Three Instruments That’ll Change Everything You Know About Music!
Everyone has some affiliation with music, and it varies for people depending on what instruments they prefer listening to. Then some instruments speak right to your soul, but for this, you need to have the right instruments. Traditional instruments wield an extraordinary power when being played. The tune they produce is so sensual and can…
Links to this postSongs… James (Bond) Songs
Wow, did you hear what happened at the 2022 Oscar Awards Ceremony? Duh, Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock! No! I was referring to the Best Original Song Award going to yet another James Bond film, it’s the third time in the last 10 years that this has happened! First in 2012 with Adele’s song “Skyfall;”…
Links to this postFrank Zappa
The first time I heard this name was in middle school. I must’ve been in 6th grade when I overheard a couple of older kids talking about guitarists. And that was it. At the time my favorite band was AC/DC, particularly because of Angus Young who I swore was the greatest guitar player that ever…
Links to this postSpring Is Coming, Can You Hear The Music?
As the seasons change, so do the sounds around us. While winter classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah resonated in music halls across the country, now that spring is near so will be seasonally appropriate music to fill our ears. They say all music is rooted in nature. As Shakespeare put it: “The…
Links to this postWind of Change
The world is changing and many of us are anxious about these changes. We are used to the familiar and are uncomfortable with change. However, these novel circumstances push us to change, which is ultimately what drives progress and development. For instance, digital technology was not commonplace several decades ago. In fact, people were reluctant…
Links to this postTop Tips and Songs for Learning Clarinet Notes
The clarinet is one of the most popular woodwind instruments out there thanks to its versatility. It can be played in all areas from concert bands to jazz bands to marching bands and even small ensembles. It has one single wood reed mouthpiece that is relatively easy to play and get a tone — whether…
Links to this postBrass Family Instruments: The Differences in Sound and Playing Style
If you are new to the world of music, then you are likely just learning about the different types of musical instruments available. There are a few different musical families, including the strings, the woodwinds, the percussion, and the brass. Perhaps some of the loudest and most recognizable instruments fall into the latter category –…
Links to this postHow to Read and Play a Piano Chord Chart
Learning to play the piano usually means starting from the beginning. That usually means getting familiar with the keys on the piano and learning where middle C and the surrounding notes are located on the staff. Everything progresses from there.
Links to this postThe Beauty of the Bridge in Music (+ Example Songs to Hear)
There are so many different kinds of music. Whether you listen to online music streaming sites, prefer satellite radio, or keep it old school with regular local radio stations, you can always catch a variety of tunes. Some may have lyrics, some may not. You may find everything from pop, r&b, hip hop, rock, alternative,…
Links to this postThe 8 Best Piano Solos to Explore for Every Level
Learning to play the piano is exciting. If you are taking lessons, there is a good chance that you are being taught things like scales, etudes, and quite a bit of theory. But what you really want to do is jump right into your favorite solo piece, right?
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