What A Wonderful World

A Christmas Celebration by Celtic Woman

2009-12-01T20:19:00.000-08:00

Album: "A Christmas Celebration"
Artist: Celtic Woman

Originally released on October 3, 2006 under the Manhattan
Records Label.

Track Listing:
1. O Holy Night
2. Away in a Manger
3. Ding Dong Merrily on High
4. White Christmas
5. Silent Night
6. Christmas Pipes
7. Christmas Song
8. Carol of the Bells
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
10. Panis Angelicus
11. Don Oíche Úd I mBeithil (That Night in Bethlehem)
12. O Come All Ye Faithful
13. Little Drummer Boy
14. Wexford Carol
15. Let It Snow!

"One of the more impressive things about A Christmas Celebration
is its glowing immediacy. The record's rich vocals and colorful
instrumentals create a concert-like setting, reprising the season's
most loved hymns, carols, and pop standards, along with a Gaelic
version of "That Night in Bethlehem." Unexpected numbers such
as "Christmas Pipes" and "Carol of the Bells" (here led by the
spirited fiddling of Mariread Nesbitt) only enhance an already
engaging disc that finely weaves between the piety of classical
music and the playfulness of pop. Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon,
Lisa Kelly, and Meav Ni Mhaolchatha combine their Celtic voices
against orchestral arrangements and sparser settings--spiked
with the traditional Irish fare of uilleann pipes, harp, and ancient
choral harmony--to deliver an assortment of reverent but lively
arrangements that wouldn't be out of place at a church, concert
hall, or good Irish celli."
--- Amazon.com Editorial Reviews by Martin Keller

Listen to Samples
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Christmas From The Heart by David Archuleta

2009-12-01T20:00:00.000-08:00

Released on October 13, 2009, "Christmas From The Heart"
is the second studio album, and first Christmas album by
David Archuleta.The album features collaboration with
Charice Pempengco (an international Philippines singer who
rose to popularity through YouTube) on:
" Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
and a brand new track "Melodies of Christmas", co-written
by David.

Track Listing of "Christmas From The Heart":

1. Joy To The World

2. Angels We Have Heard On High

3. O Come All Ye Faithful

4. Silent Night

5. The First Noel

6. O Holy Night

7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

8. I'll Be Home For Christmas

9. Pat-A-Pan

10. What Child Is This

11. Riu Riu Chiu

12. Ave Maria

13. Melodies Of Christmas

Buy the CD or listen to samples and buy MP3 Downloads
from the following link:

Noel by Josh Groban

2009-11-30T04:28:00.000-08:00

Josh Groban is best known for Noel, his recent Christmas album
that became the best-selling album in 2007 in America despite
being a seasonally-themed record that wasn't released until ten
months into the year.

Josh's interest in singing developed at a young age, and he started
to take part in musical theatre while still at school. After working
for David Foster during a series of high profile events.

Noel brings Josh Groban’s majestic yet intimate voice to Christmas
music is truly a gift this holiday season. This is Josh's fourth studio
album brings together the traditional such as Silent Night with the
contemporary such as I’ll Be Home For Christmas and the new,
Thankful. Featuring duets with Country’s Faith Hill and R&B’s
Brian McKnight, and inspirational music’s master choir, the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir and produced by the illustrious David Foster the
album’s wide appeal promises that a timeless Christmas music classic
will be beneath the tree this year.

You can buy the Noel cd album or download your choice of songs as
MP3 download. For more details, click the following banner:

My Christmas - Andrea Bocelli

2009-11-30T04:03:00.000-08:00

Millions of people will rejoice this 2009 holiday season with the
much-anticipated release of Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas.
The first-ever Christmas recording from Andrea is a heart-
warming collection of seasonal favorites produced by the
legendary David Foster. The lush, beautiful arrangements
alongside Bocelli's unmistakable soaring vocals make this a
must-have holiday recording.

About Andrea Bocelli
An iconic figure in music who has sold over 60 million albums
to date, Andrea Bocelli continues to defy categorization, age
barriers and labels of all kinds. In concert or on the opera stage,
he has worked with everyone from Luciano Pavarotti and
Placido Domingo to Bono. His memorable television appearances
on such events including The Grammy Awards, mentoring
contestants on American Idol, and the Official Ceremonies of
past Olympic Games have propelled Andrea Bocelli to a global
household name.

Andrea Bocelli was born in Lajatico, in rural Tuscany, not far from
the ancient city of Pisa. Fascinated by the passion and storytelling
of opera and traditional Italian music, Andrea dreamed of following
in the footsteps of his idols; celebrated Italian tenors including
Mario Del Monaco, Beniamino Gigli and especially Franco Corelli.
While a child, Andrea’s beautiful, natural voice had made him…

"My Christmas" Track Listing:

White Christmas/Bianco Natale
Angels We Have Heard On High
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
The Christmas Song with Nathalie Cole
The Lord's Prayer - with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
What Child This Is - with Mary J. Blige
Adeste Fidelis
O Tannenbaum
Jingle Bells - featuring The Muppets
Silent Night
Blue Christmas - with Reba McEntire
Cantique De Noel
Caro Gesu Bambino
I Believe - with Katherine Jenkins
God Bless Us Everyone

Buy "My Christmas" by Andrea Bocelli

Songs from this album are also available to purchase as MP3
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Celtic Woman - A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland

2009-01-23T01:48:00.000-08:00

Celtic Woman's live at Slane Castle was breathtaking!
The location is sooo memorable and makes me want to visit
Ireland.

Highly recommended for anyone who loves easy listening,
timeless, and beautiful music.

"Somewhere" and "Last Rose of Summer" are two of the many
songs included in the concert. I've uploaded videos for both
below. Enjoy listening!

Celtic Woman - A New Journey - Somewhere

Celtic Woman - A New Journey - Last Rose of Summer

Tags: Celtic+Woman

Beats365 - the best website for hip hop beats online

2008-12-15T00:51:00.000-08:00

You might have noticed there are alot of "hip hop beats" websites
on the net today. Most of them require you to purchase each beat
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Beats365 is a very popular solution for people who need Rap beats
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Tags: Beats365 hip+hop+beats rap

Waves After Waves in Lake Honghu

2008-08-28T08:11:00.000-07:00

Here's another lovely Chinese song by Song Zuying at her
Sydney Concert in 2002:

"Waves After Waves in Lake Honghu"

Some may translate the song title as "Endless Waves in Lake
Honghu".

"Waves After Waves in Lake Honghu" is an art song from the
revolutionary Chinese opera "The Red Guards of Lake Honghu"
which was based on a true story about the Red Army and its
struggle with the Kuomintang (KMT) during the Chinese Civil
War (from April 1927 to May 1950).

Music Composed by Ouyang Qianshu.

Lyrics by Zhang Jingan.

The scenic Lake Honghu was the centerpiece of this opera.

Lake Honghu is the largest lake of non-contaminative freshwater
on the Jianghan Plain, located in the southwest of Honghu City,
which is reputed as "the city of a hundred lakes". The lake covers
an area of 348 square kilometers and has a shape of polygon.
The lake is crystal clear in a light-green color.

The scenery in Lake Honghu changes with seasons and special
fishing customs have made the lake a perfect scenic spot.

Besides enchanting scenery, the Lake Honghu is abundant in
aquatic products. The water of Honghu Lake is rich in organic
substances with a content exceeding other lakes in Hubei Province.

Tag: Song+Zuying Lake+Honghu Honghu Chinese+Folk+Song Ouyang+Qianshu Zhang+Jingan

Song Zuying, Molihua (Jasmine Flower) and the Beijing Olympics 2008

2008-08-25T05:44:00.000-07:00

I'm a big fan of Chinese soprano Song Zuying...

She's the last torch bearer of Beijing's Olympic Games!

It's so very nice to watch her at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
closing ceremony!
Song Zuying and Spanish tenor Placido Domingo performed at
the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony held in the
National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, Beijing, capital of China,
Aug. 24, 2008. Title of the song is "The Flame Of Love", sung
in Mandarin and English.

"The Flame Of Love" (with lyrics)

The Singer:
Song Zuying has won numerous gold prizes of various kinds of
competition for vocal music and accompanied the delegations
for artistic exchanges touring Europe, Australia, the United States,
Canada and southeast Asia.

She has held solo concerts in Sydney Opera House (2002),
The Golden Hall in Vienna, Austria (2003), and The Kennedy
Center, USA (2006)

I'd previously featured Song Zuying twice in this blog with her
most popular song "Mo Li Hua":

What a beautiful "Mo Li Hua"

Song Zuying - Concert in The Kennedy Center, USA

"Molihua" (Jasmine Flower) - The Song:
The classic Chinese tune of "Molihua", (Jasmine Flower), played
on ancient metal bells and modern jade chimes, has been chosen
as the theme song for the Beijing Olympics 2008 medal ceremonies,
adapted by composer Tan Dun.

"From Puccini to the Beijing Olympics, this melody is a gift from
the Chinese people to the world's athletes".

Molihua dates back to ancient times in China, but it became
known around the world when it was used by Italian composer
Giacomo Puccini in his opera Turandot.

Molihua is such an iconic piece it is almost a cultural symbol of
China, so everybody thought it was a great choice.

A four-part composition, co-written by Tan Dun and Wang Hesheng,
a composer with the Army orchestra, will be played before, during
and after each of the 302 medal ceremonies.

The main melody, which Tan Dun described as "glorious, heart
warming and full of respect", was recorded using the digital
recording of a 2,450-year-old bell set excavated from a site in
Hubei.
Beijing Olympics Closing Ceremony:

"Molihua" (Jasmine) - The Flower:
Jasmine is a very popular flower because of its unique fragrance.
It is native to tropical and warm temperate regions around the world.

Jasmine is believed to have originated in the Himalayas in western
China. Jasmine flowers are white in most species, but some species
bear yellow flowers as well.

The essential oil extracted from Jasmine flower are used extensively
in cosmetics (such as creams, oils, soaps, and shampoos) and
perfumery, and as a calmative (relaxing properties, sedative) and
aphrodisiac.

Some Popular Jasmine Varieties are:

Common Jasmine - commonly called poet's Jasmine, is native to
Iran, with fragrant white flowers that are the source of attar of
Jasmine used in perfumery.

Winter Jasmine - a Chinese species with solitary yellow flowers.

Spanish Jasmine - a semi-evergreen to deciduous vine with
fragrant, white flowers.

Italian Jasmine - an evergreen shrub, which can grow up to 20
feet tall, with fragrant, bright yellow flowers.

Primrose Jasmine - an evergreen shrub with yellow, unscented
flowers.

Downy Jasmine - also called Jasmine multiflorum. It has clustered,
slightly scented white flowers.

Tags: Song+Zuying Jasmine+Flower Molihua Placido+Domingo Tan+Dun Giacomo+Puccini Turandot Beijing+Olympics+2008 The+Flame+Of+Love

"Bu Liao Qing" English Translation

2008-08-24T05:43:00.000-07:00

Steven (one of my readers) has asked for the English translation
of "Bu Liao Qing" today...

Trouble is, I speak Mandarin but can't read or write the language!

But it's ok. My husband has the translation done for me.

"Bu Liao Qing" (English)

=====================
"Wang bu le wang bu le
(Unforgettable, Unforgettable)

Wang bu le ni de cuo
(Can't forget your mistakes)

Wang bu le ni de hao
(Can't forget your kindness)

Wang bu le yu zhong de san bu
(Can't forget our carefree stroll in the rain)

Ye wang bu le na feng li de yong bao
(And can't forget how we embraced in the wind)

Wang bu le wang bu le
(Unforgettable, Unforgettable)

Wang bu le ni de lei
(Can't forget your tears)

Wang bu le ni de xiao
(Can't forget your laughter)

Wang bu le luo xie de chou chang
(Can't forget the falling leaves of despair)

Ye wang bu le na hua kai de fan nao
(And can't forget those blooming worries)

(Bridge)

Ji mo de chang xiang
(That Lonely long road)

Er jin xie yue qing zhao
(Now illuminated by the slanting moon)

Leng luo de qiu qian
(That neglected swing still stands alone in the cold)

Er jin ying feng qing yao
(Now gently swings in the wind)

Ta zhong fu ni de ding ning
(That reminds me of what you've always said)

Yi sheng sheng wang le wang le
(That seems forgotten)

Ta di su wo de zhong qu
(It tells of my broken inner feelings)

Yi sheng sheng nan le nan le
(so unbearable)

Wang bu le wang bu le
(Unforgettable, Unforgettable)

Wang bu le chun yi jin
(Can't forget the spring that has passed)

Wang bu le hua yi lao
(Can't forget... the faded blooms)

Wang bu le chi bie de zi wei
(Can't forget the bitterness of being apart)

Ye wang bu le na xiang si de ku nao"
(And can't forget the misery of missing you.)
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Related post:

"Bu Liao Qin" - A love affair without end

Tags: Bu Liao Qing, Hong Kong movie, Mandarin song, Lin Dai, Carrie Ku Mei

How to Read Food Labels

2008-08-23T06:45:00.000-07:00

Some general knowledge on diets, nutrients and food labels...

You cannot measure every morsel that passes your lips, but it
is a good idea to measure most foods and beverages until you
get a feel for portion sizes.

It is a super-sized world out there, and most people are surprised
to find that their idea of a single serving is actually two or three.

If you are into bells and whistles, there are food scales that are
preprogrammed with nutritional information, as well as scales
that will keep a running total of your daily food and nutrient
intake for you. The only tools you really need, however, are a
simple and inexpensive gram scale, dry and liquid measuring
cups, and idea on reading food labels.

Among all of the mentioned tools, reading food labels seem to
be the most effective way of determining the right kind of food
to be bought in the supermarket. It lets you make sensible food
selections. Through the “Nutrition Facts” section in a particular
item in the grocery, you can identify the amount of serving sizes
provided in that product.

With food labels, you can clearly understand the amount and
kinds of nutrients that are provided in the item. Usually, it
contains the information on saturated fat, sodium, total fat, fiber,
and cholesterol amount “per serving.”

However, understanding and reading these food labels can be
very perplexing. A typical consumer would definitely ask what
those numbers mean and how it will affect her diet intake if ever
she will religiously follow the serving guide as stipulated on the
food label.

To further have a clear and more comprehensive understanding
of the items stated in the food label, here is a list of things that
you need to know:

1. Serving size

This is the primary item you will see in a food label.

The amount of servings stated in the food label refers to the quantity
of food people usually consume. However, this does not necessarily
mean that it reflects your very own amount of food intake.

Moreover, serving size determines the amount of nutrients that
enters the body. This means that if you will follow strictly what
the serving size is, you will obtain the same amount of nutrients
according to the serving size that was given in the label.

For instance, if the serving size says one serving size is equal to
54 grams, that would mean you have to measure 54 grams and
eat that and you have just eaten one serving. So to speak, the
amount of nutrients stated in the food label is the same amount
that has entered your body considering the fact that you have
just eaten 54 grams.

However, if you have eaten everything, and the food label says
that each pack is equivalent to 4 servings, you have to calculate
the amount of nutrients that have entered your body.
This means that if the food label says 250 calories per serving
that means you have to multiply it to four to get the total
amount of calories you have taken.

2. Nutrients

This refers to the list of available nutrients in a particular item.
It is also where the nutritional claims of the product based on
the recommended daily dietary allowance are stated. Usually,
the nutritional amounts are based on both the 2,500-calorie
diets and the 2,000 recommended dietary allowances.

In order to understand the numeric value of each item, you
should know that the “% daily value” that the food label indicates
is actually based on how a particular food corresponds to the
recommended daily dietary allowance for a 2,000 calorie.

If in the event that you have purchased an item that has a
dietary allowance different from the 2,000-calorie diet, you just
have to divide the stipulated amount by 2,000 and you will be
able to identify the “%daily value” for the nutrients.

3. Ingredients

This refers to the list of the ingredients that were used to
manufacture the product. The listing is usually arranged from
the main ingredients that have the greater amount by weight
up to the smallest quantity. This simply means that the actual
quantity of the food includes the biggest quantity of the main
ingredient or the first item and the minimum amount of the
very last ingredient.

4. Label claim

This refers to the kinds of nutritional claims of a particular food
item. For instance, if an item says it is sodium-free, it has less
than 5 milligrams per serving or a low fat item actually contains
3 grams of fat or less.

Indeed, reading food labels can be very tedious and confusing.
Nevertheless, once you get the hang of it, it would be easier for
you to watch your diet because you can already control the
amount of food that you take.

Visit this website site to learn more about:
- Low Carb Diets
- Low Calorie Diets, and
- Low Fat Diets

Tags: food+labels diets nutrition

"Heaven Knows" by Rick Price

2008-08-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

"Heaven Knows" is a sad, heart-breaking love song by Rick Price, a famous Australian Singer cum songwriter.

I was introduced to the song back in 1993 by an Aussie friend while enjoying my holidays in Gold Coast, Queensland. It was kind of "falling in love instantly" the very first time listening to it. I like Rick's voice and his vocal style.

The heartbreaking lyrics go like this...

She's always on my mind
From the time I wake up,
Till I close my eyes.
She's everywhere I go
She's all I know.

And though she's so far away,
It just keeps getting stronger everyday
And even now she's gone
I'm still holding on

So tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go

Chorus:

Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows.

My friends keep telling me
That if you really love her,
You've gotta set her free
And if she returns in time
I'll know she's mine

But tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go

(Repeat Chorus except last line)

Bridge:

'Coz heaven knows
Why I live in despair
'Coz wide awake or dreamin',
I know she's never there
And all the time I act so brave,
I'm shakin' inside
Why does it hurt me so?

(Repeat Chorus)

Heaven knows... heaven knows.

Tags: Rick+Price Heaven+Knows ballad

Health Tips - Diet Secrets of the Stars

2008-08-22T06:57:00.000-07:00

Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television
or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers
and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger
than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the
way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they
cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their
physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how
they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair and the makeup,
celebrities have to take good care of their bodies.

So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when
it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can
range from extreme workouts to well-planned meals.
Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy?
Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.

1. Jennifer Aniston
The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only
mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic sense and her
famous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the
sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless
magazine covers. To stay trim, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30
diet method. The diet consists of:

40% Low glycemic carbohydrates
-Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes

30% lean proteins
-Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low fat dairy products

30% essential fats
-nuts and seeds, fish and olive oils

It is essential that every meal should contain macronutrients
to attain the balance of hormones and maximum weight loss.

2. Kate Hudson
The gorgeous daughter of actress Goldie Hawn gained 60
pounds during her pregnancy, which she needed to shed quickly
before commencing on her next film. From her previous eating
plan, she switched to a higher protein diet. She consumed high
protein meals in smaller portions, and she combined this diet
with an exercise program that includes weight training and
cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of flak because of her
post-pregnancy figure, Kate removed all that baby weight in only
four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the
envy of many in Hollywood.

3. Oprah Winfrey
As one of the most successful talk-show hosts in the world, there
is no question that Oprah needs to maintain her physical appearance
for her millions of audiences. Known as one of those celebrities who
are constantly battling weight gain, she has recently toned up her
figure and has never looked figure in age 50 by combining a regular
exercise regime and diet plan. Oprah works out five days a week,
spending 30 minutes on the threadmill and doing free weights.
Her eating plan consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables,
chicken and dairy products that are lowfat. She limits her
consumption of white sugar and flour. Oprah also credits her trim
figure to her habit of not eating anything after seven in the evening.

4. Gwyneth Paltrow
A lot of people may find it hard to believe that the perpetually slim
Academy award-winning actress actually needs to diet. Gwyneth
actually follows a healthy eating plan that resembles Oprah's,
avoiding sugar and white flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic
diet, eating foods like vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat.
She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday.

5. Madonna
The pop star known as the Material Girl has always flaunted a
body that is to die for, and has become a true fitness paragon over
the years. She keeps herself in tip-top shape by having Ashtanga
Yoga, and follows a strict diet that mostly shuns junk foods.
She adopted a macrobiotic eating plan that includes organic foods
rich in lean protein.

6. Claudia Schiffer
The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed
vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon.
While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks
tomato juice and herbal tea.

7. Christie Brinkley
Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks
by being a vegetarian. She does not keep junk foods of any kind
inside her home to make sure that she does not eat them when
cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes in place of candy
bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim
down fast.

Celebrities are just like ordinary people. They need to maintain
their figures just like anyone else, and there is more pressure on
their part since they are constantly in the public eye. Ordinary
folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these
diet and fitness plans, they can also look like red-carpet worthy.

Tags: health fitness healthy+diets Celebrities

Guitar Tips Part 6 - Seven Steps for Positive Work Habits for Practice

2008-07-12T00:16:00.000-07:00

Learning an instrument can be hard work. It is important to
make sure you have solid self discipline and apply yourself.
Because a lot of your practice will be away from your teacher
you need to develop strategies for maintaining a good work
ethic. Here are seven habits that will help you in your journey
learning your instrument.

1. Don’t procrastinate. There are always a set number of tasks
you have to do when you are practicing. It is easy to put off
playing until tomorrow, but you shouldn’t do this. Practice is
important; you should get into it as soon as possible.

2. Keep in touch with other musicians. If you are constantly in
contact with your friends who also play then you will bounce off
and motivate each other.

3. Keep moving. Don’t get stuck in a rut, it is important to keep on
leaning new skills and developing your playing.

4. Use your time properly. If you lack a regular practice time then
becomes difficult to maintain consistency. You should make a
constant time to practice so you can fully develop as a musician.

5. Practice in a good work environment. It is important to have a
good place for you to practice. You need an environment that is
clean and quite so you can fully concentrate on what you are doing.

6. Be comprehensive. You should always be trying to become a
complete musician. For this reason, it can be a good idea to keep a
list of all the things you need to do to become a complete musician.

7. Know your own work habits. Each person has their own individual
way of learning. For this reason it is important to adjust your practice
so that you can maintain it.

Hope these tips can help you with your practice. Keeping your self
discipline is a matter of good planning and goal setting.

In affiliation with Ben Edwards Of Jamorama

Tags: learn+to+play+guitar guitar+tips

Guitar Tips Part 5 - Discipline in Practicing

2008-07-08T04:31:00.000-07:00

Discipline when you are practicing the guitar is very important.
Learning to play the guitar is one of the most rewarding things
I have ever done in my life but it was also one of the hardest.
The reason that I became proficient with my instrument is simple.
I practiced, and I practiced a lot; every day in my bedroom from
the age of 16. I spent most of my time practicing the fundamentals
--running up and down scales, changing chords and trying to
improve my repertoire of songs.

Sometimes it was easy to make time to practice because I was in
a good mood and I really wanted to play. At those times I could
spend hours just listening to how cool it sounded when I changed
from the chord D to the chord G. But on other days it was my
discipline and desire to play and improve that made me practice
and develop as a player.

There are two main factors when it comes to discipline in practice:
practicing regularly and practicing well. Both of these are important
to address.

Practicing regularly is the most obvious and easy to do. Basically
you should play the guitar every day. These don’t need to be
mammoth, three hour long sessions. 30 minutes will generally be
fine if you are focused during that time. Doing regular, small
amounts of practice is far better than going all out for hours once
a week. I know that in a busy life it can be hard to make the time
to practice but honestly 30 minutes a day is achievable for anyone.
There is no set time that is best to practice but I prefer to do it in
the evening simply because I find playing the guitar is a relaxing
way to wind down after a stressful day.

Practicing badly is a more common and difficult to address problem.
This is something that affects even the most experienced player.
This problem has several causes and solutions.

* Playing the same thing over and over every time you play.
I am a firm believer that you should play something perfectly
before you move on. BUT, once you know how to play something
you need to move on and keep challenging yourself.

* The opposite is also a problem: moving on too quickly.
You should practice so that you play a piece well before you go on
to the next thing. Playing perfectly and accurately is an excellent
habit for any musicians to have.

* Not focusing on developing all parts of your musicianship when
you are practicing. I like to split my playing into parts. For example
I might spend 5 minutes practicing new scales or chords, 10 minutes
working on writing new music for myself and maybe 15 minutes
learning a new song or part of a song.

* Playing things too fast when you first try and learn them.
This can cause you to become disillusioned with your playing when
you are trying to learn a new song. Most guitarists, including myself
try playing a song at a slow speed before trying it a fast pace.

Practicing properly and regularly is the best way to become good at
anything including playing the guitar. This requires discipline.
Not only discipline to practice regularly, but also discipline to stay
focused and on track when you are practicing. If you stay
disciplined with your playing you will develop in to an excellent
player.

Part 6 to follow...

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Guitar Tips Part 4 - Buying an Electric Guitar Amp

2008-07-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

I am always arguing with my peers over the relative importance
of a good guitar as opposed to a good Amp. It simply comes down
to money. Not every one can buy the exact gear that they want
so often it is a trade off. I am a believer in spending a bit more
time and money on getting a good amp but many players I know
and respect think the opposite. On that note I think it is best to try
out as many different amp and guitar combination within your
price range as you can.

Remember a bad amp can make a good guitar sound bad and a
good amp can make a bad guitar sound good. For this reason it
is important not to neglect you amp when you are shopping around.
For this reason I decided to write you a basic introduction to amps
so you could at least know the basics before you started shopping
around.

There are basically four different types of guitar amplifiers: tube,
analog (solid state), digital and hybrids. This article will give brief
description of the different types of amps out there.

Tube Amplifiers

The first amps ever made were tube amps and many players still
prefer them over analogue or digital amps. The reason for this is
that tube amps have a fat warm tone that many guitarists find
natural. Also tube amps are generally loader than analogue or
digital amps with the same wattage. There aren’t many among
us who don’t like having more power on stage. Most tube amps
have separate channels for distortion and clean sounds. The
distortion in tube amps is generally made by overdriving the
preamp. There are two major draw backs with tube amps: one is
that tubes are made of glass and can be broken easily if you don’t
treat your amp properly, also tubes wear out and need to be replaced.

Solid State (analogue) amplifiers

The reason that these types of amps are called ‘solid state’ is because
they use transistors in their pre and power amps instead of tubes.
The main problem with solid state is that they can often sound brittle
and harsh. This is particularly the case with their distortion channels.
The quality of the distortion on solid state amps can vary wildly and
it is something you should defiantly check when you are looking at a
solid state amp.

Solid state amps are very reliable, inexpensive and they don’t have
any pesky tubes to replace and for these reasons they remain
popular with some guitarists.

Digital (Modeling) amplifiers

Modeling amps use digital processors so that the amp can mimic
many other amp sounds. They can copy sounds from old or new
style tube amps using onboard software. These types of amps are
quite popular at this time and will only become more popular as
they improve in quality and become cheaper. Some of these amps
are better in quality than others, for those at the top of the range
most guitarists will not be able to hear the difference between
them and the real thing.

Hybrid amplifiers

Some guitar manufactures have come out with amps that combine
a tube preamp and a solid state power amp. The most well known
of these is the Marshall Valvestate series of amps. These amps are
a cheap way of getting a tube sound if you are on a budget.

Buying an Amp

The best way to buy an amp is to shop around. Take your electric
guitar (if you have one) into a few stores and try out a few different
amps. Try amps from different price ranges to see if you can hear
any difference. Also I recommend you take a more experienced
guitarist with you. Listen to their advice and try out as many amps
as you can. Try playing the amp at different volumes to see if
responds well. Check all the different channels to make sure it
sounds cool clean and distorted. Take your time buying an amp.
If you choose wisely and you can get a piece of equipment that
will make you sound better and should last you a long time.

Stay tuned for Part 5.

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Guitar Tips Part 3 - Hints for Buying a New Guitar

2008-07-07T12:06:00.000-07:00

Whether you’re buying your first guitar, upgrading or simply
adding to your collection, your first priority is to do your
homework. There are many different resources available and
you should endeavor to use them all. Guitar magazines are a
good place to find out prices and specifications on different
models of guitar. You can get similar knowledge from browsing
at your local instrument shop. Another great tool is the internet
– you can check for the most competitive prices, get some
information on the manufacturers and search for other guitarist’s
reviews and opinions.

You really need to arm yourself well before you try haggling with
your local guitar salesman.

Often you can find online auctions where guitars sell for incredibly
low prices; however, I wouldn’t advise you to take this option.
As a rule you should always play before you buy so that you get a
chance to gauge performance.

Once you’ve got the background knowledge that you need on the
guitar of your choice the next task is to set yourself a budget and
stick to it. Don’t let salespeople talk you into spending more money
than you anticipated.

Testing out new guitars in the shop can be an intimidating task for
beginners. It is important to remember that you are not there to
showcase your playing ability – you are there to discern whether
your proposed buy is a good deal or not. Check the frets for buzzing
by playing each one. Make sure that the neck is not warped by
looking down it as if you were sighting a gun. Check that all of the
volume and tone switches etc. are in good working condition.

It is a great idea to take an experienced guitarist along with you
when you are looking at a possible purchase, so see if you can
persuade a teacher of friend. Not only will they be able to offer
helpful advice – they will be good moral support when it’s time
to pick up the guitar and test it out in public.

Part 4 to follow.

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Guitar Tips Part 2 - Guitar Tuning

2008-07-07T11:56:00.000-07:00

Learning how to tune your guitar is an important skill to learn
if you want to become a guitar player. Having a guitar that is
in tune will make a massive difference to how good your playing
sounds. There are quite a few methods for tuning your guitar,
some that you will use more than others. Still, it is good to know
how to use all the methods that are available.

The most common way of tuning a guitar, is to itself. To do this
you tune all your strings from the bottom (thickest) string up to
the top string (thinnest). To do this you press down on the fifth
fret and try and tune the A string (second thickest) so that is
sound perfectly in tune with the bottom string with the fifth fret
pushed down.

Repeat this process to all the strings except for the B string (second
thinnest) which you press down on the forth fret on the G string
(third thinnest) to tune.

The electronic tuner is probably the easiest and most effective way
of tuning your guitar to correct pitch. With an electronic tuner you
can get a very accurate tuning because it actually measures the
sound wave frequency of your strings. Take your tuner and pluck
each string individually until each string is perfectly in tune.
Remember a guitar is tuned from top to bottom eBGDAE.

You can try tuning your guitar to another guitar. For this method
take the guitar that is in tune and try and tune each string on you
guitar so that you can hear that each string vibrates in tune with
the other.

Regardless of whether you set out to learn a few simple chords,
or if you just want to be the next biggest thing to grace the music
world. When you pick up an instrument you are going to have to
practice if you are to have any hope of getting better.

Try all these methods to tune your guitar to see which one works
best for you.

Tuning a 12 String

Even though it may look like a big challenge, ‘standard’ tuning a
12-string guitar is actually quite easy. For the bottom four strings
(four thickest) you will tune each pair of strings to the same note
but the thinner one will be tuned an octave higher. An octave is
two notes that are the same but at a different pitch. The top two
strings (two thinnest) have both strings tuned to the same not at
the same pitch so they sound exactly the same.

Sounds simple? In theory it is, however when strings are tuned in
octaves it is easy to hear slight mistunings. For this reason it is
important to tune your strings perfectly when you are tuning a
12-string. Also sometimes you may have a problem keeping some
of the strings in tune as the some of the smaller strings are tuned
quite tightly. For this reason I think it can be a good idea to get
the best quality strings you can when stringing up a 12-string.
Ask your local dealer about strings, hopefully they can help you
out.

Part 3 to follow.

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Guitar Tips Part 1 - Parts of the Guitar

2008-07-07T11:45:00.000-07:00

Often people learning to play the guitar have trouble with the
names of the various parts of the guitar. Here is a brief description
of some of the more commonly misunderstood parts of the guitar.

Headstock - The head stock is the part of a guitar at the end of
the neck opposite to the body. The headstock is generally used
for supporting the tuning pegs used to wind the strings. There
are many shapes that headstocks can come in depending on the
type of guitar.

Machine Heads - The machine heads or tuning pegs are found at
the headstock. The machine heads tighten or loosen strings so they
string can be tuned. A basic gear mechanism is used to winds the
strings.

Frets - The bars or ridges (usually made of metal) that sit on the
fingerboard or neck of a guitar; when the string is depressed by
your fingers at the metal bar it will make a note of the desired pitch.
Frets are arranged on guitars to produce specific musical pitches.
On the typical guitar or bass each fret represents one semitone or
half step.

Bridge - The bridge is found down on the body. The function of the
bridge, in addition to simply holding the strings in place, is to
transmit their vibrations to the top of the guitar, to the instrument's
soundboard or pickups. There are many different types of bridge and
they can be made from a variety of materials depending upon the
type of guitar. For example electric guitars usually have metal bridges
and acoustic guitars usually have wooden ones.

Stay tuned for Part 2.

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Remember Lucia Popp

2008-07-07T05:37:00.000-07:00

Slovak-born Austrian soprano, Lucia Popp began her career as
a soubrette soprano, and later moved into the light-lyric and
lyric coloratura soprano repertoire and then the lighter
Richard Strauss and Wagner operas. Her career included
performances at Vienna State Opera, the Metropolitan Opera,
Convent Garden, and La Scala.

Born in 1939 Popp died of brain cancer in 1993 in Munich, at
the age of 54. The opera world was extremely shocked and
saddened to lose one of its brightest and most exceptional talents,
especially just a few months after the death of the great mezzo-
soprano Tatyana Troyanos.

Now, listen to this heart-breaking and haunting "Solveig's Song
from Grieg's Peer Gynt"...
(Can you feel the voice of loneliness?)

Lucia Popp: Solveig's Song from Grieg's Peer Gynt

English Lyrics:
"The winter may pass and the spring disappear,
the spring disappear;
The summer too will vanish and then the year,
and then the year.
But this I know for certain:
you'll come back again, you'll come back again.
And even as I promised you'll find me waiting then,
you'll find me waiting then.
Oh-oh-oh ....
God help you when wand'ring your way all alone,
your way all alone.
God grant to you his strength as you'll kneel at his throne,
as you'll kneel at his throne.
If you are in heaven now waiting for me,
in heaven for me.
And we shall meet again love and never parted be,
and never parted be! Oh-oh-oh ...."

Music: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Lyrics: Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906)
The song originates from "Peer Gynt", suite no. 2. (op. 23 no. 19)

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Do you want to learn guitar online?

2008-07-06T23:22:00.000-07:00

If you are learning the guitar as a beginner, as a slightly more
advanced player or as someone coming back to playing the
guitar, you can appreciate how frustrating it is learning the
skills and techniques without seeing any noticeable results.
The time and effort that many put into exercises don’t seem to
be reflected in their standard of playing. There also seems to be
a frustration in the lack of quality information on the market.

I'd highly recommend you to review what my friend Ben Edwards
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Before joining the band Ben gained a Bachelor of Education. His
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Ben Edwards and the team at Jamorama have bucked the trend
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This package truly does enable guitar students to accelerate their
learning, and includes an impressive array of features.

In addition to the quality information in the glossy two book series,
the team at Jamorama has spent 1,000s of hours developing 148
video examples and exercises so the student can hear and see exactly
what they should be doing. The Jamorama team have also included
two exclusive educational computer games to develop your skills in
reading and training your ear to transcribe music. They also included
the pro version of Jayde Musica and GuitEarIt! as free bonuses that
give the student the ability to train their ear to recognize notes and
transcribe songs from the radio. Both of these programs are very
well made and presented, and most of all are easy and fun to play.

Add to this package the two additional free bonus ebooks "Advanced
Learning Techniques for Guitar”.and “How to tune your guitar”.
Advanced Techniques introduces the idea of mental visualization,
which is a powerful tool in speeding up your rate of learning.
Mental visualization uses the same pathways inside your brain
other than the fact you are not performing the activity physically.
The second bonus book, “How to tune your guitar” solves the
problem with tuning guitars, and introduces the reader to the most
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With all of the information in this package there really is no excuse
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This package is by far the most complete and fresh approach to guitar
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The Passionate Folk Trio - Peter, Paul & Mary

2008-07-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

One of the most enduring acts in American music, Peter, Paul
And Mary both defined and transcended the 1960s folk revival.
The trio's passionate commitment to peace and social justice made
them the conscience of an era as they soulfully communicated
political concerns through music in an unprecedented way.
At the same time that they reached millions with their social
message, they achieved phenomenal mass popularity.

Listening to these powerful and earnest songs some 40 plus years
on is to marvel at the times they were created in. Modern Folk
music has its roots in socially progressive activism which then
evolved into the more psychedelic aspects of Bob Dylan. The magic
of Peter, Paul and Mary was in the presentation. They mixed sweet
harmonies into the messages and then took them to the pop charts.
As such, their importance to musical history simply can not be
understated.

Peppered among their hits my #1 choice has always been
"Puff, The Magic Dragon" - still manages to tug at my heartstrings
even though I first heard it roughly 42 years ago; this touching
song is truly very beautiful!

Their other songs are just as lovely...such as:
"Early In The Morning"
"Where Have All The Flowers Gone"
"Lemon Tree"
"Where Have All The Flowers Gone"
"Day Is Done"
"The Great Mandala (The Wheel Of Life)"
...etc.

Puff the Magic Dragon - Peter Paul & Mary

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What A Wonderful World

2008-07-05T05:11:00.000-07:00

I've been away for weeks...traveling... seeing places...enjoying
life...

Now, it's time to do some catch-ups...

The first thing I did was to change my blog to a new template,
one that's more user-friendly.

I also renamed my blog from "My Song Book" to "What A
Wonderful World", taking cue from the famous song by
Louis Armstrong.

I'm the optimistic type. I always like to look at the brighter
side of things in life. So, "What A Wonderful World" fits me
perfectly!

Having renamed my blog I also plan to expand the scope of this
blog to cover some other topics, such as health and fitness, foods,
traveling and others.

'What a Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong

What a Wonderful World - Song Lyrics:

"I see trees of green........ red roses too
I see em bloom..... for me and for you
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue..... clouds of white
Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are also on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin......i love you.

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
Theyll learn much more.....than Ill never know
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are there on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
They're really sayin'...*spoken*(I ....love....you).

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
*spoken*(you know their gonna learn
A whole lot more than Ill never know)
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world."

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The History of Classical Music

2008-04-08T07:42:00.000-07:00

From Gregorian Chant to Henryk Gorecki, the first living
classical composer to get into the pop album charts, here is
the fascinating story of over a thousand years of Western
classical music and the composers who have sought to express
in music the deepest of human feelings and emotions.
Polyphony, sonata form, serial music - many musical
expressions are also explained - with the text illustrated by
performances from some of the most highly praised recordings
of recent years.

Music of the western classical tradition spans some fourteen
centuries, from the emergence of Gregorian chant to the sounds
of the present day. The range covered is extraordinary - the sacred
and the secular, the massive spectaculars of the opera stage and
the darkly intensive world of the string quartet.

But there was a gradual development, one that reflected the times
in which the composers lived and worked. It is the purpose of this
History to give an overview, to draw the multifaceted threads
together and provide a background to our present musical
experience.

Medieval and Renaissance Periods
Western classical music, like drama, began in church with the
chanting of monks. Out of this plainchant grew choral polyphony
-many sounds - as the vocal line was embellished and developed.
As composers became interested in rhythm, contrast, harmony
and music with words not taken directly from the mass, new
vocal forms were introduced. This was the age of the motet,
the madrigal, the chanson and carols. Slowly too, instruments
began to be incorporated into musical performance and composers
began to write for ensembles. From dance came the idea of
musical contrast, and the seeds of all later music were sown.

Baroque and Classical Periods
The musical form above all others that came from the Baroque
period was opera, a form reflecting the time's love of theatrical
excess. Even religious music was written to be staged, hence the
development of the oratorio and the chorale, while the increasing
virtuosity of instrumentalists led to the formation of orchestras
and the development of the concerto grosso.

Taken up by composers of the classical period, the concerto grosso
became the symphony the contrast of a soloist against an ensemble
became the concerto, and, at the other end of the scale, the sonata
and the string quartet came into being.

The Romantic Period
Romantic composers believed that music was an expression of their
inner feelings and so they produced music that was wild,
tempestuous and often tried to tell a story. Tone-poems, programme
symphonies and large scale concertos became their hallmark.
Increasing nationalism was reflected not just in the use of folk tunes
in orchestral music but also in the subject matter of operas.

And if there was one instrument above all others that the Romantics
claimed as their own it was the piano. Many composers, like Liszt
and Chopin, were virtuoso performers who wrote their pieces to show
off their own talents.

The 20th Century
The 20th century is the most confusing of all musical periods.
It is a century in which the old empires crumbled, the world map
was redrawn by two world wars, and in which there are still
nationalist conflicts. It is also a century in which man has walked
on the moon. The immense political and scientific changes have
been reflected in art and in music as composers have sought to
find a new musical voice.

From the atonalism of Schoenberg to the rhythmic experiments
of Stravinsky, from the aural impressionism of Debussy to the
electronic world of Varese, composers have tried to examine
what music is and how it relates to life. Some of these
experiments have taken music away from popular taste,
others have proved to be a dead end; but all have contributed
in some measure to the mainstream so that classical music
now is as rich, vibrant and diverse as it has ever been.

Want more? Here's a "must-listen" audiobook :

Author : Richard Fawkes
Narrator : Robert Powell
Length : 5 hours 15 minutes
Format : Encoded Windows Media

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Sheet Music Plus - 20% off Music Minus One, chamber music and Decade by Decade piano series, plus new publishers

2008-04-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

For the month of April, Sheet Music Plus features 20% off
Music Minus One. Also on sale are chamber music, jazz combos
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2) Jazz and Classical sites: Small ensemble sale, featuring
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The Story of Classical Music

2008-03-30T09:20:00.000-07:00

The Story of Classical Music is a downloadable audiobook
authored by Darren Henley and narrated by Aled Jones.

The lives and music of the great composers of classical music
unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by singer and
presenter Aled Jones.

In 1200 years, classical music grew from the chanting of
medieval monks through the symphonies of Beethoven and the
grand operas of Wagner to the huge orchestral sound-world
of the 21st century, with its electronics and its film music.
In his easy-going style, Aled Jones paints vivid portraits
of over 80 composers, each one illustrated with some of his,
or her, most famous music.

Length : 4 hours 30 minutes
Download Price : $15.75
Format : Encoded Windows Media

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