How to Learn Chords in Less Than 0ne Hour
How to find chords and scales using simple formulas.
The only musical knowledge you need is the ability to read the melody line and how to find the notes on a keyboard. If you can do that playing keyboard is easy. If you can’t do that please visit your local library and borrow a book for beginning piano.
Did you know that a keyboard can be played using mathematical formulas? Well, it can but some people find it difficult to get to grips with maths. However, with this system you only need to be able to count up to nine. Now, there are seven very simple formulas to help us find all the scales and most of Read the rest of this entry »
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The Underlying Order In Art If you have to ask what jazz is, you will never appreciate jazz. By being big in size, big in smugness, and even big in presumption, all miss the point.
It was Louis Armstrong that said, “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” As Armstrong was inferring, imaginative art such as jazz does not stand only on how it emotionally moves its beneficiary. That it has its own internal complex balance of arithmetic is also intellectually satisfying. So-called dry arithmetic does translate to emotional feeling.
Pathos results because jazz’s mathematical balance mirrors, just on a smaller scale, the same though larger internal complex satisfying balance Read the rest of this entry »
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He is a perfectionist when it comes to combination of brilliant lyrics and excellent rhythm, creating a blend that can only be described as exceptional. Akon’s real names are: Alioune Badara Thiam, 35 years of age, born in St. Louis, Missouri however hails from Dakar, Senegal where he grew up until about 7 years of age. At this age he had periodic visits to America until he was 15, after which he settled down permanently in Jersey City, New Jersey. Born to a Muslim family, his father Mor Thiam was a legendary percussionist in whom he derived inspiration and hereditary qualities to become an extraordinary artiste.
Initially, percussion instruments were his Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsDo I Need To Take Singing Lessons?
Whether if you are a professional singer or an aspiring singer without having taken any formal training, you would probably have pondered whether is it necessary to take formal singing lessons to improve your singing skills.
Keep on wondering and your procrastination is hurting your singing career.
Just name me any famous singer who has never taken any formal singing lessons? Yes, some of them may have gotten popular without any formal singing training at first but all these popular singers, without exception would have realized sooner or later, they have to engage the services of good vocal coaches at one time or another to take their singing career to another level and to stay up there. Read the rest of this entry »
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Much has been said over the differences in hip-hop, and rap music. First off, as far as being a movement, or a revolution, the hip-hop culture began as an early counter-cultural movement in the late seventies as a response by what were then considered to be amateur musicians whose experimental form of music was not accept by the clubs. The status quo at the time was media that had already found a lot of success with urban contemporary that appeared to speak to the needs of the African-American community quite successfully. Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last 15 years, you’ve heard the story about how rappers used the hip-hop culture to gain prominence, and Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsTips for learning how to play the trumpet – Part 7
Okay, you have gotten through the first couple of years and now have some basic skill in playing your trumpet. The key question now is how good do you want to be? I am going to expand on the article title of “Tips for Beginners”.
Embouchure – How your lips meet the mouthpiece. The embouchure is critical to good, consistent playing. Start by making sure you can buzz your lips without a mouthpiece. Now, just using a mouthpiece, can you make a buzzing sound? If so, work on controlling the buzz. Blow specific notes using just your lips, breath, and the mouthpiece. Loosen your lips for low notes, tighten them for Read the rest of this entry »
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1. Use fake books. Fake books, as one of the top 10 ways to improvise on the piano, are gentle introductions to what could be interpreted as the Wild West of improvisation. Improvisation is largely based on freedom of expression. Without having a good foundation of the basics, beginners may feel intimidated by the possibilities. Fake books however contain music that provides opportunities of expression. Since it’s music lacks full notation, fake books allow the musician to fill in the missing parts with what *could* be there or what *should* be there without leaving *everything* up to the pianist.
2. Make up your own songs. Making up your own songs really isn’t as easy as you might think. If Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsThe All-encompassing Language of Music
The world of music is truly one without barriers of language or artificial borders. Be it the rhythmic South American Samba beats, the melodic concerts of Yanni, the evergreen compositions of Beethoven, or the hugely popular foot-tapping Indian Punjabi music, music has a universal language. Wherever you may go, whatever the place, music is the universal language that works wonders in all circumstances. Why only humans, even plants and animals are now known to respond positively to music and aiding their growth.
Whether you are a music lover interested in music downloads to hear that favourite song you’ve been missing for the past several years, or a die-hard musician wanting to make up your own music, get onto the Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsReflections: They dont make music like they used to
It’s something we all listen to, no matter how old we are or what we are into. But when an older generation looks back on the music of their day, and compare it to the music of today, what do you think they see? Does music entertainment here and now pale in comparison to that of the past?
One of the greatest music entertainers of all time was unarguably the legendary Elvis Presley. His music is still adored worldwide today, thirty long years after his death. Now many of us have seen the recordings of the many many shows that he performed, and what we all must have noticed was the reception this man received. Men and women alike screamed and Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsBreaking International Barriers in the Music Industry
What once was unheard of in the music industry is now becoming a hip new trend. Vocal artists everywhere are beginning to be intrigued by the lucrative international market. Language barriers are being broken frequently to deliver music to a much wider audience.
Music artists whose families stem from another country or continent tend to be the fore runners in this group. Wanting to connect with those roots in a vocal manner is oft times important for the artist and their personal growth. Having the same music and songwriting appreciated by two different cultures bridges a gap in the human race.
One would think that in order to do this, Read the rest of this entry »
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