Music Genres

How to dress like the pop super star Michael Jackson.

The best thing about pop music is discovering new songs. In times past it was just a case of listening to the music charts and you would find the best songs but it is not so simple with the...

This article will show you an easy way you can improvise blues and with many different possibilities!

Modes... the elusive concept that perplexes students and teachers alike! Students because they don't understand it. Teachers because they don't understand how to explain it well. There's no...

Up-and-coming guitarists like yourself have need of a great number of chords in their arsenal to defend themselves from boredom. Thus, enter the 7th chords! Here we're going to cover the major and...

Are you a Pagan of any of the various traditions or open-minded enough to enjoy Pagan inspired music and don't know where to find anything good? Don't worry, with a little help, you should be...

There are many techniques you can use to market a Hip Hop album. Whether you are trying to make your latest project a platinum record, or whether you are looking to achieve local notoriety, now...

You sign your child up for piano lessons with visions of your little Mozart wooing the crowd at recitals, serenading your dinner guests and spending hours on end pouring over his piano...

Ever wonder why when listening to the radio some callers always seem to get their requests played but yours never seems to get on the air. As a Dee Jay I'm going to share some tips and things to...

Have you eve wanted to learn how to compose classical music? Well, writing classical music is actually very fun and easy. In this post I shall tell just exactly how you should approach this type...

In this article you will learn all the little tricks to tune, clean, and restring your acoustic or electric guitar.

Apple company's ipods, including the newest ipods the iTouch and iPhone, have grown more and more popular. It seems as their popularity grew, their functions and uses have gorwn too. But the...

There is nothing on this planet quite so beautifully human as music. Unfortunately so many so-called music "fans" seem to love music not for music's sake, but to fit into some social...

One obstacle in trying to enjoy classical music can be the musicians themselves. It can be rather difficult understanding their seeming arrogance, the funny facial expressions, and even the way...

Music... If you're like me there isn't anything better than listening to an album from iTunes or a local music store. But if you're also like me it's important that you broaden your musical...

You may not be what they call a "jazz aficionado," a "jazz snob" or a jazz nut... at least not yet. But, you may be curious as to what all those dark shades-sporting, goateed...

We live in a world where older pleasures are ignored and forgotten. Few people of my own generation would ever consider going to a symphony, a ballet, or (God forbid) an opera! These things are to...

Johann Sebastian Bach lived and composed during what is known as the Baroque Period (see link below). His music actually pre-dates that of Mozart, so Bach actually composed before...

School’s out and some parent’s are as happy as the kids are about it. The daily tasks required to keep school time organized and effective can be a little grueling and a break is always nice....

To me music is the beat and pulse of my soul. It's who i am. It's amazing how music blends with the inner workings of this world. Most of the time we don't notice it, but it's usually in the...

Believe it or not, without classical music from composers such as Mozart and Beethoven, we probably would not have our popular music, from the Beatles to Kanye West. Classical music is the...

Irish traditional music in the United States has experienced a resurgence in recent years thanks to the popularity of Riverdance and traditional Irish groups like Cherish the Ladies, Clannad,...

Maybe your Man or boyfriend does not feel like going to the movies or concert or (where-ever). Maybe they are not able to go at the time you planned the date. Don't get angry with your loved ones....

Power Chords, Palm Muting, Distortion, All these things add to a punk song, In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make about any song sound pretty cool.

In addition to being madly in love with that precious little one, many first time parents express their dismay at all that they were never told about parenting. This seems to be a universal...

Finding the latest breaking hip hop news may be important to you if you are a rapper, a hip hop artist, or just a fan of rap music and hip hop music. Whatever you want to find out about hip hop...

Want to learn to play the keyboard or piano but don't know where to start and don't have the money or time for lessons? Read on because you are going to learn the very basics to get you started on...

As a rock and roll music lover and a qualified member of GRITS (Girls Raised in the South), I have been listening to Southern rock and roll music my entire life. Through this article, I hope you...

What is a party without music? Not much. Having music playing at a party creates atmosphere and mystery. It also makes people much more comfortable talking because everyone at the party isn't able...

In this article you will learn exactly how to write a great review of a music album. The information comes from my experience as a reviewer for a free online publication in years past.

Opera in and of itself is a wonderful musical form as it tells a story. The story is what makes Opera so special. Herein I teach you how to grasp a better understanding of Opera in order that...

If you are a Christian or even a parent of small children, it is probably getting really old to try to listen to secular radio stations. There is so much in the song lyrics that does not support...

Lets take a peak at a simplified relative of the Minor Scale: The Minor Pentatonic Scale Pentatonic Scale.

Researchers are discovering more benefits to listening to and learning to play classical music all the time. Since this music is a bit more difficult than popular music, you can help your child...

When playing the guitar in a finger style manner, such as classical or flamenco, there are exact words to describe the right hand fingers. In this case, the right hand is the plucking/picking hand.

If you're tired of just turning on the radio and listening to whatever is on, if you want to expand your taste and try new music, or if you're just plain bored then give this article a read.

If you are a country music fan you can enjoy videos from your favorite artists FOR FREE at CMT.com. Whether your favorite is Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Toby Keith or Rascal Flats, videos of all...

If you have an interest in black metal, but don't know how you should go about being a supporter of black metal, than be sure to read this.

Everyone, with the exception of the very occasional little old lady, has at one point 'messed around' to a song. You know what I mean; tapped your feet, clapped your hands, whistled, sung along,...

You say you wouldn't be caught dead listening to country music? Maybe it's time to reconsider. Some pop stars (like Kid Rock, Jewel, Jessica Simpson & Darius Rucker) are being lured over. So...

The following is a discussion to differentiate between what is known as emo and what is known as indie. Emo is derived from the word "emotional" and today can be identifed mostly by...

Drone music is a type of rock that any band or group of people can easily play.

Everyone who can produce sound can make something melodious out of it regardless of the kind of sound produced. All depends on the ability of one to artistically covert the sounds he makes into...

How to be a Death Metal maniac

Thrash Metal is an extremely important part in the history of Heavy Metal. Created in the early 1980's by bands like Metallica and Slayer, it combined the evil Venom, the free-for-all attitude and...

How do you write the lyrics to a country song?

Want to learn the history of country music? Here's your how-to-guide for capturing all that twang.

Emo. Have you heard people talking about this new 'emo' craze but aren't quite sure what you need to do to fit in with them? It's easy. Here is a step by step guide on how to be an emo.

Many dedicated music fans probably don’t realize just how many bands, genres and styles of music are indebted to the early experimentation of blues artists, many of whom developed their craft...

For those who love the lilt and energy of Irish and Scottish music, collecting the music can become a passion. Here are tips for building a first-rate collection of celtic music.