Many of the biggest names in the music business began as opening acts. Christina Aguilera was the opening act for TLC. Taylor Swift has opened for Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, and Rascal Flats. And Destinys Child opened for Britney Spears. Occasionally, as in the case of Swift, by the time the tour ended, the opening act was as famous as the headliner. So its a long standing tradition for performers and/or bands to share the stage with...more
You've heard the expression, "Practice makes perfect". But, I like this expression better - "Practice makes permanent." When you learn to play acoustic guitar, this is especially true because ingrained bad habits can be very hard to break. So, if you are practicing incorrectly, you can spend a lot of time not getting where you want to go!Let's take a look at some common mistakes and pitfalls people make when they learn acoustic guitar.Don't...more
To be successful in the music industry, whether as a producer or a recording artists, having a good ear for music is important. In this article, we will discuss a few tips for training your ears for music.Test yourselfUsing websites like good-ear.com allows you to train your hearing using controlled sounds. At this particular site, you can hear chords, scales and notes played on different instruments in a quiz format. Listen to real musicTechno music sounds great. Unfortunately, if you are trying to develop your ear for music, the electronic sounds of techno will not give you a true measure to work with.Try listening to music with true instrumental sounds. Classical music or songs that offer instrumental solos are great for training your ears. As an added bonus, by learning to distinguish notes and chords in this manner, you can also learn to play these songs by ear.PracticeIf you are an aspiring musician, practicing with your chosen instrument is a great way to test and strengthen your skills while improving your ear for music. When you hear a new melody, try to play it yourself. Pay attention to what notes and chords you are playing. Then keep trying to play the song and...more
Owning an acoustic guitar brings with it a lot of different benefits. The hours of enjoyment spent entertaining and creating can certainly make a person's life a lot more positive. Of course, this will often hinge on the quality and performance of the guitar. That means you need to do what is required in order to effectively maintain the life of...more
One of the most frustrating aspects of playing guitar is getting stuck at a learning plateau. You're just not improving no matter how hard you try. No matter what your skill level, anyone can face the same problem and wonder why they aren't at the level they want and how to get there.First, realize you don't need to be a musical genius to become a...more
You ain't Santana or John Mayer, but it doesn't mean that you cannot play the guitar. In fact, there are so many easy guitar songs to learn. They are called as such because the chords are not complicated. If you want something to play to when you're bored or entertaining a crowd, they are the ones you should immerse with:You can start with "Feeling Alright" by Dave Mason. This one was performed when he still belonged in Traffic, so to add more diversity into the music, you can invite some friends to hum or serve as your back-up vocals.Nevertheless, as a guitarist you may find this easy considering that there are only two chords to think about. Every chord is good for one measure in a 4/4 time. Hence, there will be four beats in between each chord. The tempo is slightly fast.You also have a song from legendary Bob Dylan. It became such a hit that was revived by the Guns 'n' Roses. This is entitled as "Knockin' on Heaven's Door." The lyrics are simple and a very light song. It would take you less than an hour to completely memorize and even feel the entire song.Most of all, you can conveniently pluck your guitar with it. It is based on G major; however, if you wish to capture the...more
Would you like to learn how to strum the guitar? You're actually lucky. Today there are myriad of ways on how to obtain easy guitar lessons. You can start with the following:Have a teacher. Most colleges and even universities these days have music...more
Much of the material I read in books and online about public relations and music does a bad job of separating the elements of pr from marketing. They are different specialties although they can often overlap in terms of their short term goals. You...more
If you have wanted to play the guitar like Arrow smith or Pink Floyd, you will be quite intrigued to learn that learning to play the guitar is not that terribly tricky thing or the most expensive lot on this world. When you are not sure about what to...more
Mastering musical concepts often requires much repetition. Repetition of patterns in songs reinforces content and retention of words and melodies. Since all children do not learn in the same way or at the same rate, much repetition using a variety of...more
Music is very much a part of our lives. It touches us in many ways and evokes various emotional, cognitive, and physical responses. Music can convey many themes and ideas. Music communicates with us in terms of our own thoughts and feelings. The...more
Music production engineers have a special job. Their purpose is to find and bring the world those special songs that remain immortal throughout time. If you have been called to this mission, there are a few tips that will make the process easier...more