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12 Tips for Ward Choir Conductors By : Natasha Young The selection of the music is one of the most important things a director can do to make singing with the choir a worth while experience. 5 Questions to Resolve the iPod versus Zune Dilemma By : Christine Peppler iPod is a fantastic MP3 Player. However, the decision to buy an iPod just got complicated recently with the release of Zune. Now with two great devices, consumers have a choice to make. How can buyers determine which is the right choice? We will show you with 5 simple questions. A Brief History Of iPod By : Roberto Sedycias This article is a brief history of iPod. It describes how it started, the goals for this music player and how the name iPod came into being. A Fine Piano Music Box Is A Work Of Art By : mark A Fine Piano Music Box Is A Work Of Art A Merry R&B Christmas By : Martin Fister 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. A production music library for the ideal musical input By : Anne Tide A royalty free music library characteristically requires the payment of one fee for the right to license and use a music track, a compilation of tracks or a CD. Does this sound great? 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. 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. 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. Ahmir Brings R&B The Gift By : Martin Fister Ahmir is a hot new act on the R&B scene with a new album, The Gift, released on April 10, 2007. The group has already started establishing a presence in the industry, with its first single "Welcome To My Party," being placed at #19 on Billboard's Year End R&B Singles Sales Chart. The track was also declared eligible for a Soul Train Music Award. R&B Haven recently had the chance to interview the group on its musical background and plans for the album. All The Reasons For Playing Musical Instruments By : mark All The Reasons For Playing Musical Instruments 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”? All you need to know about acoustic guitars By : Anne Tide The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments and it is actually a guitar that uses only acoustic methods to project the sound produced by its strings Austin Music Insights By : Ryan Pitylak Austin music has become more and more popular over the years and it had and still has a huge impact among young musicians but also regular music fans. Basics of Streaming Video By : Aritrim Basu 21 So you finally managed to get your website up and running, and now you want a video added to the site. Only thing is you don’t have the slightest idea why you can’t just copy paste a video into your site, don’t worry help is at hand. Videos are almost indispensable to your site if you are an educational site or if you are planning to make a multimedia rich site. However the important thing to understand is that simply embedding video is not an option. In fact the reason why sites use streaming videos is because streaming is much faster than embedding. 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. Black Sabbath the heavy metal band with a baseball following By : bobcartwright2008 With the news that the most popular baseball cap has the Black Sabbath logo on the front, Audio Critic Bob Cartwright looks into what made the heavy metal band so popular despite becoming a parody of themselves. Blondie Biography And Top 10 Songs By : Andy Jackson - Wisdom_Mcr There were two main reasons I started listening to Blondie and they were: first I thought Debbie Harry was amazingly beautiful and second the style of music they made. At the time I got into Blondie I was listening to a lot of punk and new wave stuff like The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Sham 69, The Exploited, Ramones, Ian Dury, The Stranglers, etc... and it also helped me to annoy my parents. I actually used to like putting posters on my wall when I was a kid at school and one of my posters was a full size poster of Debbie Harry. 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. 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. Blues Guitar Player By : Ronald W. Firquain Understanding the entire process and system will equip the blues guitarist with the coveted improvisation skills. Some people may choose to ask someone that they know that is already an experienced guitar player, for some helpful tips and different types of easy techniques for beginners. Blur - icons, (or should that be Gnomes) of the Britpop era By : bobcartwright2008 I used to have a garden gnome designed to look like Damon Albarn, this inspired me to write about him and his band. So, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Blur - the excellent britpop has-beens. Blur Biography And Top 10 Songs By : Andy Jackson - Wisdom_Mcr I have liked Blur since before they became popular after the release of their Parklife album which most people think was their first. Back in the day there was a big band battle between Blur and Oasis and most people chose one or the other but I chose both. Both bands have different styles and I think Blur made some good music. Bob Marley Biography And Top 10 Songs By : Andy Jackson - Wisdom_Mcr Bob Marley has been one of my favourite artists for a long time. I probably own more Bob Marley CD's than any other band or artist with the exception of Wu-Tang. My friends mum D, is partly responsible for my listening to Bob over the years because when I was little I used to like the song Jammin' and used to play the 45 single I had of it all the time and I had got the single off her. I would say I have a Bob CD in my stereo 90% of the time (it can have 3 in at a time). Bob not only made good music but also the messages that the lyrics were about were of peace and freedom. 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. 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. Brush Techniques In Afro Cuban, Brazilian And Jazz Ballads By : Eric Starr Afro Cuban's, Brazilian and Jazz ballads drum rhythms and techniques are often simplified in order to avoid duplication of percussion parts. Learn More about different patterns, rhythms, development and history of Afro Cuban styles and their roots. 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. Building a Simple Recording Studio for Beginners By : Constantine Balbozar This article contains introductory information on what the basic components of a recording studio are. It outlines the use of the multi-track recorder, the microphone, the studio monitor, the console and finally the mixing console. 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! Buying country music tickets with a broker will give you the best chance of seeing your idols in person By : impulsetickets 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 don’t 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; it’s 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. Buying rock music tickets with a broker gets the music rocking and your wallet screaming thanks By : impulsetickets 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, aren’t always as easily accessible as rock CD’s and if you have any plans of scoring a pair of concert tickets to any of today’s 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. 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. 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. 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. Christian Roommates - Finding The Right One By : mark Christian Roommates - Finding The Right One Christmas Carols -- Tradition Or Religion By : mark Christmas Carols -- Tradition Or Religion Christmas Sheet Music – How to Re-harmonize Jingle Bells By : Paul Tobey Christmas carols will never sound the same again if you use this simple approach to re-harmonizing your chords progressions. It makes the Christmas Sheet Music far more challenging and enjoyable. Classic albums down the decades - the 1950s By : bobcartwright2008 As a music loving travel writer covering city breaks for a travel company, I have always had time on my hands to write about the music I love. In this article, I write about all the great music in the 50s. Classic albums down the decades - the 1960s By : bobcartwright2008 As a music loving travel writer covering city breaks for a travel company, I have always had time on my hands to write about the music I love. In this article, I write about all the great music in the swinging sixties. 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. Collecting Mexican Folk Art 101 By : mark Collecting Mexican Folk Art 101 Compiling your own Karaoke cdg By : Clint Jhonson Computer karaoke is one of the most practical solutions when it comes to finding the perfect solution for people who fancy themselves in singing a Karaoke song. Every person who is interested in singing along all his favorite songs may consider compiling his own cdg in order to provide himself with all the songs he likes. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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.
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