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  • The Basics Of Playing Guitar  By : Michael Garrett
    The guitar, be it electric or acoustic, is the most versatile of instruments. You can strum a few chords, adopt a highly disciplined classical guitar technique, or play sophisticated jazz chord and scale progressions. The choice is yours. Whatever your bag, the journey to achieving your goal and the fundamental sound is the real buzz.
  • The Illustrious History Of Drums  By : Jim Samposzi
    The concept of the drum goes as far back as our earliest history. People used drums to produce sounds as far back in time as 6000 B.C. In these ancient societies, like the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, the drum was a big part of society and was played during festivals and other events and gatherings.
  • The Glorious Story Of The Saxophone  By : Jim Samposzi
    The saxophone, or sax, is a brilliant and widely used instrument born to the woodwind family of instruments. The sax is mostly made of brass and is typically used in an orchestra, concert, or other musical group.
  • The Sound Of The Flute  By : Jim Samposzi
    The flute, an instrument of the horn family, makes sounds out of air and pitch. The flute today is approximately 26 inches long and the tube is about ¾” in diameter. The bell of the flute is open to produce a harmony like no other instrument. The sound produced is dependent upon the musicians lip formation and the air that passes through the chambers of the inside of the flute.
  • Amsterdam: Queens Day, from 29 to 30 April 2009  By : Michele De Capitani
    Music on streets, open-air parties, colourful floats, canals full of decorated boats, streets overcrowded with people wearing orange clothes, flea markets and much more does it seem impossible that all this can occur in only two days and in only one feast? The Queens day, which takes place every year in the Netherlands, is the demonstration that all this can happen!
  • Music Concerts & Band Concerts  By : webnox
    Live performances attended by an audience are known as music concerts. They vary in type and content, and are usually performed on stages whether in concert halls, stadiums, or arenas. Music concerts are held in tours.
  • Learn to Sing  By : Mark31 Ling31
    How to sing, singing lessons

    The voice to sing is a gift from god. Some people are born with a melodious voice. They do not need to learn to sing. Others are not born with a voice but learn to sing. Those who have the natural ability to sing need to learn but learning for them is different. They need to adjust their voices to different situations. There lies the difference between the points that those who have a natural ability to sing will have to learn and those who do not have the gift will have to learn. Someone who has tried to get up in front of a group and try to sing finds that his or her voice comes out squeaky and unnatural. They are too self conscious.
  • Music Equipment Auctions  By : Robert Thomson
    There is new buzz online and it involves used music gear and auctions. People can now buy, sell, and trade their used epuipment on sites like http://gear-vault.com. Auctions are a great way to receive amazing deals.
  • Entertainment in the Middle East  By : Steven82 Vaile82
    The entertainment industry in the Middle East is different from that of any other place in the world. The entertainment industry encompasses the TV, the radio, the film, other media, the night clubs, etc.; Entertainment includes animation, cinemas, theatre, circus, comedy, dance, games and music. But entertainment in the Middle East ranges from the less money churning ones to the ones that are more commercially inclined. The television industry is a major part of the entertainment industry in Middle East. The cinema is also a major part of the entertainment industry here.
  • Jeff Redd Delivers "Sol" Music  By :
    Jeff Redd, founder of Mary J Blige, former A&R executive of MCA records, and creator of the Sol Real label sat down with R&B Haven to discuss his past work in the R&B industry and his plans for the future. Having had such a tremendous influence on the R&B game, Jeff Redd provides some great insight into the industry's depths.
  • History And Development Of Early Polka And Beginning Of Rock And Roll  By : Eric Starr
    As a result of its simplicity, the primary drum set rhythm for Polka has influenced the rhythmic approach in many other genres of music. Polka originated in the early 1800s in what is now the Czech Republic. In this article we will be discussing Early Rock, And Polka music styles, their development and history.
  • Utilizing Odd Meters - Getting Around Polyrhythmic Technique  By : Eric Starr
    Methods of breaking up standard polyrhythms into odd groupings and creating additional odd meters in polyrhythms, as well as utilization of odd time signatures for creating particular feel and tempo in polyrhythmic compositions, styles developments, and meters.
  • Arabic Music And Contemporary Pre Western Middle Eastern Music  By : Eric Starr
    The music of the Middle East and the Arabic nations is so old, it counts thousands of years back, and because of that it has influenced countless other musical styles. In this article we will be discussing the contemporary Middle East and the Arabic music, its rhythm, development and roots.
  • Buyers Guide To Electric Guitars  By : Susan Banks Sr
    Live rock concerts were the rage in the 70's and they are still the rage. The essence of rock music does not just lie with the lyrics; it also lies with the electric guitar and the various sounds that it can produce.
  • Punk The Musical Approach - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Punk music style can be very challenging. The distinguishing features of Punk drumming are that it's based on simple grooves and is almost always very loud. In this article we will be discussing the Punk music style, its rhythm, development and history.
  • The Early Rock Music - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Rock music in all its variations is arguably the most popular, identifiable, and universal style of music throughout the world. In this article we will be discussing the early Rock music style, its rhythm, musicality, development and roots.
  • The Odd Time music - History And Development Drummers Guide.  By : Eric Starr
    For thousands of years, odd time meters have added richness to musical genres in every part of the world. In this article we will be discussing the Odd Time music styles, their rhythmically, development and history.
  • Contemporary Klezmer music - History And Development Drummers Guide.  By : Eric Starr
    The term Klezmer comes from the Hebrew words, "kley" and "zemer", meaning "musical instrument". In this article we will be discussing contemporary Klezmer music styles, their rhythmically, development and history.
  • Mamma Mia! A Must See Show.  By : impulsetickets
    Perhaps no band over the last few decades still resonates with its fans quite like ABBA. The Swedish super band still reigns as one of the best selling and most popular groups of all time, and even though the band has no plans of reuniting and touring the world again, fans can hear ABBA music performed live in the amazingly successful musical Mamma Mia!
  • Hairspray - One Hot Musical  By : impulsetickets
    When word first got out that the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray was being turned into a big budget musical for Broadway, most critics didnt know what to think. The original film was, at best, a cult classic and one that most folks had never seen. It was notable for several reasons, however.
  • Small Band Jazz - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two.  By : Eric Starr
    Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing the Small Band Jazz music, development and history - part two.
  • Small Band Jazz - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One.  By : Eric Starr
    Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing Small Band Jazz music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one.
  • The world's 10 most popular ring tones  By : adam2008
    The world's 10 most popular ring tones
  • Bowed musical instrument viola  By : Adam Christ
    Many enthralling musical concerts are being organized all over world .Most of the concerts are divergent from the other and eminent for their own music style. There are many concert performances that are not only solo but group concerts and the group concerts will get you to see many instruments like drum, guitar, bongo and a bowed instrument that looks very much like a violin. The bowed instrument that looked like a violin is a viola.
  • Ringtones Vs. The Music Industry  By : adam2008
    Ringtones Vs. The Music Industry
  • Four tips you need to know when you buy a guitar  By : Harry Fles
    In this article i give you four great tips on how to buy you're first guitar.
  • New Orleans, Displaced, Linear And Ghost Note Funk - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    New Orleans Funk pattern is the repetitive accent derived from the "3" side of a clave rhythm characteristics of a Second Line groove. In this article we will be discussing New Orleans Funk, Displaced, Linear, and Ghost Note Funk styles, their development and history.
  • Gospel Music And Funk Rock - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Gospel Music brings the tradition of Blues into the music of the African American Baptist Church. It took the name of "Gospel Music" in the early 20th century. In this article we will be discussing Funk Rock, And Gospel music styles, their development and history.
  • Second Line Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    The end of slavery was a catalyst for New Orleans type music, especially what is known as New Orleans "Second Lyne", which is still the defining characteristic of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Second Line development and history.
  • Dixieland Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Dixieland drumming is simpler style of playing than busy Second Line drumming. In addition, Dixieland has more of a traditional swing feel compared to the one of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Dixieland development and history.
  • Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two  By : Eric Starr
    Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of one or more rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part two.
  • Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One  By : Eric Starr
    Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic and melodic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one.
  • Funk Rhythm And Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Like Jazz, Be Bop, and Rock n' Roll, Funk acquired its name from a slang expression with sexual connotations. In musical terms, Funk means anything that was off the traditional path or funky. In this article we will be discussing Funk development and history.
  • Drum And Bass Jungle - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    The history of Drum and Bass Jungle rhythm and music style is relatively short. It has, however, attained immense popularity within a musical subculture. In this article we will be discussing the development and history of Drum and Bass Jungle rhythm and style.
  • Disco, Country Ballad And Country Waltz - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Disco music style incorporates different elements of Rock, Funk and the Motown sound. It is above all else drum driven dance music. In this article we will be discussing Disco, Country Ballad and Country Waltz music styles, the development and history.
  • Country Western, Train Beat And Country Rock - Styles, History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    In the 1970s, Country music, with artists such as Charlie Daniels, began incorporating the sound and influence of mainstream Rock n' Roll. In this article we will be discussing Country Western, Train Beat and Country Rock styles, their developments and history.
  • Bluegrass, Western Swing, And Country Two-Beat - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Growing out of the instrumentation of early 20th century string bands and the influence of Blues, Bluegrass received radio exposure in the 1930s. In this article we will be discussing Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country Two-Beat styles, their development and history.
  • Country Music - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two  By : Eric Starr
    In the 1950s, Ray Price, with drummer Buddy Harman, developed the Country Shuffle. In the same decade, the heavier back beat influence of Rock n' Roll emerged. In this article we will be discussing Country music style, development and history - part two.
  • Country Music - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One  By : Eric Starr
    Country music is popular around the world and serves an age-old function: storytelling. Its themes of love, heartache are exceedingly popular. In this article we will be discussing Country music style, development and history - part one.
  • Ska And Reggae - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin says that musicians created the word Ska "to talk about the skat! skat! skat! scratchin' guitar that goes behind." This pattern is largely what gives Ska its characteristic sound. In this article we will be discussing Ska and Reggae musical styles, their development and history.
  • How to add more plays to MySpace  By : William Powers
    Ever wondered how to get more plays on MySpace? The fact is fans and friends judge your music based not only on your skills and talent but also on the amount of profile views and song plays a band has. An important factor for a band or artists is ....
  • Calypso And Soca - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Caribbean music is a fusion of many different musical cultures, including South American, Cuban, African, North American, and even European, the compositions, rhythms, and instruments of Caribbean music, reflect a celebratory atmosphere.
  • Cajun And Zydeco - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    The terms Cajun and Zydeco refer to two distinct styles, both stemming from French cultures in southern Louisiana. However, as current Cajun and Zydeco musicians often cover both genres, it's appropriate to include development and history of both styles in one article.
  • Batucada, Samba And Bossa Nova - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    The word Batucada refers to the percussion rhythms of street Samba from carnival in Rio de Janeiro and is played solely on percussion instruments. In this article we will be discussing Batucada, Samba and Bossa Nova styles their development and history.
  • Brazilian And Samba - Styles, History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    By becoming familiar with the various grooves in this and other Afro Cuban articles, a drummer will be able to recognize and play appropriate rhythm in almost any Latin style. In this article we will be discussing Brazilian and Samba styles, their developments and history.
  • A Merry R&B Christmas  By :
    As Thanksgiving comes and goes, it's time to get into the Christmas spirit! This article provides recommendations for some great R&B music to listen to during the holiday.
  • Blues - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One  By : Eric Starr
    In the post civil war united states, a mixture of field hollers, spirituals, and dance music gave birth to the Blues. By the early 20th century, Blues had emerged as its own genre. In this article we will be discussing Blues development and history - part one.
  • Blues - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two  By : Eric Starr
    In United States Blues has evolved from an unaccompanied vocal music traditions of African American slaves into a wide variety of styles, sub genres, and regional variations. In this article we will be discussing Blues development and history - part two.
  • Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    The Cuban Conga rhythms are performed in the "conga de comparsa", an ensembles similar to the Samba schools of Brazil, during the Cuban festivals. In this article we will be discussing Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon styles their developments and history.
  • Danzon And Palito - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Danzon ("Great Dance" or "Grand Dance") first appeared in the latter part of the 19th century and is the cornerstone of almost all modern Cuban music. In this article we will be discussing Danzon and Palito musical styles, their development and history.
  • Pilon And Plena - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Pilon pioneered in the 1970s in the eastern part of Cuba, most notably by the group Los Bocucos. Its rhythm is influenced by the sound of workers pounding coffee beans. In this article we will be discussing Pilon and Plena styles their development and history.
  • Merengue, Beguine And Bolero - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, officially promoted as such by the dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina. In this article we will be discussing Merengue, Beguine and Bolero musical styles, the development of rhythm, dance and history.
  • Songo - Bomba - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Just as Jazz from United States influenced the Mambo, Funk and Soul inspired the Songo, which combines Cuban rhythms with Funk, Rock, Jazz, and musical styles from the Caribbean and Brazil. In this article we will discuss the Songo and Bomba and their development.
  • Cha Cha - Mozambique - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Cha Cha is the North American term for the Afro Cuban Salsa dance known as the "Cha cha cha," which refers to the sound of the "3 note rhythm" in the dance step. In this article we will be discussing Cha Cha and Mozambique, styles their development and history.
  • Guaguanco - Mambo - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Guaguanco is the most popular form of Afro Cuban Rumba. Other Rumba styles are the Yambu and the Columbia. In this article we will be discussing Guaguanco and Mambo, instrumentation, improvisation along with musical voicing, development and the history.
  • Afro Cuban 6/8 - Cascara - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Cuban clave rhythms would emerge in Africa, in the Nigerian Yoruba tribe. Unlike the rumba clave, which is based on a duple feel, the Afro Cuban 6/8 rhythm is based on a triple feel. In this article we will be discussing the Afro Cuban 6/8 and Cascara styles.
  • Clave - Afro Cuban Music - History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    The most important feature in almost all Afro Cuban music is the clave rhythm. Clave is Spanish for "key," as in instrument key. Styles presented in this guide include order and type of clave: 3-2 or 2-3 son clave, 3-2 or 2-3 rumba clave, and 6/8 clave.
  • Afro Cuban Jazz History And Development Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Within 50 years after Columbus discovered the New World, the Spaniards instituted slavery in Cuba. The slave trade was concentrated in the western part of the island, caused Afro-Cuban music to develop in Matanzas, Havana Province, and the city of Havana.
  • Interpretation perfected by presentation the Berlin Mendelssohn Trio in Palau Altea, Altea, Spain  By : Philip Spires
    Critics of Classical Music often cite a lack of bravura on behalf of the performers. In Altea, Spain, the Berlin Mendelssohn Trio performed pieces by Beethoven, Haydn, Grieg and Piazzolla, and gave the lie to the preconception.
  • How to transfer mp3's to your mp3 player  By : Justin Harrison
    Many people are sharing and downloading music completely free of charge which makes life easier as well as cheaper in the long run. You can spend a fortune on music because your taste changes and new music is being recorded all the time. By knowing how you can take part in free music downloads you can guarantee that you will save money and be able to get access to all the music downloads you need.
  • Acid Jazz - African Contemporary - Rai - Jazz Styles Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Acid Jazz draws on many musical styles Funk (mainly 1970s Funk), Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian and it has no standard beats. This article will be discussing Acid Jazz, African Contemporary and Rai Jazz styles along with their history and developments.
  • World Beat - Soukous - Bikutsi - Jazz Styles History Drummers Guide  By : Eric Starr
    World Beat is associated with various African styles including Juju, Afrobeat, Afropop, and Highlife. Learn about styIes originated in the early 20th century in Ghana and Nigeria along with the history and examples of Jazz styles like World Beat, Soukous and Bikutsi..
  • Buying rock music tickets with a broker gets the music rocking and your wallet screaming thanks  By : impulsetickets.com impulsetickets.com
    Rock music is a staple in America. Since the time of Elvis and the Beatles, rock has transformed the way music and the way concerts in general have operated. From Led Zeppelin to Van Halen, rock music has taken different turns but the fans of the genre have stayed true to the music. Tickets, however, arent always as easily accessible as rock CDs and if you have any plans of scoring a pair of concert tickets to any of todays hottest rockers, you just may plain be out of luck if your only hope is the ticket office. Rock is such as popular genre of music nowadays and with artists such as Jimmy Eat World, The Dashboard Confessional, and Bullet for my Valentine, tickets that go through the stadium often get picked up like dollars on the sidewalk. Ticket brokers can help.
  • Buying country music tickets with a broker will give you the best chance of seeing your idols in person  By : impulsetickets.com impulsetickets.com
    Have you ever been the last person to find out about a concert in your area? Country music musicians often come unannounced to many areas, or at least under the radar of heavy publicity and with only so many tickets available, it becomes incredibly difficult to find good tickets at the last minute. That is if you dont have a good ticket broker. Buying tickets from the ticket booth at an event is a thing of the past and fewer and fewer people are actually doing this. Why? The tickets just sell out so quickly and with ticket scalpers illegally buying bulk tickets and selling them outside an arena; its tougher than ever to get good prices. Ticket brokers can help you get the most affordable tickets to the next country music concert in your area, no matter how late you look.
  • Learn How to Easily Read Guitar Tabs  By : Jay Field
    With all those technical quarter notes and treble clefs, who really has time to learn guitar chords and riffs without spending days, weeks or even months taking private music lessons?
  • Breaking Too Many Cymbals Is Not Normal For Any Drummer Out There  By : Eric Starr
    Cymbal setup is a common problem with inexperienced players. This is usually due to an improper striking or inappropriate stick choice. This article will explain the proper care and striking techniques needed for expanding your cymbals lifespan.
  • Sing Your Favorite Karaoke Songs At Your Next Party!  By : Lory Sargu
    Are you looking for a fun way to add some life to your parties? Karaoke is an activity that people of all ages really enjoy doing. Your guests will look forward to your next party once you tell them they can sing their favorite songs while they are there. There are plenty of different karaoke machines you can purchase and many of them are very affordable.
  • Contemporary Jazz History From The Drummers Point Of View  By : Eric Starr
    Jazz history, among other subjects is a mast to know for any drummer, actually any musician out there. Todays article will walk you through the contemporary jazz history and will unveil the developments of different jazz styles and techniques.
  • Violins  By : Todd French
    When we listen to a piece rendered by Yehudi Menuhin, the famous American violinist, we are transported into a different world thanks to his music.
  • Violas  By : Todd French
    Audiences across the world enjoy various concerts through the year, each one different and unique. Most of them are either solo performances or in groups of about 4-6 members.
  • For The Irish In You  By : John Eva
    An article made about Irish music for CDWorld an online music store in Ireland
  • Taking Care Of Drums, Cymbals, And Other Equipment On Gigs.  By : Eric Starr
    Having a problem taking care of drums, cymbals and other equipment on gigs? - This article reveals the potential hazards of rock clubs and discusses the most common on and off stage situations that can compromise your equipment and its condition.
  • Tuning Your Drums - Comprehensive Guide For Drummers  By : Eric Starr
    Drums can be stubborn instruments, but with a little know-how, you can make even a cheaply made instrument sound good. The three types of drums you need to know how to tune are the tom-toms, the snare drum, and the bass drum.
  • Rock And Roll History For Drummers From 1950 To Todays Rock Scene  By : Eric Starr
    Rock 'n' roll history and the evolvement of drum machines, this article unveals the transition Rock 'n' roll has overcome and the developement of the industry and the drummers along with the impact the transition has made on todays music scene.
  • Getting Ready For Recording Studio Work - Drummers Help Guide  By : Eric Starr
    Guide for drummers to prepare themselves for studio work. This article will help understand the importance of the sense of time while drumming along with the prerecorded music and will improve understanding of what is really needed in a composition.
  • Proper Positioning Of Your Drum Setup - Drummers Tips And Advices  By : Eric Starr
    Proper positioning of your drums, and cymbals is crucial to your success, because it affects both your posture and your technique. This article discusses the proper drum setups that allow avoiding injury of your back, arms, wrists, and hands.
  • Time Will Come To Replace Drum Heads, Sticks And Brushes - Guide For Drummers  By : Eric Starr
    When is the time to replase drum heads, sticks, mallets and brushes? This article will help you understand the lifespan of replacable drum parts, sticks, mallets and brushers. Article also gives a few tips on expanding life time of drum accessories.
  • Drummers Guide For Choosing The Right Sticks And Brushers  By : Eric Starr
    This guide will help beginner drummers understand and choose the appropriate drum sticks and brushes. Article explains the use of different type of drum sticks and brushes while giving recommendations and examples of each type.
  • All you need is Real MP3!  By : Jeffrey Royer
    Since mp3 music has come over CDs and become the most popular way to carry music files, your playlist can tell a lot about you. What do you type in trying to find something hot, ending with the combination mp3?
  • Maintaining Drums, Pedals And Cymbals - Guide To Help Maintaining And Storing Drums  By : Eric Starr
    Maintaining a good condition of your drum set is a mast! Learn all about proper maintaining, packing and positioning of your drum set. Article discusses the importance of utilizing cases, explains proper methods for setting and storing of drums.
  • Purchasing Drum Set Help Guide - Tips, Advices, And Recommendations  By : Eric Starr
    Buying a drum set help guide. Article is focusing on the essential ideas for choosing a drum set and will help to make the choice that is right for you, by explaining the importance of the drums, cymbals, and accessories in a drum set.
  • Snare Drum Buying Guide - Tips And Advices For Drummers  By : Eric Starr
    This article will help beginner drummers to understand the basics of the snare drum and will guide through the process of checking the drum itself, the parts, snares skins and the existing mechanisms prior purchasing a snare drum.
  • How to use downloaded music ?  By : Justin Harrison
    When you are looking for new music to download you should always do the research so that you can benefit from free music downloads, no one wants to pay a small fortune for music if they dont necessarily have to. You will be happy to hear that there are a number of places where you can find music to download for free, its just knowing where to look.
  • Drum Rack Or Stands - Drum Racks And Drum Stands Discussed  By : Eric Starr
    Which makes more sense a drum rack or stands? Lets look deeper in to the subject and see what will make a practical and useful sense for using drum racks or the drum stands. Which is faster to setup, easier to carry, or takes less space on stage?
    Article includes real world examples.
  • Todays Drum Kits - How Important Is The Drum Brand  By : Eric Starr
    You want to buy a really good drum kit. Why should you choose Yamaha and not DW, Mapex, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama, Premier, Sonor, Peace, Sunlite, Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, Taye, Leedy, or some other company? How does one choose the right brand? What to look for?
  • Double Basses Or Double Beater Pedals - Drum Hardware Discussion  By : Eric Starr
    In this article we will be discussing double bass setups and setups with a single bass drum with a double bass drum pedals. While using a single bass drum with the double bass drum pedal may sound practical, it is certainly not recommended in all situations.
  • Markings For A Repeatable Set-up - Drum Setups Discussed  By : Eric Starr
    Whether you use a large kit, small kit, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain: you want a set-up that is comfortable so you could concentrate on performance. There are ways to assure the exact same positioning of the drums every single time.
  • Covers, Cases, Cardboard Boxes, Blankets. - Drum Cases Discussed.  By : Eric Starr
    In this article I'm going to discuss drum cases. The question is how do I decide what is best for my needs? Drum cases are divided in to three categories: Ata Cases, Hard Cases, and Soft Covers. Article contains explanations of the above drum cases categories with real world examples.
  • How can I stop breaking sticks and cymbals and heads? - Drumming Tips and Advices.  By : Eric Starr
    Beginner drummers tend to spend a lot of money on replacing parts that got broken because of the wrong stroking techniques. And while drum shops love drummers with such problems, it is certainly not normal to break heads or sticks while playing.
  • My Drums Don't Sound Good Anymore! - Time To Replace Drum Heads?  By : Eric Starr
    Time to replace drum heads? Often drummers ask "When should I replace my drum heads?" - In this article we will be discussing different aspects about the time-duration (lifetime) of drum heads. Ken Sanders explains different tips about when and how to replace drum heads, he also mentions a few of his original tricks that help him keep track about time duration of each skin on every drum in his drum set.
  • Vintage Drums Versus Custom Drums - A Few Thoughts About Vintage And Custom Drums  By : Eric Starr
    Why do people buy Vintage Drums? Do they sound better than todays Custom Drums? How should one choose a vintage drum? And What is considered to be a Collectable Vintage Drum? - To answer those questions, you need to ask your self - "are you looking for a specific sound or a collectable item?" and "When exactly was the particular drum manufactured?"

    Ken Sanders shares his thoughts and tips for buying vintage drums, and how vintage drums compare to the todays custom drums.
  • Belly Dancing Is A Glorious Way To Lose Your Inhibitions  By : Angela Noble
    Belly dancing per se has been around for centuries and the very word brings to mind images of lithe women rolling their bodies sinuously to the call of music. Its origin seems to drift historically between oriental or inspired by the Romany gypsies.
  • Getting Your Double Bass Chops Together - Drumming Techniques Discussed  By : Pasha Yash Chuk
    While practicing double bass drumming many young drummers often ask: - How can I raise the speed, and learn double bass drumming fast, so we turned to a professional drummer with over 30 years of international stage experience Ken Sanders, to discuss ways to master foot techniques needed for raising the speed of double bass drumming.
  • Alexander Lunev - The Precursor Of New-Wave Music  By : Arthor Pens
    Alexander Lunev is a rising star of the music industry and is one of today's most talented, versatile and consistent hit composers.
  • Download Free Music  By : juan uflerbaumer
    The music industry was revolutionized by two major events, the first was the development of the MP3 format, and the second was the advent of P2P software like Napster. The easy availability of P2P software meant an internet user could easily download thousands of songs without having to spend a single dollar. Napster was just the beginning of the file sharing revolution (although Napster is now a legal music service), today there are P2P software available which allow users to download and share music files. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that P2P software like Kazaa and eDonkey are illegal and using P2P networks to share music is more often than not, a copyright infringement.
  • Haggle Vinyl - London's vinyl-only bohemian record shop  By : Lynn Alexander
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