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Billy Alexander, the organ player with no fingers

"Billy Alexander was born with a birth defect on both hands & feet. Many surgeries, 8 years of professional organ lessons..." and here he is, rocking the Hammond B3 at a Church in Monroe MI, and playing the Tom Lanza show in Texas. (Thanks, Gareth)  

Guitar - Tuning to Perfection

Ever wondered why some chords sound in tune and others don't? This article looks at how to get accurate guitar tuning once and for all...

Why You Shouldn't Download Music Illegally

While there are many free music download services out there on the internet, it is important to avoid these services. Here I will tell the risks of using free music download services, and why you should avoid them.

Review of CA Guitars (Composite Acoustics) 7iM-CE, I Series

Many guitarists purchase carbon fiber guitars for the convenience of not having to worry about humidity and temperature changes. Yet, with CA Guitars new I Series, I believe that people will buy for the sound first, and the worry-free aspect will be an added bonus.

Children Piano Lessons

As an alternative to buying lots of video games as a way for your children to relax and unwind, it's often far more benefit to them to discover a new talent or interest such as learning to play the piano. Learn more about children piano lessons in this article.

Everything You Must Know About Quality Music Gear

As technology invents a new version of music gear each day, programming and composing a music piece is no longer a problem. However, the trick lies in identifying in the knowing what you want and enjoying what you are doing.

Download Piano Lessons

One excellent source of learning for adults who, because of their age may shy away from classroom style learning is to learn online. This method is simple and convenient as all you have to do is put the computer on and download your piano lessons from the Internet. Learn more about how to download piano lessons online in this article.

Online Piano Lessons Offer Flexibility

One great advantage of taking piano lessons online is the flexibility you are given. You will be able to juggle all your other commitments and still take time out to study the piano. You are given the freedom to be able to learn at dawn or in the middle of the night - whichever suits you best. You can even observe certain techniques being demonstrated while popping home for your lunch break. Learn more about online piano lessons in this article.

Secrets of a Synthesizer

A synthesizer is an electronic musical instrument designed to produce electronically generated sound, using techniques such as additive, subtractive, FM, physical modeling synthesis, or phase distortion. In most conventional synthesizers, recordings of real instruments can be considered to be composed of several components for purposes of resynthesis. To know the secrets of a synthesizer, one should start with the basics of a synthesizer.

Types of Drums

The above article educates you about the various types of drums and their characteristics. It also informs about the usage and the structural features of the types of drums and drum kits.

History of Drums

This article contains the evolution of drums, from the ancient age to the modern time. It also shows how a tribal instrument changed and rocked the whole world.

Alternative Classical Guitars, Including Portuguese and Flat Top

Although its exact history is a little hazy, and subject to much discussion, it is thought that the traditional Portuguese guitar can be traced back as far as the medieval period, and although you will often find references that suggest that it was based on the traditional English guitar, this is most certainly not the case, in particular for the very good reason that there simply is no such thing! The Portuguese guitar is a traditional twelve string instrument which is most notable for its use in the traditional Portuguese Fado music.

What Exactly is an Acoustic Guitar?

Acoustic guitars remain as popular as ever, but what exactly is an acoustic guitar, and what makes it different to other popular guitars today? Very simply, it is the word acoustic which is significant in understanding what sets acoustic guitars apart from others. Almost every other kind of guitar available today relies upon some sort of external device being used in order to make the sound audible, or at least properly audible from a reasonable distance.

The Power Of Music

Have you ever thought about the power of music and the influential role it has had in the world? It seems that ever since the beginning of time, human beings have been expressing themselves, in one way or another, with musical instruments, dance and song. This medium has also been one of the primary ways for many cultures to preserve their history for the next generation.

Learn How to Build an Electric Guitar in a Few Easy Steps

Read this if you wish to learn how to build an electric guitar in a few easy steps. Building your own electric guitar can give you the satisfaction of creating a piece of work that will continue to give you hours of pleasure once it has been finished. Just be sure to have plenty of patience plus reasonable wood working skills.

Keyboard Instruments - Organs, Harpsichords, Pianos, Keyboards & Synthesizers

Even non-musicians are familiar with keyboard instruments. Few people reach adulthood without having had at least one opportunity to bang on a keyboard of some type. However, many people (including musicians) aren't aware of the history behind keyboard instruments. Their evolution is both fascinating and surprising.

Acoustic and Electric Guitars

Guitars can be divided into two broad categories namely acoustic and electric. But you can make an acoustic tone in an electric guitar with the help of a processor. Once you plug in the instrument with the amplifier, you will get a perfect sound, actually electric guitar do not have any unplugged sound like the acoustic guitar. The instrument can be electric as well as acoustic, for example, an acoustic guitar.

How to Learn to Play Guitar For Kids - Some Tips

Children have a lot of energy and time on their hands; it is up to the parents to ensure that they make them use their time constructively. Encouraging your child to take up guitar lessons is a good solution to keep the child occupied while encouraging him to be creative at the same time.

How to Make Guitar Chords - Some Useful Tips

Learning to make guitar chords on your own without expert guidance can be hard. Many people have given up the desire to play the guitar as they failed to learn how to construct chords. So let's take a look at a few tips.

Learn Guitar Online - It's Easier Than You Think

You may never have considered it but have you ever tried using the internet to learn how to play guitar? Well, if you haven't tried it, perhaps now is the time to check out the options that you have online. You see, learning to play a guitar is now possible online and it's so easy.