Going From Beginner to...
In Guitar - 04/10/12
Everyone at one point in their life has made the statement "I want to learn to play the guitar." From that point there are infinite possibilities to where that simple idea can go, either people start to learn and instantly become prodigies, or...
Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock and Roll...
In Info - 04/04/12
Jerry Lee Lewis' career is a storied example of an artist who had something brewing in him as to what his vision was of Rock and Roll music. Dick Clark has called him one of the Founding Fathers of Rock and Roll and Sam Phillips of Sun Records...
The Three P's of Playing Guitar...
In Learn - 04/03/12
Learn what I call the three "P's" of playing guitar and how you can apply them to your own playing no matter your skill level. They are as follows: #1: Perception, #2: Patience, and #3: Practice. I believe if you follow these three P's you'll...
5 Tips on Singing in a Recording...
In Info - 04/01/12
Singing in a recording studio is very different from singing at home or in front of friends. In order to sing perfectly in a studio you have to have some special capabilities and cannot only rely on your voice alone. Given below are some tips...
Violins of Italy: The Testore...
In Info - 03/30/12
Italian violins from the 18t Century and earlier are very much sort after, commanding some very high prices for the top names. Some stand out more than others, most notably Stradivarius, Guanarius and Amati. After these and a few other Cremonese...
Music Publicity
In Info - 03/29/12
Music publicity is also known as music promotion which is important for any artist, band, or anyone new in music industry. With the help of promotion you can actually get yourself noticed as it is not easy for a new comer to get publicity so...
What Are the 7 Benefits of Organ...
In Learn - 03/26/12
If you have ever seen or heard skilled organ improvisers creating real music on the spot, you were most likely dazzled by their seemingly supernatural abilities. After such an encounter many people have a strong desire to start learning...
3 Tips for Putting a Band Together
In Info - 03/16/12
I'm most certain that at some time or another, the thought of starting up a band and playing some live shows has crossed your mind. If you enjoy music like I do and have a passion for playing a musical instrument, there is a chance that you have...
I Am Not the Best Pianist in the...
In Learn - 03/07/12
In order to become great, you have to give it your all. And when I say your all, I mean exactly that. I mean spending a minimum of 6-8 hours a day practicing and practicing and getting ready for performance.
History of the Electric Guitar - Music Technology
Posted in Guitar - Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ 09:45 PM
The fame of the electric guitar started in the big band era when guitarists wanted to amplify their guitars to compete with the large brass sections in jazz orchestras. Earlier, electric guitars were mainly made up of empty acoustic bodies with electromagnetic pick ups attached, to convert the sound into electrical energy for amplifiers.