Music Articles
You can't just release an album today without employing some clever marketing strategy. Radiohead released their latest work of art through the medium of download whilst Oasis have taken to the streets of Manhattan with a band of burly buskers to promote their own. Does it pay to give music away?
Thu, 18 Sep 2008: The Arrival Of Punk Rock
Punk is described in the dictionary as a 'loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music, popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s'. Why did punk-rock disappear?
Wed, 17 Sep 2008: The Many Faces Of The 12-Bar Blues
Piano players and other musicians who desire to learn the foundations of purely American music should start with the blues. This music form began over a century ago. Today's jazz, hip-hop, rock-and-roll and rhythm and blues owes a debt to it.
Wed, 17 Sep 2008: The Bodhran: The Unofficial Drum Of Ireland
A brief history of the bodhran, including an explanation of its traditional use as a tool of war and of noisemaking. A description of its basic physical characteristics and playing technique.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: Sheet Music Then & Now
Most modern musicians take sheet music for granted. Sheet music abounds in printed form and can even be downloaded from the Internet. It's a far cry from the days of oral tradition. Centuries ago, there were few ways to pass on music other than to "hum a few bars" until the listener caught on.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: The Sound Effects Of The Electric Guitar
A very basic summary and description of some of the most common sound effects used in conjunction with the electric guitar.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: Drummers Of The Swing Jazz Era
An explanation of the importance of drum music in swing jazz, list of some of the most influential drummers of that genre and brief biographies of each musician.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: Drum Kits: Not Just About The Drums
A description of the different types of non-drum instruments that can be included in drum kits and basic explanations as to the natures of the most common.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: The Mellotron: A Child Of The 60s
A basic description of what a mellotron is and a summary of its history, including its popularity and use in various music genres over the past four decades.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: The Many Sounds Of The Drum
An explanation of the different construction and makeup factors that can affect a drum's sound and a few examples of what those effects might be.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: Guitar Amps: For The "Plugged" Performance
An explanation of the part that guitar amplifiers play in electric guitar performances, a brief history of the devices, and an description of the different kinds that can be found today.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008: 10 Of The Most Popular Hymns of All Time
Hymns are some of the most beloved songs of all time. Hymnals contain hundreds of songs, and no two hymnals are alike. Anyone looking to learn the most popular hymns needs to know where to start. The following is a list of 10 of the most popular hymns, even though that will change somewhat by both taste and time.
Mon, 15 Sep 2008: Conga Drums: A Confusing But Moving Family
An overview of the different types of conga drums, their basic construction and evolution and the methods used to play them.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008: Piano Playing Tips - How To Make The Most Of Your Practice Time
One of the most important piano playing tips is to set aside separate times for piano practice and piano performance. Both practice and performance time are used to improve piano playing, but in different ways.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008: Guitar And Lute Tab: The Apple And The Tree
A brief description of the origina of modern guitar tab that can be found in lute tablature and the similarities and differences of the two in modern times.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008: If Music Be The Food Of Love, Play On
A look at the moving force that is music. Used to invoke thoughts and feelings, music is an integral part of everybody's life in one form or another.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008: George Shearing: The Amazing English Blind Pianist
George Shearing was born blind on August 13, 1919, but his life has been fast-paced and full of amazing accomplishments in the world of music. Born in London, Shearing was the youngest of nine children and even though blind from birth, went on to create one of the most recognized sounds in jazz.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008: Hang The DJ - Disco Equipment Is Not To Blame!
This article is about the new generation of disco and the technology that supports it, such as wireless headphone raves and iPod bedroom DJ nights.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008: The Hand Drum: A Hands-On Experience
An explanation of what constitutes a hand drum and definitions of the two most commonly found types of hand drum, the frame drum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008: Piano Keyboards to Keep You Playing: What To Look For In a Keyboard
When looking for a new keyboard, consider the name brand manufacturers of piano keyboards. Look at your budget and then go from there. Does that budget allow you to check out some of the premiere makers out there? Does your budget require you to go with a lesser-known manufacturer?
Wed, 10 Sep 2008: Largest Free Blues Festival in the World Celebrates 25 Years
Chicago is home to many great festivals and events. One of its greatest is the Chicago Blues Festival, held in Grant Park each June. This year's festival is a landmark celebration for the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival.
Tue, 9 Sep 2008: Andre Previn: Jazz Pianist, Classical Pianist, Conductor, Composer
Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which sparked many musical inspirations, Andre Previn's life was never dull
Sat, 6 Sep 2008: The HTiB Options Of The Modern Home Theatre Market
A brief overview of the different styles of home theatre audio systems available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Sat, 6 Sep 2008: Cigars And Music: A Natural Combination
Perhaps it's because there's a close cultural connection between great music and smoky bars. Anyone who knows anything about jazz knows that its truly legendary improvisers - Coltrane, Bird, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie - cut their teeth playing in bars so smoky that it's a good thing everybody was too busy improvising to need sheet music.
Fri, 5 Sep 2008: Don't Call It A Comeback
How many times have you heard that some pop-muppet is "making a comeback?" There are few great musical comebacks and this article takes a look at some of the biggest.
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