Do you need a sophisticated recording machine yet light and mobile? if your answer is 'yes', let me then suggest you a few laptops that are optimal for music production, and yes, believe me! they do exist, just you need to know what features to look for. i have been reviewing recording gadgets for years, so please read on, because this is coming for my own personal experience. Going mobile seems to be the trend these days and so, as an...more
The Origin of Musical Instruments Although there are a variety of theories as to the origin of musical instruments, two of the earliest known musical instruments were the Lyre and the "Pipe". The Lyre was a stringed instrument with normally ten strings and related to the Harp with twelve strings, except the Lyre was played by picking a single string at a time with a plectrum, such as a small thin piece of metal, plastic, bone, or similar...more
Thanksgiving Day Insprires Custom Funeral Music and DVD Video Tribute The Powerful Combination of Custom Funeral Music, Pictures, and Professional Video Creates a Healing Family KeepsakeGiven the advent of the internet and rapid growth in funeral technology, families today have many new and innovative tools available that can help significantly increase their funeral planning experience. At the top of this list are funeral DVD Video Tributes, which are rapidly becoming an integral part of the funeral services offered by most funeral providers and funeral professionals."Since my family never knew this powerful funeral technology existed, I strongly encourage every family to learn more about this option as a great addition to a Memorial Service. These professionally designed Video Tributes allow you to combine the personalized music, photos, and message of your choice. Watching this together with loved ones, this provides a great opportunity for everyone to celebrate, remember, and heal…and ultimately becomes a treasured family heirloom to keep forever." Christopher P. Hill, Founder, FuneralResources.comFive Reasons A Funeral Video Tribute is a Great Memorial...more
So youre in the business of music or music professional. What happens when you have a legal question arise? Most of us would say we pick up the phone and call the attorney down the road and go in for a consultation to hire musicians. Two things are wrong with that assumption in service marketplace. First of all the local attorney down the road more...more
Sigur Ros - Inspiring Music You Can Sense Some may wonder why I am talking about a band on an art and design blog. Sigur Ros are a band from Iceland who I have admired greatly for the past few years. I have consumed most of their output which is a fusion blend of many styles but most importantly native Scandinavian folk music with current...more
Blues Guitar Tabs Blues guitar tabs are easy to learn, allowing them to be played by both experience and amateur musicians. These tabs generally begin with bass notes which are followed by chords. Once, these have been understood by the guitarist they can move onto playing licks and solos on their blues guitar. The technique of reading blues guitar tabs is not to learn how to play like an experienced musician but to add soul to the music that is played. The tabs are not enough to teach the musician what they plan to learn. Training the ears to understand and appreciate the music is an important aspect of learning blues guitar tabs.Necessities to learn Blues Guitar TabsThere are certain things that every musician must learn to understand the blues style they wish to play. It does not matter if the blues guitar tabs are for an ordinary campfire song or a professional renowned song, there are certain fundamentals that must be followed. The first is learning how to tune the guitar to ensure that the tabs sound correct. The second and most important basic is learning how to read the tabs. Blues guitar tabs are musical notations which are easy to read, compared to the traditional...more
How to Play Blues Guitar The basics of learning how to play blues guitar is to ensure that the rhythm. One of the most important aspects is learning the basic essence of strumming. By practicing different notes, the musician can develop a feel...more
Left Hand Acoustic Guitar The left hand acoustic guitar is for those individuals who feel that their left hand is far more capable of playing the instrument than their right. However, this depends on the hand capabilities which vary from...more
Tanglewood Acoustic Guitar Tanglewood Acoustic Guitar is one of the strongest selling brands in the United Kingdom. These guitars have been said to have sold more than any other brand in the United Kingdom. The guitars are sold in UK and...more
Ibanez Acoustic Guitar The Ibanez acoustic guitar has been an established and renowned brand for decades. The purchase of a guitar is a difficult and strenuous process. Every musician desires a guitar which is perfect for them and their style....more
A Gift for the Music Lover You might know of a music lover in your family or among your friends. The most common one now days are those who play the guitar, but eve more so, there are others as well. Some of you might wonder what to get these...more
Dubturbo Beat Maker – The Trending Gadget in the World of Music Listening to music gives you a wonderful feeling even though you are not musically inclined, you can actually say that music can boost your mood and that is already tested and...more