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Independent Music Isn't Dead - It's The Only Thing Left

The music industry is being reborn on the internet. Now, more than ever, independent music has a venue, free of industry giants who dictate what the pubic will heart.

RozzoBianca is the best all-robot band yet

RozzoBianca is a Swiss "Robotical Freak Show" - a band with 4 different robots playing guitar, drums, megaphone and accordion made out of old industrial parts, controlled by MIDI, plus a singing skeleton. All RozzoBianca's videos are worth watching. This one has a great performance by the robotic megaphone, and a particularly scary bit from the drummer, Fredy Fantastico, who is way cooler than PEART, or even Yellow Drum Machine. More robot action. (Thanks, George)  

Get The Most From Your Guitar Practice

There is a big difference between playing at practicing and actually practicing. Which one of the two do you find yourself doing more often than not? You may think that you spend a certain amount of time each week practicing but what are you really doing?

My Child Wants To Quit Piano

So now that you've paid hundreds if not thousands for piano lessons, your child walks in one day and says, "Mom, I hate piano. Can I quit?" What do you do? There could be many reasons for this.

Tips For Adult Pianists

Many of the most interesting students are adults who are very committed to learning the piano as best they can. Here are some basic tips on how to practice, regardless of what type of music you are playing.

The Evolution Of Recorded Sound

Often, the technology of recording may seem like a relatively new development; and in the grand scheme of things, one has to admit that this is so. However, despite the amazing advances that have been made in recording techniques and the technological advances that have been made in the field in the last few decades, the recording of sound has quite a long history.

Teach Yourself How To Sing

Quite often people who have very good singing voices embark on a career as a musical entertainer either in a band or as a solo artist. Nonetheless, it has to be remembered that people are not born as singers - they teach themselves how to sing and then make their way down this chosen career path.

Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons Should Be Fun!

Here are a few tips on what to look for when beginning acoustic guitar lessons that might save you from having the same experience that he did and set you on the right path... fun!

Playing Acoustic Guitar And Your Posture

Without having proper body posture, guitar playing for extended periods of time can cause back strain. Here are a few good suggestions about holding the guitar in the proper manner. Hold the guitar in such a way that the back of the guitar rests touching your stomach.

The Differences Between A Tuba And Sousaphone

This article looks at the band instrument the sousaphone. It compares the uses of the sousaphone to a traditional tuba.

The Slithering Shape Of The Instrument The Serpent

This article describes the unusual wind instrument, the serpent. It discusses its origins and uses in medieval music.

The Unusual French Instrument The Saxhorn

This article looks at the saxophones ancestor the saxhorn. This article looks back to its' origins in France.

The 14th Century Instrument The Sackbut

This article looks at the origins of the Sackbut. This article looks at its use during the Renaissance period.

The Ancient Brass Instrument The Cornett

This article looks at the long history of the cornett. It includes its creation and use throughout time.

The Plucky Notes Of The Double Bass

This article looks at the history of the double bass. It also looks at the music and construction of this massive instrument.

The Sliding Jazzy Music Of The Trombone

This article looks at the origins of the slide trombone. This article looks at why this instrument is so unique.

Tips To Help You Succeed Using A Beginner Guitar Lesson Online

Choosing the best kind of beginner guitar lesson online, will in fact determine your path as a future guitar player. What you will learn in the first few weeks is crucial as this is the time when you are most susceptible of picking up bad habits and thus hindering your progress and ultimately your success. When you are looking for lessons online look for the following and practice carefully.

Finding A Grown Up Guitar For Small Adult Hands

When I played guitar in the 50's and 60's, I was limited by having small hands. There were certain tunes I could just not stretch to play. In those days a guitarist had to spend a couple thousand dollars for a custom made git with a short neck or resign themselves to a limited song list. That's not the case today!

Tuning The Ukulele - Seven Ways To Do It

Can't tune your ukulele? This article will give you seven ways to get you in tune and sounding great.