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New Music, New Rap Style: Meet PonyPak
Chicagoland, artist, Ponypak, is trailblazing a unique Rap style. His thought provoking, perceptive lyrics are set to the hottest fusion of underground music coming out of Chicago. Urban Intelligence is the message he wants to convey. Twelve original tracks filled with raw honesty and sheathed in ho
Metal Guitar Instruction
The Metal Guitar has become a very popular choice amidst the youth of the present times and the styles of playing this guitar are definitely not limited to one. This implies that you can create your own style and need not stick to any certain technique. But again, creativity does not come in a jiffy
Boxer by The National - Album Review
A review of The National's 4th studio album, Boxer. The album features Sufjan Stevens on two tracks.
The Benefits of Taking Easy Guitar Lessons
The easy guitar lesson, with its high quality instructors, will have you learning to play all the songs you love on this magical instrument. Easy guitar lessons have been set up in the simplest way possible to help you not only learn quickly but to also have fun doing it.
How to Play Cello for Beginners - 4 Things to Know Before You Start
You have already decided to play cello, but what next? You have found a thousand sites online that can guide you realize 'how to play cello for beginners', but unless you are determined to make some t
The Charm Of Classical Singing
If history says that the Great Musician Tansen could bring down rain by singing the Monsoon raga 'Megh-Malhar', don't be too surprised. It would not be wrong to say that in some way or the ...
How to Play the Harp in All Styles of Music and Expand Your Musical Expertise
Expand your horizons with tips on how to arrange different styles of music for your harp playing. Certain embellishing techniques are offered as well as ideas on how to hear and reproduce a song. Recommendations for various rhythm tricks and 'thinking out of the box' in a bluesy sense are
Organ Vs Piano: What Are The Main Differences in Touch?
Although organ and piano share the same order of keys on the keyboard, they have more differences than similarities in terms of touch. For prospective organists who have previous piano experience it is important to recognize and appreciate these differences. Understanding the different physical feel
A Brief Johnny Cash Biography
In this brief Johnny Cash biography, we cover his early life, his breakthrough and success, his peak and decline, his final years and his return to success. And finally it covers his death.
Brad Paisley on the Opry during CMA Music Festival 2006.
View photos taken around town, and at events we didn't have stories for.
The History Of Animal Collective
This article examines the history and career of the experimental New York based collective Animal Collective, from the early days up till its recent success.
Archtop Guitars: A Brief History of Archtops
The archtop guitar dates back to the 19th Century when Orville Gibson, believing unstressed wood had superior vibration characteristics, carved the guitar's sides and tops from blocks of wood. In 1902, Gibson formed the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, having applied four years prior for a mando
Warped Tour 2009 Lineup for Mountain View, California
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Mountain View, California, on August 20, 2009.
The Guitar Players' Guide to Music Theory - 2 Things You Must Know About Guitar Music Theory!
In order for anyone to master the guitar, they must be grounded in a solid foundation of guitar music theory. Although you do not need to be a professor of music theory, you do need to know the basics. Here I will outline the basics of guitar theory that you will need to get started on your road to
The Life And Death of Paco De Lucia
The emergence and popularity of the Spanish Flamenco Guitar as a solo instrument was a result of the acheivements of the "Father's of Flamenco." Ramon Montoya. Sabicas. And Nino Ricardo. Now, sadly, they are joined by a fourth "Father" - Francisco Sanchez Gomez - Paco de Luc
How to Direct Mount Guitar Pickups
Electric guitar pickups are simple electro-mechanical transducers that convert a guitar's string vibrations into an electrical signal. This conversion is a key element in the sound and playability of an electric guitar, and many players feel that pickup modification can have a significant effect on
How Music Heals The Mind And Body With Its Touch
If laughter can excite feelings of joy then why is it not possible with music? Research suggests that music is a very good de-stresser and it helps the cardiovascular system. When a couple of people were asked to listen to some wonderful music, the blood vessels were tested. The result came as no su
Electric Guitars on Sale - Some Tips on How to Choose the Best One
So you've heard that there are some electric guitars on sale and you're interested in buying one. But don't just rush in and buy one. You need to do some homework first!