Learning to play the piano can be a daunting experience for most of us. Everybody adores the music coming from a piano. It can set the mood for relaxation and calmness. A lot of people sacrifice a lot in order to learn playing the piano but it can seem like this instrument is too hard to handle. If you want to learn more about playing the piano, you can do it through these simple steps. Playing the piano can be difficult especially...more
Learning to play the piano can be a daunting experience for most of us. Everybody adores the music coming from a piano. It can set the mood for relaxation and calmness. A lot of people sacrifice a lot in order to learn playing the piano but it can seem like this instrument is too hard to handle. If you want to learn more about playing the piano, you can do it through these simple steps. Playing the piano can be difficult especially...more
Well, luckily for some, you don't have to be an extremely experienced music composer to be a good song writer, just look at some of the world's best song writers of today.Some of the basic questions that you may have to begin with are do I start with an instrument or with the chords or lyrics? Do I have to ponder the idea for days or just pump out a melody? To tell you the truth there is no one correct way to write a song. It really all depends on you, the song writer, your strengths and uniqueness when it comes to writing music. Over the next few minutes, I am just going to try and convey to you some tips on how to write a song, some starting points and other various ideas.For your basic song, it doesn't really matter what particular genre you are in, most songs have the same basic structure. An example of your basic song is as follows: Intro, Verse One, Chorus, Verse Two, Chorus and Repeat Chorus.Listen to some of your most loved songs and you'll almost instantly start to hear that this is the basic structure you hear every time. Remember, the best way to learn, especially in music is by listening to the work of others and then using portions of what you hear as examples.To begin...more
Country Music as we know it has been around for decades, with the 1920's seen as the 'era' of Country; with thousands of faces, some well-known, some fading into obscurity lining the Hall of Fame, who are the important figureheads in the history of Country Music? Who pioneered it, we know and love today? Here are some of the founders:A.C...more
Once upon a time, Country was Country, it was easily discernable for other genres and it did not cross openly into other genres, or so Music Purists like to believe. Today it is not unusual to see several "cross-genres" of Country Music, bringing in elements of pop, rock and folk, but then again it is not easy to forget that Music has its roots in...more
If you are just starting out listening to Country Music, you may not know where to start, or who to listen to, choose the wrong artist and risk being put off country forever. And with the diverse genre that is Country Music, it's best to start with the best. So here's a list of some essential c. music to aid a smooth initiation into the country genre. Enjoy.Hank WilliamsStart with a bit of traditional. Country how you would expect it to be - Hank Williams: Hank is considered to be the backbone of country and the pioneer of Honky-tonk a subgenre of country. Hank was born Hiram King in 1923 and tragically died in 1953 at just 29. He recorded greats such as "Your Cheatin' Heart," and "Hey Good Looking," he had 11 number 1 hits and his influence on this genre was widespread and is still felt even today.Johnny CashJohnny Cash was a well known and well loved country music artist, his work is frequently seen to be very commercial in comparison to some other singers and he managed to live a long and lucrative career. His work has spanned many other genres, perhaps with some controversy for those who prefer 'pure country', but with success in rock and roll, blues and even gospel, he truly...more
It can be hard to listen to, some people call it annoying, others common, but it is the backbone of America, and an essential part of the music industry. Learning to appreciate it for what it is a process; Country music has a long and varied history...more
With the ever growing popularity of Country Music and their inevitable subgenres spanning out across the globe, the desire to break into the music business as a Country Music singer has become a popular ambition. But breaking into the music business...more
If you love Country Music, and want to go to a festival or a concert, but you are not even a little bit country, or worse not even from America at all, it can be hard to get the Country Music look, without overdoing it and standing out like a...more
If you've ever sat, tapping your feet to the distinctive sounds of Country Music, marveling at the beat, the guitar chords and above all else - the lyrics, then maybe you've sat there and thought, "I could write better lyrics than that," or "how hard...more
It is all about pain and frequently about love, whether it's loss of love, or unrequited love, just like many pop songs, but the Country songs tell a story, and the heartfelt words are often enough to bring a tear to even the strongest eye. But with...more
Modern Country Music is often regarded as not country at all, lacking the fundamental principles of traditional. Such are the changing times where Pop meets Country and is regarded as Country. So whether good or bad, who are the top modern Country...more