Music Articles and Ezines
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1. Yamaha Musical Keyboard - What is a suitable keyboard for Beginner?
November 20, 2009
If you have decided to buy your first musical keyboard from yamaha, then here is what you need to consider. Yamaha has a wide range of keyboards suitable for beginners, intermediate as well as advanced players, so it can get difficult to focus on what you want. You need to go in for a Yamaha keyboard that has touch response keys. An important aspect of learning to play keyboards is to play it with expression, and not just in a monotonous way. Touch sensitive keys are a must for that reason because then not all notes are played with the same volume, you can change it by applying diffe... (read more)
Author: Suresh Bist | Article Views: 2
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2. When is Downloading Music Legal?
November 20, 2009
Thanks to a huge amount of media coverage demonising the world of music downloads, many people find that they are increasingly unsure of the legalities of downloading tunes. With various threats by the government to crack down on illegal downloaders by anything from cutting off their internet service to fines and even jail time, it's easy to see why people might get paranoid about using the internet for getting new music. However, downloading music can be perfectly legal - if you go through the correct services. There are plenty of websites and services you can enjoy discovering old and new... (read more)
Author: Jonathan Wallace | Article Views: 1
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3. Britney Spears Workout
November 20, 2009
Yes, Britney Spears is back in the news. The former child singer who famously shaved her head, filed for divorce, dealt with a serious case of substance addiction and actually is still involved in a very nasty custody battle is back. But this time it's the Britney Spears workout regime which is making headlines.
First off, what happened? Well the former pop princess had descended into a world of hurt. But about three months ago, she finally hit rock bottom. Her father has been given control over her assets through a court action called conservatorship (a fancy way of saying that he get... (read more)
Author: Chuck White | Article Views: 1
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4. How to Find Great Music for Kids
November 20, 2009
We all know that the internet has become a dominate force in helping find things and answering questions quickly. One of the questions that arise for parents is “how to find great music for kids?”
Ten years ago people took the time to stop by the local music store and search for music. Stores readily provided a highlight of top selling CDs. This provided a good starting point for people to discover new music enjoyed by others. As we have moved farther into the Internet Age, more and more music has become available to anyone having access to a computer. This has been good from a conte... (read more)
Author: John Henneberger | Article Views: 1
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5. Welcoming Music: Using Kids Music as an Educational Tool
November 20, 2009
Playing background music, or "Welcoming Music," as students enter, exit and return to class is a great way to create a fun, conducive learning environment. Teachers may use Welcoming Music to set classroom tone and to establish atmospheres complimentary to daily schedules and lesson plans. Upbeat, lively kids music may be used to energize students for a day of learning. Slower, soothing kids music may be used to calm rowdy students returning from recess. Properly selected Welcoming Music can achieve any desired environment.
Welcoming Music is also a great way to introduce students to ... (read more)
Author: John Henneberger | Article Views: 1
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6. Banjos Selection Process
November 20, 2009
There are many things to look for in a quality banjo. One of the most important is the machine heads, as it determines the maintenance of the tuning, and also determines the tuning ease. Many Banjos at the entry-level price point of $125-$225 have open machine heads and for a 5-String Banjo, a friction 5th peg. The friction peg can be a cumbersome part. Normal tension allowed by the peg is adjusted by a phillips head screw. Too loose and the string will lose tension, too tight and the peg will be hard to turn. The way around a friction peg is to immediately upgrade to a geared/planetary 5th st... (read more)
Author: David Robbins | Article Views: 1
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7. How to choose a good violin bow
November 20, 2009
Said the material first. The high quality bow must use Pernambuco wood is " South cypress violin bow wave elder brother wooden " Make. " South cypress wave elder brother " Is a Brazil's geographic name, south the cypress the wave elder brother wooden is this real estate sappan caesalpinia, is the best system bow material. At present this material date sees scarcely, therefore the domestic system violin bow industry uses imports the Brazil wood, not necessarily is produces south the cypress the wave elder brother, makes the bow with it, is also the high qu... (read more)
Author: Ricardo Liu | Article Views: 1
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8. How to Choose an MP3 Player
November 20, 2009
If you are in the market for wholesale Mp3 players, there are a number of things to think about that will become crucial to you. Although these tiny players are convenient and a consumer favorite, they can be complicated to use. And even though Mp3 player wholesalers have tried to keep costs cheap and even discounted them, still, you are laying out some bucks, so you want to make sure that what you have chosen will be worth the price and is suitable for your special life style. So ask your self the next three questions when you are considering this purchase.
What do you expect to do with ... (read more)
Author: dhgate zou | Article Views: 2
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9. Live Music At Music Millennium this week
November 20, 2009
Oregon Music NewsLive Music At Music Millennium this weekNovember 19, 2009Upcoming in-store performances & events:(All in-store performances are at Music Millennium -32nd & E Burnside, 503-231-8926)FANFARLOThursday, 11/19 – 6 PMThe passion, the obsession, the dissolution of intellectual rigour; heart and longing colliding with mind and matter; these are the recurrent themes of Fanfarlo. As aging instruments are brought back to life with a creaking aching beauty, a bizarre collection of characters join our midst, each an accidental Fanfarlo metaphor – the irrational pursuit of an otherwise inte... (read more)
Author: Matt Bratschi | Article Views: 1
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10. Lookbook - The Look And Feel (This-A-Way)
November 20, 2009
Oregon Music Newsby Dylan James Peterson November 19, 2009Lookbook is kind of like a poor man’s Joy Division. Actually, scratch that, they’re more like a less polished version of Interpol. The ominous harmonies and ethereal vocals echoing over extended stretches of robotically rhythmic bass notes and disco guitar riffs. It’s all been done before, but with much greater success. It’s nothing against Lookbook themselves, but they’re just a few years late on a sound that was already a couple decades too late.If Lookbook could have waited a little longer before making The Look and Feel, they might ... (read more)
Author: Matt Bratschi | Article Views: 3
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11. Ben Darwish & Andrew Oliver: Indie Jazz keyboard stars sit down over coffee
November 20, 2009
Oregon Music Newsby Tom D'Antoni on November 17, 2009Andrew Oliver and Ben Darwish…alphabetical by first name…are two of the stars of the explosion of young players with which Portland has been blessed in the past couple of years.They are both keyboardists and composers, they both lead multiple bands playing a wide spectrum of music, both come from academic backgrounds and they’re both twenty-five year old Portland natives. At this age they are better known than many players twice their age who began playing before these two were born.At a coffee shop on NE Alberta Street, in their neighborhoo... (read more)
Author: Matt Bratschi | Article Views: 3
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12. The Dimes: Making history by telling it
November 20, 2009
Oregon Music Newsby Barbara Mitchell on November 18, 2009Sometimes the story behind a recording can eclipse the music itself, as it has repeatedly with local folk-pop outfit The Dimes.Stories about the band tend to focus on its unusual subject materials — the songs on the band’s first album were the result of a discovery of a bunch of Depression-era newspapers under the floorboards of guitarist Pierre Kaiser’s house, while the brand new album, "The King Can Drink The Harbor Dry" is a postcard to Boston and its rich history, from the martyrdom of Mary Dyer through the Revolutionary War, the suf... (read more)
Author: Matt Bratschi | Article Views: 2
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13. Rise and Fall of the Blood Bank
November 20, 2009
Oregon Music Newsby Nathan Stueve on November 19, 2009For anyone old enough to drink, Portland is a great place to catch a wide assortment of live music on any given night of the week. With a diverse array of venues catering to various tastes and genres, it isn’t difficult to discover something worth delving into and pass an evening immersed in the spell of musical expression, so long as you can afford the cover.The situation is entirely different for anyone born less than 21 years ago. Although a few clubs (Satyricon, Backspace, Roseland Theater, Crystal Ballroom, Hawthorne Theater) are equip... (read more)
Author: Matt Bratschi | Article Views: 3
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14. Beyonce Thong Song
November 19, 2009
So I'm sure you've heard of the Thong Song. If you haven't, a brief refresher: It was a single put out by Sisqó of Dru Hill for the Def Soul back in 1999. There are also two videos for the song. One is a cleaned up version which was shown on MTV and the other one, well let's just say it was a little much for MTV. Anyway, I was thinking about one of my favorite singers the other day and what she would look like if she were a part of the Thong Song. Beyonce is the singer I'm talking about of course. She is the super sexy former lead singer for Destiny's Child and I was thinking that she would be... (read more)
Author: Chuck White | Article Views: 2
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15. How to Buy a Native American Flute: Tips from Scott August
November 19, 2009
When looking at a Native American Flute with the thought of purchasing it, there are five major things to look for in the following order: Quality of Workmanship, Quality of Sound, Tuning, Fingering and Ease of Playing.
Consider all of these points as a whole before making a purchase. However, one can make a compromise on some of the criteria listed above. As you will see, every player is looking for something a little different, and it should be noted that the “Perfect Flute” doesn’t exist. Keep in mind that Native American Flutes are hand-made, and no two are alike. Never expect to find... (read more)
Author: Ryan Camomile | Article Views: 6
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16. Kenny Bloom: China's Music Mogul
November 19, 2009
By Eric de Fontenay (MusicDish LLC Founder & Publisher) 2009-11-12
The music industry in China has significantly changed over the past couple of decades, from a tightly government-controlled propaganda pipeline into an increasingly powerful and sophisticated economic sector. Spearheading the way in China's entertainment industry is Kenny Bloom, music veteran of over 30 years, and Founder and CEO of VisiTek Holdings, Ltd. Born in New York City, Mr. Bloom, at age 56, has accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime, and he has no plans of slowing his pace. To say that his list of a... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay | Article Views: 8
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17. The Trouble With DRM
November 19, 2009
DRM stands for digital rights management. It's the technology that record companies love to enforce on mp3 player manufacturers to prevent illegal usage such as copying. At least that's what they like us to think. But is that the truth? There might be some truth to it -- but only a little bit. In my opinion it's doing a lot more harm than good. As a Zune owner, I struggle with DRM everyday. As a music lover, I'm thrilled with the Zune Pass music subscription service. For a flat monthly fee of $14.99 I get unlimited access to just about any song released in the music world. The ... (read more)
Author: Nisheth Joshi | Article Views: 5
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18. Getting Your Music Published
November 19, 2009
Music Publishing is one of the real money-spinning sectors of the music industry and understanding its significance is elementary for all aspiring musicians. To get paid for your music for example, from a radio play, the music must be published by one of the music publishers and registered with a performing rights organisation. If you have made some good music and want to get it published, here are some guidelines to get your music published: Get a sheet of the music piece. You should have a printed sheet of music when you contact a music publisher. Find publishers i... (read more)
Author: Jim Strange | Article Views: 5
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19. Some Helpful and Innovative Music Studio Management Software
November 19, 2009
Do you have the passion for music and music education? Do you want to make money out of doing what you really love? Are you a studio owner or a studio manager wannabe who plans to put up your own music studio as your business in the future? Are you feeling less confident because you think you lack the knowledge, skill, experience and resources to manage your own music studio? Well, read on as this page is perfectly written for you. In this post, you’ll get the necessary inputs on how and why you shall get your own music studio management software as it helps you in running your business.
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Author: Ron Edwards | Article Views: 5
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20. Music Studio Management Software in Keeping Track of Your Studio Finances
November 19, 2009
This page is intended to most studio owners and managers out there who want to keep track of their studio finances and records without spending much of their hard-earned cash. Well, if you are one of them; read on and learn how some reliable and innovative music studio management software can make these things possible.
Studio managers and administrators would surely agree if I say that inventory has always been one of the most essential, critical and complex studio operations. As specifically defined, inventory is a list for goods and materials, or those that are held available in stock... (read more)
Author: Ron Edwards | Article Views: 5
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21. Watch TV Hindi anytime, anywhere
November 19, 2009
Do you like watching TV Hindi, Bollywood music videos? Do you want to keep yourself abreast of the latest Bollywood gossips and stories from tinsel town as they happen? If yes then get started with online TV Hindi.
There are many advantages of watching TV Hindi on the Internet. Some of the advantages are as follows: First, you can view your favorite Hindi songs and music videos, along with Bollywood masala and a lot more at any time of the day, and from anywhere. Second, you do not have to spend any money to watch TV Hindi. All you need is a good Internet connection. Once you have the I... (read more)
Author: Shamal Chavan | Article Views: 8
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22. Learning How To Play The Guitar - Muscle Memory
November 19, 2009
When we begin to learn how to play guitar, our bodies change the way they work and our brains get connected to our bodies through the new skills we are learning. After a few months of practice plus some guidance from a teacher, we become familiar with the process of learning a new song, scale or chord. We become acquainted with ourselves so the pleasure we take in playing music helps us to learn how to progress further. There are certain times of day when our feelings are more willing to stand by and watch our bodies spend fifteen minutes doing boring guitar practice.
The more we come to ... (read more)
Author: Ricky Sharples | Article Views: 4
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23. How to Convert iTunes music MP3 to M4R iPhone Ringtone on Mac for free
November 19, 2009
You may want to change your iPhone ringtone from time to time but do not want to pay $1.99 for every ringtone. In that case, make your own ringtone sounds to be a good idea. However, there would be another problem which is iPhone ringtone can just be the format of M4R. Then, what can you do? You may need a converter to convert various video or audio formats especially the most popular audio format MP3 into M4R. Here is a MP3 to M4R converter to solve your problem. With this MP3 to M4R converter, you may not only convert audio format into M4R ringtone, but also take soundtrack from video forma... (read more)
Author: ws wsblackcat | Article Views: 5
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24. Reason's Redrum: Drum Samples Made Easy
November 19, 2009
Propellerheads have really done something great with their virtual drum machine, Redrum. The Redrum is a combination of easy drum samples sequencing, loading and manipulation.
There are ten drum channels in one instance of Redrum, each one with multiple modulation filters and options, such as velocity and panning. Along with panning, another regular is the level rotary knob, which simply controls the level or volume. You can mix and match the volume of all ten drum samples until you have a good internal balance. The master level then controls the volume of every drum sound inside Redrum as ... (read more)
Author: Brenda Nadic | Article Views: 3
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25. Sequencing Drum Samples: How Many Bars?
November 19, 2009
The number of bars used when sequencing drum samples can vary quite a lot. Usually, the total number of bars will be equal to the length of the song as a whole, and if you're making loops to start with, it can be a bit more complicated.
One of the most common looping numbers of bars is four. This is usually enough to develop an indicative portion of a song, and then four bars can give groove, tempo and feel to a song, and so is great as a foundation or 'skeleton' sample. The drum samples in the four bar loop can be organized as one total unique sample, with each bar being totally different ... (read more)
Author: Brenda Nadic | Article Views: 3
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