Music
Continuing to Make Progress in Learning the Guitar
For most people who pick up the guitar, the first year or two of playing is a very exciting time. Just like an infant who learns so very much in a condensed period of time, the beginner guitarist who puts in sufficient practice time improves his playing at wha [read more...]
Pitch Related Effects For Electric Guitar
There are a wide range of pitch related effects which can be used by players using electric guitars. One of these popular effects is the octave effect, often referred to as an octave. An octave takes the note being played by the guitar, or more accurately, the [read more...]
Jamorama: Learning Guitar The Easy Way
Want to impress your partner? Try something which can simply sweep that person off their feet!
I would suggest that the first thing you learn is how to string a guitar. Music is the universal language which strikes chord with every individual soul.
[read more...]How To Make Your Own Guitar
Why not make your own guitar? Well I can think of more reasons why not, than why you should. For the most part, building a guitar is for advanced woodworkers. I don’t mean a general contractor who builds houses either.
A guitar maker is called a & [read more...]
The Turntable And DJ Equipment In The Digital Age
What goes around comes around. Was there ever a more appropriate phrase to describe the resurgence in the popularity of the humble turntable? The turntable has always been associated with Disc Jockey’s and DJ equipment but in recent years, with the adven [read more...]
Where the Record Companies Went Wrong
Here is my two cents on the demise of the music business and when I say demise I am referring to the fat cats running music labels.
First and foremost they should have embraced Napster. Most music companies along with some stupid musical acts like Metal [read more...]
Using Pow Wow Drums To Connect To The Spiritual World
Did you ever think about the meaning behind the pow wow drums used in native ceremonies? I have, but never really knew that they played such an important part in the Native American culture until I had the opportunity to attend one of these events, and began t [read more...]
Understanding Shaman Drums And The Role They Play In Native Culture
Looking for an easy way to give your home decor western or Native American flare? Try using Shaman drums along with your western home furnishings like I did. My love for these beautiful, American Indian drums started right after my husband and I bought our new [read more...]
The Many Styles Of Playing Electric Bass Guitar
Many bass instruments are played upright, as a direct result of the fact that the bass strings are usually the longest, and therefore the instrument is naturally much longer than standard ones. However, electric bass guitars are played in exactly the same way [read more...]
The Wah Pedal And The Talk Box
The word wah is used a great deal when discussing electric guitars and the various effects that can be applied to the sound generated through the playing of an electric guitar. The wah sound is actually very similar to the sound made by a person pronouncing th [read more...]
