Recording Music

How to Record an Acoustic Guitar

By Henry

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Recording an acoustic guitar can be difficult. Sometimes it doesn’t even matter if you’re playing a $1000 acoustic. If it’s poorly recorded, it can sound thin and brittle. A bad guitar can sound good with the right mic and room sound. Every ... more »

How to Sell a Band's CD Online

By Henry

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When you think about selling CDs online, your first thought might be about unloading old CDs you have gathering dust on the shelf. Artists need to sell their wares too. There are a lot more places to sell a CD than Amazon and other ... more »

How to Start a Record Label

By Azox

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So, you love music, you love the backstage, you love the sounds of good music. But more than anything, you love the Business of Music. This will guide you through the basics of building your very own independent record label... more »

How to Wire a Personal Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Wiring a personal recording studio can be complex or simple depending on how much and what types of equipment and software you want to use. Nowadays, with excellent technology options available, it's not necessary to put together a complicated ... more »

How to Blank Out Profane Words in a Song

By keshiamack

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How to bleep out profane words in a song... more »

How to Digitally Record Your Own Live Music Performances With Portable Equipment

By SuzanneL

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If you are an amateur musician who plays in a group, sometimes it's just really nice to have recordings of your jam sessions or performances. You don't really need a whole truck load of audio equipment, mixers and attendant engineers to get ... more »

How to DJ in the UK

By Edward Mellett

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The UK clubbing scene is well-respected all over the world. New club nights open in cities up and down the UK from week to week and big name DJs jostle to perform at prominent nightlife nightspots such as London, Leeds and Manchester. Crowds are ... more »

How to Get New Music for Less Money

By eHow Internet Editor

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With the explosion of music technology through the Internet, your listening options are ever increasing. A true music lover should have no trouble finding good tunes for cheap... more »

How to Increase Guitar Solo Speed

By Eric J. Seidman

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While listening to songs like "Eruption" or "Freebird" you get so lost in the song that you forget somebody actually had to play those solos. The speed does not come overnight but is not impossible to reach. This tutorial will help you to ... more »

How to Make a Home Studio

By Henry

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Home recording studios are on the rise. It’s possible for amateur and career musicians to outfit a home studio so it can compete with expensive pro studios. Musicians of all stripes want a place they can lay down tracks any day of the week, ... more »

How to MAKE A MIX CD

By dan9001

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Mix CD’s are not yet obsolete, and are especially handy when your car only has a CD player. They can be awesome, or really dull if you aren’t careful. Follow my three steps to music bliss... more »

How to Phase Align Two Microphones On One Guitar Amp

By Stewart Cararas

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I've been asked many times the way to achieve a great guitar sound. Surprisingly, there are few factors in attaining this objective. It all begins with a great guitarist performing a great instrument. All the sound engineer is required to do is ... more »

How to Pick a Vocal Microphone for Your Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Choosing a vocal microphone for your recording studio can be confusing. With all the brands, price ranges and different configurations, settling on that perfect mic will take awhile. Here's a guide on what to look for in mics to complete your ... more »

How to Record Drums

By Henry

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Drums are arguably the hardest instrument to record. They’re also extremely important: the quality of drum sounds can make a song sound powerful or weak. There are a number of different ways to record drums in a professional or home studio... more »

How to Record Electric Bass Guitar

By Stewart Cararas

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Nothing holds the bottom end in place like the bass guitar. It's what creates a foundation and a groove for the song. Establishing a tight performance with the drummer is what separates the men from the boys. Here I will show you a few ... more »

How to Sell Your Own Music

By hqi777

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Have you ever wanted to be a rockstar? Have you ever wanted to sell your own CD's? well when you read this article, you'll find out how to sell your own CD's... more »

How to Tune a Guitar

By Stewart Cararas

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It seems as though one of the most fundamental aspects of playing the guitar is also its biggest mystery--properly tuning the strings. Most veteran guitarists can tune by ear, but if you're a beginner, you might want to use a portable hand-held ... more »

How to Use a Drum Machine

By Henry

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There’s a bumper sticker going around that says: Drum Machines Have No Soul. Not true. Yeah, they’re not as organic as natural drums, but these days drum machines can do a lot more than ever before. The soul of a drum machine relies on the ... more »

How to Become a Rapper

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You have heard the rap rags-to-riches story enough times to know that it is as much reality as it is fantasy. Rappers like Tupac, Diddy and Jay-Z rose from being amateur rappers to stars of the hip hop world. The path isn't easy but the goal is ... more »

How to Increase your Lung Capacity for Singing

By EliazarPlatt

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So you're singing the money note of your latest hit-song-to-be and you run out of breath halfway through. "How do they do that," you shout. Breathing for singing takes effort and practice. If you follow these steps you'll be knocking 'em dead at ... more »

How to License Music

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Whether you have created an original song, own a restaurant or business that plays music or are interested in using a song in a commercial, obtaining a music license isn't just a good idea; it's imperative. Securing one is easy and will protect ... more »

How to record a demo for a band

By Marty Alan McGill

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A band seeking a record deal has to have a demo to pitch to music executives. These days they are even doing videos as demos. The purpose of the demo is to showcase the talent within the band, and to give a good overview of the band. Here are ... more »

How to Record Guitar to a Laptop

By Edward Mellett

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There several ways to record your guitar to your laptop. These vary from purchasing a simple computer guitar cable to using a dedicated USB product. Most of these ways are relatively straight forward, easy to set up and easy to use... more »

How to Charge for Music Production

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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There are two kinds of producers in the world. Some are hungry for the limelight and desperate to get their music heard. Others have achieved pinnacle of success and are sought after by every up-and-comer looking to make a name for herself. The ... more »

How to Make Crisp Sounding Vocals in Adobe Audition

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Adobe Audition is an audio recording program that can be used for many applications such as music, sounds effects and radio production. In fact, Adobe Audition is a staple in many radio stations and is how many major broadcasters create their ... more »

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