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archivesWhat could a scratch DJ do with a home organ ribbon controller?The answer is in this bonkers video of Japanese DJ Tucker, king of the SL-1210 and the Yamaha YC-45 who also sets the whole thing on fire with lighter fluid, Hendrix style. There's a lot of crazy organ action in Japan, as various clips of really intense children playing Electone organs proves. Some honking great rock’n'rollA few weeks ago, Adam Spencer spun an awesome 1950’s rock’n'roll tune called Wiggle Tail by Googie Rene. The track came from Rarities from the Bob Hite Vault. Bob Hite was a member of Canned Heat and apparently had an incredible collection of of 78s. I found the rarities collection on eMusic and promptly added [...] Guitar Playing - Keeping a Guitar JournalWhat kind of things would you write in a guitar journal? Well, for starters, you could track your progress on a given song or lick between specific points of time... Maria Kallas - La DivinaShe had been born in New York in 1923 to George Kalogeropoulos a pharmacist from the Peloponnessos, who had emigrated earlier in that year. Like many Greeks, when he took US citizenship he had simplified his surname. Life was not easy in the USA during the years of the Great Depression, and Maria did not have a happy childhood. Her mother was single minded in her ambition that her daughters should have musical careers. Maria acquired an ear for music by listening to gramophone records and to the radio, and she was sent to piano and singing lessons. Reggae - Not Just Limited To JamaicaMusic from the Caribbean Islands has long entertained fans world over. Music such as Calypso, dance hall, and ska have evolved from each other and over a period of time have got fused into what is known as reggae. Saul Williams - A True Rap PioneerSaul Williams, born in Newburgh, New York in 1974, is an American rap artist, writer and actor known for his eclectic blend of poetry and hip-hop. He is also known for his role as Ray Joshua in the independent film 'Slam', which won the Grand Jury Prize for a Dramatic Film at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. Unlike most mainstream rap artists, who at least claim to have lived a former life of sin before turning to rap, Saul entered the world of music after pursuing an academic career. Five Tips For Better Piano PlayingWhether you already play piano or are about to learn, you want to play well. Maybe you want to impress your family. Or perhaps you want to be able to impress your friends. Maybe you simply want to play well for your own enjoyment. Well, here are some tips to make you play better... Guitar Is Not Nascar - Or How Guitar Lessons Can Help You Rise Above The Rock N' Roll HypeEverything moves so fast these days. The computer I am typing this on is already obsolete and I just bought it a few months ago! The internet lets us communicate with people on the other side of the world at the speed of light. Is it any wonder that our music is getting faster and faster? Learn How To Play Guitar With Online Guitar LessonsThese days, if you want to learn how to play guitar it is much easier that it used to be. Online guitar lessons - usually in video format - have made learning guitar easy, fast, affordable, and highly accessible to just about anyone. Electric Guitar Tremolos - What Are They?Occasionally, one may find an electric guitar equipped with an odd bar dangling from its bridge. This is called a tremolo or "whammy" bar. Learn GuitarLearning to play the guitar is an ambition that many people have but never fulfill. Sometimes all people need is a bit of advice and direction. Keep Music LiveMusic is a serious subject. Good music has a hardwired direct line to our souls. Music can bypass the analytical aspects of our humanity and dig deep right into the emotional core of our very being. Learn Piano BluesNo matter what level of playing you're at now or which musical instruments you may know how to play, learn piano blues and you'll be much better off for it. As someone who spends a lot of time playing the saxophone and writing music I have found learning to play the piano invaluable for musical ideas, arranging for other instruments and just plain fun and relaxation. Not to mention being able to accompany other performers when the opportunity comes up. Greatest Artists and SongsWhat would current musicians be without the foundation set by the legendary bands and classic artists that came before them? Vivian Scott at Epic Records spoke the truth when she said that "There would be no new school without the old school". The status of "Legendary" and "Classic" when it comes to music is reserved for the best of the best. Amy Winehouse - Some Amazing Facts About Her You Might Not KnowAmy Winehouse has certainly had a very public career exhibited in positive and negative lights. Here are some interesting things you might not know about her. Power Chord Purgatory (Or How Guitar Lessons Can Help You Rise Above The Rock N' Roll Hype)There are dozens of interesting and emotionally charged harmonic structures in Western music. Why is so much of our current popular music dominated by one particular chord? The Secret to Learn How to Play Guitar FastIt doesn't have to take years to learn how to play the guitar. You should be able to learn how to play the guitar fast, and play you favorite songs in a matter of weeks not years, and you can, it's all a matter of learning what's needed and ignoring the rest. Electric Guitars - How Do They Work?The right electric guitar feels smooth in your hands and wraps around your body while you play. She can also sing to you in a way that only you can hear, no matter how much you share her unique sound with others. It's no wonder that the guitar has impacted the world of music. Free Music Downloads for Ipod Touch, Nano and IphoneThere are free music downloads for all types of iPods which can be found right across the internet. Although like I have said in another article, iTunes is the best for quality even though it may be a bit more expensive then the others. |
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