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archivesVale Jerry ReedI was very saddened to hear of the death of Jerry Reed a few days ago. A superb guitarist that made things so easy to play, yet when you tried to pick the tunes your fingers struggled for weeks. I’ve struggled through The Claw and still find it a challenge. Just some blues changes it appears [...] 10 Records That Changed the WorldThere have been many good records, but most did not change the world of music. There have been some that did and here is my top 10. (Please feel free to argue and let me know your top 10). Changing Keys - What is Transposition, and How Can I Do It?Transposition is changing the key of a piece of music, or changing the notes without changing their relationship. This is often done to make the piece of music easier to play or sing. Want to Know About What Bands Rocked the 90s? Bang Your Head to These!Ever since the invention of the genre, rock music has always embodied rebellion and youthful energy. There are few other styles of music that are bolder, more militant and more energetic than rock music. And everyone from Elvis Presley's pelvis to Bob Dylan's poetry has changed the world in its own way. The nineties has also had its share of rocking rebels. Reading Notes on Sheet MusicIf you are looking into becoming a music student but you are daunted by the task of learning to read sheet music, have no fear! It is much easier than you would realize. Is Sheet Music Necessary For Musicians?How many musicians have you ever noticed using sheet music? When seemingly so few of them use it sheet music can sometimes seem very unnecessary for them. Believe it or not, it can play a large role in a musician's career. Sheet Music in the Middle AgesThe latter half of the Middle Ages (circa 1000 CE to 1500 CE) was a turning point in European history. Having finally emerged from the Dark Ages (circa 500 CE to 1000 CE), European civilization finally began to recover the ground it had lost when Rome fell. One of the results of this recovery was the re-emergence of recorded music, or sheet music in both religious and secular life. Forget Law and Ditch Medicine - The Hot Women That Rock Stars MarryYou know what one of the biggest perks of being a rock star is? Sure you get to have the immense guitar collection, the vacations in tropical islands, the fancy cars and you can definitely sell out arenas with your immense charisma and killer guitar riffs. But what else can complete a life that's so immersed in the joys of being a rock star? The women, of course! Make it Far As a Music ProducerSerious about getting into the music industry? Do you think if you learn how to produce music you could be the next big thing to hit the market? Do you want to be the next 'DJ Premier', 'Dr Dre', 'Kanye West; or even 'Puff Daddy' then I know exactly what you have to do. What's Better - Fruity Loops, Reason, Logic Pro Or Pro Tools?As a new producer you may find it hard to work out what program is the best one to make music. To be honest with you, all of them do the same job and can give you similar results. I'm sure a number one hit has been made from all of them so there is no clear winner as such, but I can tell you what is the most used and most recommended! Guitar Music - How to Choose an Online Guitar LessonFor those who are reading this article, I assume that you are keen on searching the best online guitar lessons on the Internet. So stop thinking about if traditional guitar lessons or online guitar lessons is better. Do not even consider the advantages of attending traditional guitar lessons. We should only focus on how to find out the most reliable and useful online guitar lessons to help you enjoy learning guitar music quickly. Purchasing Your First GuitarFor the individual who is completely new to the world of guitar, buying your first guitar can be overwhelming. In this article we'll take a look at some simple guidelines to ensure that you find the perfect match and truly acquire the guitar of your dreams. The Jazz Piano Genius of Oscar PetersonFrom his early love of music to his last years, Oscar Peterson's life was full with accomplishments and support from his family. The decision to become a professional pianist led to a weekly radio show and many performances in hotels and music halls for Peterson. Bluegrass Guitar LessonsBluegrass guitar lessons involve a number of acoustic guitar techniques that are better demonstrated than explained. The two preferred bluegrass teaching methods are DVD and membership sites. Chet Atkins - A Short BiographyWithout the influence of Chet Atkins on the 'Nashville Sound', country music might have remained in the country for many more years rather than reach the chart heights that it did from the 1950s onwards. His 1993 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was a fitting tribute to a musician that changed the face of country music in general, and fingerpicking in particular. Chet was born into poverty, and like many of the poor days of the 1920s and 30s took up music at an early age. Liverpool Mathew Street Festival, August 2008Although it's been running for several years now, this Bank Holiday weekend I attended the Mathew Street Music Festival in Liverpool for the first time. The event was actually canceled last year due to some political issues between the local authority and the organizers but it was claimed that this year it was back "Bigger and better than ever". Although it started life as a celebration of The Beatles and their music and was almost exclusively located in Mathew Street, the event has now spread to the extent that it covers many different music styles and the ... |
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