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Did You Know That President Truman Played The Piano? By : Duane Shinn Clinton was not the first or only President of the United States of America with musical talent. Harry S. Truman was also a piano player, as was Teddy Rosevelt and Richard Nixon. Wireless Outdoor Speakers - What To Look For And Where To Put Them? By : Jerry Shepard We spend a lot of time outside enjoying the warm sun and the cool breeze and the natural flow of life. But that same wonderful outdoors can also ruin your day with noisy car horns, leaves, birds, animals and pesky neighbor kids playing all around you. These background acoustics can affect the sound coming from your wireless outdoor speakers. Using Ceremonial Drums In Native Drumming Groups And Circles By : Craig Chambers However you choose to use your ceremonial drum, whether for drumming groups or in home decorating, you will no doubt be drawn to the rustic charm and southwestern style of ceremonial drums. Hawaiian Music: The Ten Best Songs By : Jill Engledow It might be harder than you think to choose the best songs in Hawaiian music! Tips In Learning How To Sing By : Jim Brown I guess everybody has the desire to sing like a pro and perhaps is searching ways in how to improve the skills in order to sing as efficient as those you hear and watch on TV. How DJ Equipment Changed And Stayed The Same By : Dominic Donaldson An article about how the basic principles behind the process of recording and listening to music have not really changed despite significant changes in the technology behind it. Slide, Grind, Shuffle or Hustle. Discover How to Choose Your Wedding Day Music! By : Mike McCoy Your wedding music is the sound track for the most important day of your life. Although songs like, Reasons, Three Time A Lady, Why Have I Lost You, and If You Think You're Lonely Now - Wait Until Tonight, Girl, are all great songs, they are terrible songs for a wedding! The Life and Songs of American Composer Stephen Foster By : Duane Shinn Stephen Collins Foster, the "father of American music," wrote songs in the nineteenth century that live on to this day. He was the forerunner of today's professional songwriter, though he died in poverty. He expanded the musical tastes of America like no other before him. Harmonicas-An Overview of the Harmonica By : Constantine Lekendiros Harmonica is an instrument that gained vast popularity with the blues music movement. Over the years the harmonica has remained a trademark of blues music and has also remained popular as an instrument as well. Choosing the Right Harmonica to Buy By : Constantine Lekendiros Harmonicas are great musical instruments and learning how to play the harmonica will give someone an understanding of the basics of music necessary to move on to other musical instruments. Learning to Play the Harmonica-Should you Consult a Harmonica Teacher By : Constantine Lekendiros The harmonica has almost become a trademark of blues music. Harmonicas where initially brought to the United States in the 1800's and have over 100 years of history in North America. Learning To Play The Guitar By : Anna Stenning Looking at steps in taking lessons for playing a guitar, with or without a tutor. Learn About Your Guitar Construction By : Matt Chang When you start with something new, you are usually so eager to jump into this new venture with both feet that you forget that every subject has its own basic information and way of doing things. How to Get Free Guitar Lessons By : Jim Somchai There are many ways that you can use to find a free guitar program. This article gives you some of those ways. You Can Become A Better Guitar Player By : Keith Baxter It is possible to become an excellent guitarist even if the closest you have ever come to playing guitar is by playing with the Guitar Hero controllers. Even You Can Master Guitar Chords By : Keith Baxter Perhaps the first thing you should do if you are setting out to learn the guitar is to master a basic guitar chords chart. Acoustic And Electric Guitar - How They Stack Up Against Each Other By : Roberto Sedycias Confused between the different types of guitars available? Read this article and then make a choice. Cigars In Hip-Hop Culture By : The association between smoking and creativity is an old one, almost stereotypical. In the nineteenth century the painter Edouard Manet, for example, used the upward drift of cigar smoke in his famous portrait of the celebrated French Symbolist poet Stephane Mallarme to symbolize the wafting elusiveness of the poet's mind and sensibility. Connecticut Cigar Tobacco Puts Other Binders In The Shade By : There's no doubt about it. Tobacco farming is tough work, with backbreaking hours in hot conditions. Nobody knows that better than the growers and harvesters of so-called "shade tobacco," who make possible a multimillion-dollar industry from rural Connecticut. You Can Achieve Guitar Excellence By : Keith Baxter The great thing about playing guitar is that excellence can be achieved at numerous levels. You Too Can Learn Rhythm Guitar By : Keith Baxter Rhythm is arguably the most important aspect of becoming an excellent guitar player. Frequently Asked Questions on Acoustic Guitar By : Jim Somchai If you are interested in acoustic guitar, you may have some questions in mind. This article gives you some answer to the frequently asked questions on acoustic guitar. Tips For Buying a Guitar By : Jim Somchai If you are interested in playing guitar, you may want to get one of your own. It would be impractical to use other people's guitar for your practice. In addition, guitar is not an expensive instrument. You will be able to get a decent guitar for your practice for just a few hundred bucks. This article will give you some tips on buying a guitar so that you can make use of it when you decide to get one. X Factor Song Set to Be Biggest Selling Single in a Decade By : Musa Aykac We have all watched the X Factor and this year is turning out to be one of the best shows to date. Where the Record Companies Went Wrong By : Shawn Wilson What would have happened if the music industry embraced Napster? The Turntable And DJ Equipment In The Digital Age By : Dominic Donaldson An article about the history and current popularity of DJ equipment, in particular the turntable. How To Make Your Own Guitar By : Daniel Lehrman Why not make your own guitar? A beginners guide. Jamorama: Learning Guitar The Easy Way By : Alan Largo Music is the universal language which strikes chord with every individual soul. Learning to play guitar would not pose much of a problem. You can attend weekend guitar classes or guidelines are also available on the Internet. The only thing is you need to be a bit dedicated and soon you will find yourself mastering the art. Continuing to Make Progress in Learning the Guitar By : Keith Baxter For those guitarists with the perseverance to learn all of the basic guitar techniques, there comes a point at which the learning curve simply begins to plane out. Purchasing the Right Guitar For You By : Keith Baxter Whether you are looking to purchase kids guitars or a guitar resembling Eddie Van Halen's, there are many ways in which you can make your purchase. Where You Can Find Music Videos Online By : MIKE SELVON Music videos are a big deal on YouTube. Top Five Bands Beginning With H By : Maxine Clarke 'Music makes the world go round, the world go round, the world go round. Music makes the world go round, all day long'. Ne'er a true word spoke than this timeless nursery rhyme. But what music is responsible for making the world go around? Top Five Bands Beginning With G By : Maxine Clarke It is often said that 'music has the charms to soothe a savage beast', and certainly there are a great number of musical greats to please the masses. Yet for many, the need to uncover an hitherto unheard of artist is something that excites and inspires. The Many Styles Of Playing Electric Bass Guitar By : Victor Epand The electric bass guitar can be played in a variety of ways, each creating a different sound or tone. In this article we look at a few of these styles and how they are achieved. Pitch Related Effects For Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand Another popular range of sound effects available to players of the electric guitar are those which relate to the pitch of the instrument, including the use of octaves, harmonies and bending. The Wah Pedal And The Talk Box By : Victor Epand There are many different gadgets which can be used to affect the sound or voice of an electric guitar, and in this article we look at two - one popular and fairly well known, and the other rather unusual and less heard of. Electric Guitars And The World Of Harmonics By : Victor Epand The word harmonics is fairly commonly referred to in the world of electric guitars, but what exactly are harmonics, and why do they carry the reputation of being so challenging? Electric Guitar Effects And Sounds By : Victor Epand Electric guitars can be played in a variety of ways, and many genres involve the use of a range of effects. We hear a lot about these effects, but what actually are they, and how are they used? Electric Bass Guitars & Amplifiers By : Victor Epand In this article we look at some of the choices and options available to guitarists when it comes to amplifier units for electric bass guitars. Understanding Shaman Drums And The Role They Play In Native Culture By : Craig Chambers Maybe you are like me when I first started hearing about the symbolic meaning of Native American drums, and have only a vague idea of what the Shamans drum is. Using Pow Wow Drums To Connect To The Spiritual World By : Craig Chambers You can connect with the spiritual world in your Native American drum circles or generate peace and balance in your rustic home decor through the powerful presence created by pow wow drums. What Type Of Piano Is The Easiest To Start Off On? By : Amy Nutt It's extremely difficult for anyone to determine exactly what piano will be the easiest for any beginner to start off playing. A beginning piano player will play any variety of piano exactly how he or she is taught to play it. Wah Pedals, Fuzz Boxes And Graphics Equalisers By : Victor Epand Electric guitars are instruments which, unlike most others, use a wide range of extra tools and features to manipulate and affect the sound created. In this article we look at some of these extra features. Time Based Sound Effects For Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand There are a number of time based effects which can be employed whilst playing electric guitar. In this article we look at three popular effects: slap, echo, and feedback. Modulation Effects For Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand Modulation is a strange work that seems to be somewhat mysterious to the uninitiated. In this article we look at one particular modulation effect and how it began, before digital manipulation. Electric Guitars And Early Electric Amplifiers By : Victor Epand Electric guitars must use an external amplification unit as they have no way of producing the sound themselves, unlike acoustic guitars. In this article we look at the early development of the amplifier and some of its earliest features. Count Basie - the Count of Piano Jazz By : Duane Shinn One of the all time greats of jazz is William "Count" Basie. He was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for almost 50 years. The Song From Heaven: The Story of the Great Christmas Carol "Silent Night" By : Duane Shinn It was a 'Silent Night' indeed when this beloved song was first composed. If not for a broken pipe organ, the world likely would have been without its most popular Christmas carol. The Story of "Joy To The World" By : Duane Shinn Set to a score adapted from George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah," Joy to the World has taken its place permanently in the hearts of both Christian and secular society. This Christmas hymn remains a favorite no modern church would dare exclude during the holiday season. The Best Frontmen in Rock History By : Patrick Omari Frontmen are the people in rock bands that we all want to be. They are cool, charismatic and sexy - so who are the best ones and why so I ask? The Magic of Memphis Musicians By : Phoenix Delray This article tells more about the past of Memphis musicians. The Story of Memphis Blues Music By : Phoenix Delray This article tells more about some background of the blues music. Using Online Guitar Tablatures Can Make Playing the Guitar Much More Enjoyable By : Keith Baxter Even though professional guitar lessons are the traditional way of learning how to play the guitar, using song tablatures found online can make the process much easier. Playing Acoustic Guitar with Help From the Internet By : Keith Baxter One of the greatest sounds of all has got to be the acoustic guitar. It has the potential to sound full and complete all by itself and it sounds great with other instruments as well. Dashing Through The Snow: The Story of "Jingle Bells" By : Duane Shinn Many people are surprised to learn that "Jingle Bells" was actually written for American Thanksgiving. The song was originally published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh." Today there are few who can't sing at least the first verse of "Jingle Bells." Will You Become Smarter If You Play The Piano? Is Piano Study Good For Your Brain? By : Duane Shinn Will you become smarter if you play the piano? The question is whether there is a correlation between mastering a musical instrument and one's brain increasing in potential. Top Five Bands Beginning With F By : Maxine Clarke If you have ever been sitting around with little else to do, you may have suddenly asked yourself: "Who are the best five bands beginning with the letter F?" Should that be the case, this article is perfect answer to that question. If, however, you have never thought of asking yourself that, then you have clearly never had a boring job! Handle With Care, A True Classic From 5 Outstanding Musicians By : Martin Sejas The Traveling Wilburys were a supergroup composed of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison formed in the late 80s. They produced 2 albums and their first single "Handle With Care" is a timeless classic from 5 very talented musicians. Daniel, Another Gem From Elton John To The World By : Martin Sejas "Daniel" is one of Elton John's classics from his golden period in the early 70s when he could not stop producing hit after hit. So memorable, so tender, so sweet, "Daniel" is certainly a gem to treasure for all time. What is Happening to the Music Industry By : Shawn Wilson An authors take on what is wrong with the music industry. One On One lessons Vs Online Guitar Lessons By : Anna Stenning Looking at taking lesson online for learning to play musical instruments. The Birth Of The Electric Bass Guitar By : Victor Epand Electric bass guitars are proving very popular with many players, including beginners. This article looks at their style and development, and how they grew from a fiddle rather than a guitar. Top Five Bands Beginning With E By : Maxine Clarke It was William Shakespeare that said in Twelfth Night: "If music be the food of love, play on". Like Duke Orsino many of us may be more than familiar with unrequited love, so what better way to purge this feeling than by indulging in music? Piano Lessons Enrich a Child's Life By : Andrew Stratton Every child is different but no matter their disposition, they will benefit from piano lessons. They develop self confidence, discipline, coordination and commitment throughout their learning process. Top Five Bands Beginning With D By : Maxine Clarke Do you find yourself scouring your record collection or scrolling through your iPod playlists and struggling to find something to listen to? If so, you are not alone. Musical Theory: Do I Need To Know It? By : Duane Shinn Aside from the academic study of music theory, which explores the theories surrounding music issues, such as whether or not a piece of music fits into one category or another, music theory is really the nuts and bolts of music. Vinyl Record Comeback - How Is It Going? By : Thomas Stenumgaard We have written earlier about how we view the future of the music industry, and what role we think vinyl will play in that future. So today we have been searching around a little bit to see what has been written about vinyl in the media lately. Below is a short wrap up of what we found. Ways To Learn Guitar Successfully By Yourself By : Jim Brown I know many will say that guitar is a hard instrument to learn. However, it is not that all true because certainly you can do a lot of things to do it on your own especially if you already have the knowledge about chords. Adding A Twist To The Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand Electric guitars have a reputation for being different, and having a striking appearance - but in this article we look at a couple of ways in which the electric guitar can be adapted to create quite different voices. The Secrets Of A Fretless Guitar By : Victor Epand Some electric bass guitars are produced without frets. This article looks at how this is possible, and the reasons for wanting to play a guitar that is missing such a vital component. What is Musical Syncopation And How Does It Work? By : Duane Shinn One of the most common music forms of musical syncopation is in ragtime music where the melody is often syncopated and the bass line isn't. Think of the music of Scot Joplin, and the memorable strains of "The Entertainer" and you've got a great example of syncopated music. Are You Taking The Right Singing Lessons? By : Chris Chew Why is your singing not improving even when you are taking singing lessons? What Piano Method Does Your Piano Teacher Use? By : Duane Shinn Learning to play the piano is about more than learning the names of notes. Students and parents have a variety of different piano methods to choose from. All teach the basics of playing piano. The differences lie in their respective emphases and their suitability for particular age groups and learning styles. How To Get Started In Beginning Piano Lessons By : Duane Shinn Maybe you've always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you're a parent with a child who has expressed interest in the piano. The question is: where do you begin? How to start depends on your age and your goals. Top Five Bands Beginning With C By : Maxine Clarke There are thousands upon thousands of bands and artists out there, but who are the best? One of the solutions for breaking down musical artists into groups is to categorise them by genre. Another may be by era. This article takes the opportunity to list them in a simpler way - by recommending bands to listen to beginning with the letter C. The Voice Of An Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand Acoustic guitars and electric guitars have completely different voices. In this article we look at how those voices are created, and how an electric guitar can almost be said to have no specific voice. Considering The Neck Of A Guitar By : Victor Epand The neck of a guitar can often be ignored when looking at the instrument, and is seen as simply the long extra bit - but in fact, it is this part which makes a huge difference to the instrument. The Versatility Of An Electric Acoustic Guitar By : Victor Epand Though familiar with both acoustic and electric guitars, many people don't realise that a combination of these styles exists in the electric acoustic guitar - and in this article we have a look at what they provide. Ways For You To Learn Classical Guitar By : Jim Brown Learning classical guitar is like soothing the soul from its aches and pains. Every time I hear people play guitar, classical or not, the feeling is still the same. While it is nice to try and copy how our favorite players are, it is also good that we should have our own styles and techniques on how we play the instrument. The Importance Of Design In The Popularity Of Bass Guitars By : Victor Epand Bass guitars were often the rather dowdy instruments hidden at the back of a stage, but with a little help from mother nature, these instruments have gained massive popularity - as a result from their visual appeal as much as their musical capabilities. Solid Body Electric Guitars And Their Hollow Body Cousins By : Victor Epand Most people assume all electric guitars have solid bodies, but this isn't actually the case. In this article we look at the differences between the two types. The Development Of The Electric Bass Guitar By : Victor Epand Over the past fifty years the design and development of the electric bass guitar has brought the instrument from the shadows of the back of the stage right into the limelight at the front - and in this article we look at how it has achieved this. Digital Piano: Choosing the Right One By : Andrew Stratton By giving the pianos a proper test run and prioritizing the features for yourself, you will be able to find the perfect digital piano. Piano Playing: Wonderful & Nutricious Food For Your Brain By : Duane Shinn 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 food. How To Tune Your Guitar By : Matt Chang Kick up your playing and improve your guitar skills by sticking to the basics. How To Make Good Analog Music Recordings - some Tips from Moritz Illner By : Thomas Stenumgaard A short interview with Moritz Illner, founder of Duoponic. We asked him some questions about the vinyl manufacturing process. Oscar Peterson - Jazz Pianist Extraordinary By : Duane Shinn One of the most influential players of jazz that the world has known, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born on the 15th of August, 1925 in Little Burgundy, Montreal. He is considered the dean of jazz piano players by most fans and critics. The History of Harps By : Art Gib If you want to learn to play the harp or learn more about the instrument, start by taking a peek at its history. It might be what you need to get started with this beautiful and ancient instrument. Considerations When Buying a Harp By : Art Gib Since harps can be expensive instruments, you want to make sure you buy a quality piece when it's time to purchase one. Use the following guidelines to help you select a good harp. Marian McPartland: The Grand Lady Of Jazz Piano By : Duane Shinn A born child prodigy, Marian Portland started playing the piano at the age of three. She is formally trained in both the violin and the piano. Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz radio program on which she interviews jazz pianists and plays duets with them is on National Public Radio and has been a favorite of jazz lovers for decades. How Would You Like To Learn How To Play The Guitar Online? By : Kristi Ambrose There are several different sites you can visit as well as different packages you can buy to learn how to play some of your very own masterpieces on the guitar. This sites allow you to buy and download these packages which include hundreds of videos. These packages also include other things besides videos such as audio tools, producer multimedia bonus, beat maker, jam track and much more. How To Play The Piano WIth Just Two Simple Chords By : Jermaine Griggs A lesson for beginning musicians on how to play full songs by understanding just two chords. Do Music & Presidential Politics Mix? You Bet! By : Duane Shinn People were surprised to learn that the former President, Bill Clinton, plays the saxophone. But, several other Presidents of the United States of American were musically gifted as well, such as Harry Truman and Richard Nixon, both of whom played the piano. Majorca And All That Jazz By : Roger Munns Cheap flights, a sunshine holiday, and ten months of jazz music. There's never been a better time for jazz fans to visit Majorca. Finding The Best Music Website For All Your Music Needs By : Ron Subs Finding a music website is easy, but finding one that will fill all your music needs is a little harder. Dancing And The Music Of Yesteryear By : Aydan Corkern These things never seem to go out of style. Danny Fernandes Inverview by Verve Girl By : Sean Patrick Danny Fernandes sat down and spoke with Verve Girl. His new CD titled "INTRO" will be in stores October 14, 2008 Top Five Bands Beginning With B By : Maxine Clarke A number of essential bands' names begin with the letter B, prompting me to point readers in the direction of just a small selection of accessible and unforgettable groups in this category. Top Five Bands Beginning With A By : Maxine Clarke The first in a series of articles brings music fans a listed of recommended rock, indie, punk and metal bands to look out for and reminisce over. And what better place to start than by recommending five essential bands and artists beginning with the letter A. New Kid In Town, An Eagles Classic To Be Treasured By : Martin Sejas Smooth, soothing, relaxing, simply beautiful. All are adjectives that could be used to describe this great Eagles song. The highlight and strength of "New Kid In Town" is the arrangement of the singers' voices throughout. It was not an easy arrangement to make but it certainly turned out to be pretty much perfect.
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