Where to Send Music Demos

Are you a musician, singer, or in a band? Are you anxious to get your music heard, but just don’t know where to send music demos? Thousands of musicians, bands, and singers want to get noticed… but getting noticed in the competitive music industry can be rather frustrating to say the least! Therefore, knowing where to send music demos is an absolute must! Unfortunately, if you do a quick search online for “Where to send music demos,” you’ll find a few useless opinions... Read more »

What in the World is Figured Bass in Music?

Even many musicians haven’t heard of figured bass. Also called basso continuo, a simple explanation of the term is a short way to note chords on a musical score. If you have never heard of it, it’s most likely because the method isn’t used today. However, it could be considered akin to, or a precursor of, a modern chord chart. Figured bass originated in the Baroque era of the17th and 18th century. Music has evolved over the centuries and still does today. The development of figured... Read more »

iPhone 3G Downloads 101

iPhone 3G downloads are expected to enter into its billions with millions of the new phone sold worldwide. If you are an owner of this new gadget, surely you too will be like the millions of them who are looking for places where you can feed it with songs, music and games. The newly released iPhone is an improved version of the original phone with double the speed in processing at half the price only. Surely, many gadget lovers will find the pricing of $199 very attractive. Millions are expected... Read more »

How to Read Piano Sheet Music

When it comes to reading piano sheet music, the first place to start is with the individual elements of the composition itself. Before you can tackle an entire piece, you must be familiar with that particular composition’s language. The following are steps to consider in reading piano sheet music. These will help you grasp the intent and nuances of the piece quickly. * Look over the entire composition to get a feel for its length and structure. This first run through is just to have a quick... Read more »

Using the Internet For Music Downloading and Searching

Listening songs is one of the best ways to relax and many people even listen songs for entertainment purpose. For many people, music has become a part of life. A number of new songs are released throughout the world by different artists and music lovers try to get hold of the songs as soon as they can. As a result of development in technology and Internet, it’s now possible to download music files from Internet. A number of websites are available that allow users to download music files. Some... Read more »

The Wrong Kind Of Buzz

If you have ever recorded in a sound studio, then you know what “the buzz” is. It is unfortunately one of the recording syndromes that has to be dealt with. In the process of setting up your recording, if you notice white noise coming from your equipment, it is vital that you do what you can to locate the source of the buzz. It may even be necessary to do some reorganization and re-planning. The sound quality of your recording will be adversely affected if you don’t discover the... Read more »

How Not To Learn To Play The Piano

Learning to play the piano can be a difficult and daunting task. Taking a different perspective by learning some of the things that won’t help you play the piano may help you understand why it is so important to do those things that will help you learn. So, what is the best thing you can do to not learn to play the instrument? Take it easy. Like any skill we master, learning to play the piano requires practice. But unlike other skills, the piano requires that we are dedicated and consistent... Read more »

Choosing Shaman Drums For Ceremonial Drumming Groups

Want to give your home true Native American style decor? Try using Shaman drums along with your rustic home furnishings like I did. My love for these unique, American Indian drums started right after my husband and I bought our new home last year. We knew that because of our love for the old west, we wanted true southwestern and Native American style decor with unique rustic home furnishings. Once that was decided I started filling my new home with awe-inspiring southwestern and Native American pieces... Read more »

How To Choose Pow Wow Drums For Native Drumming

Did you ever think about the meaning behind the pow wow drums used in native ceremonies? I did, but never realized that they played such a big role in the Indigenous culture until I had the chance to see one of these events, and began talking to the American Indian singers about the important part the pow wow drum has in the ceremony. Native drum groups understand the significance of this type of drum in their culture, but most people I come across have only a vague idea of why the native drum music... Read more »

The History of the Electric Guitar

The actual date and time of the invention of the electric guitar hasn’t ever been recognized, although it was first seen in the early 1930’s by members of orchestras and musicians. The inventors of the electric guitar at that time, who were electronically minded individuals, realized that the guitar needed to be amplified to produce louder sounds in noisy venues and to be able to be heard alongside other instruments. The reason for this of course was due to the fact that at the time,... Read more »