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You Need Stronger Fingers for Guitar Playing By : ian Williamson Guitar playing is one of the most popular ways to personally play and enjoy music. The appeal of the guitar is mostly due to its presence in practically all popular and rock music recordings. Win Friends & Influence People Through Music -- Is It Possible? By : Duane Shinn Can learning to play a musical instrument really help you "win friends & influence people?" It almost seems like a stretch, but scientific research seems to support the idea. Rock stars aren't the only ones to be popular; there is a direct correlation between music study and the ability to relate will with others. Why Practice Drums With a Metronome? By : Dan Brown Try to keep time with a metronome for about twenty seconds. It will show you how good you really can keep time. Why Is Most Music So Bad Today? By : Jason OConnor An exploration of music from the last five decades. Why Every Band Needs A Keyboard By : Sandra Stammberger The keyboard is a multi dimensional instrument. It can mimic any instrument. That includes guitars, saxophone, trumpet and the piano. Why Colleges Are an Independent Musician's Goldmine By : Kenny Love Most musicians, independent or major, understand that the college market is one of their prime markets, if not their leading market for radio airplay and media coverage. In contrast, however, most musicians do not seem to take complete advantage of this market and "milk it for all it is worth," so to speak. Why a Musical Instrument is the Best Christmas Gift for Your Child in 2006 By : William McRea It can be difficult finding the best Christmas gift for your child. They give you a list, but it is filled with things that do nothing to educate or enrich them. Movies, clothes, video games etc. Why not give them something that will both entertain and enrich? Why a Guitar is the Best Christmas Gift for Your Child in 2006 By : William McRea When it comes time for Christmas, you understand how important gift giving is. As a parent, you love finding gifts that are both fun and educational. You already know you want to get your child an instrument. They have even expressed an interest in the guitar. Who is Your Guitar Hero ? By : ian Williamson Many people, guitar players, or music lovers have their own heroes in guitar music. Their hero's may have served as inspirations with the music they have made or they may be the motivation of many people that is why they would like to learn to play the guitar. Who is Behind Eminem? By : Sandra Stammberger According to Eminem himself, in the late 1990's, about a year before he signed with Dr. Dre, one of the baddest MCs in Detroit, Swift, pulled up in a car and rolled down his window. He asked Eminem: 'Yo, Don't you feel like, man, even if you never get [record] deals that you could just rap forever?'. Where To Find Great Broadband Quality Music Videos & Internet Radio Stations For Free By : Miguel Poza So you are thinking of getting yourself a broadband connection or already have one and now want to find some cool free music videos and internet radio stations which are available at broadband quality for you to get the most out of your fat broadband pipe. What You Need To Know About The Trumpet By : Sandra Stammberger The trumpet is said to have originated from Egypt. In the medieval times, the trumpet was used for military purposes. What To Do Immediately After Getting Radio Airplay By : Kenny Love So, let's say that you have successfully managed to get a few radio stations playing your music. What's your next step? What Makes The iPod Shuffle So AMAZING? By : Jeff Flow This article will give you the newest information about the Apple iPod Shuffle. If you are considering buying an iPod Shuffle you need to read this info. 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. What All Do I Have to Know to be a Really Good Piano Player? By : Duane Shinn Many students ask me a question that goes something like this: "What all do I have to know to be a really good piano player?" The answer is multi-facited and depends largely on the motivation and talent of the individual. We Want To Learn To Play The Harmonica! By : Gary Tooth The humble harmonica has to be one of the easiest musical instruments to master in the world. You really can learn how to play the harmonica in a matter of days or weeks, depending on your commitment. Using the CAPO in Guitar Playing By : ian Williamson Despite the similarity of the words, the capo is not your regular trigger-happy Mafia leader although it does come from the Italian word "capo tasto" which means head of finger board. Using a MP3 Player to Learn Songs on Guitar By : William McRea How can you use an Ipod or MP3 Player to learn a song on guitar faster? I asked myself that question a few weeks back, and started to learn ways I can implement my two favorite toys, my guitar and my MP3 player. Understanding the Kodaly Method By : Bradley Smith This article introduces the Kodaly Method for developing musical literacy in young children. It is understood that musical literacy is similar to language literacy in the way that children develop musically. Ukulele Tab: Ukulele Tuning For Beginners By : Peter Edvinsson How can you be in tune with your ukulele? The ukulele is a fantastic little instrument with many possibilities. You can play chords and melodies on it but a requisite is that your ukulele is in tune. Let's tune up! Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Tom Dooley On Your Ukulele By : Peter Edvinsson Maybe you play mostly chords on you ukulele? Do you know that you can play melodies with the help of ukulele tab? Let's play Tom Dooley! Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Scarborough Fair By : Peter Edvinsson In this ukulele lesson we will use the uke to play Scarborough Fair as a melody. You don't need to know sheet music at all so let's start! 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! Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Morning Has Broken On Your Ukulele By : Peter Edvinsson An ukulele is used mostly to play chords to songs. But you can also play melodies. Today you will learn to play Morning Has Broken on your ukulele! Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Love Me Tender By : Peter Edvinsson Can you play the melody to Love Me Tender on your ukulele? With the help of ukulele tab you can learn to play it in no time. Let's start! Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Jingle Bells By : Peter Edvinsson Many ukulele players use their ukulele for chord playing but you can actually play melodies on this nice little instrument. Let's learn to play Jingle Bells on your uke! 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! Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Christian favorite song Amazing Grace By : Peter Edvinsson Ukulele is a fantastic little instrument. You can play chords on it as you sing but you can even play melodies. With the help of ukulele tab notation you can learn to play Amazing Grace in a few minutes. Let's start! Ukulele Tab: Learn Mary Had A Little Lamb With Ukulele Tab By : Peter Edvinsson Have you ever played a melody on your ukulele? Well, if not let this be the first time! I will show you how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb on two strings on your ukulele. We will use easy ukulele tab so you don't need to know sheet music. Types of Guitars By : ian Williamson Guitars are the most common instruments played by many music lovers of all ages. Even kids can easily learn to play the guitar. Choosing the right guitar is very easy. Tupac Shakur: A Shining Beacon in Hip Hop By : Sandra Stammberger Tupac Amaru Shakur was born Lesane Crooks on June 19th, 1971. The man so affectionately known as the godfather of West Coast gangster rap was raised by his mother, Afeni Shakur. Afeni was a dedicated black panther and gave birth to Tupac while behind bars. Tupac's life wouldn't get any easier. To Make Your Kids More Successful, Teach Them Music! By : Duane Shinn Besides being a sure way to become the life of the party, learning to play an instrument can make your children smarter, better adjusted, and better equipped to adopt a position of leadership in a diverse world. 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... They Laughed When I Sat Down at the Piano -- but When I Started to Play -- By : Duane Shinn Is there a "backdoor to piano playing?" Chords are a way in to the world of piano playing without having to go through the front door: years and years of scales, drills, rote practicing, etc. Chords are really a shortcut to understanding and playing music without all the formal training. 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. The Newest Style and Thinnest Trends of the Apple iPod Mini By : Sandra Stammberger This generation has introduced new high technology tools and gadgets that could make any electronic gadget loving man cry, from big screen televisions, DVD, cellular phones, play stations and now the Apple iPod Mini. Rarely would you find a home without a single one of the devices that has just been mentioned. The Massive Karaoke Fad By : Sandra Stammberger 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. The Many Incredible Benefits Of Learning Chording Techniques On The Piano By : Duane Shinn Many piano players seem to spend their entire lives "chained to the written music". They can sight-read sheet music, but when it comes to knowing what to play when the music blows off the stand and onto the floor, they are entirely lost. The Key to Rockstar Riches isn't the Music or the Look By : Michael Gulbin Becoming a famous rockstar isn't just about luck. The Importance of a Drummer By : Dan Brown A great drummer can make up somewhat for other musicians who may not be at the same level of expertise. The History of the Piano By : Charles Kassotis A look at how the piano became the piano, it's origins and what other stringed instruments played a role. The Future of MP3 Digital Music By : Dave Poon Recording, playing and listening to music has never been more fun that it is today. Through the Internet, you can easily download songs and listen to your favorite music anytime of the day and wherever you are. The DJ Success Formula - Tips And Tricks Have Different Value By : Norman Freeman Lately you have probably realized that DJing in front of your friends is not enough and you would like to share your talent and skills with a larger audience in a club or on a festival. Just like Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Carl Cox or Moguai. The Different Styles Of Jazz Music By : David Neehly There are different types of jazz music, each with their own origin and style. Jazz music is distinctly different from any other types of music and can be recognized world wide as having a uniquely American flair to it. 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. The Best Gifts for Guitarists in 2006 Guitar Effects By : William McRea Are you looking for a great gift for the guitarist in your life? They already have a guitar and amplifier so getting them another is out of the question. And most guitarists seem to buy the accessories that they need as they go along. Have you considered purchasing guitar effects in the form of pedals or effects units? The Amazing Features of the Apple iPod nano: Reasons why you should get one By : Sandra Stammberger Shocking as it was, the iPod nano came out the same day the iPod mini was introduced then discontinued. A move by Apple that is quite unorthodox but still a good seller. The nano combined the features of the iPod and the iPod shuffle which drew the attention of both types of iPod enthusiasts. 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. Testimonials: Another High-Value, Pre-seller By : Kenny Love This article addresses how using testimonials on your CD cover can dramatically increase your sales in retail outlets. Teaching Guitar Lessons: How to Capture Your Student's Imagination By : Daniel Powers Teaching guitar lessons is tough enough but getting students to stay and participate for a long time is even more difficult. Here are some of the techniques that I've used to teach kids and adults that have been very successful. Taking Guitar Lessons Online By : William McRea There are many reasons why a person might like to learn to play the guitar online. There are many sites like our Guitar Playing Techniques site on the internet that helps people learn about this great instrument. Super Guitars - Made In America By : Al Wielder The evolution of the steel string acoustic and the solid-body electric guitar. Specialty/Mix $hows: Untapped Goldmine$ By : Kenny Love There is a "back-door" approach that can get your music on commercial radio stations from the onset that eliminates your need to "build up" to them by first going through college, non commercial and public stations. Sources For Personalized Music CDs For Children By : Gregg Hall My Very Own Music CD was one of the largest successes in the history of the children's music industry. By crafting CDs specifically aimed at an individual child, the company was able to inspire and make happy an entire generation of children. 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! 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. Song Writing: Is It Hard Or Easy To Write A Song? By : Peter Edvinsson Do you feel that it is easy to write songs? Can anyone be creative? A song is the end product produced by stimulating your song writing powers in many different ways. Let's take a look! Some Tips To Help Your Children Get A Good Night's Sleep By : Gregg Hall Everyone knows that for adults it is very important to get a good night's sleep in order to be a fully functioning, healthy individual, and it is no different for children. So You Want to be President? Learn to Play a Musical Instrument! By : Duane Shinn From Bill Clinton and his sax to Richard Nixon and his piano, many Presidents and leaders have played a musical instrument. Does Condi Rice have an edge in future presidential elections because she is also a concert pianist? Slide Guitar Techniques By : ian Williamson Making a slide requires good execution. This is a technique where a guitarist can create a loud wailing sound on the guitar. Here are some tips to make a perfect slide. Should You Buy Guitar Lesson Ebooks ? By : ian Williamson In this clandestine world of the Internet, people have come to realize the wonders of the new technology. It has brought them many advantages and has changed their lives quite remarkably. Rock Music on the Rocks By : hitesh patel Information on rock music. Relax With Your Favorite Music Style By : Ken Snow All of us like listening to music and each one of us has our individualistic preferences. Record Pools - 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. Protecting Your Guitar from Humidity By : ian Williamson Understanding and being aware of facts about humidity is what meteorologists refer to as "relative humidity." This applies to the air's ability to take in water or retain or to dry up objects that contain moisture that air surrounds. Protecting Your Acoustic Guitar By : Al Wielder Tips and information on prolonging the life and service of your acoustic guitar. Promote Your CD / Music: Win Over "Payola" And Get Heard! By : Jaci Rae With screams of Payola all over the industry and prosecutions to follow, the time is now for the indie artist! Professional Live Music Entertainment is Accessible By : Robert Bibb Promoters are easy to find and even easier to hire. Look through the web to find the right band for your event. Professional Guitar Lessons Ebook By : William McRea Many guitar ebooks contain songs that a beginner can use to learn how to play the guitar as easily and as fast as possible. Experts contend that learning to play the guitar with songs playing in the background is a much easier process than just reading guitar song tabs Private Guitar Lesson: Learn To Play Mary Had A Little Lamb By : Peter Edvinsson In this guitar lesson I will instruct you on how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb on your guitar. I will use ordinary english words so you don't need to know sheet music notation! Practice Makes Perfect By : Sam Salmon When it comes to playing an instrument and learning a new song there really is no substitute for practice. The way you go about it however, can dramatically affect the time it takes to perfect your song. Practice Changing Chords By : ian Williamson How quickly can your fretting hand switch from one chord to another? The speed and confidence you have in making chord changes will be key to further mastering the guitar and successfully playing and creating music for the instrument. Power Words: How to Make Your Song Lyrics Stronger By : Stan Swanson Power words are words that instantly convey a picture. They are a must for songwriters and poets or all writers for that matter. Learn more about them... Pop Music: Remember the 90s? By : hitesh patel Pop music of the 90s was fun Pop Music Princesses: From Disney to MTV By : hitesh patel Information on Disney MTV Music Pop Music Princess Comeback Mariah Carey By : hitesh patel Information on Mariah Carey Pop Music Bubblegum Kings: Where Are They Now? By : hitesh patel Information on Bubblegum King Pop Music What Does it Really Mean? By : hitesh patel Understand what it is Playing The Piano Using Chord Symbols Instead of Being Tied To The Written Sheet Music By : Duane Shinn Piano improvising and arranging is an art but definitely not a science. It is all based on chords and chord progressions. There aren't any steadfast rules for creating an arrangement, nothing to dictate the limitless potential of your imagination. Playing the Lead Guitar By : ian Williamson Imagine a famous music band playing when suddenly the lead guitarist's instrument shut off. See? Everything becomes a blur. Playing the Bass Guitar By : ian Williamson Playing bass is plain and simple, just play the music from the heart, feel the piece and let the listeners enjoy the melody. Here are a few basic tips that could help beginners. Playing Jazz Guitar By : ian Williamson When a person knows the basics of playing the guitar, it is quite easy to play music from various genres. Many people start in one genre before moving on to another. Playing Guitar is A Passion for a Life Time By : William McRea The first time I picked up a guitar and started learning guitar playing techniques my whole life changed. I think I slept with it the night I brought my first new guitar home. Playing Guitar Chords By : ian Williamson The final stage in learning to play the guitar is learning to play the chords. This is the most satisfying part of learning the guitar because the beginner will already be playing music with the instrument. Playing a chord simply means striking simultaneously at least two or three strings on the guitar. Playing Drums With Other Musicians By : Dan Brown Three big reasons why most drummers and other musicians cannot play together for very long. Playing an Instrument to Beat the Mid-life Blues By : Sam Salmon The answer to being happy once in your mid-thirties is to fill your life with the things you always wanted or thought you might one day have, just on a more realistic scale. Thus begins my quest for musicians to jam with. Play Guitar Like A Pro By : Sandra Stammberger The guitar is a wonderful instrument. Producing charismatic sound with high quality tunes, it is both a pleasure to learn. Piano Playing Your Way: How To Have More Fun Playing The Piano Than You Ever Have Before By : Duane Shinn Piano playing doesn't have to be boring. There's no law that says you have to play a song the same way everyone else plays it. By learning some basic music theory and chord formations, you can have the time of your life playing music like you've always wanted to. Piano Playing is Easier than You Think When You Understand Musical Form By : Duane Shinn Understanding musical form in music is one of the proven shortcuts to better piano playing (or better guitar playing, or any instrument). Form is like the blueprint to a house -- it holds the key that unlocks the musical map of a song or a musical compostition. 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. 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. Piano Lesson: Six Tips On How To Create And Keep Your Motivation By : Peter Edvinsson How can you create and keep your motivation to play the piano? In other words, how can you increase and keep the joy of playing the piano? The cause that made you start playing in the first place! Piano lesson: Learn To Play Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Without Reading Sheet Music By : Peter Edvinsson In this piano lesson you will learn to play Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star without the use of sheet music. After this learn to play piano tutorial you will be able to play the melody with both hands! Piano lesson: Learn To Play Mary Had A Little Lamb Without Reading Sheet Music By : Peter Edvinsson In this piano lesson you will learn to play Mary Had A Little Lamb without the use of sheet music. We will be a little bit professional and use both hands! Piano Lesson: Learn To Play Jingle Bells Without Piano Sheet Music By : Peter Edvinsson In this piano lesson we will learn to play piano Christmas music. We will use piano tab notation so you don't need to read piano sheet music. Piano Lesson: Learn Piano Improvisation Through Classical Piano Music By : Peter Edvinsson Piano improvisation in a classical music way is an interesting complement to ordinary piano improvisational practicing. Let me suggest a way to practice! 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..... Piano Lesson: How To Improvise The Classical Piano Way By : Peter Edvinsson Is it possible to improvise on the piano in a classical manner? This piano lesson will help you find out how to cultivate this art and the benefits you reap as a pianist! Piano Lesson: Do You Know What You Learn When You Play Piano? By : Peter Edvinsson I guess you are learning to play piano in order to become a better pianist. Do you know that there are many secret learning processes in action as you practice on your piano. Let's find out the truth! 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. Pearl Jam - A Moment Frozen By : Chris Campbell Rock and roll posters run the gamut of utterly ridiculous, to vaudevillian hilarity, to visually arresting in their sheer and utter genius. P2P File-Sharing: Evaluate the Risks By : Bjorn Gutter Discover the hidden dangers and pitfalls of peer-to-peer file sharing programs Oh My Aching Head! Can Music Really Make You Feel Better? By : Duane Shinn We all know, if only instinctively, that music has a profound effect on us. If we didn't believe that music affects us then singing lullabies to calm children and help them sleep wouldn't be universal. In reality melody, harmony, and rhythm probably impacts the human brain in ways that are far more profound than we realize. 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. 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 New Red Hot Chili Peppers CD Sizzles By : Jonathon Hardcastle The Red Hot Chili Peppers are a band that has transcended the scope of pop culture , adapting to new trends while still maintaining their original funk-based style. Musicians: What Chords Do You Absolutely, Positively Have To Know? By : Duane Shinn There are thousands of different chords in music, but there are 3 chords -- just 3 -- that you absolutely, positively have to know. If you don't know these three, there's hardly a song in the whole world that you could play. But by knowing just 3 chords, you can play hundreds, if not thousands of songs! Musicians and Mailing Lists - "Real Business" Tips for Rockstars By : Aaron Trubic In all of this talk about freeing musical restrictions and the evil record biz, sometimes we forget that we are actually IN this business of music. With that said, always be on the lookout for nuggets of wisdom from the rest of the biz world to help build your enterprise. Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World By : Duane Shinn For the musician, music downloads are an absolute breakthrough technology, allowing, for the first time in history, for a musician to develop a following without ever leaving his or her house! Marketing possibilities are unlimited for the musicians who avail themselves of this wonderful new technology. Music Downloading - Legal, Legit and Fun By : Chris Campbell Apart from a few unmentionable topics, music was and still is one of the biggest looked for and downloaded items on the internet. Music & Emotions: Can Music Really Make You a Happier Person? By : Duane Shinn How many times have you turned to music to uplift you even further in happy times, or sought the comfort of music when melancholy strikes? We all know it works -- we just don't know why. Now science is beginning to unravel some of the mystery behind the relationship of music and our moods. Mp3's - - The Future of Music? By : Duane Shinn Mp3 music is audio file that has been digitally encoded and compressed to make the amount of data smaller without compromising the overall sound quality. Because of it's portability, it promises to be the future of music. MIDI Makes It Easier! By : Sandra Stammberger The Musical Instrument Digital Interface or MIDI for short, helps musicians input their work into computers and process it. Master Your Guitar Craft: The Steps to Advancing Towards Master Guitar Player Levels By : Arland Kent Numerous guitar music lovers look up to professional guitarists, speculating on just how they rose to become master guitar musicians. Many think such greatness comes from natural endowment. In actuality, there are other steps to growing and becoming a top guitarist. Marketing for Musicians 101 By : Jaci Rae Marketing and Press Kits, your calling card to the music world. Learning to Strum the Guitar By : ian Williamson Learning how to play the guitar takes time even if it does not guarantee that the person will become a rock star. One can still do it by practicing often then harnessing his skill. Learning To Play Piano Chords By : ian 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. Learning The Guitar - Traditional Methods Vs Learning Online By : Marc Lindsay What I'd like to discuss today, is whether or not is it, a) viable, and b) better, to learn how to play the guitar by methods of learning online. 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. Learning Chord Structure Easily By : ian Williamson A technical knowledge of harmony is not an absolute prerequisite to the enjoyment of music, but the amateur musician and listener alike should be aware of harmony as an element of guitar chord structure. Learning 3/4 Guitar Strumming By : ian Williamson Learning how to strum is one of the most basic steps in guitar playing. After a beginner learns to do the basic 4/4 strumming, he can then move on to learning the 3/4 strumming technique. Learn To Play The Piano Better By Learning To Arrange Chords & Chord Progressions By : Duane Shinn Piano arranging is the process by which you take a written piece of music and rework it with chords, adding new bass accompaniment, fills, or even slightly altering the song's structure. And while it's a process that takes years to truly master, anyone with a basic education in piano and a working knowledge of a few key techniques can create an inventive, satisfying arrangement. Learn To Play The Guitar By Ear By : Christopher Buckley Learning to play the guitar by ear - slowing things down, technology assistance and actually doing it. Learn To Play Rock Guitar By : Christopher Buckley Learning to play rock guitar - first lessons, electric guitar improver and power chords. 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. 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! 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! Learn To Play Lead Guitar With 6 Secret Tips By : Louise Nova Learn the 6 secret tips you need to learn to play lead guitar and be the best guitarist you can be. This important information will set you apart from other guitarists from the beginning. Learn To Play Lead Guitar By : Christopher Buckley Lead guitar - technique, discipline, body language and leadership skills. 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! 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. Learn To Play Guitar: A Little Touch Of Guitar Improvisation By : Peter Edvinsson I would like to present a few small tips on how to improvise on your guitar with a pentatonic scale in A-minor. We will use two chords and make the whole thing quite impressive. Grab your guitar and come on! 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. Learn To Play Guitar Chords: Learn To Play Turnarounds On Your Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson Turnarounds are chord progressions with the last chord taking you back to the first chord thus making it possible to play these progressions over and over again as an intro to a song, an ending or between verses. Here are some nice sounding but easy turnarounds for you! 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 - 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. Learn To Play Classical Guitar By : Christopher Buckley Classical guitar - basic principles, attitude and the art of classical guitar. Learn To Play Blues Guitar By : Christopher Buckley The blues - what it is, its history and what you need to learn to play blues guitar. Learn the Guitar - Learn the Lingo ! By : ian Williamson The guitar is one of the most sought-after musical instruments today. Its popularity is manifested through-out the radio stations and the music videos on MTV. Almost all types of music in modern pop culture have been influenced by the guitar in one way or another. Learn a Musical Instrument, Prepare for a Career By : Duane Shinn From education to video games, there are careers available for those who happen to have a background in music which the rest of us never see. Each of these fields requires time and study for proficiency, but they represent a career path that is nonexistent for non-musicians. Laurie Larsons Aquila a Hidden Gem that Needs Discovery By : William McRea Aquila is a self produced and self promoted effort, but it is professionally recorded and the songs are complete performances. Most self produced albums simply do not have the quality and production to be worthy of distribution. Latin American: 1-2-ChaChaCha By : hitesh patel Music has played a central role in Latin America's turbulent recent history like for example the nueva cancion movement. Know Your Guitar Parts By : ian Williamson Guitars have been used with so much diversity in many musical forms. The instrument is known by many as a classical solo instrument and the basic musical instrument in rock music. Know More About Violin By : James Hunt The violin is a stringed instrument that you play by pulling a bow across the strings. It belongs to the stringed instrument family that contains the... Killer Piano Playing Secrets of a Chord Addict! By : Duane Shinn When a lightbulb comes on in the mind of an individual who is seeking knowledge in some area, it is amazing how much progress can be made in a short time. For piano players and other musicians, that moment of insight that changes lives often has to do with understanding chords and how they progress to create music. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, American Idol, Nashville Star - Who Really Wins? By : Jaci Rae Equipping yourself with the right marketing strategies and networking with others in your field is the most important thing you can do. Keep Your Guitar in Top Condition By : ian Williamson Many guitar players only know how to play their instrument but there are times that they forget to clean and maintain their guitar's appearance. Keep Your Free Music Downloads - I Don't Like Prison! By : Albert Medinas It honestly seems like the Feds could break our door down at any minute and haul us off to jail for downloading free music. While the iPod and increasing number of companies offering legal music downloads appear to show that consumers still want their MP3s, the truth is that you should be leery of the words "free" and "MP3" appearing together on a website. Karaoke Machines, Features And Fun By : Gordon Petten Karaoke has become a favorite pass-time for many party-goers. Karaoke machines have come down in price significantly over the years, while managing to maintain a wealth of useful and fun features. Is Your Child Struggling in School? Get Him (Or Her) Music Lessons By : Duane Shinn Playing music has been discovered to have a direct and almost immediate effect on the brain of the student. Music lessons have been shown in a German study to have a significant impact on the way the brain functions after as little as five weeks. 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. Is It Possible To Create Cool "New Age" Sounds On The Piano Without Knowing A Thing About Music? By : Duane Shinn I'll admit that for many years as a piano teacher I didn't think so. But in the last couple years I made a discovery about creating pleasant "new age" sounds on the piano that I never would have believed during my earlier piano teaching career. Is Downloading Music Online Illegal? By : Ryan Blake Downloading music has gotten such a stigma attached to it and many people are scared to download music for think it's illegal and they're gona get arrested. So I've just written an article to clear things up about what is legal and what is not. IPOD: Setting the Bar Where Others Can Only Limbo By : Sandra Stammberger Does anyone ever still remember the big CPU's which had HD's with 2 to 3 GB capacities? They had these large floppy drives and disks, and of course the internet never even heard about broadband. 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. iPod Nano: Small but powerful By : Sandra Stammberger Being small does not make a thing less. On the contrary, in this day and age of advance discoveries and technologies, the smaller it is, the better. Everything from cell phones, to cameras, to multimedia players, they are all being scaled down in size. This makes them very portable and easy to carry around. Internet Music Downloads and the Music Industry By : Gerald Greene The use of the Internet for finding and downloading music has reshaped the music industry. And lead to a lot of disagreements along the way. Improvising On The Piano: Jazz Musicians Do It -- Why Not Other Styles? By : Duane Shinn Jazz pianists improvise all the time. So why not classical pianists, gospel pianists, and piano players of many other styles? Improve Your Guitar Technique By : ian Williamson Mastery in playing the guitar is categorized into three: technique, attitude, and tools. As many skills, guitar playing also comes with different techniques which differ from one person to another. This includes the approach that a person has when playing the guitar, be it for contemporary music or traditional. I Like It, But Is It Music? By : Duane Shinn Are you frustrated when you try to explain your taste in music? Fortunately, one of the benefits of learning a musical instrument is a better understanding of your own musical taste. Learn to play an instrument, and soon you will be able to discuss what works or doesn't work for you, in music. How We Formed The Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band By : Paul Guyon The first part of a series of articles on how we created Crazy Train, The Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band. How to Purchase Drum Sets, Cymbals, and Accessories By : Dan Brown Buying a new drum set can be a bit intimidating. Especially if... How To Promote CDs At Gigs You Never Play By : Kenny Love How much would it be worth to you to learn how to promote your CD at gigs you never even play, but create a large number of sales from these gigs just the same? Read this article to learn how to do just this! How To Predict Which Chord Comes Next In A Song By : Duane Shinn It is quite possible to predict which chords will occur in a given song, once you know the key and understand the "guts" of music theory & chord progressions. How To Play The Piano Using "Shorthand" -- Chord Symbols -- Instead of Reading the Full Score By : Duane Shinn Most people who took piano lessons as a kid, including me, grew up learning to read music exactly as it is written on the printed page. Being able to read music is a valuable skill, and I am delighted I learned that skill at an early age. How To Play Music By Ear By : Jimmy Cox For most, the idea of playing a musical instrument can be baffling from the start. Especially if you have never played a musical instrument in your life! Even if you do not have musical instrument, you can always begin with voice. Piano is excellent for the beginner to start learning. 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. How to Pick up Guitar Tips for Free By : ian Williamson Tired of getting tips on how to learn to play the guitar only to find out it is not free in the end? Some online lessons that come with a fee tend to be very boring and the student will end up dropping the course. How To Match The Melody Notes Of Any Song To A Chord In Your Left Hand! By : Duane Shinn Is it really possible to know which chords go with which notes in a song without having to depend on the written sheet music? Can you pick out a song by ear and then harmonize that tune with chords that match it? How to Market Your Band's Music and CD to Make Money By : Jaci Rae Money and Music: How to Make Both How To Make a Fortune Teaching Piano (or Guitar, or Drums, or Singing, or...) To Beginners By : Duane Shinn Every year millions more kids get to the age where their parents start thinking about getting music lessons for them, so your prospect list is constantly getting bigger every day. There are plenty of beginners to go around, so competition is really not an issue at all for a person who loves both people and music. How to Look After Your Guitar By : ian Williamson 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. How to Get State-of-the-Art Video Singles Cheap By : Kenny Love A video of your single, which was once considered an optional luxury, is now a standard, vital and necessary tool if you are going to compete with fellow independent recording artists for media and consumer attention. How to Get Focused on Your Drumming By : Dan Brown Remember the times when you knew you should practice your drums, but just didn't feel like messing with it? It's at those times you lacked focus. How To Get CD's Personalized Just For Your Child By : Gregg Hall Getting a personalized gift can mean the difference between getting a gift that is truly meant for you and getting something that comes out of an impersonal box. How To Get All The Latest Music Online, Dirt Cheap By : Ryan Blake Findind a good Music Website isn't always easy so I've written an article explaining how to find what you're looking for at the lowest cost. So have fun. How To Develop Your Ear: Confidence In How You Sound By : Gordon Lee Developing your ear when singing is essential to being someone who can sing well. Most people are able to tell you the difference between what sounds right and what sounds wrong, but developing that ear for your own singing takes some practice. How to Choose a Guitar By : ian Williamson There are different types of guitars on the market for people who would like to learn how to play one. Guitars vary in their features and brands. How To Benefit From Music By : Ken Snow The combination of young minds and the music evokes joy and hope. Unlike the people who have earned gray hair, the music of young people serves as a reminder to the fact that nothing is impossible. How Singers Find Work By : Chris Chew How to find work as a performing singer How Shopping Malls Can Increase Your Gig Audience By : Kenny Love If you have been to a shopping mall on, at least, one occasion, you know the tremendous crowds that most of them attract daily. Hundreds, and even thousands, of daily shoppers flock to the largest shopping malls. And, while most malls have large crowds year round, two of their busiest shopping periods are during summer and Christmas seasons, which adds even more potential mall shoppers. How Record Pools Can Make Musicians Rich! By : Kenny Love Record pools...ever heard of them? The chance is that you have not. And, there is an equal reason that you have not. And, even though major record labels have used them for years, and continue to use record pools extensively, record pools are one of the most secretive elements within the Music industry. How Many Guitar Chords Do I Need To Know? By : Duane Shinn Most simple songs contain just 3 chords called "primary chords". So even a stark beginner can learn 3 simple note groups well enough to strum along and accompany himself as he sings. But after that, the sky is the limit; there are thousands of possible chords, so it is up to the individual guitarist as to how many he or she wants to master. How Many Chords Are There, Anyway? By : Duane Shinn Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of the three most vital elements of music - the others being melody and rhythm - it would be useful to know how many chords there are. And it doesn't matter whether you play piano or guitar or some other instrument - chords are chords. How Bagpipes Are Constructed By : Gregg Hall Almost everyone I know loves the sound of bagpipes. I love the sound myself even though I am of Native American and French origin. Let's take a look at what creates the unique sound of bagpipes. All bagpipes are made with an air supply, a bag, and a chanter. More sophisticated bagpipes may also include more chanters and drones to enhance the sound. Hook Up your Ride with an iPod: A Great Addition Busting the Cool-O-Meter By : Sandra Stammberger On the eleventh day of January 2005, the iPod shuffle was released in the market. The iPod shuffle is the latest addition to the thoroughbred stable of the iPod lineup. This digital audio player is made by Apple Computer. Home Run Gigs (The Top Gig Money-Makers) By : Kenny Love Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences on gigs at unappreciative dives (excuse me, I meant to say nightclubs) that feel paying you a couple of hundred dollars for a 3-4 hour gig is also paying you about $150 too much? History Of Rock Music By : Rajeev Rampersad Rock music, where did it all begin? Believe it or not a black man who played black music, originally founded rock music in the mid 50s, this man was Chuck Berry. 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. Hip Hop- Gangsta Rap By : hitesh patel Information on Hip Hop Music Healthy Voice Habits By : Gordon Lee Learning to sing means learning to take care of your voice. While there are a number of illnesses that can impact the quality of your singing voice, there are yet many more preventable factors that can hinder how well you sing. The sooner you develop healthy voice habits, the better your voice quality will be and the longer you will be able to sing well. Have The Big Deals Gone South? By : Jaci Rae The Music Industry is floundering and the Movie Industry is running for cover. What's the problem? Perhaps the answer lay... Guitarists - Learn To Play Guitar Fast By : Carlie Edwards In spite of this increasing obsession regarding playing fast, speed by itself is really not pertinent. Despite that, speed is definitely a good thing when used in the context of good music and with taste... 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... 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! Guitar Tips for Beginners By : ian Williamson Learning to play the guitar can easily be achieved by almost anyone who wants to try it. Guitar the Modern Way By : ian Williamson Parents always want their child to excel in life and studies have shown that letting the child learn to play an instrument helps in their development. The two most common instruments that parents let children learn are the piano and the 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. 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!
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