Archive for the 'Sounds' Category

A Creative Fusion of Global and Indian Sounds

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Barson Huey, the debut album from Sanjo and Chandrani launched in New Delhi recently, represents an encouraging trend being witnessed on the Indian music scene. Like the albums put out by Rabbi and Indian Ocean, Barson Huey is an intensely acoustic album, rich with earthy instrumentation created using six and twelve string wood guitars. The […]

Wal-Mart Music Downloads, Napster and Other Legal Digital Music Download Sites

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Digital Music Download. Ever since file-sharing programs entered the hard drives of our computers, people have wanted the best place for a digital music download. Music companies have had to figure out what to do about illegal music downloads and the music download web site. The legal battle continues but they have fought back by […]

Passion, Motivation & the Guitar

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Are you passionate about playing your guitar? Do you find yourself eager to learn new things? Do you get excited when you hear a great guitar lead or a beautiful fingerstyle guitar solo? The degree of passion you have for the guitar will usually become evident by examining the level of commitment you have to […]

Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Jingle Bells

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Many ukulele players use their ukulele for chord playing but you can actually play melodies on this nice little instrument. Let’s learn to play Jingle Bells on your uke!
Jingle Bells is one of the most popular secular Christmas songs in the world. The most played part of the song is the refrain which we will […]

An Easy Way to Get the New Age Sound

Monday, January 26th, 2009

When I first stumbled upon the Open Position Chord, I knew I had discovered something special! Here was a chord that had its notes spread out over 2 octaves! With this much space, the sound that is produced is beautiful and wide open - hence the name of the chord. And it’s perfect for the […]

Piano Lesson Recital Party Idea - Ice Cream Social

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Children in piano lessons need opportunities to perform, but all of these don’t need to involve a formal recital with kids dressed in their Sunday best and all their relatives present. Piano recital parties can be rather spontaneous events that allow children to enjoy sharing their music with other kids in a relaxed way. […]

Bruce Springsteen: The Ultimate Performer

Monday, January 19th, 2009

The magical moments of a Bruce Springsteen concert begin seconds after the lights in the arena, club or theatre go out, you’re staring at the stage knowing that in the next few seconds Bruce will arrive ready to pour out his heart, sharing his soul night after night, city after city, concert after concert tour […]

How to Buy an Electric Guitar

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

For most of us, making any major purchase, such as a new refrigerator, or a new car, is a cacophony of options and confusion; do we want the silver one or the black one? How much can we afford to spend? Will it last over time? If nothing else, we at least know what we […]

The Great Guitar Playing Secret

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

So, you want to be a guitar player huh? You want to strut like Chuck Berry, be as cool as Keith Richards, rock like Jimi Hendrix and astound like Steve Vai. You want to wake up in the morning a beginner and go to bed at night an expert. You want to […]

Xzibit/ Man Vs Machine Album Review

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Rating: 4 stars/ hip hop classic
Release Date is introduced by soft instrumentals and human voices in the background. The atmosphere is loaded with intense emotions. Balalaika sounds and keyboards will intensify the fire Xzibit puts into his songs. With his dark voice, Xzibit points out how long he’s been patiently waiting for this day and […]