| Piano Study Is for Adults Too, And They Have More Fun! by Duane Shinn |
| If music in general and piano in particular interests you, then now is the time to begin. When it comes to learning the piano, age is no barrier. If you truly desire to learn the instrument, you will apply yourself accordingly no matter what your age. |
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| Great Jazz Pianists and Their Contributions to Music by Duane Shinn |
| Some of the greatest piano players in history became known for their proficiency in jazz. Technicality and a heavy reliance upon the ability of the musician to improvise makes jazz piano one of the hardest styles to learn. |
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| How Jazz Got Started by Duane Shinn |
| Though many associate the birth of jazz music with the city of New Orleans, its origin may be a bit more ambiguous. Like many other musical forms, jazz evolved over a period of years. It's widely agreed, however, that jazz music as we know it today was born in the southern United States. |
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| Tips For Balancing Your CD Recording by Kevin Sinclair |
| If you want to successfully record a CD, you have to get the balance right. No matter whether you are recording, mixing, mastering or polishing up your production, you need to keep in mind the overall balance in order to create the best possible sound. |
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| Piano Lesson: What To Practice On Your Piano by Peter Edvinsson |
| How can you decide what to practice among all available choices? Is it possible to find a balance between playing by ear, learning sheet music, finger dexterity and other aspects of piano playing? Let us take a closer look at the art of piano practicing! |
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| What Is A DJ If He Can't Scratch: A History Of Turntablism by Samantha Gilmartin |
| In this day and age, anybody can be a DJ. CD decks and computer programs have made the scene so accessible that users can simply push a button and hey-presto, the two tunes are beat-matched. |
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| Don't You Think The Time Has Come To Join A Singers' Organization? by Kevin Sinclair |
| Maybe you are a person that has the fortune of being naturally gifted when it comes to singing, or you may have undertaken extensive training in order to become a good singer. Whichever category you fall into, singing is an art that should most certainly be honored, and what better way to present and show your skills than performing in the presence of a gathering of signers just like yourself? |
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| Austin Area Festivals: Music and More by Ki Gray |
| Festivals in Austin and surrounding towns reflect the area's eclecticism and creative spirit. They are also a tremendous boon for the economy. |
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| How To Get Hip Hop Beats That Add To Your Talent And Get Rap Beats That Get You A Record Label Deal by Clive Calvin |
| Get rap beats to compliment your career and get hip hop beats that will get you noticed and compliment your style and add something more to it. With the right beats you can get the attention of a record label. |
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| How to Find Out Concert Dates and Find Concert Tickets by Daniel Millions |
| You know how fast concert tickets sell out. This article will give you some tips so you grab one before they are all gone! |
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| It's Never Been Easier To Play a Variety Of Popular Piano Music by Duane Shinn |
| How many songs do you know on the piano? Would you like to have a larger repertoire at your command? How about entertaining friends and acquaintances at a party with a staggering knowledge of popular songs? Invite some friends over, find some great sheet music and have a sing along to some of your favorite songs. |
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| The New Age Music Producer by Mckinley Crawford |
| Looking into the situation in the current music industry, a record producer (or music producer) can have a lot of roles. Among these roles may be task like, mentoring and guiding the artist or musicians, controlling the studio recording sessions, organizing and scheduling production budget and other music resources... |
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| Three of the Greatest Pop Pianists of Modern Times by Duane Shinn |
| It seems as though pop music sometimes gets a bad rap. A glimpse at three of modern pop's most famous pianists may dispel the myth that pop is an inferior genre. Their skill and level of musical expertise rivals that of pianists of other genres. |
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| Free Piano Videos Online Are Waiting for You by Duane Shinn |
| If you absorb information faster with the aid of visuals, then piano videos online are for you. Using these in association with other music learning tools, you can make progress with the keyboard in no time. |
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| Four of the Greatest Modern Classical Pianists of All Times by Duane Shinn |
| Every serious piano student eventually learns to play some of the most well-known classical pieces during his or her studies. Nary a pianist didn't learn Palchabel's Canon in D or Beethoven's Fur Elise. Even non-musicians recognize names like Bach and Mozart. But what about modern classical pianists who have also made notable contributions to cultural history? |
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| How to Choose Your First Guitar by Mike Hobbs |
| When you are choosing your first guitar, it can be an exciting, heady time. But you want to "keep your head", for choosing your first guitar seems very easy, since it's probably the most popular instrument in the Western world and there are very affordable models to be found all over the place; but this is something to be done with great care. |
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| Jimmy Hendrix Trivia. Who is Randy California? by Daniel Lehrman |
| Jimmy Hendrix trivia. Some of the people that Jimi played with that you never heard of.. |
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| Learn How To Play Jazz Drums by Chris Chew |
| Jazz drumming may not be as complicated as it seems. Find out why. |
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| Singing Contests And How To Win Them by Kevin Sinclair |
| The cliche we have all heard so many times about singers being born but performers being made, may well be true working on the theory that people with good voices can be good singers, but let's face it, not all singers are good performers. |
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| How The "Happy Birthday To You" Song Was Written by Duane Shinn |
| Possibly the most widely-recognized song in the English language, "Happy Birthday to You" didn't start out as a song of birthday good wishes. The tune of this beloved ditty was penned in 1893 by school teacher sisters Mildred Hill and Patty Hill. The two teachers wanted a sing-song greeting with which to welcome their young charges to school each day. |
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| Brain Food: 7 Ways Piano Playing Benefits Your Brain by Duane Shinn |
| If you're looking for a perfect way to keep your mind sharp, piano playing is the solution. It exercises several different parts of the mind and body, while providing you with years of musical enjoyment. Whether you play piano currently or are thinking about starting, playing piano is great brain food. |
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| Easy Piano: Ways You Can Start Playing Piano Right Away by Duane Shinn |
| The pleasure of being able to play a song on the piano is something that must be experienced. And playing piano does not have to be difficult -- there are methods for easy piano that get you started with just 3 or 4 simple chords. |
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| The Strings Of A Guitar by Victor Epand |
| A brief look at the types of strings used for guitars, the difference in material, and the importance of tuning. |
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| Why The Tremolo Arm Is Misnamed by Victor Epand |
| What the tremolo arm is and what it achieves, why it has the wrong name, and what other names it is commonly known by. |
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| Electric Guitars And The Different Types Of Pickup Used by Victor Epand |
| A look at the various types of pickup used in electric guitars, how they work, and the variations in their design and use. |
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