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How to Promote Yourself as a DJ

By QuackJack

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For just a few dollars, the miniature flier approach, for KJ's or DJ's, may lead to 6 or 7 nights a week of bookings... more »

How to Sing "Crack an Egg on a Head"

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Singing songs with children helps pass the time during long car trips, waiting in line and any other activity that strains their patience. If you sense your children getting fidgety, sing a rhyming song like "Crack an Egg on a Head" to ... more »

How to Sing Alto

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Most songs for choirs and vocal groups are written in parts. Males are generally bass and tenor, while females are alto and soprano. (Alto being the lower end of the female range.) So before going for that big audition, here are some tips to help ... more »

How to Sing Gaelic Songs

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Singing Gaelic songs is the perfect way to keep the old traditions alive and get in touch with some of the most important roots of our culture. Gaelic songs have a particular and haunting quality that makes them unlike any other type of music. ... more »

How to Sing in an A Cappella Group

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If you enjoy singing and aren't afraid to showcase your voice without musical accompaniment, join an a cappella group. "A cappella" is Italian for "in the style of the chapel." This singing style is widely used in churches, barbershop quartets ... more »

How to Sing in Mixed or Middle Voice

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Ask any accomplished singer and he or whe will tell you that perhaps the most difficult register to master is the mixed or middle voice. A singer must learn to blend the head and chest voices to create a pleasant sounding middle register. With ... more »

How to Sing Like American Idol Jordin Sparks

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Natural talent is obviously a must, but if you have that great voice, there are some steps you can follow to strengthen your voice and improve the chances of getting yourself noticed. Start singing like American Idol Jordin Sparks in no time... more »

How to Sing Like Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson's name makes gossip columns, websites, blogs and "People" magazine for her dating, hairstyles, clothing and other antics, but let's not forget that she got her start as a singer. From her first CD called "Sweet Kisses" to her most ... more »

How to Sing on Key

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Even the musically illiterate among any crowd can tell when a singer hits a bad note. Whether it's just plain flat or screechingly off key, the sound makes listeners wince. If you want to avoid torturing other people's ears (and your own), follow ... more »

How to Sing to Jazz Music

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Jazz musicians have long been regarded as cool. The golden days of jazz may be over, but jazz lives on in the hearts of many people. Jazz singers are often sexy with smooth voices and a talent for making their vocals blend seamlessly with the ... more »

How to Start a Boy Band

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Do you dream of being on stage and having countless girls fawning all over you? Maybe you and your friends have what it takes to be the next New Kids or Backstreet Boys. Can you create the next cool boy band? Hey, it's not like you need to be ... more »

How to Use the Gamak Technique in Hindustani Vocal Music

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Hindustani music is one of the oldest forms of music. It is pivotal in Indian culture. It can be found in India's temples, in courts of law, as well as concert halls. It can be heard sung at a child's birth or a person's death, at festivals and ... more »

How to Win a Singing Competition

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Whether you enter a singing competition just for fun or to be discovered as a music star, you can beat the other contestants by following a few simple rules. You'll have to compete with professional stylists as well as karaoke singers in even ... more »

How to Write Twelve-Bar Blues

By EliazarPlatt

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Once you learn twelve-bar blues you'll have the tools to make endless variations on blues music. It's quick and easy and a whole lot of fun... more »

How to Accompany a Musician

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Musicians come with such a huge variety of talent and egos, so it can be difficult for you to decide if and when to accompany one. You will hear the horror stories of fights and arguments from your musician friends about new musicians trying to ... more »

How to Act While Singing

By MalyaMuth

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Beyond thinking about the pitches and words to a song, what do you think about while you are singing? The hair style of the woman sitting in the front row? The mismatched tie of the fellow sitting next to her? Here are six easy steps to help ... more »

How to Align Monitors for Mixing

By Stewart Cararas

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Every mix engineer knows that his monitoring environment is one of the most vital tools in his arsenal. Proper placement of the monitors will help ensure that you will achieve a more accurate balance of the stereo field. Here is how to align the ... more »

How to Apply 2 Buss Compression to a Mix

By Stewart Cararas

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I am a major proponent of 2-buss compression. I tend to apply it at varying degrees depending upon the dynamics of the song. I enjoy shaping the overall sound of the mix as a whole. 2-buss compression provides greater flexibility when using this ... more »

How to Apply for an ISRC Code

By Stewart Cararas

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The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is the international identification system for sound recordings and music-video recordings. Each ISRC is a unique and permanent identifier for a specific recording which can be permanently encoded ... more »

How to Appreciate Bruce Springsteen's Singing Voice

By Blake Guthrie

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It is a general precept that Bruce Springsteen does not have the best singing voice in the world. This is a point that is often made by detractors who don't understand why this man has won multiple awards for his music. Here we will learn both ... more »

How to Appreciate the Work of David Bowie

By jamesbankston

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Often described as “chameleon-like,” singer David Bowie has been as successful at repeatedly reinventing himself, while still remaining musically relevant... more »

How to Attend a Vocal Recital

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A vocal recital is a performance given by a singer, frequently a cappella or with a piano accompaniment. Style plays almost as important a role as technique in these performances. Follow these steps when you attend a vocal recital... more »

How to Audition for a Choir

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Many high schools and colleges offer a choir for vocal performers. Most vocal ensembles require singing auditions to join the group even if it's an informal audition. Whether you attend an open or a private audition, you need to be prepared... more »

How to audition for a musical

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Are you passionate about musical theatre? Well, my friend you are not alone. Millions of peaple in the US find themselves to be very passionate about musical theatre. So, whether you're new to the stage, or you're just looking for some new ideas ... more »

How to Audition For a Tribute Band

By christinevand

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There's no better way to express your fanaticism for a rock band than by paying tribute to it in a cover band. And we're not talking about just any cover band—-a tribute is a recreation of the original band, sometimes down to the details of ... more »

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