Live Music

Speakers used in live concerts come in a variety of types and sizes. While there is no real universal standard speaker, there are standard configurations, chosen for the type of music and concert...

In the early days of concert sound, the 1950s and '60s, there were few choices for professional sound-reinforcement speaker systems. JBL, Electro-Voice and Altec-Lansing were the first companies...

If you are playing hymns or accompaniments on the keyboard or piano, doubling the bass can be very effective. However, there are some tips you should know to play more effectively in this style.

Worship teams in church frequently consist of either a guitar or keyboard, plus three to five vocalists. Church worship leaders usually desire more musicians, but congregants are either unwilling...

Playing for years in the music business and have found that constantly purchasing new guitar and bass strings can be very expensive. But the sound of a new set of strings enhances your sound so...

Although every PA (personal address) system is entirely different, learning the basic rules of running sound will allow you to work with almost any system. This article will show you how to set up...

Anyone who has heard popular music in the past 20 years, whether recorded or live, has heard a drum trigger. Much like synthesizers use the keyboard format to produce different sounds, drum...

While it is certainly possible to go to a music store and buy a standard drum set that has everything you'll need, serious musicians know that the only way to go is to build a kit yourself. Every...

DJs may remove the beat from songs by dropping out the bass. Learn more about creative segues in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

By the early 1950s, two companies were mass-producing bass amplifiers. One was Fender, the first company to mass-produce the bass itself, and the other was Ampeg. Fender's first model, the Fender...

Are you confused on how to hook up yor guitar, bass, or piano into an amp? Are you confused on how to add a pedal to the mix? Well in this article I wil show you how to do that.

Here are some tips on taking care of your guitar or bass.

Have you ever been playing your guitar or bass and the songs that you are playing don't exactly sound right, but you know that you are playing the song right? Well thats because you are out of tune.

Are you in a band and have a gig comming up soom and want some tips on how to set up your equipment? Well in this article I will give you some time on setting every thing up.

Modulations seem to strike a chord of fear (pardon the pun) in the hearts of pianists and keyboardists. Those six little words ––“let’s take it up a key”–– make most of us players break out in a...

Crossovers are a powerful tool that allow you to send different audio frequencies to varying components, such as amplifiers or compressors. This article discusses how to connect a standard,...

Being a bass player myself I understand the need to put a little funk to it. There is a great little method that you can use to play that will let you put a little stink on it, and it is really...

Bass lines really add to the overall sound of the piano. Improve you piano skills and learn bass lines from a professional pianist in this free video.

Learn tips on how to play bass lines properly on piano in this free two part video clip.

Learn tips on how to play bass lines properly on piano in this free two part video clip.

Learn tips on how to play bass lines properly on piano in this free two part video clip.

Heavy distortion is a trademark of heavy metal playing. Great guitar distortion is a tricky sound to master, but once it's right, a great tone can be awe inspiring. A great amplifier and effects...

The bass rig head is the device that links your bass guitar to your speakers. Choosing one is largely a matter of the technology your speakers and bass require to get the job done.

Positioning the elements of your drum kit for comfort and performance is an important part of getting ready to practice and perform. Let's look a few guidelines for positioning the bass drum in...

This article will walk you through the steps involved in muffling your bass drum. It will show you the available options and provide some advice for honing in on the sound you want.

The DJ equalizer can be your best friend. It allows you to adjust the bass, treble and midrange frequency content to control what the audience hears, to blend the music together and to display...

The African djembe drum is wildly popular in the United States. People gather on street corners and in rooms across the country to participate in the lively drumming circles of djembe drummers....