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How to Use a Singing Machine Karaoke System

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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So you've decided that the pedestal Singing Machine is the Karaoke machine you want. The Singing Machine model "STVD1001" karaoke system certainly is a top of the line karaoke machine, with it's tall speakers and pedestal video stand. It makes it ... more »

How to Use an Audio Editor to Remove Gated Reverb From Drums in 1980s Records

By Stewart Cararas

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It can be a very humbling experience to revisit music recorded years ago, only to discover that many of the sounds that were used are now dated. Fortunately, the modern digital audio workstation provides tools to assist in either restoring the ... more »

How to Use Compression in Audio Recording

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Compression in audio recording lessens the dynamic range of the audio by reducing the level of the louder parts. Compression is used in almost all commercial recordings and it is what gives many songs that "in your face" sound. The proper use of ... more »

How to Use Music to Reduce Stress

By Denise Witmer

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Music works wonders to relieve stress by focusing your thoughts on the sound, calming you and invigorating stress relieving vibrations in your body. The important thing about using music in reducing stress is which music to pick. You can use ... more »

How to Use Slapping Techniques for Djembe Drumming

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Just by changing the way you hold your fingers or what spot you hit on the drum, you can create different sounds on a djembe drum. Learning to play rhythm is the first part of djembe training, and you can expect to get a lot of calluses the more ... more »

How to Use the Equalizer in iTunes

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Using the equalizer in iTunes allows you to get the greatest sound quality from your songs. If the songs you are listening to are songs that have been recorded quieter or louder than others, then you can use the equalizer to best hear the song. ... more »

How to Use the Soft Palate in Female Voice Training

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The soft palate plays an important role in proper sound production and is, therefore, one important focus of female voice training. Correct use of the soft palate can mean the difference between a rich, resonant sound and a thin, constricted ... more »

How to Write a Country Song

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You may not have to cry a tear in your beer to write a good country song, but it doesn't hurt to explore your angst to write a strong lyric. Country music songwriters know what makes the listeners tick, and it ain't all sunshine. Everyone likes a ... more »

How to Write a Rock Song

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Writing song lyrics doesn't require a musical background, and anyone can do it. Like many types of writing, the best way to learn how to write a rock song is to put pen to paper and do it. However, you must follow certain rules to distinguish ... more »

How to write a song

By Ana1

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Want to write a song? follow the steps!!!!!!!!.. more »

How to WRITE A SONG ( when you don't read music )

By kjv4thee

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This article should maybe be entitled . . . ( how I write a song.) I'm sure someone could tell you the right way to write a song, but I am going to try to explain how I do it. My method is not written in stone, but maybe some of this could be of ... more »

How to Write a Three Chord Song

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Writing a song gives you a chance to express yourself in both words and music. Many pop and rock songs can be played in a three-chord format. To write a song, you need some understanding of musical scales. Here are some tips for writing a three ... more »

How to Write Drum Parts for Songs

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Nearly every song you hear on the radio includes a drum part. If you're in a band, you'll need to learn to write drum parts that help your song sound more complete. Once you have a drum kit at your disposal, you can try to write a drum part. ... more »

How to Add Lyrics to Youtube Videos?

By Cric

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This How-To article will show you how you can add lyrics to Youtube videos on youtube website. You need Firefox browser 2 or 3. You need to add Greasemonkey add-on to firefox... more »

How to Appraise A Beatles Record Collection

By BernardyJones

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The Beatles are icons and have fans among many different generations. Thus, they have an active community of people buying products tied to them, both new and used. Material from the ‘60s holds the biggest cache, of course. To know what’s ... more »

How to Appraise and Sell An “Introducing The Beatles” Record

By BernardyJones

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When people hear about the prices that “Introducing The Beatles” on Vee-Jay Records commands at auction, they’re certain that the records they or their parents had will form a nice trust fund or buy themselves a new car. Unfortunately, when it ... more »

How to Appreciate Black Sabbath

By JackMac

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Black Sabbath is one of the most influential groups of all time, recognized among metal fans as godfathers of the genre. However, among many casual rock fans, Sabbath still doesn't get the respect it deserves. Even those who aren't big metal fans ... more »

How to Appreciate Dido

By AprilEClark

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English alternative indie-pop rocker Dido, born Florian Cloud de Bounevialle Armstrong, is best known for her hit single “Thank You.” But her musical prowess goes beyond the song sampled by Eminem and heard on radio worldwide... more »

How to Appreciate Led Zeppelin

By martygit

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Led Zeppelin not only teamed with the likes of Jimi Hendrix to create heavy metal, but it is still considered the premier hard rock band in history. What made the tandem of guitarist and band founder Jimmy Page, vocalist Robert Plant, bass ... more »

How to Arrange a Holiday Music Program

By Anthony Delgado

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Do you want to put your musical ability to work this Holiday season? Weather it's Christmas, Easter or any time, you can do it... more »

How to Attend and Enjoy OVFF: The Ohio Valley Filk Fest

By Jane Smith

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Do you love Celts, cats, comics and computers? Like to jam, hum, sing along, or just listen? Then come to Columbus, Ohio for OVFF: the Ohio Valley Filk Fest, home of the Pegasus Awards... more »

How to Attend Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie

By Ashley Petry

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Imagine the perfect evening picnic: The sun sets slowly behind the horizon, and soon you and your partner are picnicking under the stars. In the background, the strains of classical music fill the air. Candles flicker as you sip wine, nibble ... more »

How to Audition Backup Singers

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Some musicians - especially in soul, rock and country music - add extra singers to their groups to support their lead singer, often in a call-and-response fashion. This provides extra interest to your songs and is usually well received by the ... more »

How to Audition for The Next Great American Band

By LauraBelle

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Another reality television show has been borne of the American Idol tradition, The Next Great American Band. Instead of searching for individual singing talent, the Fox Network is searching for bands, in any style or age group. If you're in a ... more »

How to Be a Fan

By favefive

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Being a fan is something that is fun to do, whether alone or with a group such as your family, friends and anyone who share the same passion as yours. You can be a fan of a show, a celebrity, a product, a sports figure and even the entire sports ... more »