Modern Production—Recording Banjo with Mike Meiers Mike Meiers brightens up a mix with a modern technique for recording banjo.
Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Health for Banjo, Ukulele and Mandolin Players Dr. Randall Kertz discusses better health practices for musicians. Be sure to check on his videos discussing better health as it applies to other instruments.
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….
From the MM Archives: Béla Fleck Brings Banjo from Front Porch to World Stage Fleck is perhaps the most well-known banjo player on the planet. He’s traveled to Africa to study the banjo’s origins, and championed the instrument’s evolution, playing everything from jazz fusion to classical.
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!”
From the MM Archives: Béla Fleck Brings Banjo from Front Porch to World Stage Fleck is perhaps the most well-known banjo player on the planet. He’s traveled to Africa to study the banjo’s origins, and championed the instrument’s evolution, playing everything from jazz fusion to classical.
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 […]
Where Did the Banjo Come From? Here’s a Timeline of Its History The banjo has evolved from its African roots, first as a minstrel instrument, and later as a jazz, bluegrass, and folk staple. At the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, you can see more than 300 banjos – the largest public display in the world. The timeline below includes just a few.
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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: Understanding Enharmonics Enharmonics are notes that sound at the same pitch but have a different name, such as F# and Gb. Here are a few tips on understanding enharmonics.
Clip N’ Save: Types of Cadences Cadences are chord progressions that either break up or conclude a particular section or piece of music. Here are a few different types of cadences.
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.
The Most Famous Banjo Tune Ever — “Dueling Banjos” Do you know the history of this song, made famous by the movie Deliverance? “Dueling banjos,” (the banjo tune from movie Deliverance) is probably the most famous and definitely one of the most popular instrumental banjo tunes ever written. It is also the most requested banjo tune by students to learn how to play. The […]
Every Student Succeeds Act Designates Music Part of Well-Rounded Education News December 16, 2015December 14, 2015 Jon 0 Comments
