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Music – A pure joy By : Rachel Schmidt Music has been an inevitable part of our day to day life. Be it the chirping of birds, babbling of babies or the rhythm of nature you will find music everywhere. When you listen and hear sweet music tunes you are left behind with the weaving magic of one of its kind. Making Your Own Music: Songwriting Basics By : Wilamina Octon Whether you are a teenager or are well into your golden years, it is never too late to explore your creative side, especially if you are interested in music. Songwriting is an excellent way to express your thoughts and feelings and to communicate them to your friends and family, even if you have no aspirations of musical fame or fortune.... The King of Pianos By : By far the most famous, and infamous, piano player that ever lived was the flamboyant Liberace. This King of Pianos came from a humble background to be behind a tremendous wealth and fortune. From this youth to his old age, Liberace kept an air of grace, exuberance, and sophistication about him wherever he went. What is the Ipod? By : The ipod is a brand for moveable media players, which can play MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audio book, and Apple Lossless audio file formats. Ipods are designed as well as marketed by Apple. MP3 music download website - be secured, download only legal music By : Music plays a great role in our life, without music it would be of course less interesting, exciting and pleasant. Music helps us to find harmony with ourselves when we are in bad mood or to entertain us. People’s tastes differ; nevertheless there are no people who are not fond of music of one or another style. Some reasons to download only legal MP3 music By : Sometimes it seems that our life is really impossible without music. Music can have different values for various people, some can easily live without it, and some of us can't even imagine a day without music. Nevertheless there is no one who doesn't like music. Beginners guide to DJ'ing By : Mark Mortlock What type of DJ will you be - Mobile Disco DJ or Club/Bar DJ? If becoming a Mobile DJ you will need a larger cross section of music as you will be catering to the tastes of many mixed audiences. If becoming a Club/Bar DJ you may be able to focus on one specific form of music. Joi Marshall: Life After Jade By : Jade was one of the top girl groups of the 1990s, scoring a platinum album and 6 R&B Top 20 hits. They helped opened the way for pop stars like Destiny's Child but unfortunately broke up after their 1994 sophomore album. I recently had a chance to speak with Joi Marshall, a member of the former group, and found out what the girls are up to now. Syd Barret By : In August 2006 a sixty year old died of diabetes. He was living on his own in his home-town, the city of Cambridge, England. His name was Syd Barret. MyIndie - Express Your Love of the Indie Scene By : To define indie music is a difficult task; saying that an indie artist or indie band does not have support from a major record label would be saying only half the truth. Rock bands like Crass have chosen not to sign with any record label because they don’t want to be restricted by record deals, and want to ensure their artistic freedom is not restricted by contracts. In fact it is not uncommon for major record labels to buy out independent record labels so they can keep a look out for fresh musi Getting Your Double Bass Chops Together - Drumming Techniques Discussed By : Pasha Yash Chuk While practicing double bass drumming many young drummers often ask: - How can I raise the speed, and learn double bass drumming fast, so we turned to a professional drummer with over 30 years of international stage experience Ken Sanders, to discuss ways to master foot techniques needed for raising the speed of double bass drumming. Vintage Drums Versus Custom Drums - A Few Thoughts About Vintage And Custom Drums By : Eric Starr Why do people buy Vintage Drums? Do they sound better than todays Custom Drums? How should one choose a vintage drum? And What is considered to be a Collectable Vintage Drum? - To answer those questions, you need to ask your self - "are you looking for a specific sound or a collectable item?" and "When exactly was the particular drum manufactured?" Ken Sanders shares his thoughts and tips for buying vintage drums, and how vintage drums compare to the todays custom drums. My Drums Don't Sound Good Anymore! - Time To Replace Drum Heads? By : Eric Starr Time to replace drum heads? Often drummers ask "When should I replace my drum heads?" - In this article we will be discussing different aspects about the time-duration (lifetime) of drum heads. Ken Sanders explains different tips about when and how to replace drum heads, he also mentions a few of his original tricks that help him keep track about time duration of each skin on every drum in his drum set. Drum Tape on Drums - Different Ways to Use Drum Tape on Drums And Setups. By : Eric Starr Many times drummers apply tape to the heads of the drums and other part of the drum and drum set up. What is it for? What kind of tape do they use? To answer those questions we will be discussing on stage drum set ups and tape applications. How can I stop breaking sticks and cymbals and heads? - Drumming Tips and Advices. By : Eric Starr Beginner drummers tend to spend a lot of money on replacing parts that got broken because of the wrong stroking techniques. And while drum shops love drummers with such problems, it is certainly not normal to break heads or sticks while playing. 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. Markings For A Repeatable Set-up - Drum Setups Discussed By : Eric Starr Whether you use a large kit, small kit, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain: you want a set-up that is comfortable so you could concentrate on performance. There are ways to assure the exact same positioning of the drums every single time. Double Basses Or Double Beater Pedals - Drum Hardware Discussion By : Eric Starr In this article we will be discussing double bass setups and setups with a single bass drum with a double bass drum pedals. While using a single bass drum with the double bass drum pedal may sound practical, it is certainly not recommended in all situations. Todays Drum Kits - How Important Is The Drum Brand By : Eric Starr You want to buy a really good drum kit. Why should you choose Yamaha and not DW, Mapex, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama, Premier, Sonor, Peace, Sunlite, Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, Taye, Leedy, or some other company? How does one choose the right brand? What to look for? Drum Rack Or Stands - Drum Racks And Drum Stands Discussed By : Eric Starr Which makes more sense a drum rack or stands? Lets look deeper in to the subject and see what will make a practical and useful sense for using drum racks or the drum stands. Which is faster to setup, easier to carry, or takes less space on stage? Article includes real world examples. Snare Drum Buying Guide - Tips And Advices For Drummers By : Eric Starr This article will help beginner drummers to understand the basics of the snare drum and will guide through the process of checking the drum itself, the parts, snares skins and the existing mechanisms prior purchasing a snare drum. Purchasing Drum Set Help Guide - Tips, Advices, And Recommendations By : Eric Starr Buying a drum set help guide. Article is focusing on the essential ideas for choosing a drum set and will help to make the choice that is right for you, by explaining the importance of the drums, cymbals, and accessories in a drum set. Maintaining Drums, Pedals And Cymbals - Guide To Help Maintaining And Storing Drums By : Eric Starr Maintaining a good condition of your drum set is a mast! Learn all about proper maintaining, packing and positioning of your drum set. Article discusses the importance of utilizing cases, explains proper methods for setting and storing of drums. Drummers Guide For Choosing The Right Sticks And Brushers By : Eric Starr This guide will help beginner drummers understand and choose the appropriate drum sticks and brushes. Article explains the use of different type of drum sticks and brushes while giving recommendations and examples of each type. History of video commercials By : Television is now the largest advertiser friendly medium in the world and the evolution of video commercials is a fascinating journey. Interestingly, over a period of time the themes of video commercials have shifted from being product centric, to themes that are designed to attract the attention of the audience first and display the product later. Today, a video commercial is expected to be more than just a video displaying the various products that an organization has to offer. Time Will Come To Replace Drum Heads, Sticks And Brushes - Guide For Drummers By : Eric Starr When is the time to replase drum heads, sticks, mallets and brushes? This article will help you understand the lifespan of replacable drum parts, sticks, mallets and brushers. Article also gives a few tips on expanding life time of drum accessories. Proper Positioning Of Your Drum Setup - Drummers Tips And Advices By : Eric Starr Proper positioning of your drums, and cymbals is crucial to your success, because it affects both your posture and your technique. This article discusses the proper drum setups that allow avoiding injury of your back, arms, wrists, and hands. Getting Ready For Recording Studio Work - Drummers Help Guide By : Eric Starr Guide for drummers to prepare themselves for studio work. This article will help understand the importance of the sense of time while drumming along with the prerecorded music and will improve understanding of what is really needed in a composition. DJ Equipment and DJ techniques info at www.123dj.com By : Whether you're a pro DJ or just trying to have some fun visit www.123dj.com. You are going to find some good info on DJ equipment as well as sound and DJ techniques. Rock And Roll History For Drummers From 1950 To Todays Rock Scene By : Eric Starr Rock 'n' roll history and the evolvement of drum machines, this article unveals the transition Rock 'n' roll has overcome and the developement of the industry and the drummers along with the impact the transition has made on todays music scene. Planning a Karaoke song party By : Karaoke can be quite funny when it comes to party activities; but if you are planning a party at your office, you have to be aware of some of the rules that are implied by the organization process. For instance, is highly important to choose the proper Karaoke cds that may be used without upsetting someone. Compiling your own Karaoke cdg By : 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. Setting the karaoke system in order to play the Karaoke music By : If you are looking for the proper karaoke equipment; you should consider all the options that are available on the current market. In order for a system to play the Karaoke song, it has to be installed in the appropriate manner. These systems are designed in order to provide the buyer with all the necessary components that he will need in order to have fun singing. The options are to be considered in order to choose a system that comes along with all its main components. Tuning Your Drums - Comprehensive Guide For Drummers By : Eric Starr Drums can be stubborn instruments, but with a little know-how, you can make even a cheaply made instrument sound good. The three types of drums you need to know how to tune are the tom-toms, the snare drum, and the bass drum. Taking Care Of Drums, Cymbals, And Other Equipment On Gigs. By : Eric Starr Having a problem taking care of drums, cymbals and other equipment on gigs? - This article reveals the potential hazards of rock clubs and discusses the most common on and off stage situations that can compromise your equipment and its condition. For The Irish In You By : An article made about Irish music for CDWorld an online music store in Ireland 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. Best Online DVD Movie And Music CD Mega Store - DVDCDgame.com By : DVDCDGame.com has grown today to be one of the largest popular online DVD movie and music CD stores in the web. With over 100,000 titles to choose from and its streams of latest movies and music releases it is no surprise that the company has grown tremendously over the past few years. Sing Your Favorite Karaoke Songs At Your Next Party! By : Lory Sargu Are you looking for a fun way to add some life to your parties? Karaoke is an activity that people of all ages really enjoy doing. Your guests will look forward to your next party once you tell them they can sing their favorite songs while they are there. There are plenty of different karaoke machines you can purchase and many of them are very affordable. 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. The necessary low-down on the Karaoke music By : Many people wonder whether it may be possible to have the music coming from the original artist; the answer is no because there are a lot of copyrights involved along this process. One may also consider the licensing rights in order to become aware that the Karaoke dvd can actually be the best solution for him in case that he is highly interested in performing older hits. World Beat - Soukous - Bikutsi - Jazz Styles History Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr World Beat is associated with various African styles including Juju, Afrobeat, Afropop, and Highlife. Learn about styIes originated in the early 20th century in Ghana and Nigeria along with the history and examples of Jazz styles like World Beat, Soukous and Bikutsi.. 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 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. 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. 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. Guaguanco - Mambo - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Guaguanco is the most popular form of Afro Cuban Rumba. Other Rumba styles are the Yambu and the Columbia. In this article we will be discussing Guaguanco and Mambo, instrumentation, improvisation along with musical voicing, development and the history. Kids Juke Box and their personalized alarm clocks – more than an inspired choice, the perfect gift! By : If music is food for the soul, imagine how much a child needs it. Offering a growing mind the possibility to expand and enhance its creativity is something truly special, this being the case of personalized music CD gifts as well. Personalized music – best education for your kid! By : How many times have you searched the stores for the perfect gift and end up being disappointed? Does it seem to you that your kid is tired of all those toys, displaying annoying and most importantly, nonmusical sounds? Kurt Penberg the President of Kids Juke Box Says personalized music is to answer to keep your child interested and learning. The effects of personalized music for kids By : Music is likely to be very helpful when it comes to the learning process; therefore, every parent should think about getting the so-called Children’s personalized Music because their child is born as average. Usually, every child is not born as a geniuses; the parents have to be aware that the so-called geniuses child is likely t be a child who learning faster than others. But every child can actually learn and the music can really help him along the entire process. The correction of errors by using the Children’s personalized Music By : Every teacher is fully aware that the errors are quite inevitable and natural; kids are not the exception from this rule either and their constant errors can be regarded as a quite useful part when it comes to the entire learning process. The teacher must be able to generate the proper climate in the classroom; encouragement and friendship can be provided with the help of the personalized music for kids because music can actually build their self-esteem. 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. Songo - Bomba - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Just as Jazz from United States influenced the Mambo, Funk and Soul inspired the Songo, which combines Cuban rhythms with Funk, Rock, Jazz, and musical styles from the Caribbean and Brazil. In this article we will discuss the Songo and Bomba and their development. Merengue, Beguine And Bolero - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, officially promoted as such by the dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina. In this article we will be discussing Merengue, Beguine and Bolero musical styles, the development of rhythm, dance and history. Pilon And Plena - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Pilon pioneered in the 1970s in the eastern part of Cuba, most notably by the group Los Bocucos. Its rhythm is influenced by the sound of workers pounding coffee beans. In this article we will be discussing Pilon and Plena styles their development and history. Danzon And Palito - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Danzon ("Great Dance" or "Grand Dance") first appeared in the latter part of the 19th century and is the cornerstone of almost all modern Cuban music. In this article we will be discussing Danzon and Palito musical styles, their development and history. Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr The Cuban Conga rhythms are performed in the "conga de comparsa", an ensembles similar to the Samba schools of Brazil, during the Cuban festivals. In this article we will be discussing Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon styles their developments and history. 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 - 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. 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. 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. 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. Ska And Reggae - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin says that musicians created the word Ska "to talk about the skat! skat! skat! scratchin' guitar that goes behind." This pattern is largely what gives Ska its characteristic sound. In this article we will be discussing Ska and Reggae musical styles, their development and history. Wedding discos – the right choice! By : If there’s a special event in your life and you wish you could make sure everyone has fun, there’s no better way than through mobile discos. Companies that offer such services will tend to your needs completely, supplying you with the whole array of services that are required for the event that is being organized. The music, the location, it will all be taken care of so that the party meets your every expectation. There’s always a solution especially if you are looking for wedding discos. 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. 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. Remembering Legends: Late Great 90s R&B Artists By : This article serves as a testimony to all the great 90s R&B artists who have past away and whose memory will not be forgotten. Please take a moment and remember these late great musicians. 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. Disco, Country Ballad And Country Waltz - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Disco music style incorporates different elements of Rock, Funk and the Motown sound. It is above all else drum driven dance music. In this article we will be discussing Disco, Country Ballad and Country Waltz music styles, the development and history. Drum And Bass Jungle - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr The history of Drum and Bass Jungle rhythm and music style is relatively short. It has, however, attained immense popularity within a musical subculture. In this article we will be discussing the development and history of Drum and Bass Jungle rhythm and style. Funk Rhythm And Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Like Jazz, Be Bop, and Rock n' Roll, Funk acquired its name from a slang expression with sexual connotations. In musical terms, Funk means anything that was off the traditional path or funky. In this article we will be discussing Funk development and history. Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One By : Eric Starr Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic and melodic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one. Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two By : Eric Starr Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of one or more rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part two. Dixieland Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Dixieland drumming is simpler style of playing than busy Second Line drumming. In addition, Dixieland has more of a traditional swing feel compared to the one of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Dixieland development and history. Second Line Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr The end of slavery was a catalyst for New Orleans type music, especially what is known as New Orleans "Second Lyne", which is still the defining characteristic of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Second Line development and history. The Big Band Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr The Big Bands styles and rhythms dominated popular music in recordings, radio, and live settings. Prominent drummers include Louie Bellson, Jo Jones and Gene Krupa and others. In this article we will be discussing Big Band musical style development and history. Heavy Metal Music, Double Bass - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr The Heavy Metal sound initially relied on high pitched singers, but later has evolved to embrace lower range, roaring vocals. In this article we will be discussing Heavy Metal music style and double bass drumming techniques, their development and history. Gospel Music And Funk Rock - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Gospel Music brings the tradition of Blues into the music of the African American Baptist Church. It took the name of "Gospel Music" in the early 20th century. In this article we will be discussing Funk Rock, And Gospel music styles, their development and history. New Orleans, Displaced, Linear And Ghost Note Funk - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr New Orleans Funk pattern is the repetitive accent derived from the "3" side of a clave rhythm characteristics of a Second Line groove. In this article we will be discussing New Orleans Funk, Displaced, Linear, and Ghost Note Funk styles, their development and history. Hip hop – more than music, a lifestyle By : Hip hop is a cultural movement which originated from New York in the 1970s. Rapping, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti art are considered the main components of hip hop culture. Hip hop music style consists of a rhythmic style of speaking (rap) over backing beats which are played by a DJ. Hip hop – the promotion of violence or a social message? By : Since its creation (in the 1970s in New York), hip hop has been accused of many things. One of the accusations was that it instigates at violence, promiscuity, misogyny and alcohol and drug use. Are the accusers right? Small Band Jazz - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One. By : Eric Starr Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing Small Band Jazz music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one. Ahmir Brings R&B The Gift By : Ahmir is a hot new R&B act that's turned a lot of heads with their debut album, The Gift. R&B Haven recently sat down to talk with the guys about their plans for R&B music. Small Band Jazz - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two. By : Eric Starr Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing the Small Band Jazz music, development and history - part two. 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. The Odd Time music - History And Development Drummers Guide. By : Eric Starr For thousands of years, odd time meters have added richness to musical genres in every part of the world. In this article we will be discussing the Odd Time music styles, their rhythmically, development and history. Thing You Should Know When You Start Playing The Guitar By : Harry Nack A lot of people are fascinated in knowing how they can learn to play the guitar. First of all you must be committed to learning about the guitar prior to learning how to master it The Early Rock Music - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Rock music in all its variations is arguably the most popular, identifiable, and universal style of music throughout the world. In this article we will be discussing the early Rock music style, its rhythm, musicality, development and roots. Punk The Musical Approach - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr Punk music style can be very challenging. The distinguishing features of Punk drumming are that it's based on simple grooves and is almost always very loud. In this article we will be discussing the Punk music style, its rhythm, development and history. Buyers Guide To Electric Guitars By : Live rock concerts were the rage in the 70's and they are still the rage. The essence of rock music does not just lie with the lyrics; it also lies with the electric guitar and the various sounds that it can produce. Jazz Ballads, Afro Cuban And Brazilian Brush Techniques And Rhythms By : Eric Starr Patterns, rhythms, development, history and roots of Afro Cuban, Brazilian and Jazz ballads. Drum set rhythms are often simplified and avoiding duplication of the parts of other percussionists. In this article we will be discussing different Brazilian and Jazz ballads. Pre Middle Eastern, Western Music And Contemporary Arabic Music By : Eric Starr The music of the Arabic nations and Middle East is thousands of years old, and has influenced countless other rhythmic traditions. In this article we will be discussing the contemporary Middle East and the Arabic styles, the rhythm, development and roots. Early Polka And Beginning Of Rock And Roll - History And Development By : Eric Starr Polka originated in 1800s in what is now the Czech Republic and as a result of its simplicity, the primary drum set rhythm for Polka has influenced the rhythmic approach in many other genres of music. In this article we will be discussing Early Rock, And Polka music styles, their development and history. Piano Brands And What To Look For When Making A Purchasing Decision By : One might think that buying a piano would be fairly simple, play it and buy it if you like the sound. In a general sense this is true. But, when the brass tacks come out, it is very much not true. Fusion And Surf Music - History And Development Drummers Guide By : Eric Starr The term "Fusion" refers to the fusing of many different styles into a distinctive sound. Not so much as styles as a feel, in this article we will be discussing Fusion, Half Time Standard Rock and Surf music styles, their development, history and influence on other genres. Techno To Jungle To Drum And Bass Music - History And Development Drum Guide By : Eric Starr The invention of electronic instruments such as the Theremin and the Ondes Martenot in the 1920s and 1930s introduced a new method of creating music. Though Techno is not usually performed with a live drum player, it may at times require a drummer to replicate desired sounds. The piano or the keyboard witch is better to learn By : Harry Nack This article is pointing out why it is better tostart with a keyboard instead of a piano, when selecting a instument to learn to play Dancing Naked in the Corn By : If you could travel back in time where would you go? This article is a fun look at where I would choose to go. Pet Shop Boys Biography And Top 10 Songs By : When I was a kid I had heard the Pet Shop Boys on the radio whenever new singles had been released but it wasn't until I was about 14 or 15 when I started to take more of an interest in their music. This was because I had never taken the time to listen to more than one song at a time. I used to chill with a group of dudes at my friend chicken's house and he had the Pet Shop Boys Discography album and used to play it and the more times I heard it the better it became. I have most Pet Shop Boys albums now and listen to them on a regular basis.
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