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Guitar Lessons – How To Hold Your Guitar

Friday, 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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Discover the Benefits of Musician Referral

Sunday, 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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Learn More About History of Music

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Nice info about history of music!

When most of us think about the history of music, we think of the history of rock music. We assume that the history is simple because the music is simple. In fact, neither is the case. The history of music, whether you’re talking about classical music, rock music, jazz music, or any other kind, is always complicated. New chord structures are introduced bringing with them new ways of…

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Buying A Used Guitar

Sunday, 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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Which Is The Best Guitar To Learn On?

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
In all probability, if you have asked someone if you could use their guitar for a while, it would be a steel string acoustic or an old classical acoustic guitar.
Acoustic guitars only require a pick while electric guitars require things like leads, amps, speakers and power. Acoustic guitars are very easy to learn on.
Another great thing about acoustic guitars is that you don’t have a volume control. In the beginning stages of learning to play, it is probably better to play on a guitar that isn’t going bother your neighbors, you only want it loud enough so your ears alone can hear both your good performances and of course, your errors.
There are many different reasons why people play guitar. What it is that you want to get out of the guitar? Listen to different styles and genres of music to discover what your tastes in guitar and music are. Ask musicians at music shops about what kind of guitars different bands use, or ask them what kind of amps/effects those artists use to get that sound.
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Singing Tips and Tricks at Vocal Sphere

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

 I would like to take this time to announce my passion site .. Vocal Sphere. This site is geared toward novice and professional singers who want to improve their voice range and become better at singing. If you like music you will enjoy this site for crooners.

Many people believe it takes some magical power to learn to sing — but it doesn’t. Singing does require some work but you can do it! This site with its vocal tips is dedicated to give you the music education to get you started in becoming a better singer so I hope you enjoy learning as much as I do!

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What happens if you don’t copyright your music?

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

As a musician you probably tend to focus most of your energy on creating music rather than getting too involved in all the business aspects. Regardless, one of the most important things you should remember to do is copyright your music so that it’s not possible for others to use it for profit without first getting your permission…

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Celebrity Homes

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

Most of us are obsessed with celebrities these days. We want to know what they wear, where they go, whom they are with and where they live. Celebrity homes are a good insight into the lavish lifestyle that celebrities live. If there is some controversy attached to the star, then we are even more fascinated.
There are a lot of companies that run bus tours around Hollywood and districts of Los Angeles such as Beverley Hills, Bel-Air and the Sunset Strip. It’s a chance to see some of the jaw-dropping mansions of the rich and famous. Sometimes, the passengers only get to see a gated entrance, a high wall and security cameras but it’s still a thrill. Some of the celebrity homes go back to the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s. Movie stars back then were American royalty and they held court in their palaces. We are a bit more irreverent now in our fan worship.
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Tips For Learning Guitar Chords

Thursday, 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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Line 6 Guitar Amps

Wednesday, 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

Thursday, 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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Warm Up Tips for Guitar Players

Wednesday, 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

Friday, 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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Planning the Music for Your Wedding

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Your wedding reception is the culmination of a very emotion filled day – not to mention months of planning. You are finally ready to party on and celebrate! Your guests are probably looking somewhat to be entertained by the bride and groom dance, the father-daughter dance and the mother-son dance. Of course they are looking forward to dancing themselves. They will be checking out your selection of DJ or live band and judging for themselves if you made a good selection.

The wedding reception is the main part of your special day that will linger in the minds of your guests. For guidance in how to pick what’s right for you that you will be comfortable with, don’t plan your wedding reception entertainment without first reading this article: Planning the Music for Your Wedding. You can find the article on this website: http://www.beautifulweddinginvitations.com

David Lee Roth Back As Van Halen Singer

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

The rumors were true. Van Halen will reunite with original singer David Lee Roth for a summer tour of North America.

“I am very excited to get back to the core of what made Van Halen,” guitarist Eddie Van Halen said in a statement posted Friday on the band’s Web site announcing a 40 city tour. No specific dates have been named.

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Music Jobs. What is Required to Work in the Music Industry?

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

We all love music, well most of us anyway, but I wonder how many folks actually consider a career in the music industry? It’s a bit of a misconception to think that the music industry is just made up of Musicians, DJ’s, and people who love to sing, play and perform.  The truth is there is a multitude of music jobs or music related jobs to choose from that support such acts as the above.

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Even Celebrities Need Help With Acne!

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

Many of today’s biggest stars have been attacked by “THE ZIT”, and often at the most inopportune time.  Whether it be younger stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio or Britney Spears, or actors in their 30’s and 40’s, such as Brad Pitt, Jon Cusack, Angelina Jolie or “Mission Impossible” star Tom Cruise, many of the “perfect” people in entertainment are seeking acne help.
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The Modern Way of Playing the Guitar

Sunday, 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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Accompaniment Music for Musicians

Monday, December 4th, 2006

Accompaniment Music can be very helpful for a musician to practice.

One day, we were fortunate enough to get some church members who were willing to volunteer to play for us during the services. You would not believe how it got people jumping and moving to the music. It was quite an amazing thing for anyone to see.

Accompaniment music is the key to improving your playing.

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