I was in the music store looking for a new ukulele to buy when I heard two girls behind me talk about the OU7T. It sounded like the name of a ukulele but I wasn’t sure. I decided to eavesdrop on their conversation to find out. I followed them around the store without making it [...]
There is nothing quite like the Ibanez RG370DX, especially if you compare it to other branded electric guitars of the same specifications. Sleek, durable and crisp sounding, this is one of the best stringed instruments you can add to your musical arsenal. Admittedly, a brand new Ibanez RG350dx can fetch a pretty high price tag. [...]
Some people would describe me as vintage, I just call myself plain ole old. Even though I’m past my prime, I’m still an avid book lover. Alas, my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, and large print books are difficult to find and expensive. Luckily, my grandson presented me with a great [...]
As a guitarist, I take what I do very seriously and even though it may just be a hobby to some people, the truth is that I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and always trying to sound better. So when I was looking for something new to try recently, I found [...]
I love everything about music. It doesn’t even matter what kind of music it is because there is not a genre that I do not appreciate on some level. I know that might seem impossible, but I understand music. I know that it is more than just notes strewn together or words on a piece [...]
The concept of learning how to sing from your diaphragm is actually more complex than the application of it. And this is good news for you and me because it means that actually singing from the diaphragm is not that difficult with the right instruction. I have attached a video to this message to give [...]
A friend and I were walking through a modern art museum and I was commenting on how I thought most modern art was garbage. He sarcastically said “OK Russell Solomon.” But then I went on to explain that I thought the high point of art was in the mimicry of nature, and not the abstraction [...]
I didn’t date a lot in high school. Well I haven’t dated a lot throughout my entire life, but that sounds so sad. The best date I ever had wasn’t exactly a date. I was supposed to go to my Junior prom with a friend who bailed out a few days before prom because he [...]
Just like other items we can find in the market, bass guitars also have their own brandings and also ratings. Different bass guitar brand has different reputation in the music industry. Which is the best bass guitar brand anyway? Well, being a musician, a guitar’s quality is very important. If you have super skills but [...]
It was excellently packaged and it is an attractive cheap acoustic guitar. No grievances here! Ideal for very first time newbies or even advance players. A great price for a good guitar when you are seeking to sell guitars. Inexpensive, attractive, and great sounding given a little bit of aging and the correct set of [...]
Some of the commonly used tools for reparing pianos are: Damper wire regulator: A little tool which is used to relax the damper wire, and to loosen the felt bushing that is located around it. This tool is very important and used on both old and new pianos. Special screwdrivers: You can’t use the screwdrivers [...]
When I break out my music collection on my computer, my friends are all really surprised to see that I like hip hop so much. In fact, most of the songs that I have in my collection are from that genre. Its pretty rare for me to listen to anything else when I am driving [...]
Sound effects can be used in many ways and one of these is using them for games. There are a number of games that are played and each sound effect can be used for a specific type of game. Many games for example video games have sound effects that are associated with them and this [...]
Have you been to a party with a lot of people dancing a popular song? These parties are very lively because of the high quality speakers being used. Most of the time, people who can afford to give lavish parties even hire a DJ to make great beats and mixture of today’s most popular songs. [...]
One of my favorite pastimes is listening to music. My husband gave be a device that I could use to listen to music and I am trying to fill it up with different songs. I do not really want to pay for the majority of music and so I have to get music from friends [...]
While experienced performers make it look easy, in reality, successfully performing vocally while playing a guitar results from months or years of continuous practice. Every guitarist has their own preference with regards to the methods used when first learning to play guitar and sing. One of these many methods involves using a simple chord succession [...]
If you’re tired of having to buy sheet music from a real store and having to spend countless hours looking through all of it only to find out that the version you purchased doesn’t sound like at like the original then you’re not alone! Actually there’s a whole bunch of us. What to do when [...]
Sing With Freedom is a singing course in a set of educational DVDs which is guaranteed to let you know how you can sing like a professional. The creator of the program, Per Bristow, will sow and lead you through the lessons and exercises so you can noticeably and quickly enhance your voice. Through the [...]
The main factor that helps you to practice play guitar and sing is the selection of song. Beginners can start practicing with simple praise songs. Here are few simple songs which you may find helpful: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana is a good option. Kurt Cobain, the band’s lead guitarist, always let some notes [...]
My kid is only 12 but he is showing a ton of promise and talents musically. The school we had him in originally had an excellent music teacher. She kept him motivated. She got him started in the standup bass for orchestra. He loves it and “bringing the thunder,” as he puts it. Then he [...]
