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176: Buying Your First Cello Is Not As Difficult As You Think Date: May 17th 2006

For those of you not too familiar with what a cello looks like or sounds like, just imagine the sound and image of the violin, and then amplify the size and the sound texture many times over.

177: Keep Your Free Music Downloads - I Don't Like Prison! Date: May 16th 2006

It honestly seems like the Feds could break our door down at any minute and haul us off to jail for downloading free music. While the iPod and increasing number of companies offering legal music downloads appear to show that consumers still want their MP3s, the truth is that you should be leery of the words “free” and “MP3” appearing together on a website.

178: Marketing for Musicians 101 Date: May 16th 2006

Marketing and Press Kits, your calling card to the music world.

179: The Acoustic Guitar - Anatomy Of A Fretboard Date: May 16th 2006

The acoustic guitar fretboard. This article discusses design specifics, characteristics and attributes of the acoustic guitar fretboard.

180: 10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play 'Chord' Piano Date: May 16th 2006

There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to “chord a song” at the piano. By “chord a song”, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don't need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern.

181: Country Music Is No Mere Genre Date: May 16th 2006

Country Music has been associated with cowboy hats and boots. The fact is that apparel has got nothing to do with it.

182: Piano Lesson: Why Do You Want To Grow As A Pianist Date: May 16th 2006

It is important to have something to improve upon in your piano playing. An old person to me is someone who doesn't want to learn things anymore. Let me show you what I learned from my piano teacher.

183: Notes on the History of the Piano Date: May 15th 2006

Summary: A quick look at surprising genesis of the piano and how it has evolved across the centuries.

184: Guitar: Learn Guitar By Not Playing Guitar Date: May 15th 2006

I suppose you think that you learn guitar by playing guitar. Well, do you learn to say the right things by talking all the time Let's take a look at the art of not playing guitar...

185: A Matter of Style Date: May 15th 2006

There are numerous styles of music to choose from when deciding what you want to sing, so where do you begin. Discover what musical style resonates with you.

186: Protecting Your Acoustic Guitar Date: May 15th 2006

Tips and information on prolonging the life and service of your acoustic guitar.

187: Record Pools - Are You Swimming Yet Date: May 14th 2006

Record pools can help your product gain national and international exposure and sales. Record Pools, what they are and how you can use them.

188: Guitar lesson: What Is The Ultimate Way To Practice On Your Guitar Date: May 14th 2006

Have you ever asked yourself: What is the ultimate truth about guitar practicing and how effective can a guitar practice session be

189: Play Piano - There is No Substitute for Practice Date: May 14th 2006

There is no substitute for practice. By spending a couple of hours with your instrument every day you develop a special relationship with it.

190: Choosing a Music Subscription Service Date: May 14th 2006

Digital music is an emerging market with three major players enticing thousands of people to give up pirating their music and actually paying for it.

191: 5 Tips For Choosing The Right Electric Guitar Date: May 14th 2006

Tips on making an informed decision when selecting an electric guitar.

192: Madonna Confesses Dance Floor Tour May Be Coming Date: Mar 27th 2006

It's not official but Madonna may be bringing her phenomenally successful CD, Confessions on a Dance Floor, live to a venue near you. To date, Confessions has sold nearly 1.29 million copies in the United States alone.

193: Aerosmith Just Keeps On Rockin' Date: Feb 22nd 2006

For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock's most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970's with a string of hits……

194: How To Make A Cheap Guitar Sound Great Date: Feb 14th 2006

Simple modifications to low cost guitars can make them sound just as good as expensive ones.

195: An Intro To Music & Video Editing Software Date: Feb 13th 2006

Great introduction to some common video and music editing softwares.

196: Polyphonic Ringtones Date: Feb 11th 2006

Polyphonic ringtones, as the name implies, employ various tones and sounds rather than just the simple one-tone typical ringtone. For instance, if you have polyphonic ringtones that are musical, you can have a drum or a bass line accompanying a melody or someone speaking while there is music playing. Polyphonic ringtones are more sophisticated and many believe that they are much more interesting than standard, monophonic ringtones. Contrary to popular belief, polyphonic ringt...

197: Learning To Play Piano Chords Date: Jan 27th 2006

If you are playing several notes at the same time, then you are playing piano chords. Simply put, when multiple notes are played together, piano chords are achieved. The chords then come together to form a melody. Every song that you hear has a melody and it is through each melody that music is achieved. Sound complicated Well, that's ok because it really isn't as difficult as it sounds. As a musician, whether it be professional or hobbyist, you will need to learn the var...

198: Listening - A Question Of Studio Monitoring. Date: Jan 10th 2006

Monitoring in a music studio is, quite simply, the most important part of the studio set up. Your studio may contain the most advanced equipment available, but without accurate monitoring, you will never hear an accurate mix, which is kinda pointless, isn't it! So, what's the difference between a good pair of hi fi speakers and true studio monitors Well. hi fi speakers exaggerate the lows, and often the highs, to create maximum impact. This can be good to listen to, b...

199: Music : The Source, The Life Force Date: Dec 30th 2005

What is it about music that can evoke such strong emotions in us Why do we feel so moved when we hear something that makes the hairs on the back of the neck spring up Let's investigate the power of music a little.