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Articles in Home | Arts-entertainment | Music Title|Newest|Oldest Choosing The mp3 Player That Suits You  By : Fabio Marcell Scratching your head, wondering what all the numbers mean? Picking the best mp3 player for your own situation can be a daunting task. Don't worry! This quick guide gives you all the essential info you need before choosing your mp3 player. Home Audio Recording For Everyone  By : Steve Leedy I'm not really sure how old I was when I got the gift for Christmas, but I remember thinking it was a pretty impressive piece of electronic hardware. It was really cool looking (technologically speaking), and I was awfully proud to own it. It certainly made for lots of fun times. What was this high-tech gift, you ask? Why, it was a tape recorder! It was a monographic, reel to reel tape deck that came with it’s own plug-in microphone. I could hold that mic up to my transist... Music : The Source, The Life Force  By : Fabio Marcell What is it about music that can evoke such strong emotions in us? Why do we feel so moved when we hear something that makes the hairs on the back of the neck spring up? Let's investigate the power of music a little. Guitar Lessons – Hammer-On, Pull-Offs  By : Bill McRea One of the primary legato techniques all guitarists must learn is the hammer-on, pull-off. This technique is important because it allows for nuances in tone and expression, and it allows the picking hand a “break” since it does not have to pick the notes on the hammer-on or the pull-off. This results in a faster progression of notes, sometimes called licks. The hammer-on is accomplished when you pick a note and then using another finger hammer down on the same string. The ... Guitar Lessons – Playing Harmonics  By : Bill McRea A harmonic is a tone that’s created by the guitar by touching the string above a fret on an open vibrating string. There are 2 types of harmonics Natural and Artificial or I prefer to call them pinch harmonics. Natural Harmonics Natural Harmonics can be produced by touching your index finger on your fret-hand above at the 5th, 7th or 12th fret. Just place your finger on the string above the fret, don’t press to hard or you will mute the note, pluck the note and then p... Guitar Lessons - Guitar Vibrato  By : Bill McRea Playing a guitar without vibrato is like eating Mexican food without salsa. Vibrato is one of the most definitive techniques in defining your musical style, your own personal unique sound. No two players have the same vibrato sound. Some play slow and wide while others play narrow and fast, and that’s the beauty behind spending a lot of time learning different vibrato techniques. It’s like eating different salsa’s every time you go to your favorite taco stand. Enough talk abo... Why Using Noise Reduction Headphones With An Mp3 Player Is Better Than Earbuds  By : Shell Harris MP3 players and portable CD players usually come with the standard “earbud” headphones. Earbuds fit into the ear like a hearing aid and are lightweight and portable. Their advantages, however, stop there. When it comes to the quality of the music you are listening to, that quality can be greatly diminished due to the inability of earbud headphones to filter out the noises that you are not interested in listening to; such as the voices, car engines, train noises, and barking d... The Best Karaoke Equipment To Enhance Your Karaoke Experience  By : John Rivers Having just a karaoke machine is not good enough for the serious karaoke enthusiast. Karaoke equipments add spice in your karaoke system. It looks boring and it sounds boring if it has no karaoke equipments, accessories, and decorations on it. The first home karaoke machine was little more than a standard boom box stereo with a microphone feed, but it allowed users to play special karaoke cassette tapes and sing along with the radio. But it does not contain the best equipm... Karaoke Software For Inevitable Singing  By : John Rivers Before karaoke came in this world, people used to sing with the accompaniment of people playing music instruments. The singing is not complete without them. Singing in those times was quite odd because of the lack of resources. Then karaoke was introduced. This innovation in the singing world leads to better appreciation of people to music. Singing became the most sought hobby and activity of every citizen. They became addict and indulge in singing through karaoke. Kara... A Guide To Piano For Beginners  By : Ian G Williamson Classes that involve piano for beginners would include an introduction to reading and understanding the keys, chords and how to read musical notes. The piano is unlike any other instrument and sounds wonderful as stand alone music or as part of a group. The intense sound of a piano is one that captivates audiences with power or soothes them with serenity. Budding musicians always find it exciting to explore the world of piano for beginners. Whether this is their first vent... Learning To Play Piano Chords  By : Ian G Williamson If you are playing several notes at the same time, then you are playing piano chords. Simply put, when multiple notes are played together, piano chords are achieved. The chords then come together to form a melody. Every song that you hear has a melody and it is through each melody that music is achieved. Sound complicated? Well, that’s ok because it really isn’t as difficult as it sounds. As a musician, whether it be professional or hobbyist, you will need to learn the var... History and Role of the piano in the Modern World  By : iwilliamson The modern piano developed its form from two keyboard instruments, the clavichord and the harpsichord, which originated from early in music history. These keyboard instruments operate on the principle of direct connection between the applied force or pressure of the player on the keys, and the volume of sound. Meaning, the harder the pressure or force the player applies on the keys, the louder the sound of the instrument, the lighter the touch, the softer the sound. Is Your Band Ready For CD Duplication Or CD Replication?  By : Blake Stoffregen It’s a typical situation. You’ve been putting a lot of energy in your craft and people are starting to talk about your band. You’ve played a few shows and everyone is asking for a CD. I used to think that in order to release your own CD you would go out and play a bunch of shows and then someone would come out and sign you. They’d take care of everything. They’d set up the recording studio, organize the artwork, and pay for it to get manufactured. That’s not the case these da... Karaoke Music  By : Elli Potrelli Karaoke bars are quite popular these days. People come here to hang out and have fun. The word “karaoke” is derived form a Japanese word and means “empty orchestra”. It started in Kansai, Japan, in 1984, and spread to worldwide popularity. Music of any popular song is taken but the voice of the singer is absent or reduced. So, anybody who is interested can sing along using a microphone, usually the lyrics are also displayed .Some restaurants also have adopted this concept and... CD To MP3 Makers  By : Matt Garrett A CD to MP3 Maker is a very user-friendly CD Ripper, MP3 to WAV decoder and WAV to MP3 encoder for Windows 9X/NT/Me/2000/XP. You can save CD tracks into MP3, WAV, OGG and WMA files, convert MP3, OGG, WMA to WAV and WAV to MP3, OGG, and WMA. Available online from thousands of sites, a CD to MP3 maker copies audio digitally – not through a sound card – which means you get perfect copies of the originals. In reverse, it also helps you burn your own customized CD from MP3 fil... On Broadway-The Greatest Shows Ever  By : F.R.Penn What does the Phantom of the Opera and Cats have in common? Answer: They are the longest running plays in the history of Broadway. Phantom is currently still performing its spectacular production and nearing its 7,500th performance. Cats closed on September 10th, 2000 after 7,486 shows. What is the allure of Broadway and these two plays? How Sound Insulations Work  By : Clinton Maxwell Sound insulations are insulating materials that work to reduce the noise that enters a room from outside the home or from other rooms. These materials can be installed during construction, or later as a home improvement project. Products that are blown, such as foams, are easier to install in existing homes. You can repair insufficiently insulated areas yourself, or hire a professional to do the job for you. Installing most of these materials is a fairly easy DIY project f... CD Cleaning Solution – Making Your Own  By : JP Book I see the kids were eating ice cream sandwiches while they dug through the DVD collection again. With kids in the house, it’s inevitable that whenever I want to listen to a CD or watch a DVD, I have to clean the discs before they will play. Luckily, I spent several years working in a CD manufacturing support group and learned the easiest way to clean discs and get them working again. Here, as simple as it may be, is my favorite solution for cleaning discs. - Mix a large am... A Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar  By : iwilliamson Acoustic guitar bodies come in basically the same hourglass shape, with some variations, but they do vary in size, color, wood-type, style, and extra features. You can even buy an acoustic guitar so small that fits into a hiking backpack. A Good Music Tutor Will Never Go Hungy!  By : Vicky Wilkinson If you are a musician, and interested in teaching, then you will never go hungry! There is always a want for tutors - people will always want to learn music and need the guidance of someone else... you! Ask one hundred random people, and chances are that the large majority will have an interest in singing, or playing some sort of musical instrument. Whether they enjoy singing, or playing, once you ask a little deeper you'll find that a large percentage of this number have ... An Intro To Music & Video Editing Software  By : Jack Smith Great introduction to some common video and music editing softwares. How To Make A Cheap Guitar Sound Great  By : John Hilbert Simple modifications to low cost guitars can make them sound just as good as expensive ones. Are You Playing the Music of Your Life?  By : Debbie Friedman Music is made for manifesting and so, is the idea that music theraphy is mainfiested. Read all about music therapy and how vital it can be in our lives and where music therapy comes in to have a powerful, positive effect in every area of our lives. Write Songs the Music Industry Wants to Hear!  By : Alex Forbes This article is packed full of ways you can tailor your songs to suit the requirements of music business professionals. Learn how to tap into your unique experience for ideas, express your passion, create lyrical and musical dynamics, and enhance your song's hook. Guitar Strings - Part 1  By : Michael Tafoya Getting in tune and staying in tune, are what the job requires, for sure. I’ve been in so many situation’s where string breakage and not staying in tune just creates havoc on the band, Audience, and music. I’ve had situations in my youth and now a days to be sure, where I’ve neglected to either change my strings, and a couple of times I like a dumb kid just didn’t bother to properly tune my guitar. I used to work for the Gibson Guitar String and Accessories Division (now c... Your Personal Tone Generator  By : Michael Tafoya A guide to getting a sound and trouble shooting A good sound starts from the fingers, through the pick-up to the guitar and out. If you don’t start there, you’re spinning in circles and end up with a transparent (fuzzy) sound without body and response. “Your fingers are your tone generators”. Not the amps or pedals. Those are tools to augment your expression. That’s what guitar lessons teach you, not teaching you a song without teaching you, and guiding you in technique. ... How to Look After Your Guitar  By : iwilliamson It is no big secret that proper care of your guitar will give you a more consistent quality of sound and an extended for the guitar . If you are at alls erious about playing guitar you will want to get some accessories that are essential for the care of the guitar. A guitar player is only as good as the sound and the quality of the guitar that they are playing. Aerosmith Just Keeps On Rockin’  By : F.R. Penn For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock's most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970’s with a string of hits…… Top 20 Reasons Why Children Should Study Music  By : Deborah Torres Patel You will find thousands of books, products, articles and websites discussing the advantages of studying music. This article reveals the top 20 reported benefits for vocal and instrumental music study. What It Takes To Be A Guitarist  By : Larry Ford True interest in playing guitar comes from a burning desire to be what your heroes are. Its a blind passion. But, before you even pick up a guitar, you must first ask yourself these questions: Do I listen to music differently than my friends who don't play guitar? when it comes to listening to music, do I see myself being able to not only play all of the guitar parts, but be able to play all of the guitar parts on stage? Do I see myself playing guitar above anything else under GOD? How to buy the right guitar for you  By : Larry Ford If you are reading this article, chances are you are interested in learning to play the guitar. well, the most important thing that you need in learning to play guitar is the guitar itself, of course. The first thing you should decide on is what guitar you want to learn to play on is ultimately the kind of guitar you will want to buy. Their are two major types of guitars, they are the electric guitar and the acoustic guitar. There are pro's and con's to both types of guitars. I Use Gibson Pick-Ups, Why?  By : Michael Tafoya For years or decades I’ve played electric guitar in bands at bars, schools, concerts and recording sessions yet I couldn’t tell you what pick-ups (p/u’s) were about. I mean, I didn’t have a clue as to what a pick-up did what to my sound. I grew up in a Gibson family. I mean that my relatives, when they didn’t ridicule me for my participation as a rock and roll guitar player, said if I played a guitar, it had to be a Gibson. So, I only had a clue about humbucker type pick-up’s... Hip Hop Beats and the Explosion of Southern Rap  By : UrbanHotList Wholesale Accesories When most people think of hip hop music, many thoughts may come to mind, Rappers, Crews, the fades of the past, the different rapping styles and maybe even Hip Hop Beats Very few people have taking not of this, but hip hop beats. can make of break a hit song. A History Of Country Music  By : John Rivers Musicians have long been playing fiddle music in the Appalachians for years, but it wasn’t until 1927 in Bristol, Tennessee that the first recording country music recording deal was signed. In this year, Victor Records signed Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family. Jimmie Rodgers was born in Meridian Mississippi, in 1897. Originally he worked on the railroads until his ill health got the better of him and it was only during this time that he followed his earlier love of ente... Classical Music - How I Was Magically Mesmerized  By : Tania French How listening to uplifting classical music can change your day by calming your mind while rejuvenating your spirit. A story of two very different performances. Roger Waters New Washburn Signature Guitar  By : Yuri Nikitin Washburn Guitars is a division of U.S. Music Corp., a world leader in the production and distribution of fretted instruments, amplification and sound reinforcement. The 125-year-old company began as a high-quality stringed instrument manufacturer in Chicago and has since acquired Oscar Schmidt (makers of the AutoHarp and student instruments), Sound Tech (sound reinforcement and pro audio gear), Randall Amplifiers and it’s most recent acquisition, Vinci Strings. U.S. Music Cor... The Ipod Family  By : Dana Goldberg Apple is easily the most well known name in MP3 players or personal music players. The iPod has taken the music world by storm and each time a new one is released it seems to break all previous barriers. Initially, they were slightly larger than their counterparts but they were hard drive based and so held thousands and thousands of songs but with the introduction of the iPod Nano this soon became a thing of the past. The iPod Nano uses Flash based memory and so it is infinit... The Curse Of The Easy A  By : Chad Criswell Many current music educators grew up in a time when being in an ensemble was solely about playing the music for the next concert. I personally cannot recall ever doing a worksheet or any real music theory work while in high school. It seemed that all I had to do to get an "A" was come to my lessons, play at the concerts, and otherwise stay out of trouble. Outside practice was expected but not enforced. I did not realize until many years later that this method of teaching had ... Tips For The Solo Musician: Just who are you?  By : Kevin Brown Tips for the solo musician, solo artist, and the solo instrumentalist. What it means to find yourself as a musician. The Soloist  By : Kevin Brown what is the ultimate soloist? CD Burner: The Day The Music Burns  By : Robert Thatcher Before, owning a copy of your favorite artist would only mean buying either from a local music store or online music sites. And a copy with an average of 16-18 cuts would cost you at least $10. If you think this is reasonable, then consider yourself lucky. However, if you are one of those who cannot afford buying copies of their favorite artists and still would want to listen to them, all you can do is to wait until your local radio stations play their songs. If you have the ... Guitar Lessons: Guitar Playing Must Be A Passion  By : Bill McRea The first time I picked up a guitar my whole life changed. I think I slept with it the night I brought my first new guitar home. It’s a bit embarrassing to admit, but it is true. I remember the feel of the guitar in my hands and the shape, which reminded me of a girl I once dated. But seriously it was love, pure love. Then I plugged it in and hit those first magic notes….. Wow did it sound awful, maybe the worst noise I ever heard in my life. So started my journey in the w... Linking Music To The Heart Of A Child  By : Robert Thatcher Music is powerful and persuasive. It touches one’s emotion, motivation, creativity and relaxation. It has the soothing effect that can calm our mental nerves. It inspires you to do something new and productive. It gives you ideas. It lulls you to sleep. The list is definitely endless. Music is many things. It makes us happy, annoyed, melancholic, afraid and mad. Music is also for every one. It invades almost anything and everything. Different milieus have their own music t... The Value of a Drummer  By : Daniel N Brown The drummer is vital to a band, and a great drummer can make up somewhat for other musicians who may not be at the same level of progress. Guitars – The Fender Stratocaster Is A Thing Of Dreams  By : Bill McRea The very first guitar I ever played was a Candy Apple Red Fender Stratocaster. It was love at first touch. I wanted that guitar SO bad. I grew up listening to Eric Clapton, David Gilmore and Jimmy Hendrix, and during my college years I was a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn. The Fender Stratocaster was the guitar of choice for these incredible guitar players and many more. My tasted in guitars evolved as I learned, and I discovered that every guitar had their own personality ... Madonna Confesses Dance Floor Tour May Be Coming  By : Rita R. Powers It’s not official but Madonna may be bringing her phenomenally successful CD, Confessions on a Dance Floor, live to a venue near you. To date, Confessions has sold nearly 1.29 million copies in the United States alone. No More Distractions With Noise Reduction Headphones  By : Lee Blue The world is a very noisy place with loud, intermittent sounds and constant, droning noises – noise reduction headphones can help you get a little peace amongst the distractions of everyday life. Headphones can block out the myriad of sounds that occur in a variety of setting and are helpful to many different people. Sleeping – If you have trouble sleeping, noise reduction headphones may aid you in getting some rest. Barking dogs, traffic, and awake family members can cont... So, You Want To Collaborate? The Key to Success For Songwriters  By : Alex Forbes Most of the hit songs on the charts were co-written by 2 or more songwriters. Learn why collaborating is such a powerful way to achieve success in the music business, and how you can expand your community of co-writers. Hit songwriter and coach Alex Forbes, who has had hits on the Billboard charts since 1985, shares proven collaborating techniques designed to inspire the next generation of hit writers. How To Make Big Money With Your Band  By : B. Ford Being a musician for many years now, all I ever wanted to do was to be able to make a good living by doing what I can't do without, which is performing and writing music. Its a blessing to be on a stage looking out over a big room full of people to share your music with. You'll never experience a feeling like it. Just the satisfaction of knowing that for that moment in time you are completely understood. Its extremely gratifying and addictive. History And Use Of The Bass Guitar  By : Sandra Stammberger The bass guitar has been derived from the double bass, which was used in the late 1950's. Having 4 strings, these instruments add the lower tones to a musical performance. Experimentation with the bass had started as early as the 1920's. It wasn’t until the 50's however, that a proper bass instrument was formed. In the mid 20th century jazz became popular. As double bass's were used those days, they were often not heard due to the lack of amplification. The drums, banjos a... Musical Instruments And Their Importance  By : Nati Roberts Since times of yore, man has been associated with music. It is the expression of the heart. History tells us that Neanderthal man used bone flute. Evidence also exists that percussive instruments might have been used. Defining a musical instrument: anything that produces sound can be called a musical instrument. The term usually is reserved for instruments that have a particular function in an orchestra. The academic study of musical instruments is known as organology. ... Recording Through Time  By : John Rivers Today, listening to music on compact disks and audio tapes is no novelty. Did we however think how the music got there? Recording music involves the storing of performances for later listening. This is what the musical bands and great singers do. Then, record labels like virgin records and Sony convert them into high quality tapes or cd's for our pleasure in cars or where ever we go. The first recording principal came about through a Swiss watch maker in 1796 when he propo... Are You an Organized Drummer?  By : Daniel N Brown Experimenting is definitely a good thing, and that's why we practice, but there just comes a time when experimenting is over. Western Rock Music  By : soal Western Rock Music The Haunting Of The Violin  By : Rudolph Jones The sad and haunting melodies of a violinist are never forgotten. They remain with you always coming back again and again. The true charm of music lies in how it can affect you and your emotions. I believe that violin has the power of captivation. It is not only sad but uplifting also. The true instrument of love and emotion, the violin truly is a wonder among all the musical instruments. A good violin is made up of a spruce top, maple ribs and back. Two end blocks, bridge... Stimulate Your Brain with Classical Music  By : Tania French Find out what bass guitars, dance clubs, Tibetan Chants and your household heater do to your mind. The secret power of sound and music is finally being revealed. Gentian Violet: An Effective Treatment For Thrush  By : Charlene J. Nuble - What is gentian violet? Gentian violet sounds like something that is very sophisticated but actually it is not. It certainly is not a color but rather gentian violet is just a quite popular treatment for thrush. Thrush occurs because of infections on the skin or mucous membranes inside the mouth and may infect both infants and adults. People at special risk for developing thrush are the following: newborn babies, denture users, adults with diabetes or other metabolic d... Ten Tips For Telling Great Videostories  By : Brien Lee Buying multimedia these days is a confusing process. When you want a sight-and-sound program to tout your company in person or on the web, what do you ask for? Probably a “Flash” or a “PowerPoint”. Problem is, that’s putting the cart before the horse. Today’s audiovisual world is filled with possibilities—some are found in the way shows are shown; others in the way they are created. One thing should be sure-- video will be a part of your presentation—at least if you want t... Discover the Unique History of Mechanical Music, Part I  By : Monique Hawkins The delicate sounds of a ballerina music box, inlaid music box, musical jewelry box, or music trinket box is loved by many a music box and antique collector. Some collectors and lovers of mechanical music may not realize the interesting history that is part of the world of music boxes and mechanical music. Let's discover what that is. Download Free And Legal Mp3  By : Ainuddin Mohamad Free music? Of course! But free and legal music? Yes, it’s possible. Everybody who has ever surfed the Net knows that music can be downloaded freely. Although there are many questionable sites that offer free music, you do not have to do anything illegal to find good music on the Web. So, where can you download free and legal MP3? Below are some great sites where you can download good music without having to break the law. Download Free and Legal MP3s at Amazon.com ... You Can’t Have Good Music Without Percussion  By : Lavinia Snider Percussion instruments are very old and have quite a history. Often used in folk music, these instruments add variety and a rural charm to music. In India for example, two pieces of flat metal are struck to form a bell like sound. This form of instrument is used in temples and prayer places across the country. Other popular percussions instruments include the drum, piano and xylophone. All percussion instruments can be divided into two major and broad categories. Membranop... Piano–A World Of History And Class  By : Tony Brings Pianos have entertained thousands over the last century or 2. When we think about this grand instrument, composers like Mozart and Beethoven come to mind. The piano's got their boost in the hundred years between 1790 and 1890. Yes, during the industrial revolution. This is when stronger steel and iron was manufactured. Helping in building strong Iron frames and Steel piano wire for good instruments. The first company in Britain that manufactured pianos was the Broadwood. T... The Art of Playing Jazz Guitar - A True Preparation Primer Part 2  By : John Belthoff In part 1; we discussed various metronome techniques to advance our awareness, concentration, feeling, and broaden our minds while practicing. This article will go into what we should be practicing and, more importantly, thinking when using those techniques. Tips For The Solo Musician: The power of sound.  By : Kevin Brown Are you a solo musician, artist, instrumentalist, or vocalist. Your personal sound is very important. Read this article to find out why. Discover The Unique History of Mechanical Music, Part II  By : Monique Hawkins Inlaid music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, and other types of mechanical collectibles are favorite items for some music box and antique collectors. Let?s continue to discover the unique history of music boxes and other mechanical music Tuning, Intonation, And The Saxophone  By : Chad Criswell Playing your saxophone in tune with others in your band requires much more than simply playing a reference note into a tuner and adjusting the mouthpiece on the instrument. In order to really understand the tuning process and how best to tune your saxophone it helps to know the physics behind the sound that you produce while playing. When we are talking about physics and the saxophone we are dealing in the realm of invisible vibrations called sound waves. To better underst... Punk And Rock And Roll Revisited  By : Jim Keough Overview Music genre is a cycle. A fashion trend to some who go along with the times, the type of hype and promotions that go along with it are critical elements that contribute to making it one of the in things today. Along with the musical influences are the type of clothes and appearances that are tagged along with it. The type of music really depends on the performers who preach this type of music. Appearances are totally secondary and only become identified once live ... Your Drumming is Your Voice  By : Daniel N Brown After having played music with many different musicians on many different skill levels I have noticed something interesting among most of them. Revolutionizing Online Music  By : soal Revolutionizing Online Music Christian Music Artists for Inspiration  By : soal Christian Music Artists for Inspiration Piano Lesson - The Piano is a Drum Set  By : Ronald Worthy Too many pianists seem to have forgotten that their instrument is classified as part of the percussion family. They spend so much energy and focus on the minute details, such as which note goes where, that they lose (or never get) the visceral connection with their instrument, the relaxed physicality that drummers have. iPods cases for iPods  By : Steve Gee iPods have cornered the market in terms of trendy mp3 players and the latest, third generation, versions offer photograph and video options too. Then there is the 'iPod nano' and the 'iPod mini' and the 'iPod shuffle' too! These gadgets have remained popular for some time now and alongside the sale of iPods an industry has grown in accessories... Buying Your First Cello Instrument Is Not As Hard As You Think  By : Susan Chiang For those of you not too familiar with what a cello looks like or sounds like, just imagine the sound and image of the violin, and then amplify the size and the sound texture many times over. Play Piano - There is No Substitute for Practice  By : Ronald Worthy There is no substitute for practice. By spending a couple of hours with your instrument every day you develop a special relationship with it. Discover the History of Mechanical Music, Part III  By : Monique Hawkins There is much more to music figurines, wooden jewelry boxes, children's jewelry boxes, and wooden keepsake boxes that meet the eye. Indeed, all mechanical music, including music boxes, has a unique history. Let's continue to discover what that is. You're Being Manipulated - How Music Affects Your Buying Habits  By : Tania French Next time you go shopping or eat out at a restaurant pay attention to what music’s playing. After you read the results from this unbelievable British study, you’re never going to shop at the grocery store the same way again. I Finally Took Guitar Lessons  By : Denton Krypps I have a huge list of goals that I want to achieve during my life time. Some goals are small like learning to keep a goldfish alive for longer than a month. Other goals are more significant like traveling to all fifty states or learning a second language. As I continue to learn new things and accomplish goals on my list it seems that I also add new goals to my list so that it never gets much smaller or much bigger. I think I'll always have more goals than I can accomplish. I ... Choosing The Right Musical Instrument For You  By : Susan Chiang If music is your middle name, then musical instruments are sure to adorn your room. Music is an excellent way to get rid of the blues. Apple iPod Special U2 Edition  By : Danny Wirken New iPod models have sprung up as quickly as mushrooms after the rain and each time they just seem to get better and better. I have to say though that this U2 special edition iPod just captured my heart the moment I saw it. Being very much a U2 fan, the fact that the back panel has the band members’ signatures engraved on it is enough reason in itself for it to be the best. The U2 iPod is easily recognizable from all the other models due to its style. While the others are usu... Guitar Success 101: Your Worthy Ideal  By : Craig Bassett The great motivator Earl Nightingale came up with the following definition of success... "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." I love that definition! What does this definition mean to you? Let's take a closer look at the worthy ideal part of it... Please spend a few minutes writing down what the words "worthy ideal" mean to you. To me it is my vision of perfection...a vision of how I would ideally like things to be.It is a vision that I find inspiri... The Power Of Songs  By : Rachael Cleipher What do a car ride, a wedding ceremony and any great party have in common? Many things probably, but one thing they have in commong for sure is songs. Think about it. So many of our daily activities and our special events include special songs. Think about the things you love to do during the day. Love to watch television? Pretty much any television show is filled with the songs of different musical artists. Do you prefer to go to the mall and shop? If so, take time to lis... The Music Box Industry: Then and Now  By : Monique Hawkins It has been over 200 years since the music box was invented in 1796. There were many influences, which impacted its development. Let's discover what they were. Garage Bands: A Secret Surprise  By : Rachael Cleipher Do you ever wonder what is happening inside of your neighbor's closed garage? Have you heard strange noises while walking by in the late afternoon? Do you often see teenagers emptying out of cars in the front yard? If so, you may be closer than you realized about discovering what is a secret to most people: the wonderful but often hidden world of garage bands. Garage bands are a source of fun, creativity, and building friendships for young people. Those with unpolished mus... You Can Learn To Play Lead Guitar  By : Tomas Labas There are no easy ways to teach someone the discipline and knowledge that is needed when they first learn to play lead guitar. It is a combination of natural talent, teachings and technique that will make you the best lead guitarist you can be! How Music Affects Your Life  By : soal How Music Affects Your Life Practice music – What to do outside of your music lessons  By : Submission Practice makes perfect. These three words are heard every day and time after time these words are ignored. But why? Music is such a vast subject that for anyone, even the professionals, mastering it is near impossible. With years of work one can be very knowledgeable in specific areas of music but it would take more than a lifetime to fully understand every aspect of an instrument or music theory. Music Education – The benefits to children  By : Submission Music is a very powerful subject - It has been used since the Greek times for healing, communication, relaxation and for enjoyment. Even before birth we are aware of our mother's heartbeat and during infancy are relaxed by the song of a lullaby. Every day everybody hears some form of musical pitch or rhythm and it can even be found in nature such as how birds communicate through a song-like speech. You Can Learn To Play Music On Guitar  By : Tomas Labas When you learn to play music on guitar it is one of the most rewarding things you can learn. It can be used at a variety of occasions and can also be used to make money when you become experienced. I will try to show you some simple steps to learn to play music on guitar, but it requires a lot of patience and even more practice. iPod Workout Playlist for Exercise Motivation  By : Sheri Zampelli Tips and ideas to help you stay motivated when you exercise. Learn how to create a workout playlist on your iPod. You Can Learn to Play the Guitar by Ear  By : Tomas Labas All professional musicians, whether they're playing jazz, rock, bluegrass and country music, have spent their first years of practicing bent over a half speed record player. You might be wondering what does this have to do with trying to learn to play the guitar by ear. As you will learn from this article, it actually has a lot to do with it. You Can Learn To Read Guitar Sheet Music  By : Tomas Labas When you learn to read guitar sheet music it will be vital in expanding your guitar playing skills. Playing by ear will only get you so far and I am here to help take it to the next step. I will show you some basic tips and tricks to help you learn to read guitar sheet music and hopefully that will make you a better and more versatile guitar player. Make friends playing the guitar  By : Craig Gaiden Find out how you can make friends by learning to play the guitar. Free Lesson On Basic Guitar Chords  By : Craig Gaiden on't get discouraged if you're trying to learn the guitar. Follow the steps below and soon you'll be playing your favorite songs by learning basic guitar chords. Music production  By : Mar The production of music Do More Than Fiddle Around  By : Ken Wilson A violin can be an intimidating musical instrument – it’s beautiful to look at and listen to but a violin requires an extraordinary amount of education and discipline to be played properly. If you’re thinking of taking violin lessons but feel anxious about it, familiarize yourself with the instrument. Here’s an introduction to the art of playing the violin. As you probably know, a violinist rests his or her chin and left shoulder on the conveniently named “shoulder rest” o... The Early History Of Broadway Musicals  By : Paul Thomas Broadway as a symbol Broadway is the street in New York that has come to symbolize live theater entertainment and musicals throughout the world. Today the area, known to tourists and theater-goers, stretches from W.41st Street, where the Netherlander Theater is located, up to W. 53rd Street's Broadway Theater. Only four theaters are located physically on Broadway, the Marquis at 46th Street, the Palace at 47th Street, the Winter Garden at 50th Street and the Broadway at 53... Music: An International Language  By : Rachael Cleipher I want to give you a challenge. Find me a country that does not have music of some kind. Search anywhere you like. Explore the jungles of South America, make your way through African tribes, or discover the peoples of South Asia. No matter where you visit I guarentee you this: every country will, without doubt, have some form of music. Their people will make music, play music, and move to music. From California to China, people love music. There is something about music th... Tips To Learn Classical Guitar  By : Tomas Labas Learn classical guitar today! A classical guitar has a different anatomy than regular guitars. It has six strings, with the bass strings made of nylon wrapped in brass wire and the treble strings made from nylon. The body of the guitar is symmetrical and made of wood. It includes no electronics. An Easy To Learn Guitar Tunes  By : Tomas Labas When you first start learning to play the guitar you really want easy to learn guitar tunes to start with. Otherwise it is the equivelant of trying to understand German when you have only learnt the basic words. Bless Your Ears And Feed Your Brain. Sony Headphones.  By : Paul Luarcyk Looking to bless your ears and feed your brain the sonic genius your favorite musician's recording engineer intended? If you're sitting, strolling, painting...even mowing the lawn...and you require an Accurate, Un-Tinged reproduction of music as it was recorded, engineered and intended, a set of Sony MDR-7506 headphones are a must. Chances are...the music that you're listening to may have been recorded and mixed using these headphones. The MDR-7506 boasts a frequency ra... [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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