Music Articles

Music | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 4th December 2008 @ 1:10 PM

The use of popular music in the movies is a creative way to connect the viewers to the movie. Having popular music in the movies catches the attention of the public right away. As a result, using popular music in the movies has brought the movies closer to viewers and it has brought them to the cinema to actually watch the movies. A Little History on the Use of Popular Music in the Movies The use of music in movies is very common. In fact, with the exception of silent movies, mo... more...

Music | By Musa Aykac @ Wednesday, 3rd December 2008 @ 12:23 AM

The whole world knows the legendary singer, dancer and performer but 2008 has seen the revival of Britney Spears. The singer is set to re launch herself and her new album which is called Circus. We saw her perform her new single Womaniser on the X factor, the show had obtained it biggest ever viewer rankings in the build up to Britney's performance. She had not performed for over 5 years in the UK and what better way to re launch her career than performing on one of the most watched ... more...

Music | By Art Gib @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 11:06 PM

The type of music which some people refer to as relaxation music is becoming more and more popular. Although various forms of relaxation music have been around for a very long time, there are some reasons for its increasing popularity. First, as more people have lives which are filled with busy, stressful schedules, the need to unwind either periodically or on a regular basis has become more apparent. Second, there are more methods and techniques available, and they are more wid... more...

Music | By Art Gib @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 8:15 PM

The harp is a stringed instrument found in variant forms all over the globe; its basic structure consists of a plane of strings situations perpendicular to the soundboard. Every contemporary harp is constructed with a neck resonator, but frame harps also include a forepillar. Those that do not have one are referred to as, "open harps." Harps have been known to vary dramatically in size: there are those dainty enough to be placed in the harpist's lap and some which weigh hund... more...

Music | By Robert Plotnik @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 1:34 PM

In May 2006 "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore was released. The film received both criticism and rave reviews. The documentary explores the many ways that mankind is contributing to global warming. It also brought to light the fact that many people are choosing businesses to work with based on whether they are environmentally friendly. Corporations ranging from Wal-Mart to music recording studios are jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon. With the growing trend in going green, co... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 12:09 AM

It's that time of week again: time for your scheduled piano lesson. There's just one problem: You don't want to go. In fact, you're dreading it. What should you do? First off, reconsider why you're taking piano lessons. Are you taking up the piano because of your love of music? If so, that's great! The first part of the equation is settled. Next, are you studying the piano because you love the instrument; how it sounds, the way it plays? Do you love ho... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 11:54 PM

Like any other worthwhile activity in life, piano practicing demands a certain amount of discipline. This discipline produces the results we foresaw when we first decided to take up the instrument. What can make piano practicing seem difficult is our inclination to expect fast results. If we don't achieve expectations right away, we get down on ourselves. We may feel the task 'to become accomplished at the keyboard' is too difficult. We start to avoid practicing because we ... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 11:52 PM

Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you'll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was. Come to think of it piano playing could become your best therapy. If your boss gets you steamed go home pick out the loudest and rowdiest song you know and have at it. Imagine that he/she has to sit there and listen. Play it 10 or 12 times if you have to but by the time yo... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 11:43 PM

You've decided you want to tinkle the ivories. You have decided on a formal approach to your studies, instead of self-teaching. Therefore, you need a qualified piano teacher to help you reach your goals. What should you look for? Here are some tips for finding the piano teacher that's right for you: 1. Decide whether you want a female or male teacher. Some people are more comfortable with, and relate to, one better than the other. To some it makes no difference. You know ... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 10:06 PM

Being born blind never proved to go against the music in Arthur Tatum Jr's heart. One of the most technically sound pianists, his technique and compositions manage to boggle musicians even in this advanced day and age. Born on the 13th of October 1909, Arthur Tatum could barely see from one eye after having cataracts in one eye with the other having limited vision - a condition which he had from when he was just months old. A child prodigy, he started by learning how to play the pia... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 9:29 PM

The new age of technology in which we live, makes it possible for many inventions and discoveries to develop, and one such discovery is Podcasting. Podcasts are files that can be downloaded directly from you internet or that can be accessed via streaming feeds like RSS feeds. The name suggests that you need an iPod to create and receive Podcasts, but you can in actual fact use any device like an MP3 player, or a normal PC. Podcasts were invented so that anyone could create radio broadcas... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 9:28 PM

The US Marine Band, also called "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, is the oldest such band in the USA. The US Marine Band was established by an Act of Congress in 1798. Like other military bands in the USA, the Marine Band has more than one unit. These are the United States Marine Band, Marine Chamber Ensemble and the Marine Chamber Orchestra. The band is expected to perform various musical activities, such as perform at official and ceremonial events and band c... more...

Music | By Phoenix Delray @ Saturday, 29th November 2008 @ 4:18 PM

The great Memphis musician B.B. King was a blues guitarist and singer who is one of the most famous musicians ever to be associated with Memphis. He was born on September 16, 1925 as Riley B. King. He began his career as a Memphis musician in 1946, and quickly became a shining star of the citys music. B.B. King worked in Memphis as a musician for only a few months in the beginning of his career. He struggled as a Memphis musician, however, and returned to Mississippi where he was from,... more...

Music | By Patrick Omari @ Friday, 28th November 2008 @ 1:44 PM

It's easy for your guitar playing to get stuck in a rut. It's inevitable that when you really work on a style and sound of your own you can find yourself repeating the same things over and over, eventually boring yourself with your own playing. It can be hard to break out of this feeling, and it's a major contributor to the dreaded writer's block. The beauty of playing rock music is that the electric guitar is such an expressive instrument and can offer you so many dif... more...

Music | By Anna Stenning @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 5:35 PM

Our modern world of advanced technology and hi speed internet communication has touched every aspect of our lives, especially the music industry. Music has progressed the most in terms of the arts and creative industry, more people are confident and free to experiments with sounds and devices. Many musicians fuse raw guitar licks with electric notes created from a software programme and a keyboard or a KB-37 that allows for different sound manipulations. Small electrical equipment and de... more...

Music | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 1:39 PM

The amazing quality of Kawai pianos stems from the careful dedication of the company to maintaining the impressive sound. It`s a sound that has been described as a blanket of velvet...something that one really must experience personally in order to understand. In the Beginning Koichi Kawai started the Kawai Musical Instrument Research Laboratory with several other men back in 1927. As a pre-teen, Kawai had been recruited by Torakusu Yamaha as apprentice in his piano workshop. The youn... more...

Music | By Roberto Sedycias @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 11:00 PM

Guitar, a dynamic musical instrument, is played in almost all kind of music; be it pop music, rock music, lounge music, country music or even contemporary classical music. The modern music can`t be imaginable without guitar. The demand of guitar in every music sphere has made it one of the most sought after musical instruments. As guitar is an expensive musical instrument, it only makes sense to take proper care so that you can continue playing it for years to come. Here are a few tips d... more...

Music | By Duane Shinn @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 7:58 PM

Rodgers and Hammerstein are two of musical theater's best collaborators. The Sound of Music is the best known of their productions. Mention the names Rodgers and Hammerstein and almost everyone knows a bit about them. Rodgers and Hammerstein are two of musical theater's best collaborators. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II are best known for the musicals, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I, and Carousel. Rodgers first partnered with Lorenz... more...

Music | By Ashley Appling @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 3:15 PM

When I encounter most young drummers today, the most prominent question seems to be, "How can I develop speed around the drum kit?" I always follow that up with, "What is your purpose for playing fast?" Often that leaves a pause, with an uncertain answer that leaves them wondering, "What is the reason I want to play fast on the drum kit?" Usually it is selfish in nature. For example, "I want my friends to see how fast I can play", or "I want to play fast li... more...

Music | By Ashley Appling @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 3:06 PM

In trying to describe to someone what makes a great drummer, it always comes down to, "Do they really know how to play drums?" Do they understand that drumming is more of an art form, and takes a tremendous amount of time and dedication to the craft before one can say, "I know how to play drums." In my experience as a professional drummer, it has been an ongoing pursuit of skill refinement, and fine-tuning each and every aspect of my technique. In drumming, you have to b... more...