| Time Based Sound Effects For Electric Guitar by Victor Epand |
| There are a number of time based effects which can be employed whilst playing electric guitar. In this article we look at three popular effects: slap, echo, and feedback. |
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| Modulation Effects For Electric Guitar by Victor Epand |
| Modulation is a strange work that seems to be somewhat mysterious to the uninitiated. In this article we look at one particular modulation effect and how it began, before digital manipulation. |
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| Electric Guitars And Early Electric Amplifiers by Victor Epand |
| Electric guitars must use an external amplification unit as they have no way of producing the sound themselves, unlike acoustic guitars. In this article we look at the early development of the amplifier and some of its earliest features. |
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| Count Basie - the Count of Piano Jazz by Duane Shinn |
| One of the all time greats of jazz is William "Count" Basie. He was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for almost 50 years. |
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| The Story of "Joy To The World" by Duane Shinn |
| Set to a score adapted from George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah," Joy to the World has taken its place permanently in the hearts of both Christian and secular society. This Christmas hymn remains a favorite no modern church would dare exclude during the holiday season. |
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| The Best Frontmen in Rock History by Patrick Omari |
| Frontmen are the people in rock bands that we all want to be. They are cool, charismatic and sexy - so who are the best ones and why so I ask? |
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| The Many Kinds of Music from Memphis by Phoenix Delray |
| This article where music from Memphis started. |
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| Time Honored Musicians from Memphis Other Than Elvis by Phoenix Delray |
| This article tells more about the tribute for Elvis and other famous musicians from Memphis. |
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| The Voices of Memphis Soul Music by Phoenix Delray |
| This article tells more about the people behind the Memphis soul music. |
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| The Magic of Memphis Musicians by Phoenix Delray |
| This article tells more about the past of Memphis musicians. |
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| The Song From Heaven: The Story of the Great Christmas Carol "Silent Night" by Duane Shinn |
| It was a 'Silent Night' indeed when this beloved song was first composed. If not for a broken pipe organ, the world likely would have been without its most popular Christmas carol. |
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| The Story of Memphis Blues Music by Phoenix Delray |
| This article tells more about some background of the blues music. |
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| Using Online Guitar Tablatures Can Make Playing the Guitar Much More Enjoyable by Keith Baxter |
| Even though professional guitar lessons are the traditional way of learning how to play the guitar, using song tablatures found online can make the process much easier. |
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| Playing Acoustic Guitar with Help From the Internet by Keith Baxter |
| One of the greatest sounds of all has got to be the acoustic guitar. It has the potential to sound full and complete all by itself and it sounds great with other instruments as well. |
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| Dashing Through The Snow: The Story of "Jingle Bells" by Duane Shinn |
| Many people are surprised to learn that "Jingle Bells" was actually written for American Thanksgiving. The song was originally published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh." Today there are few who can't sing at least the first verse of "Jingle Bells." |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With F by Maxine Clarke |
| If you have ever been sitting around with little else to do, you may have suddenly asked yourself: "Who are the best five bands beginning with the letter F?" Should that be the case, this article is perfect answer to that question. If, however, you have never thought of asking yourself that, then you have clearly never had a boring job! |
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| Will You Become Smarter If You Play The Piano? Is Piano Study Good For Your Brain? by Duane Shinn |
| Will you become smarter if you play the piano? The question is whether there is a correlation between mastering a musical instrument and one's brain increasing in potential. |
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| Handle With Care, A True Classic From 5 Outstanding Musicians by Martin Sejas |
| The Traveling Wilburys were a supergroup composed of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison formed in the late 80s. They produced 2 albums and their first single "Handle With Care" is a timeless classic from 5 very talented musicians. |
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| Daniel, Another Gem From Elton John To The World by Martin Sejas |
| "Daniel" is one of Elton John's classics from his golden period in the early 70s when he could not stop producing hit after hit. So memorable, so tender, so sweet, "Daniel" is certainly a gem to treasure for all time. |
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| What is Happening to the Music Industry by Shawn Wilson |
| An authors take on what is wrong with the music industry. |
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| One On One lessons Vs Online Guitar Lessons by Anna Stenning |
| Looking at taking lesson online for learning to play musical instruments. |
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| The Birth Of The Electric Bass Guitar by Victor Epand |
| Electric bass guitars are proving very popular with many players, including beginners. This article looks at their style and development, and how they grew from a fiddle rather than a guitar. |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With E by Maxine Clarke |
| It was William Shakespeare that said in Twelfth Night: "If music be the food of love, play on". Like Duke Orsino many of us may be more than familiar with unrequited love, so what better way to purge this feeling than by indulging in music? |
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| Piano Lessons Enrich a Child's Life by Andrew Stratton |
| Every child is different but no matter their disposition, they will benefit from piano lessons. They develop self confidence, discipline, coordination and commitment throughout their learning process. |
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| Musical Theory: Do I Need To Know It? by Duane Shinn |
| Aside from the academic study of music theory, which explores the theories surrounding music issues, such as whether or not a piece of music fits into one category or another, music theory is really the nuts and bolts of music. |
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