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Guitar Techniques - Hammer On - Pull Off

What is a hammer-on? A hammer-on is basically when you play a note, without picking the string, on a higher fret. How do you do it?

Chord Inversions For Guitar

Creating smooth flowing chord changes is something that pianists take for granted but guitarists often overlook due to the complicated structure of the notes on the fretboard. A simple understanding of chord inversions and a little effort is all that's required to take advantage of this greatly underused concept.

How to Read Piano Notes

Reading piano notes may seem daunting at first, but it really isn't if you ground yourself in the basics. The first step is learning the names of the notes. The great thing is that you only have seven to memorize.

DJ Speaker Selection

Everyone has a buddy that recommends something they have had or their buddy has. In most cases your buddy is probably not giving you the whole scoop on their selection. There are a few requirements when it comes to determining what speaker will be right for.

Korg CA 30 Tuner

The Korg CA 30 tuner is one of the most common, most popular, and best tuners on the market. It has many features for such a small, portable tuner and can be used with virtually any instrument. I've used it on the electric guitar and bass guitar and it works fine.

Amp Placement and Why It's Important For Recording Or Gigs

I talked with Dee about amp placement, and the fact it isn't talked about or written about too often in the major music magazines, or bandied about in gear talk among musicians. I told Dee about a recent article Slash did on just that topic, and he agreed that amp placement can sometimes be more important than mike placement.

The Era of World Music

Due to the influence of western pop music, traditional songs and music are losing their place in society. The terms traditional, folk, or cultural music are now replaced by what is known as world music; which is a broad term used to describe music relating to cultures, history, ethnic groups, and indigenous people.

SMV - Thunder

Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten's S. M. V. - Thunder is a collaboration of three of the top bass players in the music world. It is not only the low rumble of the bass notes, but this is a complete release that will set the Jazz and music world on fire.

How to Play the Banjo - Useful Tools

Want to learn how to play the banjo? Well you're not going to learn in 500 words! However, the following list of accessories and resources will certainly help the new banjo player on their way.

Piano Teaching Resources to Make Your Job Easier

One of the most important types of piano teacher resources out there is the advertising. You definitely need to be able to get the word out about what you offer. Otherwise you will have a hard time filling up your slots with students. You should be willing to advertise both locally and online.

Types of Guitar Amps

If you're reading this article, you're probably unsure of what kind of amp you want to get. You probably already have a guitar, but what good is an electric or bass guitar without an amplifier? Not much, in all honesty.

Ibanez SR400 Review

The Ibanez SR400 is a bass guitar. It's not a terribly expensive one, but for a new to moderate player, it can get the job done. It comes with a thin neck, which makes it easier to move your hands while playing.

Ambient Music - Nature's Sounds Put to Music

It's often playing in the places you go. Whether it's in an art gallery, a unique specialty shop, or a restaurant, ambient music creates a mood. This music genre has seen a growth in popularity in the last 30 years. It is sometimes referred to as "new age music".

Success In The Entertainment Business

Do you want to succeed in the music business? Then you need to do certain things and have an attitude worthy of success, but it boils down to whether you trully want it?

Types of Piano

Piano is a musical instrument and it is played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with felt hammers. There are different kinds of pianos present in the market. Some of the important ones are mentioned below.