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17th September 2009
Having passed the beginner stage in learning how to play the drums, we now come tot he intermediate stage
In this level of lessons you learn important necessities in becoming a great and cool drummer. The stepping stone in your career as a drummer will... Read >
17th September 2009
Bass guitar tab is an extremely popular way of writing bass guitar music. If you are interested in becoming a bass guitarist you need to get familiar with bass guitar music by playing the bass lines of some of your favorite songs before you let your inner... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Scenario
Joe is a lead guitarist in a covers / remake band. He is a good guitarist and cool under pressure. He plays for a band called the Psycho Nymphos. They are a five piece band with two guitarist, keys, bass and drums. The other guitarist also dou... Read >
16th September 2009
A beginner drummer’s course is designed to be interactive. Along with theory comes practice. Whatever is learned from the workbook, be they drum notations, drum beats, or musical phrases, would be applied during review and practice sessions. In an onlin... Read >
Author: Paul Gian16th September 2009
The amazing thing about beginner drummer courses is that even experienced drummers take these basic lessons. This lends some dynamism to the art of drumming, because it implies that you are never too old or too young to learn and that there is always some... Read >
Author: Paul Gian16th September 2009
Drum is a versatile musical instrument that can be played in all types of genre, but most common and effective in rock songs. To learn to play the drum is not easy but taking tutorial lessons will definitely, make it easier. Here are some helps for the ... Read >
16th September 2009
Before you begin to explore the world of playing drums, you have to first claim your stake on a private corner of the room and set up your gear. You have to familiarize yourself with drums sets and drum sticks. You also have to prepare for skills in setti... Read >
Author: Paul Gian15th September 2009
TAKE A LEAF OUT OF FIND ME A GIFT'S TEXTBOOK FOR SOME BACK TO SCHOOL TREATS
The school holidays are almost drawing to a close and sighs of relief can be heard for miles around. Yes, it's great to have some young and enthusiastic energy around the house... Read >
Author: sarah hague18th August 2009
So you've been struck with the bug to write music because your significant other just dropped you for the drummer in your old band and you need to get the hurt out! It's understandable that this would be the natural outlet since you're the creative sensit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th August 2009
Junior drum sets, also commonly known as starter drum sets or kids drum sets, are small sized drum kits that serve a great purpose as learning instruments suitable for young children and bargains for parents. As opposed to drum sets that you buy in a toy... Read >
Author: Glen VanLand29th July 2009
Guitarist: "What time is band practice on Saturday?"
Singer: "One O'clock"
Guitarist: "Is it my turn to bring the beer?"
Singer: "Yeah, I'll bring the girls."
Bass Player: "I'll bring the hot dogs and burgers."
Drummer: "Great! Sounds like ... Read >
Author: Bob Craypoe06th July 2009
How did Out of Ashes first form?
Tom: Out of Ashes actually formed from the break up of another band that me and Mike were playing in called Ript Soul.
The drummer and the guitarist left the band to persue other interests, and we got in conta... Read >
Author: Out of Ashes06th July 2009
Are you learning how to play drums or wanting to buy a set? Well, the drummer's most important trait is coordination, and without that drummers would have a difficult time learning how to move all four limbs at the same time. If your not sure if your coor... Read >
Author: Jason Miles06th July 2009
How is start an online music store.
When I first considered starting an online business many years ago I wanted to sell something that I already knew allot about. Being a musician my entire life it only made sense to focus on the instruments that I playe... Read >
Author: scothut29th June 2009
When I started to learn to play drums way back in the 60’s it was at a time when live music was all the rage with the pop scene. I was fortunate in that my father was the manager of a very popular dance hall situated in Tottenham North London with a ... Read >
Author: Tregony15th June 2009
Worship leaders, we all have to face this one some day: the situation whereby you have to carry a member of your band or singers, for whatever reason, even though you know this will seriously affect your worship leading and the spirit of worship in the ch... Read >
Author: DarinBrowne12th June 2009
There are countless reasons why people get tattoos— to commemorate a day, an event, a memory, or a favorite song; to celebrate a person’s birth or death; to define a personality or a lifestyle; or for no reason at all. The possibilities for getting ta... Read >
Author: Goodie Philip11th June 2009
Worship Leading is a far more complicated role than most worship leaders realize! They start off thinking that all they have to do is sing and the rest will follow, but over the years I have been taught many things about worship leading and managing my m... Read >
Author: Dave Brown18th May 2009
Chances are, you’ve already heard about the exciting new social networking website aimed directly at artists and those that love them, Artists Universe, but you may not know that Artists Universe sports the most happening classifieds section on the Inte... Read >
Author: Laurie J. Frias14th May 2009
Drums rank right up there as one of the coolest, most fun instruments to play. They’re an almost indispensable part of most popular music – better still, nothing beats coming home after a hard day and drumming your blues away!
So you want to be a ... Read >
Author: vishaldwivedi13th May 2009
Over the past couple of decades the “praise band” has become more and more popular in churches. In the past, the only way the average church member participated in the music was singing the hymns with everyone else or singing in the choir. Either wa... Read >
Author: Francis23rd April 2009
Does your city drag through its days in constant need of coffee pick-me-ups: chances are good that your city needs a more active nightlife. Create a city of driven individuals that have something to look forward to after hours in order to get the accompli... Read >
Author: Mike Hunt23rd April 2009
If your city lacks soul it's time to work on a plan to revitalize the nightlife. A city with an imaginative and highly charged nightlife is often a city that has plenty of residual energy during the waking hours of the day. Let the nightlife in your city ... Read >
Author: Mike Hunt21st April 2009
If you wish to learn how to play drums, then several avenues are open today. Several websites offer beginning drum lessons videos. These drum lessons are usually designed to educate novices to learn how to play drums. Further, many sites offer help to eve... Read >
Author: A.Williams09th April 2009
Your dream was to learn how to play the drums. You have always envisioned being part of a band and you were the one who took charge of the drums. You believe that this instrument is very vital to a piece of music and you believe that it is really cool to ... Read >
Author: Paula James04th April 2009
Dragon Boat Racing is a popular boating sport found in the Chinese communities around the world. The dragon boat is a narrow, long boat, much like a canoe and has no engine or mechanical propulsions system, the dragon boat is simply powered by human rowin... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye26th March 2009
Many aspiring musicians, young and old, are always looking for tips to help them out as they embark on their journey into guitar playing. Today, as millions of kids spend hours in front of their televisions becoming instant virtual rock stars simply by pr... Read >
Author: A.Williams13th March 2009
David Ell is Scotland newest acoustic artist taking audiences all over the country by storm. With his debut album and talented band, he is sure to see stardom come his way. However the story behind this acoustic artist means there is much more to David El... Read >
Author: Pamela36013th March 2009
If you have just started playing drums, or searching for a good quality drum kit on a budget, it can sometimes be hard to know exactly which one to go for. It is far too easy to flick through drumming magazines or visit websites and see your drumming he... Read >
Author: Alexander Buck 01st February 2009
Transcription software is a valuable learning tool for any drummer, and it’s often much more fun to work with than a one-dimensional drum book. You see, the software isn’t just intended for putting pencil to paper: today’s software is ideal for play... Read >
Author: Stephen12th December 2008
Drum sets are indispensable additions to any band. Every music band typically needs at least three members; a drummer, a bass player, and a guitarist. Especially rock and pop bands need drummers to keep the beat going while the vocalist belts out the word... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson02nd December 2008
Coming up with birthday party games for teenagers isn't as difficult as you might think. In fact, you need look no further than these ideas for teen party games!
Celebrity Pop Quiz
Birthday party games for teenagers should focus on teen interests, w... Read >
Author: Qing Gu04th November 2008
In a band, the lead guitarist is the one who leads the group through a certain melody. The bass guitar, which is the lead's accompaniment, also follows along, but tends to help the other members, such as the drummer, keep up to the rhythm of what's bei... Read >
Author: Rich_Matthews30th October 2008
You have always admired those rock stars who would know how to play the drums. You often feel intimidated each time you see a girl able to create the rhythm with the drums. You often dream of you holding those drumsticks and being able to bang away for ho... Read >
Author: Paula James09th September 2008
Fans are really screaming when Disney’s latest film entitled “Camp Rock” was launched. Mostly are yelling to Nick, Joe, and Kevin popularly known as the Jonas Brothers. But there is also one pal actress that is truly receiving tribute for the projec... Read >
Author: J. Owens03rd September 2008
Don�t Live in a �fools� Paradise!
You Have to Practice Scales and Arpeggios to Play ANY Style of Music
Let me tell you a short story...
In the late 70�s, between semesters while in College, I would hang out at a popular night club in Wash... Read >
Author: Ron Worthy10th July 2008
This is a continuation of using technology; a stereo is part of that technology. And recorded music offers some options, that live music does not, to study music. You want to exploit those. Now live music is incredibly important but there’s a lot to ... Read >
Author: Chris Punis10th July 2008
Whenever you are listening to music, whenever you hear or see live music or when you are playing with your band for that matter, always assume that your ears could be more aware and sensitive and you could be hearing things more acutely. Listening, like ... Read >
Author: Chris Punis29th May 2008
ALTHOUGH THE MUSIC EACH PLAYER PLAYS contributes to creating the full communication of the tunes, the sound coming from the entire band is more important than what each individual is playing. Because of the composite factor of more than one person contrib... Read >
Author: Marty Buttwinick14th May 2008
7 Tips for Succeeding At Jam Sessions
In a previous lesson we talked about the importance of getting experience playing music with other people. Learning to play jazz doesn’t happened in the practice room alone, and local jam sessions are a great pla... Read >
Author: Chris Punis14th May 2008
Many up and coming jazz musicians get so caught up in learning their instrument that they forget to play music. They spend all their time in the ‘shed’ working on the techniques and concepts of jazz and never play music with people. That’ akin to a ... Read >
Author: Chris Punis14th May 2008
Are you stuck in the past? Are you afraid of ghosts? Listen, I’m the first person to tell you to check out the past, study the masters and dig deep into the tradition. But the only reason to do that is to use that experience and knowledge to springboard... Read >
Author: Chris Punis13th May 2008
For aspiring monster jazz musicians, the best learning resources are not books, videos, the latest technology, or fancy new equipment. These can all be powerful tools, but your fastest and most effective growth will come from associating with accompl... Read >
Author: Chris Punis02nd May 2008
The beginner band is a big challenge, you have an entire band of students who are just starting to learn their instruments, and you are trying to both educate and inspire them to play.
Getting the percussion section to work effectively can be one of t... Read >
Author: Kevin Tuck13th April 2008
ALTHOUGH THE MUSIC EACH PLAYER PLAYS contributes to creating the full communication of the tunes, the sound coming from the entire band is more important than what each individual is playing. Because of the composite factor of more than one person contrib... Read >
Author: Marty Buttwinick03rd April 2008
Since technology changes so quickly, it is hard to begin by saying “in the old days . . . ,” but that seems to fit the best. In the old days, medical companies, service providers, and almost any other business which used automated billing enjoyed the ... Read >
Author: Newgen Solution28th March 2008
Have you ever seen a guitar jam where the musicians really appeared to be having a good time? It looks like so much fun that you wish you could be a part of it too! Well, why not have your own jam session?
When I was in high school I had a friend who w... Read >
Author: Kathy Unruh28th March 2008
If you are a Canadian radio listener under the age of 30, the odds are pretty good that you have heard of the band Billy Talent (we are not saying that people over 30 haven`t heard of the band, just that you are less likely to, and more power to you if yo... Read >
Author: Rob Parker19th March 2008
Anyone who has ever rented property has probably had to deal with neighbors on some level and the most common complaint amongst residents is dealing with noisy neighbors. We can all relate to having the family of four upstairs whose children seem to run ... Read >
Author: arosen25th February 2008
This article is the beginning of an on-going series of articles featuring some of the greatest drummers ever.
Name: John Henry Bonham
Born: May 31, 1948 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England
Died: September 25, 1980
John Bonham is recognized as a p... Read >
Author: Ryan Konecky13th February 2008
These are the amazing words of Shirley MacLaine's guides as disclosed to her in one of her many vibrant, soul-revealing books.
When you think of someone who loves life, what do you think of? Someone who
� is passionate about being alive?
� is t... Read >
Author: Ariole K. Alei09th November 2007
Contraband was formed by guitarist Dan Whitfield and bassist Billy Smith. Soon the band had a few songs under their belt and looked for a drummer and a second guitarist, they approached Chris Moden and Ash Talbot who fit in straight away, and now the band... Read >
Author: Contraband08th November 2007
In my experience with building businesses, I know that within days, literally, of starting a business that business starts to lose focus. I’ve learned through all the years of creating more than 35 companies and working in 35 countries that focus is the... Read >
Author: Roice Krueger21st October 2007
In a band, the lead guitarist is the one who leads the group through a certain melody. The bass guitar, which is the lead’s accompaniment, also follows along, but tends to help the other members, such as the drummer, keep up to the rhythm of what’s be... Read >
Author: sbateman26th July 2007
Guitar Software
Pro Software For Learning Guitar
Software For Guitar Effects
Guitar Learning Software
Guitar mentoring software can help you master guitar playing. It's fairly easy to pick up the basics, but gaining in skill will be a continuous ... Read >
Author: Ian Major23rd July 2007
While you may think the most basic of toys is useless you will be surprised at what will actually help your child develop. You want to help your child learn and prepare for school. You also will want to help your child or children learn skills while they ... Read >
Author: Samantha Gibson01st July 2007
“Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body.” As rightly quoted by Oliver Wendell Holmes, music is the sole food of the soul. It is a music lover who knows the value of... Read >
Author: Tom Janison09th March 2007
It's important to determine the type of sound you're looking for before making a decision about what type of conga drum to buy. After reading the infomation below, you'll be able to make a clear and confident decision.
Types of conga drums
A conga d... Read >
Author: Kristin Royce01st March 2007
Here's a great reminder of self improvement theory that I got from the winter sport of curling.
As I write it is March 2007, and I am coming to the end of my first full season playing curling.
Invented in Scotland around 500 years ago, it's massive in... Read >
Author: Gordon Bryan17th January 2007
12 Ways To Name Your Cat
Naming your cat has to be one of the most difficult choices you will have to make. Most cats come home as kittens and will display a unique personality which may suggest name to you. Soon however, they may change and the name y... Read >
Author: Michael Haydon16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph.
It's a fact: How fast or how well you age is all in the head. It's as simple as that.
It's how you decide to behave. It's your attitude about life. It's how you feel about yourself. It's about what you think is p... Read >
Author: Barbara Morris, R.Ph12th August 2006
I've been expanding my entrepreneurial horizons lately by meeting entrepreneurs in businesses I'd never been exposed to before. I learned that there are many kinds of entrepreneurs and each dances to his own drummer. Some do it the right way while others ... Read >
Author: Tim Knox22nd July 2006
It's a strange title isn't it, but I did have a heart attack while backing a singer on stage very recently and I thought I would share my experience with other musicians, who I know, have thought about, what if I had a heart attack while on stage.
Firs... Read >
Author: Mike Shaw12th July 2006
Generally, the first thing that springs to mind when you need to record a song, is to make enquiries with local recording studios. However, studio charges are generally based on an hourly rate that is often more than your day job pays you.
Once you've... Read >
Author: Lynn Monk21st April 2006
Copyright 2006 Daniel N Brown
After having played music with many different musicians on many different skill levels I have noticed something interesting among most of them. Each one will usually play his or her instrument according to his or her respe... Read >
Author: Daniel N. Brown05th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Daniel N Brown
What does it mean to be an "organized" drummer?
When your band plays a song, do you play that song the same way every time? If not, you should. Here's why...
It can all be summed up into one word called "predictabili... Read >
Author: Daniel N. Brown28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Daniel N Brown
There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital steps...
1. Develop Confidence
Many wanna-be musicians will choose the drums because they are shy and wan... Read >
Author: Daniel N. Brown25th March 2006
I'm not going to kid you; playing Jazz Guitar is extremely difficult at best and almost downright impossible at worst. However there are things you can do to improve your improvisation skills and feeling and we'll discuss them throughout this multi part s... Read >
Author: John Belthoff22nd March 2006
Copyright 2006 Daniel N Brown
Practicing with a metronome will improve your time keeping dramatically! What... you say you can already keep time? Try to keep time with a metronome for about twenty seconds. It will show you how good you really can keep ... Read >
Author: Daniel N. Brown15th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Daniel N Brown
Drums are the backbone of most bands. Because of this fact the other musicians rely very heavily on the drummer to provide a strong beat that will keep a song together. A drummer who is off beat, or off tempo, will lead th... Read >
Author: Daniel N. Brown09th June 2005
When I was a child, all I wanted from life was to be able to play
every instrument under the sun. Pretty lofty goal, right?
I spent a couple decades learning numerous instruments, a couple
I mastered; with many of the instruments I considered myself ... Read >
Author: Erin Banister01st May 2005
Since technology changes so quickly, it is hard to begin by saying "in the old days . . . ," but that seems to fit the best. In the old days, medical companies, service providers, and almost any other business which used automated billing enjoyed the conv... Read >
Author: Joe Miller
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