tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86975573750039551452024-03-05T22:21:12.381-08:00Right Handed GuitarsJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-42206033997392368952012-02-23T08:57:00.000-08:002012-02-23T08:57:58.780-08:00How to Convert a Right-Handed Guitar to a Left-Handed GuitarWould you like to convert a right-handed guitar to a left-handed guitar? This is an easy conversion to do, but you'll need to do more than just change the strings. While I believe that it's better to just buy a quality left-handed guitar, maybe you've found a right-handed guitar that you really like. Perhaps you're a lefty just dabbling in guitar playing and not yet ready to make an investment in a left-handed guitar. Most left-handed guitar and bass players are faced with this dilemma.<br />
When I was learning to play, I didn't have a lot of money to invest in a high-quality guitar, so I went to the flea market and purchased the cheapest guitar I could find, a twenty-dollar acoustic. Even with its standard setup, the action was terrible because the neck was warped. The strings wouldn't stay in tune. In short, the guitar sounded like a dying animal. But I converted it to a right-handed guitar by flipping the strings. I didn't bother to change the nut or the bridge, and this was part of my problem.<br />
Eventually I swallowed my pride and visited a music store. Their luthier looked at it and shook his head. He said it would cost a couple hundred dollars to make it sound really good, but for about forty he could make it serviceable. I went with the latter option. In addition to doing the work, he explained what needed to be done to convert a right-handed guitar to a left-handed guitar.<br />
This works for acoustics, electrics, and electric basses. The materials required to convert a guitar are new strings, a tuner, and wood glue. You may also need a blank nut, a screw driver, sandpaper, and a truss rod adjuster. A string winder is a handy tool to have as well.<br />
First you need to remove the old strings. Once the strings are off, remove the nut (the little thing at the top of the neck). You may need to pry this out with a flat screwdriver. Once it's out, scrape out the crusty glue with a screwdriver or some sandpaper. Add a little bit of fresh glue to the nut and replace it with its direction reversed. The nut has a groove sized for each string, and if you don't change it around, there will be play in the little strings and the big strings won't seat properly.<br />
If something happens in this step, for example the nut breaks or the angle causes the strings to sit too low to the fret board, you'll need to file your own nut. You can have a guitar shop do this, or you can purchase a file and do it yourself. Plenty of video tutorials are available.<br />
For electric guitars, you might want to reverse the directions of the pickups. To do this, usually you just need to unscrew the pick guard or pickup frames. Be careful not to lose the springs that allow for height adjustment. Once your glue dries, go ahead and install your new strings. To keep your nut from flying away, don't tighten the strings to full tension until all six strings are on. Use your tuner to get close to the correct pitch. Stretch your strings a bit as you tighten them up.<br />
After they're installed, play for a while and give them time to go to their length. Once this happens, it's time to set your intonation. Maybe you'll be lucky and you won't have to set it. To check intonation, you compare the pitch at the twelfth fret (octave) with the pitch of an open string. They should be the same.<br />
On acoustic guitars, you may need to alter the bridge to ensure correct intonation. Sometimes this is just a matter of getting a blank and filing it down. If you are converting an expensive guitar (not recommended), take it to a luthier and let them do it.<br />
For electric guitars and basses, this process is much easier. The string saddles are usually adjustable with a Phillips screwdriver. All you need to do is adjust them until the pitches of the twelfth fret and open string match. Always use a tuner for this process, and don't forget to re-check the open-string tuning every time you make an adjustment to the string saddle.<br />
That covers about everything you need to know about converting a righty guitar to a left-handed guitar. For more information about left-handed guitars, check out the resource box below<br />
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5354075Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-14509389787886012372011-11-15T10:24:00.000-08:002011-11-15T10:24:42.130-08:00Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar - Right Way to Play Lefty<div id="article-content"><em>By </em><em> Brian Jr Green </em><br />
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Paul McCartney---the music icon is a left handed guitarist. This is a proof of the fact that being a lefty can not stop you from becoming a successful guitarist. True that from finding the right guitar to getting used to a playing position becomes a bit more difficult for lefty players, it is ultimately your talent and dedication that can take you to the top. Taking guitar lessons is as easy for the lefties as it is with the right handed students. Moreover with so many online stores out there, left handed guitars are easily available these days.<br />
<strong>Left handed versus adjusted guitar</strong><br />
Some instructors maintain that it is better to readjust an acoustic guitar to suit the needs of lefty players. This helps in finding out the best quality instruments, maintain these school of teachers. But with acoustic guitars, this kind of customization is not only difficult, but expensive as well. To suit it to the needs of lefty guitarist, you have to first string it backwards. Then the bridge and nut of the guitar would have to be replaced too. As you continue to play it with a pick, the body of the instrument may get maimed.<br />
A left handed acoustic guitar is an easy solution to all these problems. These days you can get lefty's acoustic guitars from the leading brands like Fender. Thus buying an acoustic guitar specially made for the southpaws make a better solution than readjusting a right handed guitar.<br />
<strong>Where to find</strong><br />
You can buy left handed guitars from the local stores. But buying online is the best option. There are a number of websites that directly cater to the lefty's clientele. InstrumentPro, musiciansfriend.com, ZZounds, Woodwind and Brasswind are some of the online stores that stock huge amount of left handed acoustic guitars. Buying online is not only most convenient, but it also saves a lot of you money. <br />
However it is recommended that along with the instrument, also consider buying left handed thumb picks and a range of chord and instruction books.<br />
While buying an acoustic guitar to suit your left handed acoustic lessons, choose from the leading brands such as Fender, Hohner, Daisy Rock and Dean. In most of the cases, you won't have to pay any extra shipping charges.<br />
If you are a beginner, you can set out a budget of $200 to $400 for getting a good quality guitar. As you progress on your lesson, you can consider investing in more expensive brands like Washburn or Gibson---it may cost you anywhere between $1000 and $1,200.</div><div id="article-resource">Brian Jr Green is a guitar expert. For more great information on Left-handed Acoustic Guitar [http://www.only4guitar.com/left-handed-acoustic-guitar/], visit <a href="http://www.only4guitar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_new">http://www.only4guitar.com</a>.</div>Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Brian_Jr_Green">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brian_Jr_Green</a><br />
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3751016Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-82857847102361833532011-03-08T08:43:00.000-08:002011-03-08T08:43:39.312-08:00HONDO 4-STRING BASS GUITAR - RIGHT HAND<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYMv75OQz8Yv19b74rS13Agzg_-yq9atTrNhEsdM_glfqBZtH8ca-AAt_thQhZQTDn36F11lLu23TnoEolXNpwcU9fxagfGHiOUexAoI3BonPuTAYmtd4uuwa_dge4M9R__095CIsOQE/s1600/guitar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYMv75OQz8Yv19b74rS13Agzg_-yq9atTrNhEsdM_glfqBZtH8ca-AAt_thQhZQTDn36F11lLu23TnoEolXNpwcU9fxagfGHiOUexAoI3BonPuTAYmtd4uuwa_dge4M9R__095CIsOQE/s320/guitar.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif;">This a Hondo 4-string bass guitar. This guitar has typical wear like dings, chips, light scratches, and wear on frets. There is no model number or any other information listed on this bass. Stands approximately 44" tall.</span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-81213182248924567842010-12-29T07:17:00.000-08:002010-12-29T07:17:43.374-08:00Gibson Custom ES-335 '60s Block Inlay Antique Tea Burst<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoH6Eh_mx1ERoVsNsq2EhLZmESt1evAZJ2hsKhyphenhyphen18qGA3wg4WuD7WU38drOtJhZJJ1mExZOA0nMz-6FdfqDmWHJj5btqi8eLebHecLxFLfptiZRzBOjznPiAyKSXy_Mv71ndcK8Rxygs/s1600/guitar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoH6Eh_mx1ERoVsNsq2EhLZmESt1evAZJ2hsKhyphenhyphen18qGA3wg4WuD7WU38drOtJhZJJ1mExZOA0nMz-6FdfqDmWHJj5btqi8eLebHecLxFLfptiZRzBOjznPiAyKSXy_Mv71ndcK8Rxygs/s320/guitar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>What we have here is a mint unplayed 2010 Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 Plain '60s Block Inlay"Slim Neck" Electric Guitar. Finished in a beautiful antique tea burst. The guitar is mint with no issues. Comes with the Gibson hardshell case and all the case candy with the COA. Weighs in at a nice 7lb 12oz...All the features are listed below...<br />
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Sumptuous '60s vibe with pearl bar inlays on the bound rosewood fingerboard.<br />
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Hailed as the most adaptable of all electric guitars, the Gibson ES-335 Electric Guitar sports the original semi-hollow design with laminated maple top, back, and rims, plus a lightweight maple center block. With Burstbucker Pro 1 and 2 humbuckers it will generate screaming extended sustain, dense rich jazz tones, and everything in between-all with no feedback issues.<br />
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Gibson Custom ES-335 Plain '60s Block Inlay"Slim Neck" Electric Guitar Features:<br />
Plain maple top, back, and rims<br />
3-ply maple/poplar/maple body construction<br />
Lightweight maple center block<br />
Rosewood fretboard with pearloid small block fretboard inlays and single-ply cream binding<br />
Burstbucker Pro 1 & 2 humbuckers<br />
Pearl bar inlays<br />
Single ply top and back binding<br />
1963 slim taper neck profile<br />
Vintage tulip tuners<br />
Nickel hardware<br />
Stop tail with ABR-1 bridge<br />
24-3/4" scale<br />
1-11/16" nut width<br />
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Gibson Custom ES-335 Plain '60s Block Inlay"Slim Neck" Electric Guitar Includes:<br />
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Gibson hardshell caseJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-54181484081968687392010-12-11T11:08:00.001-08:002010-12-11T11:08:47.872-08:00<strong>Types of Guitars - What's Best for You?</strong><br />
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By: Troy Bryant<br />
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For the most part, there are two types of guitars - acoustic and electric. Yes, there are other body shapes and styles, but the overwhelming majority of guitars fall into one of these two categories.<br />
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The purpose of this article is to give a brief description of each type of guitar, it's unique characteristics and what to look for when choosing a guitar for yourself. Be advised that there are hundreds of guitar manufacturers, and thousands of different things you can look for when purchasing your guitar.<br />
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Though this article only scratches the surface on different types of guitars, it should provide you with what you need to make an informed buying decision.<br />
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Let's first take a look at acoustic guitars. Acoustic guitars are made of a variety of woods, from Hawaiian KOA to mahogany, to spruce to red cedar. Among these, spruce and red cedar are the most popular. Without dispute, Taylor and Martin are the two most popular brands available to the general public. The strings are made of steel or nylon. Nylon string guitars are used more for classical and flamenco. The necks on nylon string models tend to be wider because individual strings are played frequently versus strumming.<br />
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Steel string guitars have a bit thinner of a neck, and produce a much brighter tone when played. The strings on these types of guitars also are a bit harder to press against the neck. This is something you should take into consideration when choosing an acoustic guitar. <br />
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If you are considering an electric guitar, the music style you want to play is one of the biggest factors. If you're a country picker, and like the "twangy" tone, you might want to consider a guitar with the single coil pickup. If you're a shreader or a blues man, I would advise going for a double coil or "humbucking pickup". This produces a "fatter" sound so often desired by rock and blues artists.<br />
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The most desired of the electric types of guitars are the Fender Stratacaster and the Gibson Les Paul. The biggests difference between the two of these models is the scale, which is basically the lenght of the neck.<br />
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The scale on a Les Paul is twenty four and three quarter inches long, while it is twenty five and a half inches long on the Stratacaser.<br />
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In the end though, the guitar you choose should be the one that feels most comfortable for you to play. That way, you will be more likely to practice more and become the awesome guitarist you dream of being.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Troy Bryant is an accomplished musician who owns a website which provides additional information on <a href="http://learn-to-play-acoustic-guitar.info/types-of-guitars-how-to-pick-one" target="_blank">types of guitars.</a><br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleslide.com/">ArticleSlide.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-4182397816154718342010-11-24T11:47:00.000-08:002010-11-24T11:47:28.552-08:00CLASSIC ACOUSTIC GUITAR RIGHT HANDED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhBUoT8TT6mXGnELqzkpdb-ZUK1OSTOK-EuNfZbJzTnGGhmB3R4JsfB1F_y9WiEGR0sqAVarh-9aPmZElDGl8weHj1pYf4kPUQPJLZE_gibYI-tnKzgXiCEAOM_AGpFlgeFDGag8Kt-8/s1600/Guitar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhBUoT8TT6mXGnELqzkpdb-ZUK1OSTOK-EuNfZbJzTnGGhmB3R4JsfB1F_y9WiEGR0sqAVarh-9aPmZElDGl8weHj1pYf4kPUQPJLZE_gibYI-tnKzgXiCEAOM_AGpFlgeFDGag8Kt-8/s320/Guitar.jpg" width="121" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">AN </span><span style="color: #002cfd;"><span style="color: black;">ACOUSTIC CLASSIC GUITAR, RIGHT HANDED, 6 STRING, IT MEASURES 40" LONG, 14 3/4" WIDE AT THE BOTTOM AND 3 1/2" THICK.</span></span></span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-51298790787496214052010-11-01T08:37:00.001-07:002010-11-01T08:37:39.214-07:00<h3>Guitar lesson: Can You Play Classical Guitar Without Nails?</h3>By: Peter Edvinsson<br />
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Most classical guitarists use a lot of time polishing and grooming their right hand fingernails. In order to play with nails you have to have good nails and working with them a lot. Is it possible to play witout nails? Let's take a look at no nail playing!<br />
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Angel Iglesias, a great spanish guitarist touring Denmark round 1953 played with nails in the same way as Segovia, Llobet and Barrios did. Some guitarists at this time played with their fingertips.<br />
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Another great Spanish virtuoso who toured Denmark in periods, Francisco Alfonso, (whose father studied with Tárrega) used only his fingertips. The differences of their tone quality was described by people who had heard them both:<br />
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"Alfonso's tone was unusually beautiful, round and soft while Iglesias' was harder and somewhat sharp."<br />
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Personally I have played classical guitar with nails and without nails and I can see some advantages from playing without nails:<br />
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<ol><li>You will come nearer your guitar through the contact between your fingertips and the guitar string.</li>
<li>You can play with your fingers on electric guitars without the risk of damaging your nails.</li>
<li>Playing guitar without nails will force you to play with the highest degree of articulation and concentration.</li>
<li>You will be able to play piano properly without disturbing nails.</li>
<li>You will get a soft and beautiful tone on your guitar if you consistently work on it.</li>
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Pujol a guitarist who played without nails wrote, "the flesh best transmit the feeling of the soul...such an unresponsive medium as nails interferes, somehow with the direct contact of the artist's sensibility to the string."<br />
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The art of playing without nails must be developed. You have to work with your tone as much without nail as with them. If you have used nails and start to play without nails you will feel uncomfortable before getting used to the different technique involved and before you develop callouses on you fingertips.<br />
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As times goes by you will improve your tone through your harder fingertips and your better articulation. You cannot be sloppy in your playing with this technique.<br />
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Even if you will go back to playing with your nails again you will see an improvement in you playing due to a better technique.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Peter Edvinsson is a musician, composer and music teacher. Visit his site Capotasto Music and download your <a href="http://www.capotastomusic.com/">free sheet music</a> and learn to play resources at <a href="http://www.capotastomusic.com/">http://www.capotastomusic.com/</a><br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleshmarticle.com/">ArticleshmArticle.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-54175203490011961422010-10-26T19:24:00.001-07:002010-10-26T19:24:34.106-07:00<h3>Electric , Classical , Acoustic - Which Guitar Is Best For You?</h3>By: David Arnold Livingston<br />
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No one could really pinpoint the exact year as to when <br />
the guitar was created. The lute, harp and lyre are <br />
the three stringed instruments from which guitars <br />
evolved. The features of guitars vary for each musical <br />
period. The guitar is one of the most popular musical <br />
instruments today to bring out soothing music or to <br />
perk up one's energy level. Bands and gigs will not be <br />
complete without guitars. Guitars are also used as a <br />
means to free hidden and unexpressed feelings and <br />
emotions or it can as well be a medium to spend time <br />
meaningfully together with loved ones and peers. <br />
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There are various types of guitars that can suit the <br />
intended purpose of the user such as the twelve strings <br />
guitars, six strings, classical guitars and electric <br />
guitars. Twelve strings made up the twelve strings <br />
guitar to achieve a rich tone compared with the <br />
standard six string guitars. The courses of strings <br />
are played together though the sound produced are <br />
different from the other. On the bass course are two <br />
strings tuned an octave apart and on the treble courses <br />
are the other pairs of strings that are tuned together. <br />
The third string in the third course can be tuned by <br />
using unison strings or the distinct high-pitched <br />
octave guitars strings. The style of standard six <br />
string guitars can allow the user to have easy contact <br />
on the higher frets on the finger board. This type <br />
needs an access on the frets to produce the desired <br />
sounds and effects. <br />
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Classical guitars of the olden days have cat gut which <br />
later on developed into nylon strings. These types of <br />
guitars have a flat fingerboard and wide neck. Other <br />
guitars experts suggest that classical guitars are the <br />
best types for beginners since it has greater string <br />
gauge and lighter string tension but still the decision <br />
is on the buyer since the classic guitar may not suit <br />
their preferences and style. Classic songs and music <br />
are best played using classical guitars. <br />
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Electric guitars are made up of different materials and <br />
use various components to produce the needed sound. <br />
Alder, Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and Ash are the commonly <br />
used types for the body of electric guitars. The woods <br />
and the construction, the types of strings, quality of <br />
components used, length of cables and the overall <br />
condition of the environment determine the quality of <br />
the sound produced. Electric guitars are used in <br />
various forms and styles of music may it be pop, <br />
country, rock and roll, jazz or blues. <br />
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In buying guitars, the user must make sure that the <br />
chosen guitar will match his budget, playing style and <br />
skills. An electric guitar is easier to play compared <br />
with an acoustic guitar. Acoustic guitars can produce <br />
audible sounds without using amplifiers. It makes use <br />
of either the nylon or wound steel rings. There are <br />
also acoustic and electric guitars that can be played <br />
with the presence or absence of an amplifier. <br />
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Package deals are at times offered for beginners which <br />
may include a guitar together with other options like a <br />
tuner, pics, strap and case. The soundboard of the <br />
guitars must be carefully inspected to determine the <br />
type of sound produced. Producers of good quality <br />
guitars are usually the well-known companies in the <br />
industry like Taylor, Gibson, Yamaha, Fender, Ovation, <br />
Martin and Ibanez. There are wide selections of style <br />
and design to choose from to match the buyer's <br />
distinctness and uniqueness.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> David Arnold Livingston is a music lover and enjoys guitars. <br />
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Visit: <a href="http://ufguitar.com/" target="_blank">http://ufguitar.com/</a> <br />
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for lots of great information about guitars.<br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleshmarticle.com/">ArticleshmArticle.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-22228942696090655052010-10-07T10:26:00.000-07:002010-10-07T10:27:01.357-07:00DILLION BRIAN MAY STYLE ( RED Special ) Right Hand<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">A new 2010 Made For Dillion USA Model DBM-010T </span></strong><br />
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7 ply binding on the front and back of body<br />
Bound set neck with striped ebony fingerboard<br />
Grover USA gears with 18 to 1 ratio<br />
Abalone dot inlays<br />
24 hand polished 2.7 mm frets + Bone nut<br />
D'Addario strings ( 10 - 46 )<br />
Dillion custom Power bend tremolo<br />
Three Tri-Sonic pick ups<br />
Six 3 way phase slide switches<br />
Two volume, Two tone, plus 3 way switch<br />
12" Radius <br />
25 1/2scale <br />
1 11/16 nut widthJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-14086098603884944222010-08-30T04:38:00.001-07:002010-08-30T04:38:46.568-07:00<h3>The Hardy Souls: From An Unsigned Band to a Modern Indie Star</h3>By: Karina Daniel<br />
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Contrary to their name, The Hardy Souls can actually melt the heart with their modern indie. From the heart of Glasgow music scene, the band is one of the great Scottish bands in the small country who can compete musics from anywhere in the world and who continue to bring fresh and innovative sounds to the indie scene.<br />
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Starting from its formation in 2008, The Hardy Souls have gained a status as one of the newest bands in Glasgow. The band comprises of music fanatics who also are gifted and who really love to play, namely: Seb Jonsen Campbell Lindsay, Ross Lindsay, Craig O'Neill, and Craig Watson. <br />
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Strikingly, the band has a great quality of recording in spite of the reality that the production of rock music is really expensive and recording it is quite hard. There may be a low-budget recording for the band but its sound quality is not affected with such problem. Listening to their recorded music, there is none of the echoing drums or tinny guitars as the band pays much concentration to the way they sound. <br />
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As a result, The Hard Souls band produce a sophisticated modern indie that is mixing blues of blues inspired guitar and fills of furious drums. While enjoying their music, one may feel like listening and tasting the 'The Minority' along with a vibe of Rolling Stones. Well, this is because the some of the key influences of the band include the Stones, The Who and also Pink Floyd.<br />
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Indeed, it is this influence and inspiration of the 1960's rock combined with a touch of a more modern indie which creates the character of the band. <br />
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To hone more their skills and be prepared for any inevitable approach of recording companies, The Hard Souls continue to rover and gig around Scotland. Currently, they are working on some fresh materials on which they hope to release a demo sometime soon.<br />
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Await another bamboozling material from this humble, unsigned band and crank your speakers up to 11 and rock out to The Hardy Souls!<br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleslide.com/">ArticleSlide.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-85302403595911332562010-07-09T18:48:00.000-07:002010-07-09T18:48:08.825-07:00<h3><span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=oldmagad&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0312287062&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span>Guitar: Can You Learn To Play Guitar Without Goals?</h3>By: Peter Edvinsson<br />
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In many articles on the net on learning to play guitar you will find many article authors stressing the importance of setting goals. Well, it would be interesting to find out if you can learn to play guitar without goals. Let us investigate the matter!<br />
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I have many memories of my first attemps to play the guitar. Like many boys I had many interests like reading, playing piano, singing, listening to music, athletics, chess, stamp collecting, painting and other things at different times. Playing guitar was just one of them.<br />
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I remember that I had my own way of practicing guitar playing. I always had my guitar on my bed waiting for me. I sat down on my bed many times everyday playing for a while and then starting to do other things.<br />
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Sometimes I felt inspired to play guitar for an hour or two and other times just for a minute. Did I have goals or not?<br />
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I know that I was developing as a guitarist quite fast and I think it must have been something in my way of playing and practicing guitar that was good.<br />
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I believe that some of the reasons for my progress during those early days of my learn to play guitar career were:<br />
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I felt no pressure to become an accomplished guitarist. I just felt the joy of sitting down with my guitar trying to find out the treasuries in the land of music.<br />
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My father was a guitar teacher giving me lessons at times and I always heard him play guitar in our home. Other guitarists visited our home many times and these visits inspired me a lot.<br />
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I never felt a pressure to play fast and thereby building tensions by playing too fast. This is one of the big mistakes beginning guitarist and even accomplished guitarists sometimes make.<br />
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As I mentioned previously I did a lot of other things besides playing guitar and I guess all these things I was involved in kept my mind quite healthy and helped me retain my joy when I learned to play guitar. <br />
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I guess in a sense I had goals that was not so apparent to me that directed me towards somewhere even if I was quite content being on the road of progress towards guitar land.<br />
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Can you learn something from my early guitar experiences? At least you can learn the following:<br />
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When learning to play guitar always remember to enjoy the act of playing without thinking too much on what you can or cannot do as a guitarist.<br />
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Try to associate with good musicians and guitarists that inspire you to play musically and that give you the motivation to learn to play new things on your guitar.<br />
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Beware of playing too fast on your guitar. There is a risk of building up muscle tensions and thereby actually reducing your ability to play fast. A remedy for this and a way to tame yourself is to use a metronome at a low tempo to reduce your speed to a level where you can play your guitar in a relaxed manner.<br />
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To become an interesting guitarist and musician you might benefit from being involved in other activities like listening to good music, having another hobby, reading good books, assiciate with other people and more.<br />
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Do you have to have goals to become a good guitarist? Well, even if you don't have learn to play guitar goals in the ordinary sense you can help yourself to play everyday by having easy access to your guitar.<br />
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I had my guitar on my bed. Maybe you want to have your guitar in your favorite armchair. I guess you understand the principle....<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Peter Edvinsson is a musician, composer and music teacher. Visit his site Capotasto Music and download your <a href="http://www.capotastomusic.com/">free sheet music</a> and learn to play guitar resources at <a href="http://www.capotastomusic.com/">http://www.capotastomusic.com/</a><br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleslide.com/">ArticleSlide.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-72848740462180328402009-03-29T02:28:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:39.948-07:00Looking For The Best Music Videos Database and Artists Database<p> </p> <p>If you are looking for music videos or lyrics to songs, you need to find the best music videos database on the internet. Look for an artists database that features a list of artists as well as a search tool that you can use to find your favorite artists and their songs. Whether you want to listen and watch their music videos or just learn the lyrics to their songs, you can find them when you use artists database. </p> <p> </p> <p>Large videos databases contain a lot more than music from artists. They contain homemade videos, commercials and people trying to pretend that they are the artists. Everyone with a camcorder can easily make a video and upload it online. But is that what you want to see when you are looking for music videos from your favorite artists? Probably not. Yet, if you do not use a music videos database, you will spend a lot of time sifting through a bunch of home made videos to find the actual music video from your favorite artist. This can be very frustrating. When you lost an artists database, you do not have that problem. The best music videos database is loaded with music videos from your favorite artists, both old and new. And they are as easy to find as ever as you can search by song or by artist to get the video. </p> <p> </p> <p>Included in the artists database is the search tool that lists artists and videos. This can be helpful if you are not sure about the title of the song or who sung the song. You can use an alphabetical search tool to look for what you think is the title. The search engine will enable you to plug in words from the song to search in this manner. There are a number of ways that you can find the music videos that you want when you are using a music videos database. </p> <p> </p> <p>Also included in the artists database are the lyrics to thousands of songs. These include lyrics to new releases as well as older tunes. If you are looking for lyrics, you will want to use an artists database. Even if you are unsure of the song, you can find the lyrics you are looking for by the name of the artist. There are also lists that you can use to help you in this search. </p> <p> </p> <p>You can have a lot of fun entertaining yourself with music videos and looking up lyrics to songs when you visit a music videos database. Once you take advantage of the artists database, you can then go back again and again to have some fun and look up songs and videos. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy music and want to find the best music videos from your favorite artists, or want to find lyrics to your favorite tunes, you should use the artists database. Once you use the music videos database and see the easy access you have to music videos, you will not want to look for them anywhere else on the web. </p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p> <br />To find the best <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.mofito.com"> music videos database </a>, look for one that features the videos from your favorite artists instead of homemade videos. You can use the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.mofito.com"> artists database </a> at Mofito and find lyrics and videos. <br /><br /></p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/looking-for-the-best-music-videos-database-and-artists-database-839428.html" title="Looking For The Best Music Videos Database and Artists Database">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/looking-for-the-best-music-videos-database-and-artists-database-839428.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-75331576754170384242009-03-28T12:58:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:39.325-07:00Let The Music Play With Yamaha DGX 505 Grand Piano<p>If you love to play music and want to practice on a portable grand series that boasts of top of the line features, then the DGX 505 is ideal for you. Some of the top features which make it a must buy are USB which enables plug and play compatibility, SmartMedia lyric and notation display, sustain pedal, a wooden stand on which the keyboard is perched, a very sensitive keyboard that responds to your touch and the keyboard is styled like a piano and is extremely lightweight.<br /><br />The DGX 505 is actually a rehashed and enhanced version of model number DGX 500, which was a very popular model and sold in huge numbers and the 505 has replaced the old model and the makers are hoping that it will surpass the previous model in terms of popularity.<br /><br />Some more features that I am going to describe here are user friendly attractive panel, 88 keys that are lightly weighted, SmartMedia storage, stereo piano sample of a high resolution, USB computer connectivity, a liquid crystal display that is large in size and bitmapped and if you wish to play the brass and string instruments in a more expressive manner then you can make use of the pitch bend wheel.<br /><br />To make things simpler, the makers have designed a 6 track sequencer and you can start recording your performances with a double button push. This model also features an interactive novel version of Yamaha Education Suite that is way better than the one found on the previous models. The one on DGX 505 is the version IV that includes in it modes like repeat and learn and your tempo.<br /><br />You need not worry if you are a beginner or a complete novice. You can still enjoy a very rewarding musical experience thanks to the performance assistance technology that has been newly added and because of it you can play along to different songs on your DGX 505 without committing one single mistake.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Visit Mikes website to see a selection of new and used <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-us.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Piano/Digital">Yamaha Electric Pianos</a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Piano/Grand-Piano">Baby Grand Pianos</a> and get the facts about buying <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Few-Facts-That-You-Might-Like-to-Know-About-Electric-Pianos&id=2132143">Electric Pianos</a>.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/let-the-music-play-with-yamaha-dgx-505-grand-piano-838774.html" title="Let The Music Play With Yamaha DGX 505 Grand Piano">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/let-the-music-play-with-yamaha-dgx-505-grand-piano-838774.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-57553972807520955052009-03-28T01:02:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:38.644-07:00Finding Guitar Tabs For Songs And Riffs<p>People with a taste for guitar orientated songs often find themselves limited by their own tastes in music. We all have a fairly narrow range of musical experience and we often need some advice on what else is out there to add to our repertoire of songs to listen to and play on the guitar.</p> <p>If you are a classical or surf guitar fan you probably won't know much about bands like Soundgarden who are one of your more prominent bands from the grunge era. You can find guitar tabs for their songs on tab sites and you will be adding to your musical education by getting some idea of how Soundgarden songs are constructed.</p> <p>The grunge sound is chunky and expressive and power-chordy. You can get that gravelly sound happening with effects or fooling around with your amp settings. Some songs you could study are Black Hole Sun, Fell On Black Days and Pretty Noose.</p> <p>Staying with grunge pieces, Nirvana songs will help you feel like a real guitar player without taxing your technique. About A Girl and Polly come to mind as songs for enthusiastic guitarists.</p> <p>There are some songs and instrumental pieces that sound really intricate but are not hard to play. Classical Gas by Mason Williams is an outstanding example but Fruit Tree by Nick Drake is another song that gives you some satisfaction as do most of his songs. You can also find tabs for Paul Simon songs. His compositions are worth a look for any acoustic guitar player.</p> <p>If you are up for challenge Tommy Emmanuel arrangements are worth a try. His style is based on Travis picking but his approach to the guitar is totally unique and it's a pleaure to watch him tackle an old favorite the you thought nobody could do anything with.</p> <p>The theme from the movie The Deerhunter is a nice acoustic piece that is not hard to play. Another classic every acoustic guitar player should attempt is Anji by Davy Graham. Again, this is a simple piece that sounds fantastic. If you pick up a guitar at a party and play Anji you will easily make people forget the guy who played Smoke On The Water.</p> <p>To begin practicing the songs you find on tabs sites you will need to get your chord fingering and your sense of rhythm going. It won't take months of practice but to play simple chords in time without fluffed notes is the beginning of your career as a guitar player.</p> <p>Now you have a collection of guitar songs to learn, here's what you must do: Print out the tabs of your favorite songs. Don't put them in any particular order, just start by attempting to play whatever song is on the top of your pile. If it seems too hard to play, grab another one and try it. You will eventually find a song you are comfortable with and when you have learned it you will have one song and a bunch of motivation to go onto a second one. Now keep going till you've gone through your pile of guitar tabs.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Do you want to learn to play the guitar? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://playaguitarforfree.com/">Learn How To Play A Guitar For Free</a> is a constantly updated blog which contains all the resources you need for: learning to play solo guitar, how to learn guitar chords, how to learn to read and play easy acoustic guitar tabs, finding a free online guitar tuner, looking for free guitar lessons online, and how to learn guitar scales.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/finding-guitar-tabs-for-songs-and-riffs-838578.html" title="Finding Guitar Tabs For Songs And Riffs">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/finding-guitar-tabs-for-songs-and-riffs-838578.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-77433144575212834282009-03-27T15:03:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:37.872-07:00A List Of The Best Yamaha Portable Keyboards<p>Portable keyboards are available everywhere and you can get them at any price range you want. If you want a very costly one you can easily get that and if you want a low priced one then that too is available. Here we will give you a list of all the top quality Yamaha portable keyboards and their price so that you can choose the one which best suits your purpose. <br /><br />The first one in our list is the Yamaha YPG 235, 76 key MIDI keyboard. This is a digital keyboard with the added feature of USB connectivity for your music transfer purposes. The price of the product is a hundred and nineteen dollars but you may get it for less if you haggle.<br /><br />Next is the Yamaha PSR E413, 61 key keyboards which is the newest in the Yamaha portable series. It is highly innovated and has several new features that are not present in the earlier version. This key board is priced at only two hundred dollars approx.<br /><br />Then comes the very dashing Yamaha P85, which has an eighty eight key keyboard. It is authentic and more preferred for the sound quality and expressiveness. It is one of the best ever made by the company and priced at about five hundred and fifty dollars it is a very good buy.<br /><br />The next is the Yamaha YPG 535, an eighty eight key keyboard which will offer you the added advantage of a grand touch soft action. Moreover, USB connectivity is present and you can easily connect it to your computer. The machine is priced at four hundred and fifty dollars.<br /><br />Now comes the lowest priced of all Yamaha portable keyboards, but one which is somewhat ranked in the middle. The Yamaha, PSR E213 61 key MIDI keyboard is one of the best for beginners of all ages. Priced at only eighty nine dollars, it is a good buy as it has about 375 instrumentals and full size, good keys. <br /><br />There are many other Yamaha keyboards available but the above mentioned are the best portable keyboards ever made by Yamaha.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>See Mikes selection of the best selling <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-us.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Electronic-Keyboards/Yamaha">Yamaha Portable Keyboards</a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Piano/Other-Pianos">Electric Pianos</a> at his website. Find out what to look for when buying <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?A-to-Z-Information-on-Digital-Keyboards&id=2132280">Digital Keyboards</a>.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/a-list-of-the-best-yamaha-portable-keyboards-837570.html" title="A List Of The Best Yamaha Portable Keyboards">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/a-list-of-the-best-yamaha-portable-keyboards-837570.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-73080348595593997072009-03-27T05:18:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:37.342-07:00A To Z Information On Digital Keyboards<p>Digital keyboards that feature full 88 touch sensitive keys will perhaps be the best choice for you if you wish to capture the feel of an acoustic piano. A damper pedal attached to it would be even better. However, you have to keep in mind that keyboards of this variety will set you back by $1000 more.<br /><br />These kinds of digital keyboards are ideal for beginners or those who are into their 1st year music lessons. The starting price for cheap acoustic pianos is around $2000. So you can naturally guess how much an expensive electric keyboard will cost you. When you purchase a keyboard, you must check to see that it has USB connectivity and PC connectivity. <br /><br />Such features will raise the price bar higher, but ultimately you will be the gainer in the long run. Don’t think of digital keyboards as substitute for an acoustic piano, rather it should complement or be an adjunct to the latter.<br /><br />If you are a complete novice who wants to test the piano learning waters or wants to gift your children a piano to encourage him or her to take up piano lessons or if you are not sure about the student’s interest levels and don’t want to waste a lot of money on something super expensive. Then the cheaper varieties of smaller keyboards will be ideal for you and they cost less than $200 and are therefore, extremely pocket friendly. <br /><br />You can make do with these types of keyboards for quite a few months. These types of digital keyboards have a rudimentary type of damper pedal, the keys might often turn out to be not so touch sensitive and there will be no more than 4/5 octaves. A full keyboard usually features around 8 to 9 octaves. Another feature that you must check while purchasing a digital keyboard is whether the instrument is MIDI compatible or not.<br /><br />Nowadays, you can avail yourself of different models featuring both complex and simple kinds of keyboards, which are sold with piano training software, and the makers nowadays make available different varieties of software and hardware combinations.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>If you are in the market for a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-us.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Keyboard-Piano/Electronic-Keyboards">Digital Keyboard</a> or <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Piano/Other-Pianos">Electric Piano</a> you will find great second hand bargains at Mikes site and read his review about the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Purchasing-a-Casio-CTK-3000-Keyboard&id=2132356">Casio CTK 3000 <br />Keyboard</a>.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/a-to-z-information-on-digital-keyboards-837596.html" title="A To Z Information On Digital Keyboards">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/a-to-z-information-on-digital-keyboards-837596.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-75939971138962635252009-03-26T17:23:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:36.803-07:00Paranoid Ringtone | Kanye West - Paranoid Ringtone<p>Paranoid by Kanye West is one of the hottest songs in the world right now and the Paranoid Ringtone is the perfect choice for your next cell phone ringtone. If you want a new ringtone for your phone, Paranoid Ringtone by Kanye West is a great choice.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.exclusive-ringtones.net"><strong>Click Here to Download the Paranoid Ringtone by Kanye West for Your Phone</strong></a></p> <p>Paranoid is climbing up the charts including the Billboard Hot 100 & iTunes Top Songs Chart. The music video is a top clip on YouTube and the track is getting frequent radio airplay. Paranoid Ringtone by Kanye West is currently one of the top mobile downloads in North America. Kanye West has released some awesome songs over the past year, but Paranoid is definitely one of the best. If you're looking for a new ringtone for your phone, the Paranoid Ringtone is the perfect choice. Don't wait - Download the Paranoid Ringtone now and enjoy it on your phone today.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.exclusive-ringtones.net"><strong>Click Here & Sign Up to Download the Paranoid Ringtone by Kanye West</strong></a></p> <p>Paranoid is an awesome new track from Kanye West and the Kanye West Ringtone is a great choice for your next mobile ringtone. Paranoid Ringtone is currently the most popular ringtone in the United States. To get Paranoid ringtonetone, just follow these simple steps: Click on the link above. Enter your cell phone number. Check your phone for a text message with your PIN number. Enter the PIN number on the website and then download Paranoid Ringtone. It's that easy and works with almost all mobile carriers! You will also get access to bonus ringtones of your choice, just for signing up. Don't wait - get the hottest ringtone in the world by downloading the Paranoid Ringtone by Kanye West now:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.exclusive-ringtones.net"><strong>Click Here to Download Kanye West Ringtones & Get Bonus Ringtones for Your Phone<br /></strong></a></p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Get the hottest new <b>ringtones</b> on your phone!</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/paranoid-ringtone-kanye-west-paranoid-ringtone-836587.html" title="Paranoid Ringtone | Kanye West - Paranoid Ringtone">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/paranoid-ringtone-kanye-west-paranoid-ringtone-836587.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-1707376709143220472009-03-26T05:03:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:36.296-07:00Yamaha Digital Piano: An Overall Look<p>Since the Yamaha digital piano came into existence, many people have liked it and are particularly fond of this brand. It has remained the favorite of many musicians. There are many musicians who choose the Yamaha digital piano over the other brands present in the market. The Yamaha digital piano has been treated with great respect all over the world. <br /><br />There are various models of Yamaha digital pianos you just need to choose the right one for you according to your needs. You must be sure what features you want in your digital piano and then choose from those models.<br /><br />The Yamaha digital piano has many advantages. Firstly, the cost of the digital piano is considerably less than an acoustic piano. Digital pianos are also quite easy to handle and light to carry, which is especially useful for the working musician. A Yamaha digital piano does not even require tuning like older models of the pianos. <br /><br />These pianos also have another great advantage, they come with headphones, if you connect the headphones only you can hear the sound, and this is great for beginners and advance players alike, because there's no chance of disturbing anybody who is not a music lover. Another great feature of the piano is that it has a MIDI. The MIDI is expandable. So you can connect your piano to other devices that have MIDI like, computers and other music keyboards.<br /><br />You will find a wide range of Yamaha digital pianos on the internet. The Yamaha digital piano can be used in schools, home, churches, and even on stage and other places where you can compose your own music. The Yamaha digital piano has an interesting feature which is known as the graded hammer effect. This particular feature gives the same grand feeling of playing music that is available with acoustic and grand pianos. There are heavy as well as light keys wherever required and the right combination gives the right feel and sound.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Find a second hand bargain at Mikes website. Hundreds of<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Piano/Other-Pianos">Yamaha Digital Pianos</a> and <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-us.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Keyboard-Piano/Electronic-Keyboards">Portable Keyboards</a> for sale <br />every day. Find out more about buying <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Reasons-to-Get-the-Yamaha-Electronic-Keyboard&id=2111992">Yamaha Electronic Keyboards</a>.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/yamaha-digital-piano-an-overall-look-835722.html" title="Yamaha Digital Piano: An Overall Look">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/yamaha-digital-piano-an-overall-look-835722.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-8789157841605654702009-03-25T13:10:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:35.720-07:00Portable Electric Keyboard: Good Or Bad<p>The electric keyboard is a musical instrument, which is played using a piano keyboard and produces sound with the help of electricity. In earlier times, the keyboard was mechanical but these days the electric variety is used more than the traditional piano. The traditional piano is a keyboard instrument, but it is not electronic in any way. Synthesizers, workstations and portable arrangers are keyboard instruments that use electricity. <br /><br />Electric keyboard produces a variety of sounds and this is done by combining, as well as generating, signals of various frequencies. The frequencies are converted into the electrical signals and then amplified to produce sound through the speakers. But the root of the electric keyboard is in the piano itself, it has evolved from the traditional piano.<br /><br />Modern keyboards came into existence only in the later part of the 20th century, almost in the 1970s. This new revolution started about thirty years ago. It is not a very old form of musical instrument. But since it was introduced, it has gained in popularity over the years. The effect of the electronic keyboard is visible in all parts of the music industry. <br /><br />Everybody today prefers these kinds of keyboards. Today's bands, groups and musicians have had a boost in popularity due to the electric keyboard. The sound that is produced is simply perfect when played in front of a live audience. They have also made it possible to produce unusual sound effects that have added extra attraction to their music performance.<br /><br />Almost all the bands have begun to use the electric keyboard regularly since the 1980s. Most popular songs of the 1980s feature music using electric keyboards. The best part of these keyboards is ability to replicate the sound of the traditional piano as well as many other instruments.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>There are lots of Portable Electric Keyboards to choose from these days and the second market is huge. Visit Mikes website to see the most popular used<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Electronic-Keyboards/Yamaha">Yamaha</a> and <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-us.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Electronic-Keyboards/Casio">Casio Portable Keyboards</a> for sale <br />and find out more about <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Purchasing-Used-Electronic-Pianos&id=2112502">Purchasing Used Electronic Pianos</a>.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/portable-electric-keyboard-good-or-bad-834315.html" title="Portable Electric Keyboard: Good Or Bad">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/portable-electric-keyboard-good-or-bad-834315.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-67712318954905947842009-03-24T11:11:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:34.923-07:00Will Computers Replace Musicians?<p>Computer audio technology has made huge advances over the past several years. It is now quite possible for entire orchestras or small ensembles to be duplicated in a studio using just one simple keyboard or computer. Processing power has made it possible to store actual audio frequencies of various instruments and then to adjust them for pitch, resulting in a melodious playback that would be identical in frequency to the original sound.<br /><br />So, what does this mean for the future of instrumentalists? Like assembly line workers in an auto plant, will musicians be replaced by computers? Does the future look bleak for those who are studying to be professional musicians?<br /><br />The answer is a resounding, "NO!"<br /><br />There are several reasons why the future is looking even brighter for those who would endeavor to study musical performance. Now is not the time to give up on your dreams and, in fact, it seems that the study of being a musical performer could never be more important. Here are 5 of those reasons:<br /><br />1) Humans are not perfect. At first glance, this may not seem like a valid reason – or perhaps a reason supporting the opposite view. However, it is the imperfect, subjective, and unique quality of a human being that makes a human performance more fascinating and satisfying than that of a computer. The risk of making a mistake lends a hand to the level of appreciation that an audience has for a human performer. Sometimes, in fact, it is the poor tone or the wrong notes that truly give a performance emotion. One needs only to consider the sour notes that come from your child's first recital or the Jr. High band's first concert. We wouldn't have it any other way! Yes – it is true that computer experts are working on "humanizing" electronic performances. But success in this field seems a long way off.<br /><br />2) What you see is what you get. Imagine if you will the excitement of walking through the doors of Carnegie Hall, taking your seat, watching the lights dim, and hearing the applause as a concert is about to begin. The curtain opens and there before your eyes is a small table with a computer and a set of speakers. What you are hearing could be a marvelous rendition of a symphony or an opera. But honestly – are you there only for the sound? What is the performance without the visual? Nothing beats the beauty and grandeur of an entire symphony playing together. The bows of the violins are completely in sync with one another. The cymbal player is reaching high in the air to emphasize the crash. The soloist is swaying to the rhythm of the melody. The visual is key to excitement and without it you have nothing!<br /><br />3) Comraderie and identification. Ask any musician today about what they feel is their most favorite aspect of being a musician, and they will tell you that it is the friendships and bonds that form as a result of performing together and learning together. There is nothing like a stellar performance that causes a performing group to become joined together as a team. Even the audience, many of whom are most likely musicians, becomes entranced with the performance as if they are playing along in their minds. Children look at and hear the performers and dream of one day becoming a musical star. Adults look at and hear the performers and dream also – perhaps of one day reaching that level of ability, or perhaps of the time when they themselves could play that piece.<br /><br />4) The amazing human ear. Yes – technology has advanced and unbelievable things have been accomplished with musical software. However, at this point anyway, it is still possible for the human ear to detect the differences between human and electronic. There are subtle nuances in tone and style that give away an electronic performance – or even a recording of that performance. People are no doubt fooled every day when they hear the accompaniment to a television commercial or the background score to a movie but, for the most part, it is still possible to tell the difference. Of course, this is the one things that is most likely to change as technology progresses. Perhaps we may be saying something completely different in the near future.<br /><br />5) Music is fun! OK – so even if all the above reasons are not valid, the sheer enjoyment of playing an instrument will never be replaced by "playing" a computer. During times of stress and times of grief, the musician will quickly resort to the therapy offered by playing songs to an audience of one. During times of celebration and joy, there is no better method for shouting a cheer than to express it in music. Of course, perhaps most importantly, during times of worship, there is no more appropriate expression of love and service than to offer a song of praise.<br /><br />Yes – technology is moving ahead. No – technology will not replace the musician. Perhaps some jobs will be lost in the commercial world or in the studio when budgets are tight. But the world of the human musician is ever expanding and the need to continue training and raising new musicians will never end.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Francis Beaudry is currently the conductor of two orchestras. He is a writer and arranger and has published musical works for choir and orchestra. In addition he is the president of TheMaxZone.com, an <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.themaxzone.com">online musical accessories superstore</a> offering <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themaxzone.net/shop/categories/Fretted-Instruments/">instrument accessories</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.themaxzone.com">musical accessories</a>. For more visit at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.themaxzone.com">http://www.themaxzone.com</a></p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/will-computers-replace-musicians-832199.html" title="Will Computers Replace Musicians?">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/will-computers-replace-musicians-832199.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-42611875573011208732009-03-23T21:00:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:34.185-07:00Appreciating Classical Music and the ArtsMany people have the same complaints about classical music and poetry. Some say classical music bores them and poetry just does not make any sense. In reality, they suffer a problem very similar to culture shock, or in other words, they have not learned how to appreciate poetry or classical music. I should be clear that most people fall into this category. Even people who have studied the arts often times do not put forth the energy required to appreciate some classical music or poetry. A look at how people listen and appreciate might help to understand what a listener or reader really has to do if they want to avoid being bored to tears by T. S. Eliot's "Ash Wednesday" or Pier Gynt's Hall of the Mountain King. How to Listen Spoiled by popular music, most people have never been taught how to listen to classical music. Popular music tends to consist of about three chords, has a repetitive 'hook', and nearly always consists of a four-four beat, three verses, and a chorus, except when it's even simpler than that. Most popular music will repeat the important bits multiple times with a catchy rhythm just in case you didn't hear it the first time, so you can learn the words to a song without ever really listening to it. In fact, anyone who happened to sit down and do nothing but listen intently to all the chord progressions, the lyrics, and the subtleties of the popular genre will most likely get really bored, really fast. Although they will come away knowing the song by heart. Which just emphasizes my point, popular music teaches all the wrong lessons for listening to classical music. Classical music also has a melodic 'hook', often call a motif. This motif goes around and around, but every time suffers important alterations. The casual listener often finds himself bored to tears as it seemingly repeats itself over and over, but only because s/he is only superficially listening. More careful attention reveals that the composer takes that melody and flips it upside down, sideways, backwards, high, low, fast, slow, and finally pulls it right side up again, all to the counterpoint of an entire orchestra. In other words, you cannot do other things while listening to classical music. Cleaning the house to the sound of the Beatles will work fine, but listening to Mozart's Requiem with the vacuum cleaner going will make it range from inaudible to noise. The secret to enjoyment lies in paying attention and ignoring outside distractions. I won't promise that this way of listening will make classical your favorite music, but at least you will know what you've been missing. Reading Poetry Poetry compares to popular novels like classical music compares to popular music. Reading a poem one time through and then saying, "I don't get it" only emphasizes that s/he doesn't know how to read poetry. Try the following process: Read the poem, read it again, stopping to take note of allusions and new words, look them up and read it again. You'll appreciate it more. For more information on a classical music, visit <a href="http://concertmicroblog.com">http://concertmicroblog.com</a> and <a href="http://poetrymicroblog.com">http://poetrymicroblog.com</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;">Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/appreciating-classical-music-and-the-arts-830755.html" title="Appreciating Classical Music and the Arts">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/appreciating-classical-music-and-the-arts-830755.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-37805429376359221432009-03-23T07:07:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:33.628-07:00Purchasing Used Casio Keyboards<p>You must be wondering which keyboard to buy for yourself if you are interested in music. So lets say you have decided to buy a musical keyboard for yourself. But you cannot decide which brand to go for. You are also worried about the price of the keyboard.<br /><br />You might have heard of different brands that offer different kinds of keyboards at various price ranges and now you are confused about which one will be the best choice for you. If you really want to choose the best deal for yourself then you can try your hands at a used Casio keyboard.<br />Casio keyboards have become quite popular nowadays and as per the review of this brand it is working out quite well for Casio. Before you buy used Casio keyboards you need to make sure that they are original Casio keyboards. If you want to buy used products you need to be patient before buying them, do not rush.<br /><br />You need to check out used Casio keyboards and make sure the sound quality is ok, meaning, no damaged speakers. You also need to check all the buttons and the keys on the keyboard. Sometimes used keyboards can be defective so you need to pay more attention while buying used Casio keyboards.<br />If you are a beginner and learning music then your better off with a used Casio keyboard, they will cost less and after a few days, if you feel that you are really interested in learning music on the keyboard you can then invest your money on a new one. Used Casio keyboards are quite common and you can get them in any musical instrument store.<br /><br />Casio is one of the largest selling brands today. You can purchase used Casio keyboards and save money. Casio keyboards are also sold on auction sites. If you buy a used keyboard from the internet, you need to pay the shipping price. Casio accessories can also be bought online.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Call in at Mikes website to see a great selection of new and used<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Electronic-Keyboards/Casio">Casio Keyboards</a>. For lessons to go with your keyboard, read the reviews at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.the-piano-lessons-software-expert.co.uk/">The Piano Lessons Software Expert</a> website and find the best course for you. Click the link to get more info about <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Electric-and-Digital-Musical-Instruments-Using-Piano-Keyboards&id=2108208">Electric And Digital Musical Instruments</a>.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/purchasing-used-casio-keyboards-830139.html" title="Purchasing Used Casio Keyboards">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/purchasing-used-casio-keyboards-830139.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-73275577628524517992009-03-22T19:57:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:33.078-07:00No Bald Eagles<p>The opportunity to see The Eagles fell into our laps the other day. Veronica, a huge fan who had never seen them live, was chomping at the bit. I, however, was skeptical. Having seen The Eagles in their heyday, during the 1976 Hotel California tour, I didn't want to spoil that memory.</p> <p>Sure, the stranger on the ferry boat who just saw them the previous night said they were still great, but... he was just a stranger on a ferry across the Mississippi. I also have several musically knowledgeable friends who have seen the band recently and fully agree with ferry boat guy, so I allowed myself to start a bit of bit chomping as we drove closer to the arena.</p> <p>Once inside, the first thing that struck me was the crowd. This wasn't a ‘70's rock concert crowd. Oh wait, yes it was -- just 30 years older. Middle aged and middle class, I guess we all grew up and now we can afford the hundred dollar tickets. If I remember right, it was around fifteen bucks back when I saw them the first time.</p> <p>The band took the stage, all in suits and ties, ala Buddy Holly. What happened to the torn up blue jeans and tee shirts? Well, at least Joe Walsh and Timothy Schmitt still have long hair, even if Walsh looks a bit like what if Nixon had long gray hair. Overall, they still look cool, just different cool and at least there aren't any bald Eagles.</p> <p>About halfway through the first song I started using my ears instead of my eyes and realized "Man, these guys still sing great!" They are fully aware of the changes the years have brought and embrace them. They humorously acknowledged the passing time right off the bat, with Glenn Frey introducing themselves as "The ancient ones, the band that wouldn't die" on "The Assisted Living Tour." This is not a nostalgia tour, it's rock and roll grown-up style.</p> <p>This is a very different Eagles than the ones I grew up with. With a four piece horn section and two extra keyboard players, Will Hollis and Michael Thompson, this is more like a review than a country rock group. They also have another drummer, Scott Crago, allowing Don Henley to step in front of the kit for a good part of the show, although he spends a good bit of time on both percussion and drums. Nobody plays the straight country rock beat any better than Henley, and he does it while singing. The group is rounded out with guitarist Steuart Smith playing Don Felder and Bernie Leadon's old parts impeccably. He is pretty much a real member of the band these days, writing and co-produced on The Long Road Out of Eden album.</p> <p>The mix of the old stuff with the new, plus tunes from their solo careers, is very smooth and presented with impeccable performances and sound production. The staging was cool, not overbearing, and did not distract from the music. </p> <p>The guys may be older but they sure aren't worn out. The show goes over three hours, with a short intermission. It was during this intermission that Veronica overhead perhaps the best line of the night. An appalled security guard remarked as she removed women from the men's room that she expected that kind of behavior from last week's Nickelback crowd but not from Eagles fans! Who knew? There were two women in the men's room when I went too. Rock-n-Roll.</p> <p>After the break it occurred to me, why should it seem strange or out of place for Rock acts to keep touring into their golden years? No one thinks it the least bit odd when Blues, Jazz or Classical acts keep performing well into their 70's or 80's. I think it just goes to show you that Rock & Roll has now become an enduring art form and truly will live forever.</p> <p>David, Gypsynester.com</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>David & Veronica are experiencing the collision of baby boomer with empty nester. They have decided to grab life by the horns, sell the nest and become GypsyNesters.<br /><br />Read more at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.GypsyNester.com">www.GypsyNester.com</a></p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/no-bald-eagles-828961.html" title="No Bald Eagles">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/no-bald-eagles-828961.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-151759857936420802009-03-22T04:58:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:32.532-07:00Digital Piano Or Upright Piano: Which One Is Better?<p>Many people have the opinion that digital pianos do not sound like original pianos, while some people say about the upright piano that they take too much space in a room. You will find this kind of conflict about electric pianos and upright pianos very off and on. This conflict is a never-ending one and will also never be solved.<br /><br />People have their personal preferences. Some like the older style and old quality of the music in pianos while some love the new technologies used in the modern day digital piano. The electric piano is not a very old innovation. It has been around for about 20 years now. But they are the most widely used musical instruments today.<br /><br />When the digital piano was first introduced, it was like a blunder. The keys used on the keyboard were extremely light and spongy and the quality of the piano as well as the music was nowhere near the real piano. The sound of these early pianos was too bright and the sampling was quite awful. All these points were working against this new revolution.<br /><br />These early pianos did not feel right at all. The sweetness as well as the sharpness of the original piano was missing out somewhere. The manufacturers of the digital piano had to work really hard to bring it to a stage when it could be something like an original piano.<br />The look of these pianos was also not a good one. It had quite an ugly look. The cases looked liked cheap plastic and it was very difficult to match it with any other furniture in the home. But today digital pianos have become a sensation. Today new models of electric pianos are coming out every two to three years. Today there are many advantages of a digital piano over an upright piano. They have a lot more features and they are portable so they can be easily moved and of course, they sound fantastic.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>If you've got the time then call in at Mikes websites and have a look at a selection of used <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-us.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Piano/Digital">Digital Pianos</a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://musical-instruments-uk.mikesmusicroom.co.uk/Keyboard-Piano/Piano">Upright Pianos</a> and compare prices, and if you want piano lessons to go with your piano, have a look at my <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.the-piano-lessons-software-expert.co.uk/learn-master-piano-complete-review">Learn And Master Piano Review</a>. its probably the best <br />course on the net.</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/digital-piano-or-upright-piano-which-one-is-better-827465.html" title="Digital Piano Or Upright Piano: Which One Is Better?">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/digital-piano-or-upright-piano-which-one-is-better-827465.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697557375003955145.post-34320339435809684972009-03-21T13:58:00.000-07:002010-06-17T12:41:31.996-07:00Ashish's heart beats for India<p> </p> <p>Young crooner Ashish, who hails from the soils of Kolkata and currently settled in New Jersey, USA has made a mark with T-Series' new music album Aankhen Kholl Harii Boll.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ashish was first seen in his debut album Bewafaa in 2008. Aankhen Kholl Hariiboll is a pop collection of eight tracks. There are two genres of songs including fast numbers and beautiful melodies which are truly Indian by heart and target the youth. The album carries a message for the youth. The lyric within the title song goes ... ‘Man Ki Aankhen Kholl Harii Boll' means that there is a guiding light within your soul, nurture your own soul, you will elevate yourself and finally liberate. Each song in the album is different.</p> <p> </p> <p>Says an elated Ashish, ‘Music is my passion and I wanted to gift the audience good quality of melodies and I am grateful to T-series for giving me this wonderful opportunity.' The highlight of the album is the video of the title song featuring Ashish and Bengali actress Survi.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ashish has learnt music from his singer mother and brother Ahin Kumar. Apart from music this singer cum electrical engineer also has an interest in playing cricket. For Ashish, music has always been the first love, always kept at it while working in the engineering industry. After Bewafaa, now it's T-Series' Aankhen Kholl Harii Boll which has given him the big break</p> <p>Young crooner Ashish, who hails from the soils of Kolkata and currently settled in New Jersey, USA has made a mark with T-Series' new music album Aankhen Kholl Harii Boll.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ashish was first seen in his debut album Bewafaa in 2008. Aankhen Kholl Hariiboll is a pop collection of eight tracks. There are two genres of songs including fast numbers and beautiful melodies which are truly Indian by heart and target the youth. The album carries a message for the youth. The lyric within the title song goes ... ‘Man Ki Aankhen Kholl Harii Boll' means that there is a guiding light within your soul, nurture your own soul, you will elevate yourself and finally liberate. Each song in the album is different.</p> <p> </p> <p>Says an elated Ashish, ‘Music is my passion and I wanted to gift the audience good quality of melodies and I am grateful to T-series for giving me this wonderful opportunity.' The highlight of the album is the video of the title song featuring Ashish and Bengali actress Survi.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ashish has learnt music from his singer mother and brother Ahin Kumar. Apart from music this singer cum electrical engineer also has an interest in playing cricket. For Ashish, music has always been the first love, always kept at it while working in the engineering industry. After Bewafaa, now it's T-Series' Aankhen Kholl Harii Boll which has given him the big break</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:90%; font-style:italic;"><p>Started as a free lance writer earlier for Maharashtra Herald Newspaper, then with the Pune-Mid-Day. Have also contributed for articles on websites</p>Article Source:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/ashishs-heart-beats-for-india-827549.html" title="Ashish's heart beats for India">http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/ashishs-heart-beats-for-india-827549.html</a><br /> </span>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0