Music

Do you like to have a ringtone that is unique, a recording made by you, your friend, or a really popular song? How about the featured part of the song you want is not the one available? This is a...

Want to get music and movies on your itunes and ipod/iphone for free. Here is how you can convert your current music files, videos, audiobooks, movies, etc and put them on your itunes and then...

Musical instruments, especially string instruments like the guitar, require tuning to keep all of the strings at the right pitch. A tuned electric or acoustic guitar is necessary for a good,...

If you want to find a good band and good music and have a good time and you are currently in the Commerce - Athens - Northeast Georgia area, go to www.elicarlanband.com and click on SHOW DATES. ...

Vacuum tubes are used in some guitar amplifiers, and these are preferred over transistor based amps by many musicians because of their "warm" sound. This sound is produced by the distortion...

If you're the type of person that likes to make their own compilation CDs of all their favorite songs, making a custom CD cover can be a great way to keep track of the contents of your disc. There...

The deceptively-named percussion "bells" are, in fact, a metal keyboard instrument resembling a xylophone. While the basic principles of playing percussion bells are as simple as striking the...

Piano keys on a baby grand piano, or any piano, can easily deteriorate over time. It most likely happens when a piano is stored away for many years, not so much when it sits in someone's living...

Learning to play piano takes patience, dedication and plenty of practice. Different people have different learning capabilities. Some do well with teachers, while other may excel working from...

Music has a powerful potential to affect society for good or for evil. The music of a society can both reflect the collective consciousness of the culture and transform it. The words and music can...

Dean Martin recorded 44 studio albums and two live albums, and appears on several compilation albums, like "The Rat Pack Live at the Sands." Since his death in 1995, nine significant boxed sets...

The term "classical music" evokes thoughts of symphonies, operas, and piano recitals. This music has little in common with the simple songs from which it originated nearly 1,500 years ago.

Many DJs want to go the extra mile to add professionalism to their craft. In most cases, they opt to have a logo created as an identifier for their music. DJ logos can be made online without...

Modern lighting fixtures for theater and live music performances are connected and controlled by the Digital Multiplex communications protocol, commonly known as DMX512, or DMX for short. The 512...

GarageBand and iTunes provide a powerful combination for the recording musician. Once you've recorded and mixed a song in GarageBand, you can quickly and easily send the song to iTunes. iTunes...

"How to Save a Life," is a song by a pop group known as The Fray. It appears on a CD of the same name, which was released in 2005. The song, which speaks of dealing with a troubled youth, begins...

A key benefit to recording in GarageBand is the tempo function. The tempo, or speed, of the song is measured in beats per minute, and can be created before you even begin laying down tracks....

In the classical style of Indian music there are two traditions that are commonly practiced. The traditions are broken down by the location of the singer and are known as Carnatic and Hindustani...

Trombone mutes are bottle-shaped devices used to alter the volume and timbre of a trombone when inserted into the instrument's bells. Mutes are held in place by strips of gripping cork that can...

Have you always wanted to write a great song? Rather it be for you or someone you love, or just to get your feelings out. This article will break it down for you. Yes, even you can write a good song.

Are you an independent artist or starting your own record label? Here's how you can get heard and give your fans a chance do buy your music!

Storing your acoustic guitar in its case with a guitar humidifier is one of the most important things you can do to prolong the life and sound quality of your guitar. Read on to learn how to make...

Playing the guitar is a skill that many covet, but few have mastered. Anyone who has attempted to pick up a guitar and play without lessons of some sort know that it can be very challenging. The...

If you want to build a good vocabulary for your rap skill, you can play this simple game with a friend.

In this eHow article, I will help you get started early in your music career. I will go over the basics when it comes to rapping. These are all tips that I learned and now stand by. You will not...

As the young lady here clearly illustrates, you can't jam on your axe at the gig if you have to use two hands just to hold it up. Store-bought straps are expensive and dumb-looking. You need a...

If you play the piano, you have probably played Hanon exercises. I'm referring specifically to Book One of The Virtuoso Pianist. The first book is easy enough for students past the beginning...

If you're feeling creative, and can't stop thinking "I might be good at making my own rap beats.." then you've come to the right place. With a FREE software download, you can make your...

How to download music legally and free. Easy to do. Only takes time. No viruses like lime wire Large Selection of Artists and Songs.

Proper neck relief is critical to the intonation of your guitar. Too much relief, and your guitar will go sharp toward the middle of the neck. Too little relief, and you strings may "buzz...

Have you ever picked up an electric guitar that was in tune, fretted a chord, and it sounded out of tune? You promptly check the tuning again, only to find that each string is in tune. This is a...

Making repairs or upgrades to an electric guitar or bass can be expensive if done by a knowledgeable professional; however, you can make many modifications yourself for a fraction of the cost....

If you've ever tried to record vocal tracks, you know how quickly certain sounds can ruin your recordings. Since it's not possible to speak or sing without making these disruptive sounds, you'll...

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day celebration held each June in Manchester, Tenn., on a 700-acre property. The festival begins on Thursday and ends on Sunday evening, with a...

Keyboard tablature is a method of notating keyboard or piano music for people who don't read traditional music notation. Keyboard tabs record the notes to be played on the keyboard and sometimes...

A piano is a fun instrument to play and probably the best way to start your musical journey. From sleek, beautiful Grand Pianos to old wooden clunkers that have seen better days, they put out a...

Whether you're refurbishing an old guitar or building a new one, choosing to make a new pickguard out of wood can add a dash of flash and open up design possibilities you wouldn't try with...

There's nothing as frustrating as a strong blowing noise marring an otherwise clear, painstakingly created home-studio recording. A pop filter, a screen set between the mouth and microphone, can...

Mariachi music is the signature sound of Mexico, and mariachi ensembles continue to perform this music today. Writing songs for a mariachi band requires a thorough understanding of the feelings...

Pan flutes, or pan pipes, are one of the oldest and simplest pitched instruments. While a pan flute can be made from any tube-shaped material, fashioning your own from bamboo is a great way to...

Learning an instrument is one of the most fulfilling things a person can do, but not everyone has the time or resources to learn the ins and outs of music theory and notation. For guitar players,...

A piano audition program is a selection of music chosen by a pianist to represent him or her during an audition. The music a pianist may select for his or her audition varies depending upon the...

The Akai MPC series of drum machine MIDI sampler/recorders is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the production of hip hop and electronic music arena. In fact, Kanye West has been a...

In my opinion the most important of all your playing objectives should be to be able to play with a quality sound. You can play as fast as you like and be technically brilliant, but if you don't...

With some knowledge of music key signatures and the ability to count, you can arpeggiate any Major triad!

This article might give some insight on how to make $$ playing music.

Know how to play the guitar and interested in learning new styles? Learn how to play 12 bar blues quick and easy!

Whether you are looking for someone to give lessons to your child or for yourself, how do you go about finding a good music teacher?

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Many music book lists CHORD SYMBOLS along with the melody. These books are sometimes called FAKE BOOKS and they use the chord approach to playing piano. Other books such as movie tunes or church...