Today, the acoustic guitar can be found almost anywhere. Its music is very popular and many people want to learn to play it. Because it is one of the easiest musical instruments to learn, many people are now taking up acoustic guitar lessons.Mastering this stringed instrument though, needs dedication, discipline and continuous practice. To truly become an expert in guitar playing, you have to regularly practice the instrument. Before staring...more
It is super easy now to find inexpensive mp3 music online. A simple Google search turned up more than a half dozen reputable sites where you can find almost any kind of music at a price that will not empty your bank account.Some sites offer free mp3 file downloads. However, be careful as, with all things that are free, sometimes there is a catch. Some sites may include a file sharing program which installs onto your computer, which may jeopardize...more
When you are beginning to learn how to play the piano, it will sometimes be a little challenging to learn what you ought to focus on first. In this article I will give you some tips on which areas you should focus on improving to get the most out of your easy piano lessons.A very essential aspect of learning to play the piano effectively is learning notation. Learning the right note names and where they are located on the piano is crucial if you want to jump start your learning curve. It is possible to learn how to play the piano without reading notes, but this is mostly for people who naturally have an ear for music and are able to play just by listening. However, they will struggle once they get better, because they will lack the freedom you get by being able to read notation. Plenty of easy piano learning courses on the web can teach notation and to play by ear.An additional critical part of playing piano that is vital to learn immediately is hand placement. Spending time in the beginning on learning how to place your hands on the piano will be well worth the effort later on when you start playing songs with a faster tempo.A mistake often made by beginners, is that they play way...more
If you want to play guitar well but also at a great price, it is time you find out about interactive guitar lessons online. Nowadays, the internet has made it possible to learn to play guitar with top guitar tutors at the comfort of our own homes. If you are committed to putting in the time and effort in following a well structured program, you...more
Three basic styles of the piano bench include the adjustable, common duet style and the double piano bench which is available in adjustable or non adjustable seating.Many musicians choose the adjustable style bench because it offers the ultimate in comfort and provides variable seating when movable seat height is required. Reasons to vary seat...more
Hey guys...One of the things that will help ya'll understand the idea of playing in keys is to understand major scales and the chords that come naturally from them.In past lessons, I had really tried hard to get you to understand the value of understanding and memorizing the Chromatic Scale. A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab AIf you do understand this scale, you will:1. Understand the formula for creating a major scale ( 1+1+1/2+1+1+1+1/2 )2. Understand intervals such as the 3rd and the 5th3. Understand the quality of intervals such as the major 3rd and the minor 3rd -- which is what chords are made of4. Understand other stuff down the road such as how to transpose music5. Be able to identify the notes on your guitar6. Understand the idea of movable chord formsAll of this theory type stuff COMES FROM an understanding of the Chromatic Scale.So do yourself a favor and... well... you know -- GET CRACKIN' ON IT!Alright.. enough with the preachin'.What I wanted to do today is to show you some VERY common chord progressions (A chord progression is the collection of chords that make up a song.)Let's use the key of C as an example.C D E F G A B CWe have learned that the:I (one)...more
Hi gang!In past lessons, we learned about how to build basic chords out of a root, a 3rd, and a 5th. All basic chords have this R 3 5 thing going. We also learned the difference between a major chord and a minor chord.Major chord (R 3 5 ) = R + M3 +...more
One of the finest things of having a phone is that you are always in contact with everyone on your address list. Along with that you make out that you are never going to have to resort to probing for the nearest phone booth in an emergency. That is...more
Steel guitar strings are today nearly a standard in the acoustic guitars field. The old nylon guitars are being slowly replaced by the steel guitars, even if there are still some passionate users of the nylon. But why steel strings are the most...more
Did you ever consider the idea of trying to listen to music more? How far did you go with the idea? Although many have thought about it at one time or another, few have ever actually gotten serious about it. Some lack the energy or initiative to ever...more
A few weeks ago, the orchestra for Broadway's West Side Story was gutted. In a cost-cutting measure, five violinists were told to clean out their lockers and their parts were replaced by a synthesizer piped in from another room. Overnight, Leonard...more
This is a question to which every music major must developed a strong, satisfactory answer. What are your goals in pursuing a degree in music? Are they reasonable? Will they lead to a career in which you can support yourself and your family? Do you...more