Music Articles
Love songs are meant to mean something. They evoke all sorts of emotions in the listeners from reminiscence, warmth and sentimentality to regret and in extreme cases hatred. So, why do so many love songs make you reach for the sick-bag?
Fri, 5 Sep 2008: Practising With Digital Backing Tracks
Looking briefly at various ways to help one improve their guitar playing techniques.
Thu, 4 Sep 2008: What Are Some Of The Top Piano Schools?
For those who want to pursue a career in piano, the options for training are diverse. There are a number of quality schools available in the United States and some abroad too.
Thu, 4 Sep 2008: Tips on Choosing the Correct Electric Guitar for Yourself
If you are, or wish to be, an electric guitarist, you would know that one of the most difficult tasks awaiting you is the selection of your electric guitar.
Thu, 4 Sep 2008: Tips on How to Tune a Guitar
Knowing how to tune your guitar yourself is one of the most basic as also one of the most integral constituents of learning to play the guitar.
Wed, 3 Sep 2008: How to Use a Guitar Pick
Picks used to be earlier made from animal bone or tortoise shell, but nowadays they are mostly made of plastic. They come in various sizes and shapes. I recommend beginners to use medium size picks because these are the easiest to play with.
Wed, 3 Sep 2008: How Important Is Sight Reading For Piano Players?
Sight reading is the act of reading and playing a piece of music before having ever seen it: on sight. This technique is a vital one for musicians to learn. Being skilled in sight reading makes reading a piece of music easier; the musician doesn't have to labor over every note and re-teach themselves the common patterns.
Tue, 2 Sep 2008: A Child's Bill of Rights For Piano Lessons
This may be of interest only to the piano teacher, but I have the feeling it may be of use to parents who are wondering why their kids are having a bad time with piano lessons. First of all, if your child does not enjoy piano lessons, something is very wrong. Having taught an almost encyclopedic roster of kids, I can tell you that a creative piano teacher can teach ANY child, if the teacher is prepared to be patient enough. There may be many reasons why a child is uncomfortable with piano lessons.
Mon, 1 Sep 2008: Are Music Correspondence Courses Right For You?
The opportunities for music correspondence courses are vastly different today compared to a few years ago. Thanks to modern technology and the Internet, taking a music course by correspondence is now much more practical.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008: 10 Piano Styles You Can Learn To Play
When studying the piano, a student encounters a myriad piano styles. To master the instrument, at least several of these styles must be learned, and all if at all possible. Knowledge of various playing styles enables a pianist to enjoy and play in any genre and to cross-polinate styles to create a fusion he or she can call their own.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008: So You Want to Be a Piano Teacher?
Let's assume that you have the requisite musical education, regardless of your age, to teach a child the basics of the piano. With that requirement in hand, no small accomplishment itself, you are ready perhaps to embark on a career of piano teaching. "But wait," you say! "Won't I need a few other things to become a piano teacher?" That is true, you'll need a car and a studio, a piano or perhaps two.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: How to Find a Good Piano Teacher
I have sorry statistics for you that your local piano teacher doesn't really want you to know: 90% of kids who start piano today will quit within three months. Why, you ask? Read on. Most piano teachers are honest people, but the piano is simply difficult to master, as any musical instrument is. And statistically, perhaps some large percentage of those 90% who quit were perhaps never destined to play very well in the first place.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: The Jazz Piano Genius of Oscar Peterson
From 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.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008: 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.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008: 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.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008: Why You Must Invest in Guitar Accessories
You will be surprised to know how some simple guitar accessories can change the way you play your guitar. This article guides you to world of guitar accessories.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008: Swing Bass for Piano: Get Your Left Hand In Action
The piano style is called "swing bass" because your left hand swings back and forth between a low note or group of notes, such as a 10th, alternating with a chord in the area right below middle C. It is a great tool for lending spark and variety to songs. You will add a lot to your style as you practice this technique more and keep your audience swinging with your music.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008: Dave Brubeck: The Master of Improvisation And Unusual Rhythms
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is one of the giants of jazz piano. His music is characterized by unusual time signatures and can be either extreme - totally dynamic or or completely relaxed. His most famous piece - Take Five - is so popular it has taken on almost cult status, and rightfully so.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008: How Can I Help My Child Read Music?
Do you remember your childhood piano lessons, with all those uninteresting exercises that comprise the ENTIRE curriculum of famous book methods, such as Bastien, John Thompson, Alfred, Schaum, and all the others? Go look in your piano bench where you keep all the piano books from your childhood: all these books are useful, but only after we have sparked a child's enthusiasm by getting them to play songs that are familiar to them, right away, from the first second of their first piano lesson.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008: How Does Timber Choice Affect Electric Guitar Output?
Electric guitars are made of timber. How do different timbers affect the way the guitar sounds?
Mon, 25 Aug 2008: Guitar Or Piano - Which is Best For a Six Year Old?
Many parents are presented with the idea of music lessons by their children. That's because children have a natural love of the sweet and happy sound of music. At around six years, many kids will want to start an instrument because they see their friends doing so, and because most school instrumental programs do not begin until the 4th grade. The two most common choices are the guitar or the piano.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008: Buying a Premium Steinway Piano
Purchasing a top of the line piano is a completely different proposition than buying a standard inexpensive instrument. Steinway is the Mercedes of pianos, largely for good reasons. It is the only piano that holds its value, except for a few rather obscure German brands. Even poorly rebuilt, they can command huge sums.
Sun, 24 Aug 2008: Buying an Inexpensive Piano
Before you buy that great big acoustic piano, think about why you are buying it: if you are buying it for a child, and they have never played piano before, you might consider buying an inexpensive electronic keyboard first to determine the level of interest the child has. If your child demonstrates interest, then consider upgrading to a real piano. Why? Pianos are big and expensive, and once you buy it, it will cost $200-300 to move it, every time.
Sun, 24 Aug 2008: Piano Methods Online - What to Avoid
This article examines all the factors you might want to weigh as you shop online for a piano method for your child. Find out how to match the method to the personality of your child, and arrive at the right choice of piano instruction for you and your child.
Sun, 24 Aug 2008: Piano Kids
A minute-by-minute analysis of what a happy piano lesson should be for a child. Tips and techniques for making sure your child enjoys their experience at the piano.
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