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Guitar chord calculators/fretboards

editor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:17:07 +0000

Today I was playing with several down loadable guitar chord “calculators” for lack of a better term. I am old school and usually opt fro a book full of chords or scales but I must admit that these on screen tools are very useful. It takes a little while to learn how it all works, [...]

The Stage is Yours

editor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:57:51 +0000

One of the biggest problems that a musician faces on their road to success is a lack of confidence. You can be the best in the industry, but if you are not confident in your abilities, no record company is going to take special interest in you. Why? The music industry has changed in its [...]

Two Handed Guitar

editor — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:12:13 +0000

The guitar takes ideas from both hands to make a full sound. You will increase your flexibility and skill as you learn both right hand and left handed techniques.These are the terms and skills you should know and work on right away. Skills for the Right Hand Flat picking is playing the guitar with a plectrum or [...]

Is Older Better? Ask a Vintage Guitar

editor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:17:39 +0000

Vintage guitars not only offer the musician a better playing experience, they also allow the owner to take loving care of a piece of history. The term vintage can mean different things to different people. One thing they all agree on is the desirability of well loved and well aged guitars.

What does a conductor do?

editor — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:24:46 +0000

Like instrumentalists, conductors also have their own sense of style and each will vary from ensemble to ensemble. The style will also change according to genre as there are different factors to consider

Why Read Music? I can Play ok

editor — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:06 +0000

I wanted to share a few thoughts on reading music. I think it is essential to being a well rounded musician and it can really help in learning a new tune.

Protect Your Voice

editor — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:55:09 +0000

Water is a singer’s best ally, since it provides natural hydration without taking vital fluid out of your system in digestion.

sound systems

editor — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:19:59 +0000

PA's can hold anywhere from 2 to 50 speakers, depending on how big the amplification system is, and how many watt's it is able to run off of. Speakers need to be positioned at angles to where they fill the entire area with sound waves that blend together.

Cleaning a Trombone

editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:15:39 +0000

The next step in cleaning a trombone is crucial. You must rinse, dry, and oil all parts. Do not leave water in the instrument, as it can induce mold or rust. After drying and oiling your instrument, reassemble it

Play Classic Guitar Solos

editor — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:31:54 +0000

I wanted to speak to all the guitar players out there who have alwasy wanted to learn say, Carlos Santana or Chuck Berry or many other great guitarsolos exactly as they were played.