Helpful Information on the Best Western Nashville HotelOne of the best hotels in Nashville is the Best Western Nashville Hotel and the hotel does live up to its name. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the warm and welcoming staff that is also very knowledgeable about where to go for night parties, must-watch shows or events, and other happenings within the city. This hotel is very near places of interest for tourists like shopping, dining,...more
Heavy metal is a pounding, heaving, powerful guitar based type of music. While each instrument, and each section of a heavy metal song is, certainly, necessary, it's the metal guitar riff that drives the rabid group of diehard fans wild and gives each track its unique personality. Think of Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water, or Metallica's Enter Sandman and you almost can't help but hum the core riff.So what precisely is a guitar riff? Well, just...more
I have lost count how many people have said to me I wish I knew how to play the guitar! I of course always ask what is stopping them, and then regret asking. I am always bombarded with excuses and just smile all the while wanting to roll my eyes! If you have always dreamed of playing the guitar, here are several reasons to help motivate you to get started today.Human attractionPeople are naturally attracted to guitar players. Have you ever seen how peoples eyes light up when someone tells them they play guitar? It is a skill many people admire, and is a great ice breaker when you are trying to make new friends, or meet the opposite sex.As an example, imagine the powerful rush you would get when you are at a big party, and you see a guitar laying around. As you pick it up and begin to play, people will swarm around you and instantly find you fascinating and interesting. Tell me a person who wouldnt love that feeling?Today anyone can learnHaving to go out and find an instructor and pay to take lessons isnt an excuse anymore.It is easier to take lessons today than it was 15-20 years ago, with online lessons readily available for anyone. What could be better than not having to leave...more
June 30, 2010 Written by: Tyna LewisThe original Woodstock was more than 40 years ago but its legacy still lives on. The iconic images of the peace and music festival are emblamatic of late 60s culture in the United States and some of the performances, like Jimi Hendrix's awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner are timeless. Although children...more
If you play the guitar, an unfortunate fact of life is that you will have to replace your strings on a fairly regular basis for one reason or another.You should always have a set or two of extra strings in case they are needed. If your strings are old and one breaks, you should replace all of the strings - not just the one that broke. If the strings are new or relatively so, and one breaks, just replace the one that broke. But what kind of strings should you buy? Let's talk about guitar strings in a general sense.When you go to a store to buy strings, you will be faced with many choices. Some sets are expensive, some ar cheap, and some are in between as far as price is concerned. There are also lots of different sizes, or gauges. Let's talk about price first.If you are a beginning guitarist, you don't need to spend mega-bucks on super-duper quality strings. On the other hand, unless a certain brand is on sale, string sets that are cheap are usually so for a reason. Find something in-between. Also, make sure that you buy the type of string set that is right for your guitar. If you have an acoustic guitar, buy an acoustic set. If you have an electric guitar, buy a set for electric...more
Before becoming the famous rock band you know and California to enflame the dance floor with their slow universal and all-"Hotel California" (1976), "eagles" have long hovered over the beach and palms with titles of country and bluegrass (atmosphere...more
When learning a piece of music it's easy to get carried away in wanting to hear the finished product even if you're only halfway through the work and can't play it properly yet. This leads to excitement where you rush ahead and invariably feel tied...more
Not only is the Denver Colorado Restaurant an entertainment and food hotspot, but it is also a venue for sports like live wrestling. With delicious food, awesome entertainment and thrilling wrestling matches, this is definitely an ideal place to...more
Ok, so your child wants to learn to play the guitar, and you now have to go out and buy one. How do you do it?When you walk into a music store, you may see a wall or even walls covered with them. The prices on these things could range from around a...more
If you look at a piano, you will see white keys and black keys. The white keys have letter names assigned to them from A - G repeated over and over. The black keys represent sharps or flats. Where does this come from?It comes from a concept called...more
Did you know that there is a difference between copyrighting your music and to register music? According to United States law, once you have written or recorded your music in a permanent form, it is automatically copyrighted. However, just because...more