views | Choose Your Acoustic Guitar: A Review Of The Best Acoustic Guitars For Beginners By : Sophia MUNOZ
There are a few important things you need to consider when buying an acoustic beginner guitar. This article helps you choose your options before buying your first acoustic guitar. |
| 13 Views | The Unusual Sounds of the Vertical Flute By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the unique instrument called the vertical flute. It compares it to other conventional flutes. |
| 13 Views | Steinway Piano: Through the Years By : Andrew Stratton
Steinway has a rich history and tradition of making quality pianos. Every piece that makes up a Steinway is selected for its quality to create an uncompromising instrument and a beautiful piano. |
| 13 Views | The Evolution Of Recorded Sound By : Kevin Sinclair
Often, the technology of recording may seem like a relatively new development; and in the grand scheme of things, one has to admit that this is so. However, despite the amazing advances that have been made in recording techniques and the technological advances that have been made in the field in the last few decades, the recording of sound has quite a long history. |
| 13 Views | How to Choose Your First Guitar By : Mike Hobbs
When you are choosing your first guitar, it can be an exciting, heady time. But you want to "keep your head", for choosing your first guitar seems very easy, since it's probably the most popular instrument in the Western world and there are very affordable models to be found all over the place; but this is something to be done with great care. |
| 12 Views | 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? |
| 12 Views | 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. |
| 12 Views | 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. |
| 12 Views | iPod Shuffle: Technology for a Lifetime By : Sandra Stammberger
If someone said fifteen years ago that you could hold 240 songs in a device no bigger than a pack of gum, you'd probably be hauled off to the loony bin. But today, they are more of a reality than Survivor, the Apprentice and American Idol combined. This is an innovation brought upon by Apple with their iPod and the iPod shuffle. |
| 12 Views | Jacksonville Festival Season Opens with the Great Atlantic Seafood Festival By : Michael Talbert
Saturday, March 18th marked the beginning of the Jax Beach '06 festival season with the 16th Annual Great Atlantic Seafood and Music Festival. Sunny skies brought the masses out in droves to the Seawalk Pavilion for a day of music fun and food. |
| 12 Views | 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. |
| 12 Views | All You Need To Know About Synthesizers By : Sandra Stammberger
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. |
| 12 Views | Gotta Have A DJ By : Sandra Stammberger
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. |
| 12 Views | Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Happy Birthday To You By : Peter Edvinsson
An ukulele can be used to play chords when you sing but you can also play melodies. It's fun and quite easy to learn melodies on your uke with ukulele tab. Let's learn to play Happy Birthday To You! |
| 12 Views | The Legendary King Of Rock Elvis By : Victor Epand
This article looks at the life and works of rock and roll king, Elvis Presley. He is an icon in the world of rock. |
| 12 Views | Piano Lesson: The C-major Chord - How To Use The Right Scale By : Peter Edvinsson
When you improvise you need to know the relationship between chords and scales. You can of course use your ear when you improvise over chord changes but you will benefit from the freedom of knowing what you are doing when you press down the keys to create music. |
| 12 Views | My Guitar Does Not Care How I Pick On It By : Daniel Lehrman
Demystifying the problems with choosing a guitar pick. |
| 12 Views | Purple Rain and the Career Of Prince By : Victor Epand
This article looks at Prince and his solo and band career. It looks at the successes and failures as well. |
| 12 Views | Software For Music On Hold By : Kyle Newton
There are soft wares which are capable of playing on hold messages and music player on telephone. The software mixes and plays messages and music that will play to callers while they are on-hold or being transferred. |
| 12 Views | Reasons To Learn To Play The Drums By : Jay Brandley
If you are considering taking up and learning to play a musical instrument, drumming can be fun. In addition to being fun, it also has many added benefits. |
| 12 Views | How to Spice Up Your Music By : Chris Jensen
Making Everybody's a producer these days, whether it's Youtube, Blogger, Myspace Music or any other outlet you can think of. In the age of Web 2.0, it's never been easier to get up and be creative all on your own. |
| 11 Views | 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..... |
| 11 Views | Piano improvisation: Learn To Improvise On Your Piano By Faking By : Peter Edvinsson
Do you have a fake book? Just one of those songs could be the source of many meaningful exercises that will help you grow as a musicician and as a pianist. |
| 11 Views | 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. |