Pictures Of Musical Instruments
There are hundreds of different kinds of musical instruments in the world. Almost every country has its own traditional music and musical instruments that have been developed over the centuries. Each musical...
Soprano Saxophones
A saxophone is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind category. It is one of the youngest musical instruments. Saxophones were generally used in the military and in big orchestras but are now...
The Man Who Saved Celtic Music
Familiar with the name "Francis ONeill"? The current wave of interest in Celtic music owes him a great debt -- hes the person who collected and published the music for thousands of Celtic tunes, making...
Suzuki or Not Suzuki -- That is the Question
Suzuki or Not Suzuki that is the question. -- Whether tis nobler in the mind, to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous boredom; Or to take arms against a sea of Twinkles, And by opposing end them?...
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is there such a thing as a music quiz for kids?A. Sure theres such a thing as a music quiz, and you can find one right inside of your head. Just reach...
Music Production and Mixing Tips & Tricks
What makes a pro recording pro? What is the "sound" that the pros get and how can you make your recordings sound more professional? The simple answer is - theres no simple answer. But with careful listening...
How To Teach Your Music (& Make Money)
Unless you are on a tour from January 1 to December 31, and are doing back-to-back television, radio and print interviews to support your new release, you probably have, at least, a couple of hours to...
Free Classical Music
Classical music is not as popular as light music so its demand is perhaps not as high as its supply. There are many classical music enthusiasts, composers and producers who offer free downloads of classical...
Choosing the Right Music Teacher for Your Lessons
The best way to learn an instrument is to find a music teacher. In fact the best way to learn anything in life is to find a tutor of your chosen subject and to take on the task head on - to learn from...
How To Survive A Horror Gig as a Guitarist
Scenario Joe is a lead guitarist in a covers / remake band. He is a good guitarist and cool under pressure. He plays for a band called the Psycho Nymphos. They are a five piece band with two guitarist,...
Oboe Reeds: Is Yours Too Heavy?
One of the most common mistakes made by young oboists (and maybe old oboists too) is playing on oboe reeds that are just too heavy for that particular player. Ive been there, and I have certainly done...
Jammin with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music
Does music need to be "dumbed-down" for kids? The answer became quite clear to me and my husband as we observed how our own child responded to complex melodies and varied musical styles in the first months...
Indian and Pakistani Music
Every day thousands of songs are being downloaded of the internet and can be listened too right on your computer. Finding the latest hits in western music is a breeze and can be found everywhere all you...
How to Choose and Buy an Acoustic Guitar
Knowing how to choose the right guitar and how to identify a bad one will save you from countless headaches, not to mention finger aches. Also, choosing the right acoustic can be tough, especially these...
Why Colleges Are An Independent Musicians Goldmine
Most musicians, independent or major, understand that the college market is one of their prime markets, if not their leading market for radio airplay and media coverage. In contrast, however, most musicians...
Does Music Impact Epilepsy - For Bad Or For Good?
His name was Kung Tsu Chen. He was a Chinese poet in 1847 when he described a rare but very real phenomenon now known as "musicogenic epilepsy". With musicogenic epilepsy, the individual suffers from brain...
Using Music To Better Your Life
After several years of studying the art of music and being Involved in the music business/marketing I have learned a lot of important lessons that apply to all business and even peoples lives. Most...
Piano Music - How to Begin and End a Piece
How do you begin a piece of music? Thats a question Im often asked. The answer I usually give is that you begin as soon as you start playing - that is, if youre trying to "compose" something, the piece...
How Bagpipes Are Constructed
Almost everyone I know loves the sound of bagpipes. I love the sound myself even though I am of Native American and French origin. Lets take a look at what creates the unique sound of bagpipes. All bagpipes...
New Age Music - How It's Made
Different styles of music have different "sounds." We can all pretty much agree on that point. For example, Jazz uses seventh chords almost exclusively. This, and the kind of chord progressions used in...
How To Earn $30,000 With Your Music Within A Year
As an independent musician and/or recording artist, if you did *NOT* earn $30,000 (or more) with your music alone last year, lets jump right in and get you started with doing so this year. Again, bear...
The benefits of music education to children
Introduction 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 mothers heartbeat...
Preparing For Your Recording Session
Recording is a time-intensive experience, and problems that arise often seem magnified. No one wants to wait for an hour while the guitar player runs to Guitar Center for new strings. So, to keep things...
Music and the Young Child
Having operated a successful Family Child Care in my home for over 10 years, I have had many opportunities to introduce various aspects of the Arts to young children. Being naturally musical myself, providing...
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