Reading the fretboard on a lap steel guitar can be rather challenging, particularly for an experienced guitar used to thinking of the fretboard facing away from his body. A lap steel guitar is...
Drumming might look easy, but it's not; it takes lots of practice. Here are some basic steps to get you started on the road to rock-and-roll stardom.
Classical music needs no introduction; it's part of our everyday life. Devote a little time, and you can develop a more discerning ear.
Though with its improvisations jazz may sound random, the form has rhythmic, harmonic and melodic patterns - music to devotees' ears.
The ability to play a musical instrument is very fulfilling. There are no regrets. Choose an instrument and start learning.
Being in a band can be a whole lot of fun. Here are some tips to help you rock even if you've never been in a band before.
The theme of this year's Cambridge River Festival is "hands on." That's why you'll find a wealth of interactive activities and events that allow you to get involved and put yourself and your...
Taiko is the Japanese word for "big drum," and it is deeply rooted in the daily cultural and spiritual life of Japan. Although taiko in Japan is a centuries-old tradition, taiko in the United...
The sound of Bix Beiderbecke will emerge after this cleaning job.
Music and bacteria don't mix well (except maybe in a George Lucas movie). Dry out the interior tube of your flute daily.
This noble instrument deserves the best care.
English horns need to be handled with care.
A good internal cleaning will keep your trumpet sounding great.
Get a guitar manual or songbook with chord symbols and use these techniques with different chords and songs. It's more fun to practice if you're playing "real" music at the same time.
This stringing technique applies to the standard folk guitar, which is the most commonly used acoustic guitar the world over. However, the principles of good stringing are the same for any guitar...
Using an electronic tuner is the quickest and most accurate way to tune your guitar. Electronic tuners are small battery-run devices that indicate whether or not your guitar is in tune.
The classical acoustic guitar, with a round center hole and nylon strings, is an ideal choice for beginners.
Choose an electric guitar that feels comfortable and sounds good to you. Remember that you'll need an amplifier, too.
If singing is not your biggest strength, try whistling your favorite tunes, songs and melodies. By following the below listed steps you will become an whistler in no time. With a little practice,...
Unless you have perfect pitch, you'll need a keyboard or pitch pipe as a reference when tuning your guitar strings.