The main reason that anyone starts playing the guitar is because they want to learn to play songs, and want to play them now! Unfortunately, things don't really work that quickly, and most beginning musicians are advised to start slow and progress slow.But why is that? Why don't most instructors tell you to dive right into the material and start learning the good stuff? Well, here are the main purposes why beginners should progress at a slow rate...more
If your band is seeking to make a break into the competitive world of the recording industry, getting your name out into the public eye can often be very difficult. Recording studios rarely sign contracts with unknown bands because the music industry operates on popularity. If a band isn't achieving some level of local success, then the big record companies assume that they just aren't what the listening public is interested in hearing. To...more
Ever hear of an athlete who doesnt know how to replace his shoelaces? To keep the sound of your guitar sharp and clean, you should change the strings at least once every three months. If you have the right tools and the right string, the following steps will have you restringing your instrument like a pro. Whether youre restringing an electric or acoustic guitar, do one string at a time. If you take all the strings off at once, the neck of the guitar will have no supporting tension and may need an adjustment once the strings are all on. Acoustic Guitars use two plain steel strings and strings with bronze windings around the cord. The first step is to lay the guitar flat in front of you. Take off the string by loosening it enough for the string to slip over the peg head. Now use a pair of pliers to gently wiggle the bridge pin, or peg, loose then pull it straight out, releasing the ball end of the string. Discard the old string.. Get your new string and put the ball end of the string into the peg hole on the bridge. Put the peg back in the hole. The peg is not supposed to show the string inside the hole. You want it to brace the...more
Online guitar courses will range from beginner guitar lessons to much more advanced lessons. As you begin to get into the more advanced lessons, you can start looking for music to play and can work on improving your skills and sharpening your fingers. Beginner guitar lessons will start off slower and will be more detailed. They will seem daunting...more
Zager & Evans are a famous duo that wrote the biggest one-hit wonder in the 1960s. Their song, In the Year 2525, had been on the top of the charts for quite some time and gave the duo much deserved fame. Zager & Evans had been together for several years before they wrote and released the song. Since then, they have been known as the duo that had...more
With the diversification of instruments and musical styles, it stands to reason that there are an equally diverse amount of possible gigs. What instrument you play may limit your success. Some of the more basic ones will be covered here but do not limit your horizons by not trying out other avenues that may present themselves. I will mention several types of instruments in the following article. If any are unfamiliar to you, may I suggest a trip to your local library where taped samples of the various styles and sounds may be observed.The Guitar is now possibly one of the more requested and versatile instruments that can play so many types and styles of music. Most commonly used in restaurants, cocktail lounges, parties, one-man-shows, and any type of show where the guitarist also is required to sing, such as a coffee shop. Sometimes they may have an electronic drummer and possibly bass pedals for rhythm. Happy hour gigs will sometimes use a guitarist, but more commonly it is a keyboard artist. Playing keyboard is probably one of the most versatile instruments around, since it will fit in to most musical styles and arrangements. Finding solo gigs such as small parties, cocktail...more
Music industry expands globally, with new artists who have, without exception, talents and abilities. Young people must be crazy about pop and rock music and ongoing. These mp3 songs are consisting at one recession in the meats of listeners or music...more
If good help is hard to find, good collaborators are especially difficult to locate. Finding band mates who share your musical and creative visions, are responsible and have comparable, or better, talent is the most fundamental task in forming a...more
Signing a manager is a big step for a band. Not only does it mean you are ready to go to the next level professionally, it also means entrusting your musical future to an outsider. Some bands opt to ask a friend or acquaintance to manage them. While...more
Author: Adam De YoungWhile I was working to lose 110lbs. the majority of my time was spent outdoors either running or walking. I popped on my mp3 player with my favorite workout music loaded up and I just went. On colder days, I moved inside to use...more
Author: John RichardsIf you are a real newbie at learning piano then you're going to need some proper piano lessons for beginners. Think twice about getting a human piano teachers because there could be all sorts of problems that you might not have...more
Author: Vaughn Alaine-MarshallThe MTV Roadies 7.0 saga continues. The previous versions of roadies were simpler and more clear-cut. The roadies were selected directly from the auditions. It was worthwhile watching the expression of joy lighting up...more