March 19, 2008
Complete newbies on guitar and people who have just learned a few melodies often find it difficult to get the strings tuned. Here is a step-by-step guide for tuning the guitar....
February 19, 2008
This page provides a list of resources you can use to learn how to sing. There are links and brief excerpts from web sites and articles helping you learn how to sing.
February 19, 2008
This page provides a list of resources you can use to learn how to play the piano. There are links and brief excerpts from web sites and articles playing the piano chords.
February 7, 2008
Basically there are two ways of promoting the music you create: promoting a recording with a release to the public, or getting your music recorded and released by others. Here's...
February 6, 2008
This article details the life of Britney Spears. It provides the knowledge needed to understand her actions and achievements.
January 30, 2008
I've been teaching piano lessons, (beginners, ages five to eleven), for about a year. If you don't combine fun with learning, their interest fades...quickly!
January 17, 2008
Many people become annoyed when they find out they cannot share their iPod music with another computer. This tutorial will show you how to do so without messing up your iTunes.
December 17, 2007
Classical concerts are not like any concert: there are some rules to be followed to ensure maximum enjoyment for everyone.
December 6, 2007
First of all, every single hint I'll give in this article is for right-handed players. If you play with your left hand, replace all "rights" with "lefts"....
November 13, 2007
This article will show you the different aspects and methods of transcribing music from your favorite recordings into sheet music. While transcribing may seem daunting, there are...
October 22, 2007
There are many choices when choosing a piano teacher and you need to match your goals with the teaching methods of a piano teacher. This article covers what to look for when choosing...
October 18, 2007
This article will provide tips to make your next concert experience something you'll never forget. From before even leaving your house to after the concert, this article has got...
June 13, 2007
Karaoke performers and other amateur singers may not know the proper techniques for performing with a microphone. Improper microphone technique can cause feedback, distortion...
June 11, 2007
Getting up to sing karaoke in public for the first time can be very intimidating. This article will show you how to make your first karaoke attempt go as smoothly as possible.
April 10, 2007
This will have to be out little secret... If you succeed in forming a garage band, you can't ever reveal to anyone that you sought the advice of an online article - garage bands...
January 25, 2007
The violin, a four-stringed instrument played with a bow, can be mastered beginning with the following techniques.
Find a qualified violin teacher. The Suzuki method is a fantastic...
October 14, 2006
Learning to play drums is very different from learning to play other instruments, in that you never have to learn a single note name to play drums. Mastering the drums is based...
October 2, 2006
The trumpet is an instrument of the brass family. To create a sound, one must produce a buzzing with the lips on the mouthpiece. The note produced is dependent on the way...
August 10, 2006
The focus of this article is Scottish bagpipes, rather than Irish or the numerous other fascinating versions that exist throughout the world. Mainly I choose Scottish bagpipes...
July 25, 2006
During the late 1980s, the Japanese karaoke phenomenon gained its first foothold in the United States. By the end of the 1990s, karaoke had become extremely popular as a form...
July 15, 2006
Trying to teach someone how to write a song is a lot different than, say, teaching someone how to play guitar chords or pick a lock. Those things are cut and dry--you put your...
June 19, 2006
Like all instruments, harmonicas require practice and enthusiasm to master. They can be found in many different styles. The most common is the diatonic harmonica, which is...
June 19, 2006
Castanets are traditionally used in the lively Spanish dance known as flamenco. They provide the rhythmic baseline for the dance and are usually played by the dancers.
There...
June 16, 2006
The guitar is a very versatile instrument. Once you learn to play, you can perform classical, folk, country or hard rock music--or a host of other styles. To play any of these,...
June 5, 2006
Were you made to be a bass player? Do you feel that urge to hold down the bottom and make people move to the music? Are you ready to get people onto the dance floor? Here...
June 5, 2006
The best lyric writers are able to express ideas of great beauty and truth. Though you may not fancy yourself as much of a lyricist, here are several ways to help tap into your...
May 21, 2006
The piano is one of the most common instruments people learn to play. Whether you play the piano for its romanticism, the beauty of the pieces that can be played, or because your...
May 14, 2006
Learning to play the flute can seem like a daunting task, but it's simply a matter of mastering a few basic steps. Soon, you'll be able to play everything from baroque to jazz!
May 11, 2006
Learning to read sheet music can seem daunting to some people, especially those with no prior musical background. Sheet music contains its own little language documented on paper....
April 14, 2006
A composer or musician may have any number of reasons to change the overall key of a musical piece. A vocalist may have difficulty singing in the original range of the song,...
April 5, 2006
No matter which musical instrument you choose to master, it all begins with learning to read musical notation. Musical notes are to music as words are to literature or numbers...
