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New Article on Bass Guitars at Music Hedz

July 14th, 2008

This is an article which explores the pros and cons of being a bass
guitar player in a music band. Topics covered include: what makes a
good bass guitar player and what makes the bass guitar an interesting
instrument to play. Read the article: Bass
Guitars


Learning to play the acoustic guitar

June 14th, 2008

If you want to learn to play music made by steel strings then the obvious choice is a steel-string guitar. Yes, your fingers are going to hurt for some time, but you’ll develop calluses after a couple of months of regular practice. The same is true if you wish to play classical guitar music. Don’t be persuaded to get a steel-string is all you want to play is classical music. A classic guitar is considered classic because the dimensions are similar.Learn to play the acoustic guitar


Playing a Guitar

June 4th, 2008

While playing guitar, maintaining proper body position as well as holding the guitar correctly while playing will enable you to play for longer durations as well as to to produce right sound. Don’t be tempted to slump into what you think is a cool-looking position, you’ll end up feeling tired too soon and look ridiculous as well, more information at first acoustic guitar


Online Video Guitar Lessons

May 17th, 2008

Online Video Guitar Lessons is where you can dive right into the world of guitar. You can check out video guitar lessons online for free, and all kinds of resources on deals for all of your guitar gear needs. Learn notes on guitar and more!


Now is the Best Time to Learn How to Read Music

March 19th, 2008

Don’t put it off any longer. Start today and learn how to read music. Your family and friends will be amazed when they hear what you have learned.

 

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Learning How To Play The Blues Guitar

March 2nd, 2008
Don’t get the false impression that learning how to play the blues guitar is something that is next to impossible. Wrong! Although, you will need to learn a lot of different chords and styles, you won’t have to spend a ton of years at school to bring forth your true musical genius. In fact, learning how to play the blues guitar doesn’t have to be a complicated process at all. There are online courses that makes learning how to play the blues guitar both highly rewarding and fun.

Kurzweil K2600S 76-Key Sampling Workstation

February 15th, 2008

76-note semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. 48-voice polyphony. 4 oscillators per voice permit layering of 4 voices. 12MB of phenomenal sounds, expandable to 44MB. 438 superb factory programs, including Kurzweil’s award-winning Stereo Grand Piano, KB3 tone-wheel organ models, and a 24-band vocoder model. Sampling with analog and digital I/O and sample-while-play capability.

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Learn To Play The Guitar At Guitar Burning Speed!

January 28th, 2008
Whether you are a beginning guitarist, a journeyman guitarist, or consider yourself to be a professional guitarist, no matter what level your guitar playing expertise, Guitar Burning Speed can help you immensely. No matter how well you play the guitar now, every guitarist, even the great ones know that you can always play a lot better, you are never done learning. How would you like to increase your guitar playing speed by up to 400%? That is exactly what Guitar Burning Speed can teach you. I know that it sounds completely off the wall, but just try it and you won’t be disappointed!

Why Learn Guitar - It’s Easy

January 24th, 2008

One of the most appealing feature of the guitar is the fact that it is so very easy to learn how to play the guitar. In fact, some people are able to start playing a tune on the guitar in as little as an hour. Yes, it is possible to learn the guitar in 60 minutes.

Why is it so easy to learn to play the guitar? The guitar has six strings. Each of these strings are tuned to a specific pitch. Just by strumming your fingers over all the strings in a downwards or upwards motion produces a mixture of sound that is at the same time, pleasant and complex. Learn more at My Simple Guitar.


The Truth About Bass Guitar Amplifiers

January 23rd, 2008

This fine article highlights what the main differences are between a bass guitar amplifier and a normal one. If you are in the market to buy a bass guitar amplifier, then you must do your homework before you set foot in a store.


Learning To Play The Blues On The Guitar

January 19th, 2008

Learning to play the blues on the guitar can be a very frustrating undertaking. Although it appears that it should be an easy transition, there are only a small number of people who seem to know the secret to really making it sound fantastic. Griff Hamlin and his team of top notch guitar instructors have put together a really complete blues guitar course, with a step-by-step method that has actually been proven and tested on Hamlin’s own guitar students over the past several years. The main blues guitar instruction book provides all of the theory, scales, tricks and techniques that you will need. It follows an easy to understand and logical progression.


Learning Guitar

January 6th, 2008

Since the individuals are learning guitar for the first time in their lives perhaps this is the best time to make sure you dont pick up any bad habits while you are learning guitar. Also the best way to keep from becoming discouraged by the time needed to master learning guitar is to remember the fact that Rome wasnt built in a day, so you really cant expect to become a master guitarist in one day either.

The best way to go about learning guitar playing is to find classes or groups where you can watch the instructor show you the various scales and chords that you will need to know. From these various people you can get tips and different playing techniques with which you can improve your playing skills.

The main basic item that you should remember during your guitar playing time is that it will take time, commitment and practice on your part in order to learn the intricacies of guitar playing. By practicing the various chords and scales you have learnt during your lesson time you are increasing your chances of leaning guitar playing much quicker.

Once you have mastered these basic chords and scales you can learn how to combine the various riffs and techniques like a Hammer-on, a vibrato, tapping, bending strings and even playing in the Chuck Berry Rhythm Style.

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Guitar Lesson eBooks Are Very Affordable

December 21st, 2007

Guitar lessons ebooks are for sale on the Internet at very affordable prices and even if some guitar books are cheaper, the additional money that you will spend when you go to the mall or store for books could cost you more. Why fight the traffic as well as pay for the over inflated cost of gasoline.


Learn To Play Guitar With A Classical Guitar

December 3rd, 2007
The classical guitar or Spanish guitar is the most popular of the three kinds of guitar. The classical guitar has a hollow body with a hole that acts as a resonator of the sound produced by plucking and strumming the strings. It normally has six strings made of nylon. When compared to steel strings, nylon strings have less tension thus making the classical guitar easy to strum or pluck. Using only a person’s fingers is the proper way that it is to be played, not with a pick. The classical guitar is normally used without amplifiers but classical guitar owners can equip one if desired or just play the classical guitar in front of a microphone. The classical guitar is used mainly for playing classical, Flamenco and Latin music.

Acoustic Guitars - What Are They Made Of?

December 3rd, 2007

Ever wondered what materials acoustic guitars are actually made of and why? Well now you can find out in this excellent article.


Line 6 POD X3 LIVE

October 21st, 2007

The ultimate guitar multi-effects pedal, the POD X3 Live will amaze you with the most complete array of POD-quality guitar amp and effect models ever. It’s loaded with rare vintage treasures, modern boutiques, and perennial classics and offers nearly unlimited creative possibilities. With working musicians in mind, POD X3 was designed to serve multipurpose functions. Take it on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans or in the studio.

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Personal Loan Online, Is Ideal For You

October 19th, 2007

There are number of lending sites that enable you to apply for a loan just by logging on to their respective website, so you can conveniently obtain a loan irrespective of your need whether it is for entertainment, buy musical instruments, home theatre, etc. Therefore you can easily apply for a personal loan online and plan a holiday for entertainment without even disturbing your budget.


Keeping The Beat With Percussion Instruments

August 27th, 2007

Percussion instruments have been around for thousands of years. They began as a method of communication, a part of important tribal ceremonies before becoming a very common expression of musical taste. The word percussion comes from a Latin word, that when translated means to strike. Of course, not all percussion instruments are hit to make their music.

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How To Play Bass Guitar: Why Do You Want To Play?

August 27th, 2007

Whenever a beginner asks me how to play bass guitar I want to know his very own reason why he wants to learn playing bass.

The reason why is essential because it is the initial reason that predicts if someone will will quit soon, stay mediocre or become good.
I already mentioned it in a former post:

To my opinion you will only become a good bass player when you have an deep desire to play, to express yourself, to follow your passion.

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Guitar Lessons - How To Hold Your Guitar

August 10th, 2007
Sitting Positions  

There are two accepted sitting positions for holding your guitar; casual and classical.

1. Pick up the guitar and make sure that the guitar body is supported by your leg.

2. Position yourself at the edge of your chair.

3. Ensure that your back is relaxed but straight.

4. Lean the guitar back towards you slightly.
 
Standing Position
1. Pick up the guitar and place the strap over your shoulder. Adjust the strap so that the guitar is positioned mid-body. 

2. Use your left hand to support the neck of the guitar.

3. Rest your right hand over the bridge of the guitar.

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Getting a cheap mp3 player is not an option

August 4th, 2007

Now that its obvious mp3 downloading is an entrenched culture in the entire world, its time to pay attention to the quality of the music that you’re subjecting your ears too. Quality of the audio is mainly dependent on two things, the mp3 recording itself, and the mp3 player that you use.

Since the quality of most mp3 songs you download are ok, the thing you need to pay attention to, is the quality of your mp3 player. Cheap mp3 players just do not cut it, unless you don’t mind listening to very diluted, and watery audio quality.

Most cheap mp3 players do not reproduce the audio of the musical instruments well. Clarity and depth are missing most of the time.

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Discover the Benefits of Musician Referral

July 29th, 2007

Nice info about musician referral!

There are many places to find a musician referral, and I know there are many online. The problem is finding someone who lives nearby, and someone who has talent and the will to give up time for the good of the project. There are many great players out there, but styles and personalities do not always mesh. That is the hard part of a musician referral. Some like to…

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Jamorama Guitar Learning Package

June 30th, 2007

The best feature of the Jamorama Package is the
26 bundled “jam tracks” with allows the user to play some songswith live bass, drums and keyboard backing (a lot of other guitar-teaching software use computer-generated backing tracks which just don’t cut it). Ben believes that the best way to learn for a beginner is to start jamming along with other instruments as soon as possible, and I wholeheartly agree. I consider myself an intermediate-level player. But still there were still a lot of cool new tricks I learnt from this package.

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Buying A Used Guitar

June 24th, 2007
Hints on Buying Your Second Hand Guitar and Questions to Ask the Seller
The model and make of the guitar – It is best if you can research the guitar model you are interested in to find out the asking price elsewhere, both the new and used price. Also in your research, find out if other people have experienced any problems with it. You can find reviews for almost any guitar submitted at www.harmony-central.com/Guitar or you can check it out at your local music store.
Check the condition of the guitar – Ask the seller about any damage that would be undetectable upon rough inspection. An honest seller may tell you.
How old is the guitar, how long have they had it? – If they have owned it for a long time, they should know the history of its use, repairs and maintenance etc. If they are not forthcoming with that sort of information, they may be trying to pull one over you.
Check for the following when inspecting the guitar:
The guitars overall condition – Examine the guitar and make note of any obvious damage. – Guitars often take a bit of wear and tear and if its just small scrapes and scratches then the guitar should probably be OK. Check for rust also, not just on the strings, but also examine the hardware that is holding the strings and the pickups. If you find rust in any of these places… run! It’s not worth it. A guitar that may fall apart on you in the near future isn’t much good, is it? Trust me – leave it alone.
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Craft Shows

April 27th, 2007

Although there are some musical instrument makers and other highly specialized folks at craft shows, the majority of people there sell simple little trinkets. I have seen people who make all of their work out of cut up scraps of tin, people who print out shirts with cute smiley face people on them, and folks who make nothing but incense holders shaped like whimsical wizards. All of them do exceptionally well at the craft shows.

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Listening to Piano Music

April 21st, 2007

The piano is the most versatile instrument around, equally at home in classical, jazz, pop and rock music. It’s also an instrument of torture for some people, haunted by childhood memories of trying to learn their scales. I never learned to play, which I regret, because I love piano music in all its forms. The instrument was the exclusive property of the wealthy in the past. It was part of a young lady’s education to achieve a measure of accomplishment as a pianist, and she was expected to give recitals to guests at family soirees. Read full article plus other music articles.


Musical Instrument Auctions

April 21st, 2007

If you are looking for a new instrument of any kind, you may be looking for something that is not quite brand new. If this is the case, you are not alone. New instruments are often expensive, and you don’t always have the money to buy a new instrument every single time you want one. If you want to find something great, you can look in the stores around you, or you can take a chance on some musical instrument auctions to see if you can get a great deal on a quality item.


Buying King Musical Instruments

April 21st, 2007

If you play a member of the brass family, you will find that King musical instruments are a pretty good bet. I am not saying that a king musical instrument is always the best bet, but I have been playing them for a few years, and have been pretty happy with the results. The real problem, though, with buying a musical instrument is that they are so expensive that you can not really get the chance to try out a few of them before deciding what to get. Yes, King musical instruments are good, but so are Selmer musical instruments, as well as those of many other brands.


Tips For Learning Guitar Chords

April 5th, 2007

Learning guitar chords may seem daunting for a new guitar
player. However, it dosen’t have to be that way. Remember, the guitar professionals were once novices who didn’t have a clue about chords as well! In this article, I will divulge some
proven tips for learning chords quickly and easily.

Firstly, let’s define what a guitar chord is. A guitar chord is
a collection of tones sounded in harmony by pulling two or more strings on a guitar. It usually requires playing open strings.

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Guitar Chords for the Complete Guitar Sound

March 13th, 2007

For novice guitar players, learning to play chords can seem daunting. Watching skilled guitarists, it seems effortless, but actually doing it yourself may prove a bit more challenging. However, as with anything, regular practice and an understanding of the basics can make guitar chords more accessible than you think. While playing one-string melodies can be a fun way to get accustomed to guitar playing, the true personality and flavor of guitar music relies on chords.

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Learn The Basics Behind Guitar Tuning

March 12th, 2007

The process of guitar tuning is relatively simple. Novice guitar players may benefit from a few tools that make the process even easier, and more accurate. There are a variety of guitar tuners available. Some play a note in perfect pitch, allowing you to hear how your notes should sound. These are often very basic, and quite inexpensive. Some more sophisticated models can also detect a note as you play it, and indicate how far off-key (and in which direction) the string is. There are even online tools that help you tune your guitar properly by playing a note in perfect pitch, and are very often completely free.

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Music Instinct Just Struck You

March 12th, 2007

Music Instinct Just Struck You

Many people choose to start their guitar-playing education by consulting with a guitar teacher. One on one lessons can be very helpful, as there is always someone there to guide you step-by-step, from the very basic skills to more advanced techniques. Teachers can provide valuable feedback, and can clearly demonstrate the proper techniques. They can also adjust lessons to a person’s particular skill level and learning pace. This can keep novice players appropriately challenged without demotivating frustration.

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Line 6 Guitar Amps

March 7th, 2007
Line 6 was founded in 1996 and was based in Agoura Hills,
California. It is a producer of digital modeling electric
guitars, acoustic guitars,amplifiers and for good effects
processors. The company experienced a quick expansion in the early 2000s due to it’s achievement of their POD branded product that reproduced the sound of various classic and amazing modern guitar amplifiers, effects pedals,amplifier cabinets and other microphones, with a high-quality deal of accuracy.

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A Guide to Buying Electric Guitars

March 1st, 2007

One of the most extensively used guitars in the music industry, electric guitars are used by all kinds of musicians for many different reasons nowadays. If you are looking for your first guitar or looking for a new one, you need to find out as much as you can about the type of guitar you are looking for. Solidbody, hollowbody, semi-hollowbody and chambered are the fours types of electric guitars that you may come across on your search for the guitar best suited to you and your pocket…

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Blow Your Mind With High End Speakers

February 27th, 2007

High end speakers can capture all kind of sounds which are not heard through the low end speakers. To know more, read our article “Blow Your Mind With High End Speakers“.


Warm Up Tips for Guitar Players

February 21st, 2007

After years of teaching and speaking with other guitar players it still amazes me how many players fail to warm up properly. I understand the desire to pick up the guitar and start playing but a few simple warm up steps will improve your playing and practice and help reduce injury. That’s right, you can get injured by playing guitar, especially if your hands and fingers are not warmed up.

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Amplifier Buyer’s Guide

February 16th, 2007

So, you’ve got your eye on an electric guitar, or an acoustic
with a pick-up. Then you’re going to need an amplifier! But
there’s such a huge range, it can be daunting to even know whereto start looking. Well, there’s some key questions that can help guide you…

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The Modern Way of Playing the Guitar

January 7th, 2007

The internet can also help improve one’s skill with the guitar. There are many websites available that give tips from a beginner’s stage to the more advanced lessons.

Instructional videos are also available. Some were produced by rock stars and each of these individuals have or use a different technique.

The best technique that can be used to check your progress is by playing the guitar at the same time as the same song is playing in the background. That way, if you are playing “off key”, adjustments can be made until it is perfected.

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Guitar Tuning For Beginners

January 7th, 2007

If you don’t have access to a tuner, you can get your basic pitches from a piano or keyboard.  There are also sites online that will give you the pitch  you need.  The sixth string, which is the low E, should match the E key on the piano.  Here’s how to find it.  The white keys of the piano are interrupted by the black keys.  You’ll have two white keys together, then a set of two black keys separated by a white, then two white keys together and a set of three black keys separated by whites.  The key just to the right of the second black key in the sets of two is an E.  Find an E on the right hand side of the piano keyboard, and it will be low pitched.  You might be an octave off, but you can still hear the note well enough to tune your sixth string to it.

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Best Musical Instruments For Your Child

December 31st, 2006

Music is a fun way to keep kids engaged and help them learn. Mind you, a lot of thought must go into choosing musical instruments that are just right for children. To know more about kids and musical instruments read our article, “Best Musical Instruments For Your Child“.



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