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If you are struggling with feedback problems in your karaoke DJ equipment system, read this helpful article that describes the common causes and solutions to the screeching and howling feedback mess. Good news…most feedback problems can be controlled with better equipment placement. Continue reading

Many people have the opinion that there is not much difference in the various guitars and their set up, but I must tell you it is not so, although they all have six frets and strings. Let me explain to you various differences in the set up of acoustic and electric guitar. Continue reading

When you purchase a new guitar from the store, its neck comes in perfectly flat condition. But with passage of time different factors like humidity, wear and tear results in the guitar neck bowing out of adjustment. Hence, guitar neck adjustment needs to be carried quite often to prevent the excessive forward bow of the guitar, which is often referred to as ‘relief’. The amount of relief of the guitar neck would totally depend on the type of the instrument and many other factors like string gauge etc. Continue reading

Acoustic guitar is a type of guitar that takes aid of acoustic methods to project the sound of its strings. Acoustic guitar is a popular variety of guitar and has been around for over a hundred years. If you have a passion for guitars and intend to learn to play it, you can start the process with low action acoustic guitar. Now how is this type of guitar different from the other acoustic guitars? Continue reading

Adjusting guitar intonation involves making adjustments to the guitar to make it play all the notes in tune. There can be a lot of reasons for a guitar going out of tune. Hence, guitar enthusiasts develop the practice of setting the intonation of their guitar regularly simply to make it sound better. Continue reading

The sound output of a guitar can sometimes depend on the way it looks. A clean plucky set of strings with perfect curvature of the neck is bound to be better sounding than a tacky piece with its neck going in all directions but perfect. Truss rod adjustment comes in handy when you want to adjust the curvature of the neck of the guitar. Continue reading

Get into music. It can lead to improve creative thinking, better math skills, and greater interest in the performing arts. Boost your confidence, and also encourage you to discipline. Continue reading

Group guitar lessons are simply a fantastic way to learn to play guitar! If you are a beginner guitarist and are looking for a great method to learn, you’ll want to read this. Continue reading

Like a bridge connects two paths, similarly in a guitar a bridge connects the strings from the body to the neck of the instrument. The bridge is one of the most essential parts of a guitar, as it is responsible for the tone, action and intonation. Continue reading

The term action describes the way a guitar is setup and the way it plays. This refers to the height of the strings above the fret board. Continue reading

You are playing your acoustic guitar and are passionate about it, but you are not getting the right sound. You are irritated. You fret and fume. Continue reading

Buying festival tickets on-line can be risky but official fan-to-fan agencies offer a certain level of protection. Here are a few tips for people thinking of buying festival tickets on the secondary market. Continue reading

Gibson Les Paul is a variety of electric guitar that has been able to attract the fancies of musicians, guitar enthusiasts and even novices since its origin in the 1950s. Now if you have a Gibson Les Paul, you should also know how to maintain your prized possession. To set-up Gibson Les Paul one would need to maintain it and adjust its various parts regularly. This would ensure optimized playability of the instrument. Continue reading

Stratocaster guitar designed by Leo Fender somewhere in mid 50′s went on to become his best and most popular design. It was conceived by him as a successor to the Telecaster. Though it was not fancied much during its initial days, it has surely turned out to be the most popular with the guitarist. Stratocaster guitar setup usually involves a lot of expertise and is best left to an experienced luthier. Continue reading

Do you know how to use diminished chords to create amazing progressions on the guitar? You will when you read and use this article. Continue reading

Goth rocker, Peter Steele, dead way too early at 48. I’ve been reluctant to write about the death of Peter Steele, founder of the hugely popular NYC goth band, Type O Negative, primarily because I wanted to make sure it wasn’t another faked death. Continue reading

The best gift one can give to a guitarist is very obviously a guitar. No matter how many guitars one possesses, a new addition to the collection is always welcome. The fact that you have chosen to give acoustic guitar gifts indicates that you care for that person, and depending on your budget you could choose the best one possible. Continue reading

Know how to sell your music without spending thousands of dollars on a band management professional? You can do it if you’ll start with these 3 steps. Get started and live out your dream of selling your music to fans everywhere. Continue reading

Learn how to fix sibilance, the sharp, biting hissing sound that happens when a recorded voice utters the “S” sound. Using audio editing software or a tool called a “de-esser,” you can tame the hissing beast. Continue reading

So you want to learn your favorite song on drums but don’t know the best way to approach it? There is a concrete method that I have developed from years of teaching and playing in cover bands. When I first started playing, learning a song was like learning the entire number sequence of pie. I couldn’t do it, but I have something to share with you…By using these three simple tips you can learn and perform any song you want confidently. Continue reading

More and more home studios are popping up all over the place. The reason why, it’s obvious, technology is getting better and better, the equipment keeps getting smaller and smaller and much more affordable. With the convenience of DAW’s (Digital Audio Workstation) such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Fruity Loops etc. Continue reading

I am a chord guitar player. What is involved in learning to read music and playing guitar pieces as opposed to songs with chords? Continue reading

Many guitar players tend to get tired of playing the same thing over and over again and want to learn something new like playing the blues guitar. There are many sources available online through which you can learn to play the blues lead guitar but most of them are crap and don’t provide the results expected. Having said that, a lot of people have found the online guitar course “Playing Through the Blues” really effective since it provides a comprehensive knowledge about everything that one requires to master the blues. Continue reading

The Glastonbury Festival 2010 is the single biggest musical event in the world. There is no peer: if you haven’t been to a Glastonbury Festival, then you owe it to yourself to make the time to go this year. Continue reading

I first started playing the guitar, mostly as a joke, and as a way to hang out with my friends. I already was fairly musical, having already playing two instruments for the high school band, but neither was as common place, or popular as the guitar. Continue reading

A Starter Acoustic Guitar is an important choice for several reasons and there are many ways to get it wrong. I’ve made bad choices when buying guitars and I’d like to help if you are thinking of a starter acoustic guitar for the first time. Continue reading

Do you have good stage manners? Check your performance habits with these. Performance etiquette for musicians, especially those of the indie/folk singer/songwriter variety. Continue reading

A guitar could be an acoustic, electric or a classic model. The neck is one of the most critical parts of a guitar. When a brand new guitar is purchased, it needs to be set up and not many, especially novices, are aware on how to adjust guitar neck. Continue reading

Last week I overcame a very serious problem; I managed lowering action on my acoustic guitar. I had difficulties playing my Carvin C250 at higher angle and I wanted to shift it to lower one but as nobody knew about it I had to play it as it was. Continue reading

Everyone wants to play an instrument that’s problem free. In order to enjoy the hassle free experience however, a lot of proactive initiatives are required to be taken from your side. Continue reading

A guitar is like a machine which requires servicing from time to time; hence it is very important to know some of the basics on how to setup a guitar. Setting up a guitar is no rocket science, but only if you know what you are doing and understand as to when your machine needs a trip to a repair shop or luthier. Continue reading

The objective and desire of every professional guitarist is to have the instrument play in perfect tune. Not only on open string but also at every fret and especially at the upper frets, a guitar should neither sound sharp nor flat. This is what is referred to as intonation and is one amongst the critical adjustments when it comes to setting up a guitar. Setting guitar intonation is relatively an easier process when compared to other adjustments in a guitar like adjusting the neck or the string height etc. Continue reading

There are many traps and pitfalls that can discourage the guitar beginner and slow your progress. Here are three common errors that many beginners make, and suggestions on how to avoid or solve them. Continue reading

Sometimes when looking for a set of drums one question may come up, should I get an acoustic drum kit or an electronic one? It really all depends on a couple of things. Mainly, how much are you looking to spend? Do you wish to record your drum sessions? Where will you be playing and how much space do you have? And finally, which do you like more? Continue reading

If your guitar is not playing the desired harmonies, then surely there is a problem with the intonation of the instrument. A badly intoned guitar is sure to corrupt the quality of music created by you. Continue reading

The first thing you’ll probably take notice of on the Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone is that it’s really attractive. It’s shiny, vibrant, and sincerely has all the features of a streamlined, quality mic… but is this really the case? Let’s explore. Continue reading

Whether you have succeeded or failed in the past things you have started has nothing to do with succeeding in guitar playing. Being aware of what to expect, your desire, motivation, and the ability to stick with your beginner guitar lessons is the deciding factor. Continue reading

Once you have understood that there is always a pattern in a guitar song, as shown in our first guitar songwriting article, you then need to start deciding what type of song you have in mind. The Guitars sound, the music, the melody and the type of chords that you use, must harmonise with the type of song that you want to write, and more especially, must fit into a key that you can sing to. Continue reading

Recording Studio Profits by Ruben Rock is a must for any person or studio wanting to profit in today’s tough economy. I have personally reviewed this course and I recommend it highly. This course will get you off the ground and running. It will also get you the maximum profit for your hard earned time. Continue reading

Going out to the Orchestra, Opera, Musical Theatre or Mass is a past time which many people enjoy. Music plays a great part in many peoples lives, whether it is to listen to or take part in. These groups mentioned earlier all consist of an orchestra. So, what is an orchestra? Continue reading

Learning how to play piano fast has a lot of difficulties to overcome. Playing fast has its difficulties and it takes lots of practise to perfect. This articles teaches how to play piano fast. Continue reading

Are you currently in a band that you think is pretty good? Do you practice on a regular basis and feel your music is something that could be a big hit? Well if so then you should continue reading and learn how you can start getting signed today. Continue reading

Firstly, let me define what Graded Hammer Action (GHA) is. All acoustic upright and grand pianos have hammers, which strike the strings, which then produce the note or notes you hear. Continue reading

Would you like to learn to play easy blues guitar with only one chord position, without moving all over the fretboard? Well, here’s a lesson that shows you how to play cool sounding 12 bar blues guitar with only one easy beginner chord position. Continue reading

Are you running the thoughts across your mind on how to sing high notes? If you are like many individuals who have the passion for music and the desire to sing their hearts out, you should know that it doesn’t have to be a battle not worth fighting for. If you can master a great singing voice, the potentials are endless with a great local, national, or international music career if that is what you desire. Continue reading

There are so many people across the nation that want to learn how to sing, but are not sure of where they need to start to get themselves out there as a singer. Honestly, it is not that hard to get work, once you have gotten your voice to a higher level. That is the hardest part actually. Continue reading

Portable MiniDisc players are still around, believe it or not, even though the MP3 player has advanced as the popular choice among music lovers. There are several reasons why some people still prefer to use a MiniDisc player and there are distinct benefits they have over the popular MP3 players most people use. Even though the MP3 player took the world by storm and for the most part replaced the MiniDisc player, it does not mean that it is necessarily a better product for certain aspects of music. Continue reading

Having a guitar play in perfect tune is the objective of every player. Many a times, even though every individual string is in perfect tune, the guitar could still sound out of tune. Continue reading

My favourite musical act in New Orleans at the moment is “Loose Marbles”. It is the band that I search the French Quarter to find. If you’re lucky you are in for a treat – they play very very hot jazz and great heart-rending classic Blues. Continue reading

We’ve all heard that the only way to play better guitar is to practice, practice, and then practice some more. Sometimes though, it’s hard to keep motivated, but here’s an easy tip that can help you to play better guitar by increasing your motivation to practice more often. Continue reading