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Music - Soothes The Mind And Body! By : Nor Nan The article describes about how music benefit to people's mind and body. Building a Weissenborn guitar Tool List By : terryb Building a guitar? When Terry Buddell decided to build his first weissenborn guitar, he was faced woth some awkward decisions. As the guitar was to be built on board his yacht, there was no room for fancy tools and a limited workspace. here's the list of tools that terry decided would be enough to build his guitar! building a guitar the machine heads By : terryb Ever wondered why some guitars never stay in tune or sound flat? Terry Buddell built a weissenborn slide guitar recently and here in part three of 'Building a guitar' Terry shares some of his tips and hints. Music Artist Bo Bice Bio By : Rich Stephenson Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice, Jr. was born on November 1, 1975 in Huntsville , Alabama . Bo Bice is an American singer and musician and he is well known for his deep baritone style of singing, his control vibrato, and a unique style incorporating soul, country, blues and rock. Music Artist 30 Seconds To Mars Bio By : Rich Stephenson 30 Seconds to Mars is an alternative rock band from the United States , featuring actor Jared Leto as vocalist. Exit Festival - Probably the Best Festival in the World! By : Nikki Wright-12872 A record number of festival goers descended on the picturesque town of Novi Sad, with over 10,000 Brits enjoying delights of the Petrovaradin fortress for this year’s Exit Festival in Serbia. Reggaeton Music By : DJRubio Rubio Reggaeton is defined as a fusion of Jamaican Reggae and dance hall music and Latin American (especially Panama) music like bomba, plena and bachata. Reggaeton first became popular in the 1990’s and since then many DJs have worked on creating a blend between ideal Salsa music and Jamaican Reggae. With time Reggaeton has now developed into a music form of its own and is expected to be a separate category in most music awards soon. The pioneer of Reggaeton music is no doubt Daddy Yankee. Daddy Yankee’s single ‘Gasolina’ is an ideal blend of Reggaeton and quick rap like Spanish/Puerto Rican lyrics. Music Artist Dave Matthews Band Bio By : Rich Stephenson The South African vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews formed the Dave Matthews Band in Virginia in the early '90s. Alternative Rock Band Soul Asylum Bio By : Rich Stephenson Soul Asylum is an American alternative rock band that formed in Minneapolis , Minnesota in 1983. How Do I Start a Hip Hop Record Label - Part One By : Robert Hill In this article I will go through some of the basics of what is needed to start your own independent Hip Hop Record Label. If you want to know how to start your own label, the first thing you will need is information. Not only the information on how to start a record label but also the information needed to make your business a success. Become a Great Guitar Player By : Ronald W. Firquain If you want to become a great guitar player, you need to focus on the three most important things to guitar playing: knowledge, skills, and love. Having one or two out of three is not an option. It is all or nothing and those are what it takes to become a great guitar player. This Ain’t a Scene, It’s An Arms Race By Fall Out Boy Can Get You Charged up By : Tom Janison This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race by Fall Out Boy was first played on an Indianapolis radio station in November 2006 and was leaked onto the internet even before the song’s official debut later that month. The Importance of A Good Bio By : TJ Liebgott After scouring the Internet checking out Toronto indie bands it became apparent that the art of even a mediocre bio is lost on most bands/artists. With the increasing popularity of myspace and other such online music communities, everyone and anyone has a home for their music. Unfortunately, this has all lead to bands losing their professionalism and becoming lost in a sea of enthusiasts recording tracks in their basements. Learning the Basics of the Guitar By : Nickolie Introduction to Beginner Guitar Lessons To learn the guitar, you must have a guitar first. The best thing to do is buy one. You need to buy a guitar because learning guitar requires constant practice. Let Yourself Free With Don’t Matter By Akon By : Tom Janison In addition, with the release of the latest Don’t Matter by Akon, it seems that Akon is out there to rule the charts as well as the hearts of his fans. Inuyasha Sword By : travelmayor InuYasha is not any type of sword but he is a famous anime character which has got famous all over the world. This animated movie of InuYasha Sword was originated from Japan. For the past three years, each December has marked the release of a new Inuyasha feature film. Guitar Lessons Online By : Peter Finlay Learning to play the guitar is a challenging but rewarding pursuit, demanding practice and determination over a number of years to play to standard. Finding a Guitar Tutor By : Peter Finlay For those looking to learn to play the guitar, finding a guitar tutor can be the first logical step towards accomplishing that goal. A Beginner's Guide To Learning Guitar By : Peter Finlay As an absolute beginner looking to learn the guitar, getting on the right track can be quite confusing. More likely than not, you will be confronted with a variety of conflicting information about who to see and how to start learning guitar. Some reasons to download only legal MP3 music By : Tommy Rooney Sometimes it seems that our life is really impossible without music. Music can have different values for various people, some can easily live without it, and some of us can't even imagine a day without music. Nevertheless there is no one who doesn't like music. Fender Electric Guitars - As Played By Stevie Ray Vaughan By : profitweaver If you love electric blues guitar, you will love Fender electric guitars and Stevie Ray Vaughan. This site is about guitars, but this article focuses on the great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Saxophone Blues Scales - If You Want To Play Blues, Rock, Jazz You Need To Start Here By : John Ferreira For us sax players these flat notes are perfect to incorporate a "growl" sound to further emphasize that "bluesy" expression or make it a bit more nasty. Two other things to notice; the 3rd and 5th can be played as a flat or not but the 7th generally is only played as a flat and not the major 7th in this type of scale or musical genre. Picking An Acoustic Guitar Does Not Have To Be A Hard Choice By : Luke Anderson There are so many acoustic guitar manufacturers out in the world today that it may seem to be extremely stressful when you are looking to pick that right one for you. This quick guide can give you an idea of what to look for in a manufacturer as well as the acoustic guitar. There are a variety of ways to go about picking the right one. You need to look at the technology that the guitar utilizes and the testimonials that others may have put forth for those guitars. Finding The Right Music Teacher By : Chris Standring Finding a good teacher is not always easy, at any level. At the beginner level it is important to get on the right foot and as an intermediate player you need to know that your teacher really knows his or her stuff if you want to move forward. What it really comes down to is "Are you getting the right information?". This article discusses how to avoid those all too important pitfalls. Mp3 music webstore with low prices By : AlanW Sometimes it seems that our life is really impossible without music. At least uninteresting and incomplete. Music can have different values for various people, some can easily live without it, some of us can’t even imagine a day without music. Playing Guitar - A Reflection Of Your Soul By : Arthor Pens 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. The Key to My Mind, and Why I Write, part II By : mark321 The Key to My Mind, and Why I Write, part II Guitar Tabs Equals Paint by Numbers By : mark321 Guitar Tabs Equals Paint by Numbers What Makes a Great Musician? By : Ermias Kebede This article discusses the elements that make a musician great. Guitar Picks - Which Material and Thickness to Choose By : mark321 Guitar Picks - Which Material and Thickness to Choose You Can Learn To Play A Guitar By : mark321 You Can Learn To Play A Guitar Masters Of Bad Behaviour By : mark321 Masters Of Bad Behaviour What Makes a Great Musician? By : mark321 What Makes a Great Musician? Some Tips To Learning Classical Guitar Music By : mark321 Some Tips To Learning Classical Guitar Music What is a church musician By : mark321 What is a church musician Which Type Of Guitar Should I Learn On? By : Darren Shotter An article outlining which type of guitar you should consider learning to play on with advice and tips. Piano Restoration By : Marcela Pianos are one of the loveliest instruments one can own, and make some of the most loyal companions. Pianos aren't to be taken lightly and you should care for them as you would any other expensive item. For pianos, care is especially important as the more you take care of them, the better they become. Build Your Own Musical Instrument: Save Big By : Remy Jirek Have you ever wanted to build your own musical instrument? If so, you are not alone. You have many options when building an instrument... Music Software for Today's Generation By : Ebinizer Music is the world known language. Do musicians only can compose music? With no guide's help just only with music composing software and pc anyone can compose music of their own. Music composing software’s are cakewalk, FlexiMusic, music genesis. Cakewalk suits for professionals whereas FlexiMusic suits best for beginners. FlexiMusic is a multi track composing program. Various sounds can be created. Three types of music cycle are Bar cycle, Step cycle and single file/ voice. Rock & Roll In Church. By : soal Rock & Roll In Church. Cellos and Violins: Musical Boom By : Stefan Rockhaus Cellos and violins have always been an integral part of music. But the cello is comparatively more popular, due to its various capabilities; i.e. as a solo instrument, in chamber music and a base of today's orchestral sound. Styles Of Christian Music - Hiphop,Metal,Punk, rock and RAP. By : soal Styles Of Christian Music - Hiphop,Metal,Punk, rock and RAP. Era of Modern world of Music. By : Robert Palmer In Era of Modern world of Music.Eminem (actual name Marshall Mathers born in St. Joseph, MO - near Kansas City ) emerged in 1999 the first Caucasian rapper to make a significant impact in years with his rap music. Using Music To Calm Your Baby By : soal Using Music To Calm Your Baby The Cheetah Girls: Ticketnest By : Ron Arthur The series of books features a story about a girl singing group who want to be discovered someone in the music industry and become famous overnight. They have big and sweet dreams in their young dreamy eyes about their future. And then fortunately they are discovered by a record producer when they were rehearsing for a school talent competition. The film is adapted and made few changes in the original story but the basic story is not being modified to keep the original flavor of the story in pla Free live internet TV with Quality Image By : Anna Josephs Free live internet TV is the best way to enjoy your shows on internet. It allows you to watch and enjoy all your films and music video internet with best picture and sound. Computer video images being shown online, especially with the arrival of high-speed Internet. Watch your Favorite Video with Rent Movie Web By : Anna Josephs Everyone has the different choice and thoughts for seeing movies should be, as an individual person we all have got different desires. We all are found of movies so what you all are waiting for. Get registered and start enjoying your favorite movie. Funny Music Videos and Songs By : Robert Palmer A music video is a video that accompanies a complete piece of music most a song. In present world music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device to promote the sale of music recordings. Finding the Right Piano Technician for your Piano Restoration Project By : Marcela Devivo There are a number of reasons that you want to find the correct person to restore your piano. Whether it’s a new instrument that could use a good tuning or an antique piano that could use a good overhaul, finding the right piano technician for your piano restoration can make all the difference in its ultimate quality. Nelly Furtado’s bisexuality - just a marketing strategy? By : Andrew Jacob Nelly Furtado is she using her newly discovered bisexuality as a marketing tool or is she just dabbling with bisexual chic? ABBA are they getting back together? By : Andrew Jacob 32 years have passed since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest. Are they getting back together? How much pressure is put on to revive ABBA? Rediscovering The Wonders Of Accordions By : Jason Murphy - There seems to be fewer and fewer bands which include accordion in the list of instruments they play. Typical modern bands use drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, and keyboards but accordions? No. It is no wonder Generations X and Y generally regard accordion as a thing of the past. Although there are still one or two modern bands which proudly incorporate accordions in their music, it would still take a lot of convincing before several people buy the idea of listening to ac... Indie Music By : Ameet Arurkar Indie music is a type of alternative rock which exists in the independent music world. The word is periodically used to refer to all underground music, and is the opposite of indie pop music. Indie rock music places an emphasis on electric instruments such guitars and drums. Musicians in the genre are also known for using abstract sounds. The term indie rock is used because musicians work under smaller record labels instead of the major record companies. Getting To Know Guitar Tabs By : Maxine Schel - In the simplest terms, a guitar tab is a word that is used to describe a musical notation, which may contain either numbers or letters and explains to the musician where to place his/her fingers on the instrument. Guitar tabs consist of multiple lines and is often called a ‘staff notation.’ These lines, which are present in guitar tabs, each represent one of the guitar strings. New musicians often find guitar tabs to be especially baffling in that the strings are written b... Online Music: Exciting Developments By : Pankaj Mohan Music could never be bound by any man made barriers, they said. And it has been proved beyond doubt, at least in today's ongoing web boom. The world is rapidly looking forward to downloading online music more and more. Some recent developments like the Internet broadcasting will only add more dimension to this pulsating trend. Read in this article, how one of the radios might be getting ready to up the excitement more. Guitar Tip: Secret Benefits Of Using A Metronome. By : Craig Bassett - I'm sure you've heard that it is incredibly useful to practice with a metronome. Most books and teachers make it abundantly clear that using a metronome is a great way to improve your timing. This is true. But did you know that there are other HUGE benefits to using a metronome? Let's take a look at a few now... *Goal Setting* It’s been proven time-and-time again that goals need to be specific and measurable to work. If you don’t know exactly WHAT you are trying to ... Grab A Harmonica By : Hallidae Thomason - I love playing music for people to hear. Ever since I was little I had a knack for performance. My parents have endless hours of home videos of me and my sisters performing in all kinds of made-up bands. Rarely did a month go by when we were not practicing for some kind of performance and making posters so that are parents would know to come to the show. My mom always popped popcorn and brought snacks and they enjoyed our live shows just as they would a movie at the local the... An Alternative Way To Adjust Your Guitar Nut By : Andrew Preston - Most new guitars arrive from the factory with the nut just barely playable. Older guitars may have the nut filed or worn down so much that fret buzz cannot be eliminated by neck or string height adjustment. If you have a new guitar, or you are replacing the nut with a new one, here is an alternative method to file and adjust the nut material to make your guitar play like the professionals guitars play. Before adjusting anything, make sure your guitar is strung up correctly... Understanding The Purpose Of The Guitar Neck Shim By : Michael Granger - Some guitars will just NOT adjust properly with the standard methods available like the bridge saddles, nut filing adjustments and the ability to set the bow (or lack thereof) of the neck itself. Adding shims to the bolt on neck may be necessary to get the guitar to play properly at all locations up and down the neck. A nut shim acts as a spacer between the nut and neck raising and lowering the distance between all of the strings at the lower end of the guitar, starting at... Clarinet By : Mar The clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. The name derives from adding the suffix -et meaning little to the Italian word clarino meaning a particular trumpet, as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed. (See Characteristics of the instrument.) Saxophone By : Mar The saxophone, (colloquially refered to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece like the clarinet. It was invented by Adolphe Sax around 1840. The saxophone is most commonly associated with popular music, big band music, and jazz, but it was originally intended as both an orchestral and military band instrument. The Emerging Art Of Panic At The Disco By : Jon Waraas - Right now Panic At The Disco is one of the most influential and original bands on the world music stage. The Panic At The Disco sound is unique and virtually unmistakable with everything from the winding rhythm to the fast and full lyrics blending together to create a sound you can’t help but get sucked into. Their touring and recently released debut album has given this band a pretty decent fan base. The Panic At The Disco album is consistently full of fast paced and hard... Guitar Lesson – How To Change Guitar Strings By : David Taylor - At some point, all guitarists need to learn how to change the strings on their guitar. Sometimes you'll be forced to change one when a string snaps. But usually, you'll simply want to change them, as strings lose their brightness and wear out. The amount of time you leave between change strings varies depending on several factors. If you play your guitar regularly, then you might like to change your strings once a week or once a month. Most Professional guitarists tend ... How To Learn Guitar By : David Taylor - One of the most important things to think about when you first get a guitar is HOW you’re going to learn to play. I’ve done a little thinking for you, and I’ve come up with four main options for you to consider. But remember this: The choice that is best for you mainly depends on what your goals are as a guitarist. It’s up to you to work out what you want to get out of playing guitar. Here are the four main ways: Guitar teacher One of the best ways to go about learn... All About Sheet Music By : dave4 Sheet music is an important tool for established musicians and those who want to learn. If you do not know how to read sheet music, don’t worry. Music Subscription Service By : Chris Young Gone are the days when you had to wait, save, and then buy a tape or CD. Remember the days when one person in the gang would buy a CD or tape and the whole gang would share it? Those were the days now you can get music of your choice off the net at very affordable prices. The quality is great and rendition crystal clear. How Music Affects Your Life By : soal How Music Affects Your Life Small Bands And How Internet Helps Them By : Chris Young The Internet has revolutionized every aspect of the world from fiancé to music. A few years ago small bands played in garages, family functions, and cafes. They cut discs and sent them to music giants in the hope they will be noticed. Intelligence, Healing, And Pure Joy: Music Offers all By : Chris Young Music has been a part of existence since time immemorial. And, it is everywhere –in the rhythms of nature, the chatter of animals and birds, the babbling of babies, and in the dancing of brooks. Listen and you will hear sweet tunes all weaving a magic of their own. The Power Of Songs By : Rachael Cleipher - What do a car ride, a wedding ceremony and any great party have in common? Many things probably, but one thing they have in commong for sure is songs. Think about it. So many of our daily activities and our special events include special songs. Think about the things you love to do during the day. Love to watch television? Pretty much any television show is filled with the songs of different musical artists. Do you prefer to go to the mall and shop? If so, take time to lis... Recording artist abandons promising career to follow Christ By : soal Recording artist abandons promising career to follow Christ Choosing The Right Musical Instrument For You By : Susan Chiang If music is your middle name, then musical instruments are sure to adorn your room. Music is an excellent way to get rid of the blues. I Finally Took Guitar Lessons By : Denton Krypps - I have a huge list of goals that I want to achieve during my life time. Some goals are small like learning to keep a goldfish alive for longer than a month. Other goals are more significant like traveling to all fifty states or learning a second language. As I continue to learn new things and accomplish goals on my list it seems that I also add new goals to my list so that it never gets much smaller or much bigger. I think I'll always have more goals than I can accomplish. I ... Christian Music Artists for Inspiration By : soal Christian Music Artists for Inspiration Piano–A World Of History And Class By : Tony Brings - Pianos have entertained thousands over the last century or 2. When we think about this grand instrument, composers like Mozart and Beethoven come to mind. The piano's got their boost in the hundred years between 1790 and 1890. Yes, during the industrial revolution. This is when stronger steel and iron was manufactured. Helping in building strong Iron frames and Steel piano wire for good instruments. The first company in Britain that manufactured pianos was the Broadwood. T... You Can’t Have Good Music Without Percussion By : Lavinia Snider - Percussion instruments are very old and have quite a history. Often used in folk music, these instruments add variety and a rural charm to music. In India for example, two pieces of flat metal are struck to form a bell like sound. This form of instrument is used in temples and prayer places across the country. Other popular percussions instruments include the drum, piano and xylophone. All percussion instruments can be divided into two major and broad categories. Membranop... The Haunting Of The Violin By : Rudolph Jones - The sad and haunting melodies of a violinist are never forgotten. They remain with you always coming back again and again. The true charm of music lies in how it can affect you and your emotions. I believe that violin has the power of captivation. It is not only sad but uplifting also. The true instrument of love and emotion, the violin truly is a wonder among all the musical instruments. A good violin is made up of a spruce top, maple ribs and back. Two end blocks, bridge... Madonna Confesses Dance Floor Tour May Be Coming By : Chad Ferguson It’s not official but Madonna may be bringing her phenomenally successful CD, Confessions on a Dance Floor, live to a venue near you. To date, Confessions has sold nearly 1.29 million copies in the United States alone. Techsplosion, Cheap MP3 Players & More.... Welcome To Techsplosion! By : Amar Kapoor Techsplosion : MP3 Players and Digital Cameras Click on anything for more information! - Ink Cartridges Blank CDs Blank DVDs Printer Paper DVD/CD Storage DVD/CD Labelling Toners UK Bargain Corner Digital Memory 256MB MP3 Players 512MB MP3 Players MP3 Players (ALL) MP3 Accessories Batteries & Chargers Cables & Adapters Earphones Speakers Sony PSP ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping. How to buy the right guitar for you By : B Ford If you are reading this article, chances are you are interested in learning to play the guitar. well, the most important thing that you need in learning to play guitar is the guitar itself, of course. The first thing you should decide on is what guitar you want to learn to play on is ultimately the kind of guitar you will want to buy. What It Takes To Be A Guitarist By : B Ford True interest in playing guitar comes from a burning desire to be what your heroes are. Its a blind passion. But, before you even pick up a guitar, you must first ask yourself these questions: Do I listen to music differently than my friends who don't play guitar? when it comes to listening to music, do I see myself being able to not only play all of the guitar parts, but be able to play all of the guitar parts on stage? Do I see myself playing guitar above anything else under GOD? Life Is As Musical As A Play By : Robert Thatcher - What was the last music you listened to today? How did that music, song or melody make you feel? Or more importantly, how did it make you think? There is a study that is out to discover whether brains that have been trained musically are more stronger and able to resist the degenerative effects of dementia brought about by old age compared to those brains that are not in any way exposed or trained musically. This Canadian-made study wants to discover if kids who are gi... Free Sheet Music On The Net - Truth or Fiction? By : Bluenote Typing “free sheet music” into google or any other search engine will have tempted anyone looking for sheet music on the net. And indeed, the search engines respond by giving us page after page of hits. But what does the user really get on these pages - and is it legal? This article has a look at the current state of “free sheet music downloads”. Aerosmith Just Keeps On Rockin’ By : F.R. Penn For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock's most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970’s with a string of hits…… Guitar Strings - Part 1 By : Michael Tafoya - Getting in tune and staying in tune, are what the job requires, for sure. I’ve been in so many situation’s where string breakage and not staying in tune just creates havoc on the band, Audience, and music. I’ve had situations in my youth and now a days to be sure, where I’ve neglected to either change my strings, and a couple of times I like a dumb kid just didn’t bother to properly tune my guitar. I used to work for the Gibson Guitar String and Accessories Division (now c... How To Make A Cheap Guitar Sound Great By : Simple modifications to low cost guitars can make them sound just as good as expensive ones. A Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar By : Acoustic guitar bodies come in basically the same hourglass shape, with some variations, but they do vary in size, color, wood-type, style, and extra features. You can even buy an acoustic guitar so small that fits into a hiking backpack. Beginner on Guitar? Ten Chords You Must Know! By : Joey Robichaux It's a combination that just doesn't mix, but it always happens. Take 1 part enthusiastic beginning guitar player, add 1 part beautiful new guitar, and 1 part confusing "Learn guitar" chord book. The result is rarely pretty -- it usually results in 1 confused and frustrated not-so-enthusiastic-anymore guitar player! Learning the "Right" chords is more important than knowing many chords; this articles discusses the ten "right" chords you should know. Guitar Lessons - Guitar Vibrato By : Bill McRea Playing a guitar without vibrato is like eating Mexican food without salsa. Vibrato is one of the most definitive techniques in defining your musical style, your own personal unique sound. No two players have the same vibrato sound. Some play slow and wide while others play narrow and fast, and that’s the beauty behind spending a lot of time learning different vibrato techniques. It’s like eating different salsa’s every time you go to your favorite taco stand. Enough talk abo... Guitar Lessons – Playing Harmonics By : Bill McRea A harmonic is a tone that’s created by the guitar by touching the string above a fret on an open vibrating string. There are 2 types of harmonics Natural and Artificial or I prefer to call them pinch harmonics. Natural Harmonics Natural Harmonics can be produced by touching your index finger on your fret-hand above at the 5th, 7th or 12th fret. Just place your finger on the string above the fret, don’t press to hard or you will mute the note, pluck the note and then p... Guitar Lessons – String Bending By : Bill McRea Bending strings is used to give the guitar a more personalized and harmonic quality. The technique is used mostly by lead guitar players but is also applied in all styles of playing. String bending and vibrato techniques are two large components in making up a guitar player’s style. The combination of these skills more or less defines a considerable part of what makes your playing different than the next guy. Bending the strings far enough to reach a desired pitch is the g... Music : The Source, The Life Force By : Fabio Marcell What is it about music that can evoke such strong emotions in us? Why do we feel so moved when we hear something that makes the hairs on the back of the neck spring up? Let's investigate the power of music a little. Enhanced Healing Through Relaxation Music By : Dr Harry Henshaw Music has always been a very important part of our lives, from childhood to our being an adult. As a part of our experience, music can have both a physiological and psychological affect upon us as human beings. In addition to the influence that it has on our life, music also has many therapeutic qualities and has been utilized in promoting a variety of healings throughout the ages. As we know further, music can be a very powerful medium for altering our state, of changing how we actually feel. More specifically music can be very effective in producing a very deep and healing state of relaxation and in the process, reduce stress and even promote sleep. Music can also be used to assist one in improving his or her self-esteem and furthering an individual’s personal growth and development, transformation. 10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play 'Chord' Piano By : Duane Shinn There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to “chord a song” at the piano. By “chord a song”, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in some sort of rhythm while you or someone else sings the tune. To do this, you don’t need to be a Van Cliburn; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to more back and forth between them in some organized rhythmic pattern What Is Country Music Anyway? By : Sintilia Miecevole When many people think of country music, they think of sad songs about lost loves, broken down trucks and runaway dogs. In their minds, they are hearing all of these woes sung in the traditional twangy country accents of the south. However, these perceptions of country music are far from where this style of music has evolved. Today, country music is one of the most popular genres of music, normally outsold only by rock and pop genres. Created in the late 19th century, cou... How To Succeed In The Music Business. Part 2 By : David Wright So you still wanna be a star? Part 2 Whatever genre of music you’re in, you need to define your definition of success. If your definition is ‘being a rich and famous superstar’, then, well ‘good luck’... but if your definition is ‘being a creative artist doing what you want to do in life by sharing your music with those who will listen’, then you should succeed. And if you’ve got the bottle to stick to your own sound and style, your own beliefs of how your music should so... The Absolute Worst Way To Download Music On The Internet By : Charles Cruz You get into the online music world. You've had this song playing in the back of your mind all day and now you've decided that you want to download it. You search for it specifically and find that there's a site that is offering you exactly the song you want for free. All you had to do is give them your email. You download it. The next thing you know you have a pop up coming out every time you open your browser window. You failed to notice all the signs that told you ... How To Succeed In The Music Business. Part 1 By : David Wright So you wanna be a star? Part 1 So, you’ve made the decision! You’ve finished recording your album and it’s the “best” - it deserves to be heard by the world and you’re deserving of the adulation afforded to the creation of such a masterpiece! Of course, you know in your own mind that it won’t be easy to become a star. After all, everyone says that the music business is difficult’. But hey, you’ve got what it takes, you’ve got talent, and this really is a great album - a... Making Your Own Music: Songwriting Basics By : Sintilia Miecevole Whether you are a teenager or are well into your golden years, it is never too late to explore your creative side, especially if you are interested in music. Songwriting is an excellent way to express your thoughts and feelings and to communicate them to your friends and family, even if you have no aspirations of musical fame or fortune. If you are interested in selling or performing your songs, however, you should be aware that it is a hard road and that very few songwriters...