Methods exist today for making a guitar play perfectly in tune. Well, with equal temperament nothing is perfect in the whole orchestra. Let’s just say that out of tune notes can be mitigated until they are no longer noticeable. Highly respected session and touring musician Buzz Feiten (he played Woodstock) …
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Play an Instrument? What’s Stopping You from Playing Another?
Learning to play a musical instrument can help keep your mind sharp, boost your self-confidence, improve your coordination, open up new doors for social interaction, provide a creative outlet, and teach you valuable life skills like perseverance and discipline.
12 Scales One Formula: A How To Guide to the Musical Interval
If the numbers are right, the sound will be right. The piano can be thought of as a numbers machine, a calculator if you like. Think in terms of shapes, patterns and numbers. Encompassing these three aspects is the musical interval
6 Tips for Approaching Music Venues and Promoters to Book Gigs
Playing live is one of the best ways for independent musicians to hone their sound, win new fans and build their confidence performing in front of an audience. From intimate gigs at local venues to sell-out shows across the country, every performance is important, so it’s crucial to know how to get in touch with venue bookers and gig promoters in order to secure your next live show.
How I learned to Develop Relative Pitch
It seems like magic. Those musicians up there are singing different notes and it sounds incredibly wonderful. Different notes, yet, they blend as one. It seems like magic. Ever wonder how they do that?
The Importantance of Adding Your Own Style on Songs
Tip number 7 in the Top 10 Tips to Better Performing is all about adding your own style to a previously existing song. It isn’t unheard of to borrow songs for your set, but it’s important you put a little personal twist on it to make it your own.
How independent musicians can release music on iTunes and Spotify
But as an independent musician, without the backing of a major label, how do you release music on iTunes and Spotify as well as other major music platforms?
Your Guide to Understanding the Jazz Language
This guide will help you understand the fundamental building blocks of a jazz piece a bit better, as you enter the world of jazz and understanding the jazz language.
10 Fitness Exercises & Activities for Musicians
As musicians, a lot of focus and practice goes into our musical aptitude. But what about our health — both mental and physical?
Turn Off Your Vocal Defense Mechanism
ark Bosnian demonstrates how you can bypass this vocal defense mechanism so you can sing the way you want. It will allow you to sing powerfully and emotionally without being limited by your own mind.