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How Singers Find Work By : Chris Chew How to find work as a performing singer Playing Drums With Other Musicians By : Dan Brown Three big reasons why most drummers and other musicians cannot play together for very long. How to Purchase Drum Sets, Cymbals, and Accessories By : Dan Brown Buying a new drum set can be a bit intimidating. Especially if... 4 Tips to Overcome Frustration With Your Drumming By : Dan Brown There are four main points to learning to play the drums. And, not only learning to play, but also getting better and developing new skills. 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. 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. Drum Practice: 4 Things To Do In Every Session By : Dan Brown Since many drummers find it difficult to find time to practice for long periods of time, they don't practice at all. This is "all or nothing" thinking and leads to failure in everything it's applied to. 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. 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. Christmas Carols You Can Play This Christmas With Just 3 Chords! By : Duane Shinn Did you know that there are literally thousands of songs you can play if you know just 3 chords? And some of them are Christmas Carols that you can learn to play this Christmas if you know, or are willing to learn, three simple chords. Top 10 Billboard Hits in 2006 By : Sylvie Charrier Do you keep track of the latest billboard hits and memorize the songs? The hip hop music of today is definitely more diverse with many new talents as it has ever been. Some of the top hits are still worthy of dancing to or even... If Seals Can Sing, Why Can't You? By : Duane Shinn Music moves us, often in ways that we don't understand. For example who hasn't been calmed by the sound of quiet singing such as a lullaby? But more than that, who can explain why cows produce more milk and chickens lay more eggs when listening to certain songs like The Blue Danube? Music & Citizenship: Can Playing a Musical Instrument Help Your Child Become a Better Citizen? By : Duane Shinn Disregard the popular image of rappers with their ghetto blasters, terrorizing neighborhoods with eardrum-splitting cacophony. Consider instead our delightful school bands and orchestras... and ponder on whether those students might be becoming our best future citizens. Unlikely as it may seem, recent scientific research suggests this hypothesis might actually be true. It appears studying music can, in fact, impact the development of the human personality, especially in the area of socialization Music & Intelligence: Will Listening to Music Make You Smarter? By : Duane Shinn Will listening to music make you smarter? Will learning to play a musical instrument make your brain grow larger than normal? Questions like these ones have been popping up all over the place in the past few years, and not just in scientific journals either. 3 Quick & Easy Steps To Playing Music by Ear By : Duane Shinn Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece of music (or, eventually, learn an instrument) by simply listening to it repeatedly. The majority of self-taught musicians began their education this way; they picked up their instrument and began playing an easy melody from a well-known song, slowly picking out the notes as they went along. 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 Become a World Class Expert in Just 20 Minutes a Day By : Duane Shinn Is it really possible to become an expert in some field in 20 minutes a day? Here's some ideas that just might make it possible. Piano Playing For Adults: More Fun Than Sex And Not Nearly As Dangerous! By : Duane Shinn The benefits of adults learning to play the piano are many and varied, but most of all, it's just plain fun. Music Therapy: Can Music Really "Soothe The Savage Beast?" By : Duane Shinn It has long been suggested that "music soothes the savage beast." But is this true? And if it is, does this have any implication where humans are concerned? How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols By : Duane Shinn Chord symbols (for example, Cmaj7 or G6) are a type of notation used frequently in jazz and other areas of modern music to notate chord progressions and changes. 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. 10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play 'Chord' Piano By : Duane Shinn There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to "chord a song" at the piano. By "chord a song", I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don't need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern. 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. Musical Instruments Make Better Toys By : Chris Campbell So many children's toys these days have virtually no value after a very short time. Musical instrument toys however have the potential to last for a lifetime. Piano Sheet Music - Notes On Improvising By : Brooke Hayles A fact that genuine gifts for composing music is given to very few, doesn't mean that an average person can't try composing his or her own pieces. Your amateur composing skills can grow, mature, and become a source of profit for you. On the Web, there are plenty of resources providing distinct tutorials on piano sheet music symbols and conventions. Guitar Tab: Learn To Play Yankee Doodle With Guitar Tab By : Peter Edvinsson You can learn to play melodies on your guitar even if you do not know sheet music notation. We will instead use easy to learn guitar tab or guitar tablature. Let's learn Yankee Doodle! Essential DJ Equipments To Create Great Beats And Tunes By : Susan Jan To be a professional DJ ready to churn out a career in the world of music remixes, you need to have some knowledge of and experience in the basic DJ equipments. This is essential because these are the tools of the trade that will get you going in this world of mixing and matching beats and tunes. 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. Add Some Spice To Your Musical Meal By Using Diminished Triads By : Duane Shinn Major and minor chords are the meat & potatoes of a musical meal. To add saltiness to the meal, add a few diminished chords. Guitar Sucks You In. So Tune up Your Life By : NamSing Then You rarely, if ever, come across a guy or a girl who hasn't heard of guitar, let alone see it or play it. DJ Equipments To Rock The Dance Floor By : Susan Jan Do you know what is the key to becoming a successful DJ? Well it is the ability to produce great music mixes that bring the dance floor alive. And in order to create the right kind of music you have to invest in a range of advanced DJ equipments. Why Lyrics Are Important By : Joseph Kenny What makes a good song so appealing to the people who buy CDs and MP3 files? Is it the background beats or the guitar riffs played? Is it the voice of the lead singer or how high he or she can take his vocals to? When Are Lyrics Not Important? By : Joseph Kenny As many fans of music know, the lyrical parts of a song are usually the most important and integral pieces to a particular song or piece's success. Many times these words are the only part of a song that fans will remember or be able to recognize in an instant. The Immense Popularity of the Piano Continues To This Day By : Duane Shinn The piano has been vastly popular for about 300 years now, and despite the resurgent popularity of the guitar, piano sales and piano lessons continue to accelerate. Sprinkle Some Pepper On Your Musical Meal Through The Use Of Augmented Chords By : Duane Shinn Augmented chords are to a piece of music like pepper is to a meal; you would never sit down to a meal of pepper alone, but you might sprinkle a little on your food to liven up the taste a bit. Use augmented chords judiciously and you will find they add real interest to your piano playing. Drum Practice Cheat Sheet By : Dan Brown When you sit down at your drum set do you know what you should be practicing? Many drummers don't have a clue what they need to be practicing to become better. This lack of information can kill your potential to really excel at your instrument. Singers - Protect Your Voice! By : Kevin Sinclair If you are a singer, you are concerned about protecting your voice. It goes with the territory. Your vocal cords are your instrument and not only must you exercise them, you must take care of them. Learn Music Fast Online By : Duane Shinn Learning music online has revolutionized learning, since it is the first time in history that anyone with a computer can virtually find out anything they want to know about music -- and find out quick! Four Steps to Choosing Your First Musical Instrument By : Bill Kernodle How to choose your first musical instrument for you or your child can be easier if you follow these four important steps. How to Sing Backup. Blend in to Stand Out By : Bill Kernodle Singing backup is a very important skill and one in which listening may be more important than singing! Inversions: How To Stand a Chord On It's Head By : Duane Shinn Many people get all confused when chords are turned upside down. They recognize them when they are in root position, but when you stand them on their head...well, it gets kind of fuzzy for folks. How to Make a Musical Instrument: A Guide to Instrument Building By : Remy Jirek If you're an ambitious and imaginative musician, then you may wonder how to make a musical instrument. In truth, this is a task that is much more difficult than it sounds. Sure, you could make a simple instrument... Guitar Lesson: Congratulations, But What Happened To Your Guitar Playing? By : Peter Edvinsson Let's say you practice five hours a day on your guitar. What happens when you become a father with children around your feet. Can you still be a guitarist and practice? DJ Equipments - Find Great Prices Online By : Susan Jan DJ equipments are rather costly and for anyone just starting out, they may not have the necessary budget. One great source you can purchase from is online. Not only can you get the equipments at a lower price than from the retail stores, you can also compare all the various brands and models and their different features and prices. Music Downloads Make A Lot of Sense For Kids By : Ray La Foy This is where music downloads can actually come in as a viable alternative that helps foster a love of music while avoiding a breaking of the bank. Music downloads might seem like a more costly way to go, but when it's all added up, they really aren't. Guitar Lessons Can Help Anyone Learn By : Ray La Foy Picking up a guitar and expecting to instantly play like Jimi Hendrix isn't realistic. But, picking up a guitar, taking basic lessons and learning the ropes and building on them is. 10 Tips To Find A Legal Music Download Site By : Alex Miller This article gives you 10 tips to help you find a legal music download site, and therefore reduce the risk of downloading illegal music. Can I Find A Top Free Music Download Site? By : Alex Miller This article gives a review of a top free music download site. There are so many dubious music sites on the Internet, and so I offer to you a site that has given me great success. 7 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Read Music By : Bill Kernodle The process of learning to read music is a wonderful journey into the discovery of new musical horizons. Try it, you will not be sorry. Learn to read music today. Guitar Lesson: Why You Should Learn These Chords By : Peter Edvinsson A guitar is a fantastic instrument. It can be extremely difficult to master but it also invites you to explore the beautiful but easy chords that are available. Don't Play Drums According to Your Personality! By : Dan Brown Play your drums according to each individual song's personality. Only then will your songs truly come to life. The Benefit of Teaching Others to Play Drums By : Dan Brown You never want to pass up an opportunity to teach someone else how to play drums, or even show them a cool groove or fill. Not only will you be robbing them, but you will also be robbing yourself. Why Do Musicians Practice? By : Kevin Sinclair A Musician who does not practice cannot really call themselves a musician. Anyone who loves their instrument and wants to make it part of their life should crave time to further master their art. Guitar Lessons Are Right For All Ages By : Ray La Foy It doesn't matter if you're four or sixty-four, guitar lessons can be a fun way to pass time while developing a skill and talent that will delight others while keeping your mind and fingers nimble. Whether it's country, folk, rock or classical guitar you want to learn, the starting point is the same - basic lessons. Have Music, Will Travel: The Evolution of Portable Music By : Laura Watkins All in all, the portability of music was a progressive movement. The digital music of MP3 players has emerged, victorious over the once ubiquitous tape and CD players. Leaders like Apple recognize the value of portable music that lives up to the expectation of true portability: a lightweight and simple, yet elegant design without compromising functionality in the slightest. Music Downloads Cover All The Genres By : Ray La Foy Music downloads are now available for just about any type of music imaginable. From the classics to indie bands that haven't even cut records, it's possible to find downloads that cover it all. How To Color Without Crayons: Adding Color Tones To a Chord By : Duane Shinn Adding color tones to a chord is like adding colors to a black and white drawing; it adds depth and dimension and well as bringing it to life. Facts About Portable Music Everyone Should Know By : Ray La Foy Let's look at some of the basic questions about portable music and the answers to help you steer clear of piracy concerns: Video Guitar Lessons Have Their Advantages By : Ray La Foy It might seem a little odd to take lessons from a filmed person online or on a VHS tape or DVD, but the truth is this type of learning works very well for a lot of students. Video guitar lessons offer a lot of perks regular classes don't. Let's look at them: The Music Industry- Here Is What A Young Artist Needs To Know To Be A Star By : Stan Medley Music may be an art, but the music industry is a business. What any business ultimately wants is a reasonable profit for its time. So, there are a number of things that career development people and most others in the music industry are looking for besides talent. How To Tell What Major Key A Song Is In Quickly & Easily By : Duane Shinn Key signatures are a type of musical notation that indicate which key the song is to be played in. But key signatures, despite the name, are not the same thing as key. Josh Groban: The New Boy Wonder Of Voice By : Adrian Adams Hailed as the "New Boy Wonder of Voice" by the New York Times, the American classical and pop singer Josh Groban"s (full name Joshua Winslow Groban) rise to stardom has been nothing short of spectacular. Enjoy Playing Music With Jam Bands By : Chris Chew Some jam bands play excellent music whilst others are a total mess. Do you jam and sing with bands? If so, then this article shows you how to play good music. How To Be A Good Singer By : Chris Chew Want to be a good singer? Here is how. Rock Musician Claims White House Has Banned His Song By : Robert Bentz Pop/rock star Mick Star believes that the Bush administration has banned his anti-war song so he's making it available via ringtone. 6 Simple Steps To Becoming A HOT Guitar Player! By : John Pawlett Learning how to play guitar well is not easy. There are so many methods and so many conflicting opinions, it makes it difficult to know what to do. Top 50 Music Quotations By : John Pawlett Discover the phenomenonal complexity of music and reflect on the way it can positively influence your life with this sound collection of riveting quotes... The Ringtone Hall of Fame By : Robert Bentz The Ringtone Hall of Fame nominates the top 10 ringtones of all-time. The Lil' Romeo Story By : Greg Lucas How Lil' Romeo got his start in rap music. The Power of Music By : John Pawlett Music's power influences the human spirit and emotions should not be underestimated. Music has a great influence in all cultures and religions. The Music Industry -- How To Lose Money And Ruin Your Career With A Number One Hit Song? By : Stan Medley Any career development person worth his salt, wants you to have a career that is constantly rising. The most important tool to acomplish this is survey technique. Why does your career development person do this? Because you can actually lose money and ruin your career with a poorly planned number one hit. Guitar Lesson: Do You Know These Easy Chords? By : Peter Edvinsson With a guitar you have many easy nice sounding chords at your disposal. Let's play a few open guitar chords in the key of A. Transposition and Modulation: How To Transpose To a Different Key & Modulate Between Keys By : Duane Shinn How do transposition and modulation relate? Are they the same? Let's take a look at both of them and see what makes them tick. Piano Lessons: Make Sure They Include Chords & Music Theory! By : Duane Shinn Proper piano instruction is an element extremely vital to learning the instrument well. Often overlooked in the teaching curriculum, however, is music theory and chord structure. How MySpace Music Indie Artists Succeed By : James Allen Whether you are a fan of indie music or an independent musician yourself, you have no doubt noticed the number of indie artists who have been using the social networking websites like MySpace to increase their exposure. If you've ever wondered what some of the benefits are of doing this please read on... How To Write Songs By : John Pawlett There was an interesting post today on a message board that I go to. Auditioning For A Musical For The Uninitiated By : Kevin Sinclair Preparing to audition for a part in a musical is daunting at best and petrifying at worst for those whose lives have not revolved around singing since early childhood. Music Notes: How Pitch & Duration Are Determined By : Duane Shinn Notes are the musical notation representing a fixed pitch. While the word strictly refers to the physical notation of a pitch, it's more commonly used to refer to both the pitch and the notation. Can You Still Find A Gem In The LA Music Scene? By : Ron Powers Review of three bands playing at the Whisky a go go Saturday, January 6, 2007. A First For West End Theatre By : Martin Davies A personal review of the London musical hit, Sound of Music Did You Know That Music Is Based On Natural "Laws"? By : Duane Shinn Did you know that music is based on natural "laws" -- like gravity -- and by learning to understand how those natural laws work we can actually understand what we are doing when we play -- we don't have to be at the mercy of what someone else has written on a piece of music? The Blues Scale & Cool Stuff You Can Do With It By : Duane Shinn Most of us who took piano lessons as kids are all too familiar with scales, and most of us hated practicing them with a passion. But understanding scales and what they do is critical to the process of improvisation as well as key orientation and just a general understanding of what's happening in the song we are playing. How the Music Industry Works By : Bill Kernodle How many times have you wondered about exactly how the music industry works? Here we will tell you how. The Marketing ABCs of How to Get a Record Deal By : Ty Cohen Every aspiring musician out there desires to know the secrets of how to get a record deal. I know, I know, there are so many record labels out there; it is so hard to know what every one of them is looking for. Fortunately, there is one common thread that they all share. They are all looking for someone who is marketable! After You Book the Gig By : Ty Cohen One of the most crucial things you can do for yourself and your band is to promote the gigs that you book. After all, getting that gig was hard work, now what you need to focus on is exposure. The only person who is going to market for you is you. 4 Drum Tips to Keeping Peace With Your Neighbors By : Dan Brown There are some quick fixes to help keep your family, friends, and neighbors at peace while still allowing you to drum. Just follow these four solid drum tips... Discover How Lil Wayne Is All About Making Music By : Tony Briggs Lil Wayne aka Weezy Baby is a talented rapper who gives you an unique version of hip hop music and the youth culture. Quick Vocal Warm Ups that Work Wonders By : Stephanie Ciccarelli Learn how to get your voice moving early in the morning with tips from a vocal specialist. Gospel Music Artist Says Gospel Music Will Never Be the Same... By : Don Alexander Why is there such a tendency toward performing rather than lifting up the Lord in gospel music today? Is DADGAD Tuning Cheating? By : Ken Hassman This short article tells of the author's first experience with open tunings on the acoustic guitar and how he came to appreciate them. Tips for Buying an Antique Accordion By : T J Madigan Thinking about a purchase of an antique accordion? If so, then you should note first that there are some helpful steps to consider when buying an antique accordion. Few of them are mentioned below. Piano Lesson: II-V-I Progressions In C Major By : Peter Edvinsson Let me give you some easy progressions that will help you in your improvisational piano playing! Crossing the Musical Generation Gap By : Ken Hassman This article talks about the experience of a nearing sixty year old amateur guitar player attempting to connect musically with two teenage guitar players and how, eventually, they were able to find a few minutes of musical commonality and appreciation. Gossip: Black Eyed Peas Anxiety Lyrics Express Clear Message - Did You Get It? By : Karin Manning The Black Eyed Peas anxiety song expresses a very clear message of not letting anxiety in control of your life. 3 Keys to Maximizing Your Drum Skills By : Dan Brown There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital keys... Guitar Lesson: Five Ways To Learn The Notes On The Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson To find your way around the fretboard of the guitar is very important. It will help you in guitar improvisation, sight reading, and in understanding chords and more. In this guitar lesson we will explore five ways to learn the notes on the guitar fretboard. Runs & Fills: How To Add Real Excitement To Your Piano Playing! By : Duane Shinn If you're anything like me, you would love to learn how to "fill up the empty spaces" in the songs you play with scale fragments, chords, broken chords, and so on. Learning how to "fill it up" with runs and fills would certainly take your piano playing to the next level. IPod Music Downloads - Full Disclosure About Download Sites! By : Davion Wong iPod music downloads sites have sprung up over the past year, offering more than one place to download music for your iPod. So you have bought a new iPod or already own one and are thinking if you should be purchasing membership to one of the many iPod music downloads sites? Read on to find out where folks are merrily downloading unlimited iPod music for a one time charge. 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. The Emergence of Portable Media Players - iPod By : cher k iPod is a brand of portable media players that is designed and marketed by Apple and was launched on October 23, 2001. Since October 2004, iPod sales have dominated the market for digital music players in the United States.
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