Ukulele Master Jim Beloff Says Uke Can Do It! Jim produced Legends of Ukulele, a CD compilation for Rhino Records, and has made three how-to-play DVDs for Homespun. Jim is also an active songwriter and has released a number of CDs. His 2 CD set, “Dreams I Left In Pockets,” features 33 songs…
Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Ergonomics for Bass Players In this month’s video column of “Playing Well with Dr. Randall Kertz,” Dr. Kertz discusses and demonstrates the ergonomics of staying healthy as a bass player. This includes looking at common problems bassists face in their hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, etc. You can find more on this topic in Dr. Kertz’s book, “The Bassist’s Guide […]
Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins of the music. You need great timing, feel, pocket, and technique to play it well. Here are six video lessons that will get you grooving in no time….
DADGAD Tuning Explained Alternative tunings are a fantastic way to reinvigorate your guitar playing, songwriting, and creativity. The instantly altered sound naturally gives your mind different creative ideas, and makes you play a different way as a result. And of course, many great songs are written in different tunings, meaning sooner or later you’ll encounter material you need […]
Taiko Drumming: Healthy Exercise for Music Makers If you want to get in shape and learn how to play a new instrument, but don’t really have time in your busy schedule, why not try an instrument that will allow you to do both at the same time?
What’s in a Name: Is it a Violin or a Fiddle? Ask any violinist if there’s a difference between a violin and a fiddle, and they will say, “If I had a nickel every time somebody asked that!”
Casio Adds Two New Models to Its Celviano Grand Hybrid Lineup Casio has added two new models to its Celviano Grand Hybrid digital piano line – the GP-310 and GP-510. The new models boast several enhanced features, including a more powerful speaker system, improved harpsichord Tone, and an improved Concert Play mode. The GP-310 and GP-510 digital pianos were revealed in the company’s booth during The […]
Rovner Products Seeks to Relieve PPE Shortage in Maryland with Donations Although Rovner Products’ production department had been idle since the end of March due to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s COVID-19 state mandate closing all non-essential businesses, in late April some of the company’s manufacturing equipment was redeployed. “In March, stories of desperate medical workers were all over the news, and we were horrified. We realized […]
How to Prepare Your Voice for a Live Performance By Stefanie August In my numerous years of working as a nightclub and theater vocalist, I always had to keep my voice strong and focused. We singers must be able to keep from sounding winded while singing, especially if we are dancing or playing an instrument. Below are some best practices for strengthening one’s voice […]
Western Contemporary Music: A Musical Melting Pot It is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when instruments from other cultures were first used in Western contemporary music. It is better thought of as a period, rather than an exact moment.
Kala Bamboo Fretted U•BASS Bamboo is the most sustainable choice for musical instruments. Highly renewable, Bamboo regenerates quickly without being replanted—sometimes growing up to three feet per day. The straight grain of this “grass” is actually stronger than most hardwoods. Kala’s Bamboo U•BASS is beautifully natural-looking with clean lines and bamboo from top to bottom—from the headstock to the […]
The Green Scene—A Net-zero Recording Studio in Vermont By Jaimie Scanlon Let’s face it; the music industry doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being earth friendly. From gas-guzzling tour buses, supercharged lighting and sound equipment, and throngs of straw-sucking fans at festivals (Remember those days?), the business can be tough on the environment. But there are some signs of green sprouting up between […]
Make Music Day 2020 coming June 21 Join the worldwide celebration of music on June 21! COVID-19 may still be in our midst, but that does not mean that the annual Make Music Day 2020 will be canceled. The NAMM Foundation‘s annual event is still scheduled to take place on June 21. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around […]
Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions” Dave Sanborn, the veteran saxophonist, and six-time Grammy Award winner, has announced he will soon present the first episode of his new music show, Sanborn Sessions. The new series is hosted by Sanborn and features a diverse roster of accomplished artists from a variety of genres and generations. In its initial season, Sanborn welcomes Kandace Springs, […]
Clip N’ Save: Tricky Time Signatures Understanding less common time signatures can be tricky. Fortunately, we have a few tips to help you count them out and make sense of them.
Clip N’ Save: Musical Terms Every Musician Should Know Many terms we use in music today come from other languages, so it isn’t always easy to determine what they mean. Here is a list of common musical terms.
Clip N’ Save: Simple Guide to Musical Ornaments Musical ornaments, such as grace notes, trills, and turns, are a great way to add color and variation to a melodic line of music.
History of Drums Timeline Here we look at a brief history of drums, starting back in 1876 with “double drumming,” through the first drum kits of the 1930s to today’s modern drums.
Ukulele Master Jim Beloff Says Uke Can Do It! Featured Article, Making Music, Ukulele July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Slapping Your Bass with Jules Whelpton Bass, Featured Article, Making Music June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
A Life of Bass with Abe Laboriel Bass, Featured Article, Making Music June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton Is Inspired by the Future Featured Article, Making Music, News, Teachers Resources June 16, 2020June 23, 2020 Chuck Schiele 4 Comments
Authentically Bass with Rob Thorsen Bass, Featured Article, Making Music June 15, 2020June 18, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Options in A minor with bassist Edgar Pagán Bass, Featured Article, Making Music June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Lee Sklar: Traveling through Time and Bass Bass, Featured Article June 1, 2020June 2, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Money Beats with Rich Redmond Drums, Featured Article, Making Music May 19, 2020May 20, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Improve Your Groove with David Stanoch Drums, Featured Article, Making Music May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 Chuck Schiele 0 Comments
Bill Ray Shreds Light on Drums and Drumming Drums, Featured Article, Music Tips May 11, 2020May 6, 2020 Chuck Schiele 3 Comments
