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1. Vietnam to host international Gong fesitval November 02, 2009 A Gong is an East and South East Asian musical instrument that takes the form of a flat metal disc which is hit with a mallet. The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands of Vietnam was recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity on November 25, 2005. The international Gong Festival 2009 will be organized for the first time in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai’s Pleiku City from November 8 to 11. The event, under the theme “Space of Gong Culture of the Central Highlands” aims to honor Gongs and to promote tourism in the Central Highla... (read more) Author: Ciao Travel

2. Historical Elements Of The Flute November 01, 2009 The flute is the oldest musical instrument to be firmly dated. The flute's earliest probable history dates back to approximately 900 B.C. They are the earliest known musical instruments and is one among the three celebrated musical instruments of India (the other two are veena and mridanga). Flutes are of different kinds and their lengths and number of holes vary. Flutes in the baroque and early classical periods had few keys. It is a musical instrument of the woodwind group and has also always been an essential part of Indian culture and mythology. The cross flute, believed by several a... (read more) Author: Jackie Spivey

3. How to learn to play a musical instrument November 01, 2009 For years we have seen a big increase in kids who want to learn to play guitar mainly, but also many other instruments. Given this boom, we can not but see how the opportunities and methods for learning are many more now that only ten years ago. Once it was necessary to go and get guitar lessons from a teacher, who could afford it, once, twice, three times a week, depending on how good you were and how much interested. The teacher taught the tunes and some songs, after some time. But the teacher was paid, and often a lot. Or you could learn to strum something from friends, but unless the... (read more) Author: Martina Meneghetti

4. Guitar Chords and Harmony October 27, 2009 Hot For ChordsToday we are goingto talk about2 note chords.This lesson is a bit longer thanusual but there are some suprises somake sure you read the entire lesson.Just as common chords made of three notesare called Triads the 2 note chordsare call diads.Two-string play, or more popularly calleddouble stops.Another term that you will hear in musicalnotation circles is diads.So, basically double stops are referringto when you're playing an instrumentand playing two notes at a time,while diads is a music theory termtalking about two notes on a musical staff.Two note chords are also know as harmo... (read more) Author: Andrew Winchester

5. Tips On How To Learn Piano Online October 26, 2009 Because of advances made in technology, our generation can already get a hold of the information we want with just a few button clicks. Let us not waste this remarkable opportunity to gain knowledge about anything without even exerting a lot of effort. Is there anything that could prevent a music buff from learning a musical instrument then? You would surely get through all the difficulties encountered to learn piano online if you?re resolute and disciplined in your endeavors. To know where to go for lessons, simply type in ?learn piano online? on the search engine box and you?ll be give... (read more) Author: John Musiconi

6. History Of Yamaha October 26, 2009 Yamaha began life in 1887 when Torakusu Yamaha repaired a school organ and decided to try starting a business building and selling these musical instruments. Torakusu had always been good working with machinery as after training as a watch maker he worked repairing hospital equipment. He founded the Yamaha Organ Company then built and sold his first reed organ and with its success orders for the instrument started to come in with a substantial export of 78 organs to be shipped to Asia in 1892. By 1897 the business was expanding and the name was changed to the Nippon Gakki Company Limited with ... (read more) Author: James Thompson

7. The Joy of Playing the Guitar October 26, 2009 Listening to guitar music gives you a feeling of relaxation. A lot of people are inspired whenever they hear songs being played on the guitar, because first of all, these guitar songs are mellow and aside from that, you can truly feel the emotion and the message that the song is trying to convey. Because of this, those who love listening to guitar music would often feel the need to learn how to play that special musical instrument. This is because they are inspired to hear the music and they want to be able to play that type of music on their own. Those who are eager to learn how to play... (read more) Author: elaine hatton

8. Taking a Piano Lesson Is Never too Late October 22, 2009 All it takes to get started down the road of music is a novice piano class. Before it gets too late how many times have you told yourself that you should learn to play a musical instrument? And how many times have you put off your first lesson because you just don't have the time, or because you don't know where to go? To eliminate the needs of finding for lessons, online music lessons provides a great way for you to learn music with the comfort of your own home.For those who are older, learning to play the piano may seems intimidating. The piano may seem like it is a difficult instrument to... (read more) Author: Eric Ferrell

9. Structure of acoustic and electric guitars October 22, 2009 The first guitars, although if they were not with the usual form, were born a lot of centuries ago in the Middle East. Over the centuries, this chord instrument, which used an amplification system with a sound box, underwent many transformations, until finally arriving to the instrument we know. Of course even now there are several types, but the most common is the six-strings guitar. The guitar is composed of many pieces, starting from the top there are: the headstock together with the tuning keys used to keep tension in the strings and to change the tuning. Here we find the neck, the l... (read more) Author: Martina Meneghetti

10. Innovative website offers an astounding array of Electric and Acoustic guitars October 22, 2009 Few musical instruments can surpass the sound of a guitar. The sublime sound of a perfectly tuned guitar can bring music alive. The variety of guitars available and differences in price can leave many dumbfounded when searching the internet for a suitable instrument. When taking additional elements such as whether to look for electric or acoustic and extras such as effects pedals, confusion can ensue. Although the menagerie of options is exhaustive, one leading light has come to the fore, when it comes to quality and price. A leading website has become a renowned and respected resource for all... (read more) Author: admin admin

11. Tips in Improving Your Guitar Skills October 22, 2009 Apparently, each one of us would like to make improvements in ourselves because it is a very fulfilling experience. Some would like to improve their careers or some would like to improve their performance. Everything actually needs improvement at some point because change is inevitable. This is also one of the reasons why musicians would like to improve their skills because there could be a lot of changes in the techniques on how to play a certain musical instrument. A lot of guitarists who are even experts on this field are still looking for ways on how to improve their skills bec... (read more) Author: elaine hatton

12. Why Acoustic Guitar Songs Touches Your Soul October 22, 2009 When you turn on your radio you will most likely hear acoustic guitar songs on either of the stations. It is definitely so nice to listen to these songs because they are relaxing. Listening to these songs is calming and you can really feel the message of the song being played. Because of this, a lot of people are inspired to learn how to play the guitar. Whether you are already an expert in playing the guitar or you would like to learn playing this wonderful musical instrument, you will surely love the idea of searching for songs which can be played on your acoustic guitar. Nowad... (read more) Author: elaine hatton

13. Learn a Little More about Piano Chord Chart October 16, 2009 A piano chord chart is one way you can get to know more about learning to play the piano with confidence and enjoyment. Chords are the basis behind learning how to play any instrument, as they are the building blocks of all music. The more you know about chord structure, the better you are able to learn how to play piano in the comfort of your own home.As you started to learn the ABC of piano chord chart, you will be prepare to play any type of music by ear or by reading a musical sheet. No matter the style of music that appeals to you, playing piano can be a successful adventure when you know... (read more) Author: Phil Francis

14. Casio Keyboards - Favorite with Beginners! October 11, 2009 Looking for your first keyboard musical instrument? In all likelihood you may end up with a Casio keyboard. Casio keyboards have been a favorite with first-timers because of their value for money musical keyboards. You can hope to find a lot of features at a lower price compared to its competitors. If you want to start learning the electronic keyboard, you may want to consider a Casio Keyboards. What are the benefits of owning a Casio electronic keyboard? Aggressive pricing - Lot of entry level keyboards at lower prices. More features - Expect to find a whole lot ... (read more) Author: Suresh Bist

15. Best Guide for Piano Beginners October 08, 2009 Classes that involve piano for noobs would include an intro to reading and understanding the keys, chords and the way to read musical notes. The piano is unlike any other instrument and sounds wonderful as stand alone music or as part of a group. The serious sound of a piano is one that captivates audiences with power or eases them with serenity. Budding musicians always find it exciting to explore the world of piano for beginners. Whether this is their first venture playing the piano or being used as a reminder of forgotten skills, piano for beginners is a terrific way to develop or improve s... (read more) Author: Isidro Holder

16. Solving The Unanticipated October 05, 2009 You must now know that musical instruments constitute a class of very delicate appliances. You must have worked for days trying to make a choice on what will be best for you. You might have become extremely excited about the arrival or imminent arrival of the device. You are expecting a superior quality item, but your delivery has arrived with some defects. What becomes complicated is that the delivery agent only tells you he has been paid to deliver and can do nothing more than that. The local representative of the manufacturer may not be competent to solve your problems. Even when you have b... (read more) Author: William Doyle

17. Shopping For Used Musical Instruments October 05, 2009 Buying used musical instruments are one of the great ideas for children and beginners. Students and first time music learners may not spend money on expensive musical instruments. There is no point in investing a huge amount of money in buying musical instruments for children who play in school band or learn at nearby music classes. Used musical instruments will solve their purpose. However, there are important factors to be considered before buying used musical instruments. While buying a used electric or acoustic guitar one has to check whether the neck is twisted. If the strings are ti... (read more) Author: William Doyle

18. Shopping For Used Electric Guitar October 05, 2009 Music lovers get attracted to music instruments invariably, but guitar is most preferred by many music lovers. Guitars are prominent from ancient times, and now with the addition of wonderful instruments like electric guitars it has also become a fantasy learning it. A new instrument to any fresher is not advisable as they lack awareness of handling it meticulously. Used electric guitars are really beneficial to learners. Speaking of benefit, the used electric guitars come in a more affordable price than the new ones. Students or people who begin learning may discontinue due to various re... (read more) Author: William Doyle

19. Shopping For Discounted Musical Instruments October 05, 2009 Music has been playing a vital role in every human life. Discoveries on ancient civilization across the world show that our forefathers had a strong appetite for music. Even today many of us are addicted to listening and playing good music. People learn music irrespective of their age and economic conditions. However, only few practice and perform successfully. Apart from other factors, sky hitting high prices of musical instruments is the main reason for acting as barriers. There are many talented young men and women who are refrained from learning and playing music because they can not affor... (read more) Author: William Doyle

20. Shopping For First Drum Kit October 05, 2009 Drum is one of the most popular music instruments. Drums are played everywhere, be a music concert or any religious gathering or a popular event like foot ball tournament. Many music-enthusiastics including school children and young people wish to have their own drum kits. But contrary to popular belief buying the first drum kit is not an easy one. As drum kit consists of various parts like kikdrum, kick pedal and numerous other parts, it involves a huge expenditure and planning. First step in buying a drum kit is estimating the budget. Drums come with wide range of price tags. But the ad... (read more) Author: William Doyle

21. Shopping For Acoustic Guitars October 05, 2009 Guitars are played expansively in all occasions, and are considered to be one of the ancient forms of music instrument. People learn it for hobby, interest, or various other reasons. Among the classical guitars, acoustic guitars are believed to be the contemporary lineage of the well known guitars. Acoustic guitars do not need the support of electricity. Acoustic guitars produce lucid and loud sound. Recently, many forms of guitars have flooded the music market, yet acoustic guitars are more prominent as they are the successors of prevailing guitars. Customarily, all non electric guitars... (read more) Author: William Doyle

22. Innovative website offers the Otamatone, the eagerly anticipated singing toy October 04, 2009 It is often the case, that when shopping for the perfect Christmas or Birthday gift idea, many of us become unstuck. The current economic situation combined with a general lack in new, refreshing ideas has restricted the level of ingenious and unique toy items. All of this is set to change however, with the imminent release of the Japanese toy phenomenon that is the Otamatone. This is a toy/musical singing instrument like no other, requiring a degree of user dexterity and patience, but striving ultimately to produce an entirely original play object, set to provide endless amounts of entertainm... (read more) Author: admin admin

23. Learning How To Play Guitar Songs Should Be Fun, Not Work October 01, 2009 It is a universally known fact that when people do not enjoy doing an activity they will do everything in their power to avoid it. Several of us have had experience with this concept when we were taught musical instruments as children. We have memories about playing boring scales and being forced to practice endless chord progressions. Being taught to perform on a musical instrument does not have to be dull. In fact, it should be fun rather than work. The right education system will teach students not only that practicing is a vital part of learning a musical instrument, but also that pra... (read more) Author: William Doyle

24. Learn To Play Guitar As Though You Are Learning A New Sport October 01, 2009 Playing a musical instrument is a long held dream that many people nurse in their imaginations. They will attend concerts and live shows and dream of the day they can get on stage to perform themselves. These same people often do not believe that they have the ability to take on the challenge of music because they have the false impression that it is too difficult. Learning a new instrument is no different than learning a new sport. With enough practice and the right instruction, anyone can master the skills that are required to perform really well. In fact, learning musical instruments i... (read more) Author: William Doyle

25. Unusual And Ethnic Instruments October 01, 2009 Learning to play unusual or ethnic musical instruments creates a special aura of drama around the musical instrument, especially for children. Having an exotic edge is becoming more common these days in part due to advanced media. You no longer have to experience something for it to influence your world. Exotic instruments are not hard to find, musical instruments of all kind are available right on the internet. All you do is place an order and something that you’ve never seen, heard, nor played before can be at your doorstep within days. For most people, having an unusual musical instrume... (read more) Author: William Doyle

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