Music

Many of us covet tape and record collections, but desire the convenience of computer music files. Converting music to digital form also serves to archive collections, as tapes and vinyl can be...

Blending musical sounds together is the essence of creating a solid recording of a song. Making a good blend will allow your track to stand out and be noticed by listeners. Doing this well...

Nathan Daniel began building Danelectro guitars for Sears in 1954, under the "Silvertone" name, and with the "Danelectro" name for other department stores. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw one...

URL or Uniform Resource Locator is the Web address for a site, post, image or file. Every file that is uploaded onto the Web has its own unique URL. The URL enables you to copy an link and send it...

You can pretty much convert any type of file these days. All you need is the proper file-conversion software. You're most likely to find ADX files attached to video games, but they can be turned...

Unlike a violinist or guitarist, a drummer cannot take his instrument with him wherever he goes. With access to the Internet, however, professionals and amateurs alike can play the drums virtually...

Creating an FM radio station can be a wonderful way to reach out to a niche audience or get your own work out to the world. If you have the means and the space, you can create an FM radio station...

Going into the studio to record an album can be an exciting prospect, especially for first-timers. It can also be a little nerve-racking, since your music will be under close scrutiny in such a...

Downloads are no longer the future of the music business, they're the industry standard. As CD players go the way of the turntable and the 8-track, opportunities abound online to click and collect...

Creating a radio station can be a way to reach a wide range of audience members and share your views, or it can be a way to reach a niche audience and meet the community's needs. Although in the...

A stereo speaker cabinet consists of a pair or parallel pairs of speakers each with an independent input. The stereo cabinet functions the same as having two separate speaker cabinets, as each...

Starting an FM radio station can be a great way to reach a target audience if you have something to say or want to play a certain style of music. However, starting your own station is not without...

The music business is a tough one. It is filled with many passionate and talented people just trying to make a living doing what they love. The dream is to be able to play an instrument full time...

The Boss DR-670 is one of the best values available in a full-featured drum machine available today. With rich drum sounds and the ability to play bass along with any pattern, the DR-670 has user...

Proper placement of the lips is crucial to a good sound while singing. The proper lip placement helps you to produce pure tones and also helps expand the resonating chambers in your mouth. Learn...

The thing about online karaoke sites is that they can be really annoying. Sometimes you're computer isn't compatible. Sometimes they don't have the song you want to sing, or they do but you have...

First off, hats off to you for choosing to play one of the greatest instruments of all time – the electric bass. If you’re taking the time to read this article, you’re interested in getting the...

Justin Bieber is a singer who was 2 top ten hits on youtube right now. He is the newest teenage sensation driving young girls wild...

If you are new to guitar or just never learned how to read guitar tablature you are in for a treat. It's SO easy! After I show you some easy examples of guitar tablature and clearly explain how...

The internet has made it possible for many smaller named bands/artists to expose their music to the world. The internet has also made it possible for people to discover new music and find artists...

With the idea of saving a few dollars on most people minds , enjoying a concert live my seem out of reach. A few simple tips, could be rewarding while searching for value priced tickets.

A good voice is only part of what it takes to get a contract with a record company. Good songs, the ability to market yourself and the determination to pursue your dreams are all important...

For a novice, the prospect of analyzing the traditional music of China and Japan can seem daunting without prior knowledge. Both countries have an extensive repertoire of compositions, instruments...

Most musicians begin playing instruments at an early age and learning their instrument becomes a lifelong endeavor. For the adult who always wanted to play a clarinet, achieving proficiency on the...

A rhapsody is a type of musical work that moves freely, having less structure or form than other compositions. Rhapsodies often include improvisation, and they can be highly emotional as well.

The rich tradition of Mariachi, Banda, Nortena and Ranchera sounds are a rich treasure from the Mexican culture. Many common and not-so-common instruments are used by the bands and groups that...

Compression is an essential tool for any audio project. Adobe Audition 1.5 offers rich and in-depth dynamics processing, but navigating the compressor interface can be clunky. By following a few...

Soulja Boy's first album, "Unsigned & Still Major: Da Album Before da Album" contains the popular song "Crank That." After his 2007 record debut, the rapper and producer has since released two...

If you've heard a funky beat that you just can't get out of your head, and you want to turn it into a new song, sampling beats is a fun and easy project you can do on your home computer. With free...

Many modern speaker cabinets feature Speakon jacks as well as 1/4-inch jacks for connecting to amplifiers. The Speakon connector features a locking mechanism to avoid a speaker becoming...

Created by the University of Idaho, The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival serves as one of the finest festivals of its kind in the United States, playing host to thousands of music lovers around the...

The phonograph was the first and, for nearly 100 years, the most popular device for recording and playing music before the 1980s. This important device has since been outdated by cassettes, CDs...

Learning to play piano used to consist of sitting next to a piano teacher who was often very strict and put so much emphasis on reading notes that many students ran away in fear. Learning piano...

Flamenco is a genre of Spanish guitar music. It is known for its fast, intricate passages, and dance rhythms. Flamenco players usually use classical guitars. The style is somewhat similar to...

Hip hop has grown from being street party music in the Bronx played through boomboxes and jury-rigged stereo systems to a multi-million dollar giant of the music industry, dominating the pop...

The upright bass has a reputation as one of the most challenging instruments to record in the studio environment. The instrument's tone, the model of microphone and the placement of the mic can...

The tongue drum is one of the world's oldest known musical instrument. Originating from Africa, the tongue drum was first built from hollowed-out trees and had many different functions in African...

A tongue drum is a percussion instrument for use in recording or in a drum circle. The box is made of a soft maple and the top from a hard wood. It is played with a mallet on the sound fingers on...

Car sound systems are never cheap. It is extremely important to evaluate your needs when purchasing a sound system. Audio manufacturers attempt to sell merchandise that is unnecessary to the...

A fanfare is a musical piece used for commencing a ceremonial event. A fanfare typically consists of brass instruments and percussion. Its duration is usually short.

People building a custom guitar for the first time will often begin simply--by purchasing the separate parts of the body already shaped and painted. These individuals focus on the electronics to...

There are two ways to play gospel songs--by ear or by reading music. Playing by ear requires an intimate knowledge of music theory and musical ability. Reading music requires an ability to read...

Sarfarosh is a movie created in India by Bollywood movie producers. Like most movies, it has its own sound track with music you can download from the Internet. Depending on what movie and tracks...

Independent musicians quickly come to realize that commercial radio exposure is an unlikely prospect, and instead concentrate their efforts on online radio stations. Their audiences may be...

Look for a P&D (Pressing & Distribution) deal only if you already have at least one solid album under your belt and can prove to the label, or distributor, that you have a solid following...

If you have always wanted to make beats but didn't think you could afford the recording equipment, you may be surprised to learn that getting started making your own music is cheaper and easier...

When you can't be near the satellite radio in your car, or the boom box unit in your home, you can listen to most of your favorite XM Satellite Radio programming online. Unfortunately, just like...

Power amplifiers are the heart of every sound system. In the sound chain, source signals--such as instruments and microphones--must first be sent to a preamplifier, or preamp. Preamps are needed...

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the guitar? The guitar is one of the most played instruments and friends love to sing-along when a guitar is played! Here are some keys to learning how to...

Hello eHow Friends, My name is Shaunta. I love to sing and write christian songs for leisure and relaxation. I created this songwriting article to share some simple ideas for new beginning...