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1. Some Very Useful Guitar Clean-up Tips November 19, 2008 Guitar, a dynamic musical instrument, is played in almost all kind of music; be it pop music, rock music, lounge music, country music or even contemporary classical music. The modern music can`t be imaginable without guitar. The demand of guitar in every music sphere has made it one of the most sought after musical instruments. As guitar is an expensive musical instrument, it only makes sense to take proper care so that you can continue playing it for years to come. Here are a few tips discussed in the following on how to clean this amazing musical instrument so that its longevity can be ... (read more) Author: Roberto Sedycias

2. Extending the Life of your Grand Piano November 18, 2008 On average, the lifespan of a piano is 50 years, but the way you care for yours will determine how long it will create beautiful music. When deciding where to put your musical instrument, consider the following factors: temperature, humidity, and position. Avoid extreme temperatures in the room where it is located. The ideal temperature range is 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, take special heed to the humidity of the room. The ideal level is 45-60% relative humidity, but more important than the actual level is the consistency. During the day, central air systems dry the air and draw ... (read more) Author: Andrew Stratton

3. SIX REASONS YOU SHOULD LEARN A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT November 18, 2008 Music has been a part of man's existence for thousands of years. Why is this? I believe it's something that our Creator put in our nature. Music is one way to express ourselves. Whether you write songs, sing songs, or just plunk away on a guitar, it's easy to express your feelings. I'd like to make the case that it would be good for everyone to learn a musical instrument. Your voice may not be as fit as it once was. If you learn to play an instrument, it doesn't matter so much. Maybe, with practice, instrument and voice can combine to make a beautiful duet. You've probably ... (read more) Author: Andrew Bontrager

4. Electronic Keyboard Buyers Guide November 07, 2008 Playing musical instruments is a great method for getting rid of stress and maintaining mental acuity. The /"electronic keyboard"/ is an instrument that is enjoying a resurgence in popularity now. Novices to the music field might experience confusion over which keyboards they should select. One think to keep in mind when shopping for an electronic keyboard is the size of it. If you're planning on doing all or the vast majority of your playing at home, you can get a keyboard of any size. However, if you plan to play in a band or with friends you will need to take portability into account wh... (read more) Author: Dan Wright

5. Acoustic Guitar Solo Instrumentals November 06, 2008 Acoustic guitar solos make up a slice of a musical genre that has all but vanished from popular music - instrumentals. By instrumentals I mean music that is composed and played by a human using musical instruments rather than techno instrumentals that may not be composed and played in the traditional way. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I just thought it might be useful for some guitar players to take a quick look at the part the acoustic guitar has played in instrumental music. After all the acoustic guitar is the instrument that is always ready for us to pick up and express our fe... (read more) Author: Ricky Sharples

6. Bass Guitar Strings November 04, 2008 If you are influenced to play guitar then you ought to know about learning guitar. It’s the passion that works or motivates behind every beginner. Because playing guitar not like playing with doll so but natural knows all about playing guitar. A person wanted to learn about guitar depends on his personal interest, information file of guitar that works to build his musical life. Playing an instrument is the thing not only doing for your won sake, happiness or pleasure but it is music is that thing when sometimes you are not interested or in good mood in you’re life or things happening aro... (read more) Author: Bella Mclaine

7. Acoustic And Electric Guitar - How They Stack Up Against Each Other November 02, 2008 A guitar is a musical instrument, usually with six strings. This six-stringed guitar finds its origin in Spain. It can be played by handpicking or by finger-picks or plectrum. Plastic plectrums find wide usage today. However, the tonal quality is higher when tortoise shell picks are used. Guitars can broadly be divided into two categories: acoustic and electric. Acoustic guitars: Acoustic guitars are generally crafted from wood, be it the low cost laminates or the pure hard wood like spruce, or a combination of both. Acoustic guitars are hollow-bodied and do not need an external... (read more) Author: Roberto Sedycias

8. Music Theory Overview! November 03, 2008 Music theory normally would involve studying the various aspects involved with music. It means to know the various elements involved in the making of music, be it rhythm, melody, or harmony. Here is a brief overview of the various elements involved in music theory: Notes & Pitches: A sound is produced when there is a vibration and the frequency of the vibration is known as a Pitch. The various pitches are then named as musical notes. It is these musical notes that we need to know and recognize to be able to play any musical instrument. The seven musical notes are: A B C ... (read more) Author: Suresh Bist

9. Jim Brickman Tickets - Passionate Piano Music Takes Over Seoul November 03, 2008 StubHub.com is your best source for Jim Brickman tickets.New Age composer and talented pianist Jim Brickman has been dazzling audiences across the globe for the past 15 years, letting his musical fingers slide like crazy on the smooth black and white ivory keys on his magical instrument. The classy musician has been performing live shows consistently for several years, typically around Christmastime while mixing a holiday concert in with more of his delectable favorites, and beyond this winter’s set of performances Brickman has also recently announced a concert date set for Seoul, South Korea.... (read more) Author: Jenna Jay

10. Repairing of Vintage Musical Instruments October 30, 2008 When you buy a vintage musical instrument, there is usually some damages on it, bumps,distortion,bad sound etc. This is not things you can fix on your own unless you are an expert.When going to a workshop they will appraise the instrument and give you a price for a repair.If you think it will be too expensive , go to another workshop and get a new price.Maybe they offer you a much cheaper renovation. If you have a saxophone or another brass instrument which need a total renovation this is what they do: -Improvement of wear in the shaftsleeve area and support.Remove clicking sounds,noise. -... (read more) Author: Harald Hoel

11. All About Electric Guitar October 27, 2008 Generally people at some stage start like to learn a musical instrument. Many leave it from the mid life while other does keep on playing throughout their life. Music become passion, hobby, and even earning food if you are learn very good playing guitar. More famous is electric guitar amongst all other types of guitars. Many beginners just jump on playing electric guitar. Now, there could be varied reasons, for relatively cheap buying of an instrument or you can learn it at ease. But, the main factor is the “Rock Star look” and basically this inspires a lot to many people to learn electric gui... (read more) Author: Bella Mclaine

12. Toy Pianos for Kids - The Gift That Keeps On Giving October 27, 2008   A toy piano would be a fantastic gift for the growing, learning child. Not only is it a charming, miniaturized working piano, it also serves as a fabulous learning tool! If you have ever dreamed that your child might one day learn to play a musical instrument, this would be a good place to start. Made for ages 1 to 8, a variety of these small pianos allow your child to easily learn to play simple piano melodies with corresponding color-coordinated keys for straightforward key memorization and hand-eye coordination. For the more advanced young player, we also offer pianos with s... (read more) Author: Paul Connolly

13. The Best Way to Sing on Pitch October 24, 2008 Some time the problem of "tone deaf" can be there before you and you might think that singing on pitch will never be before you. Some singers face this problem. They can't differentiate one musical frequency or pitch from the other. Singers find it difficult to sing in harmony with others or to accompany notes of some instrument. Do you feel yourself to be in this group of people? If it the case, it might be possible as a child you were not involved in enough musical activities. You might not have got the training in your childhood. But it's not a problem. It is never too late to learn s... (read more) Author: Lisa Lopez

14. You can save big by build your own musical instrument October 02, 2008 Have you ever wanted to build your own musical instrument? If so, you are not alone. You have many options when building an instrument. You can build a traditional instrument using parts you've purchased or scrapped from existing instruments. You can take a traditional concept for an instrument and add your own take. Then, of course, you could also take a whole different approach and create an original instrument. This guide is not intended to tell you what to build, it will simply offer some advice on how to go about it. Getting Started The very first thing you should do is decide w... (read more) Author: babita kumari

15. Classical Guitar Reviews September 30, 2008 Once you get beyond the beginner stage in classical guitar, you are immediately looking at serious musical instrument quality. If you do not have a huge guitar-buying budget, you will need to be quite choosy and able to bear in mind the qualities you feel that your present guitar lacks. Your next classical guitar is, to a large degree, your musical voice, so do not let a tight budget make you buy a second grade instrument. Let us start with Alvarez guitars, makers of a wide range of guitars. Alvarez guitars have been recognized as one of the leading acoustic guitar brands in the world. Al... (read more) Author: Ricky Sharples

16. Cigar Box Guitars - Their History And Players September 29, 2008 The cigar box guitar is an instrument that has fascinated many guitar players, mainly in relation to whether they are real musical instruments. Many people who have learnt how to make a cigar box guitar have done so simply to give their children something to amuse themselves with but the truth is they can make serious music. The origin of the cigar box guitar is in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries when there were many people seeking to express themselves through music but could not afford to but real musical instruments. The use of homemade musical instruments like the cigar b... (read more) Author: Ricky Sharples

17. build your own musical instrument September 17, 2008 Have you ever wanted to build your own musical instrument? If so, you are not alone. You have many options when building an instrument. You can build a traditional instrument using parts you've purchased or scrapped from existing instruments. You can take a traditional concept for an instrument and add your own take. Then, of course, you could also take a whole different approach and create an original instrument. This guide is not intended to tell you what to build, it will simply offer some advice on how to go about it. Getting Started The very first thing you should do is decide w... (read more) Author: nikki gahlaut

18. Steinway - A Superior Piano With Superior Features September 09, 2008 Steinway piano is a great musical instrument, because it is superior in its looks, play and sound. It can grow in value over time and can be passed on to the next generation. If you are interested in purchasing a piano, then you should consider a Steinway. Steinway pianos have been around since 1853. It takes one year to make it, so this is the reason why they are known for their unbeatable and melodious sound. The factory in New York City makes about 2,500 pianos a year. It is composed of some 12,000 parts and it takes time and diligence to complete it. Steinway offers a monthly purchase... (read more) Author: Andrew Stratton

19. Jumping Genres Once Again, and Still Shocking Us All: A Review of Polarity/1's 'Music From The Othe September 08, 2008 Polarity/1, the multi-genre artist best known for bold, honest, hard-hitting songs, has released a brand new instrumental record titled 'Music From the Other Side’. The new CD continues the opinion-filled musical legacy of Polar: fitting to the title, the album consists of smooth, jazzy tracks much different from louder albums like 'Yankin’ The Food Chain’. Proving that this album is no less diverse than his others, Polar once again shows his ability to spread his talent over a wide variety of genres; his music has been incorporated by dance theaters and documentarists, including Danny Schec... (read more) Author: Eric de Fontenay

20. Save Big by build your own musical instrument September 03, 2008 Have you ever wanted to build your own musical instrument? If so, you are not alone. You have many options when building an instrument. You can build a traditional instrument using parts you've purchased or scrapped from existing instruments. You can take a traditional concept for an instrument and add your own take. Then, of course, you could also take a whole different approach and create an original instrument. This guide is not intended to tell you what to build, it will simply offer some advice on how to go about it. Getting Started The very first thing you should do is decide w... (read more) Author: Sunita Kaushal

21. All {{{about|Information|about regarding}} Musical Equipments and National Music Supply. August 13, 2008 Musical instrument is device or object used to produce music; it refers to any thing used to produce sounds. The study of musical instrument as an academic field of study is called organ logy. Over time there has been moves to {assign the chronology of musical instruments across cultures, this has proved rudimentary for reasons that all cultures advance at different level and have access to different materials, different methods have been used to attain a positive chronological growth of musical instrument but known has presented a responsive result, for instance anthropologists has find it ... (read more) Author: Jack Black

22. "World Music Expo" & "Grammy" Nominated Armenian Legendary Musical Instrument July 30, 2008 One of the wholly Armenian oldest and traditional musical instruments in the world, its redolent, colorful character and warm sound that bring just enjoyment or sadness is Armenian wood-wind musical instrument - duduk! All over the centuries, the Armenian duduk has passed through to many adjoining countries and today different variants of the Armenian duduk can be found in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Persia, also named differently. Magical Armenian duduk has been particularly developed to bring a warm, flexible character. Over the years the unique way of duduk making is an apricot tree w... (read more) Author: Lilit Petrosyan

23. The Essential Things Every Wannabe Electric Guitarist Should Know July 11, 2008 Playing a musical instrument can be one of the most exciting things for anyone. It is not only satisfying but also lucrative as a career. Although each instrument has its own charm and significance, guitar seems to be one of the most popular choices of all time. For any guitar lover, it must be a treat to watch a person playing guitar and its tune and rhythm is simply overwhelming. However, it takes a long time for a guitarist to master the art of playing guitar so well. If you ask any guitarist about their preference on the sound of guitars, their unequivocal answer would be electric gu... (read more) Author: Roberto Sedycias

24. Synesthesia Releases 'EZ Version' Of Mandala's Virtual Brain Software July 10, 2008 Stepping Stone Approach Brings Electronic Drumming and Music Within Anyone's Reach -- No Computer or Audio Knowledge Necessary Synesthesia Corp. ( http://www.mandaladrum.com ) today announced the release of a new EZ Version of its Virtual Brain software, designed to allow anyone -- even those with no musical or technical knowledge -- to be able to make music using the company's wildly popular, patented high-def drum and synthesizer, the Mandala 2.0. The EZ Version will be available starting Thursday, July 3. 'If you can listen to a QuickTime movie or iTunes on your computer, then t... (read more) Author: Eric de Fontenay

25. The Saga of Player Pianos June 29, 2008 The late 19th century witnessed the rise of the most important musical instrument of the time- the piano. The popularity of American music further boosted the demand for pianos, with more and more people desiring these instruments within the bounds of their homes. Few entertainment channels available during the time accounted for the increased percentage of people who were proficient in piano playing. However, many people lacked the natural talent required of a composer and hence, simple arrangements were published ignoring the tough ones. The phonograph was still in its infancy and ... (read more) Author: Suzanne Macguire

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