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Piano by Pattern - Checking Out the Details

They say music is the universal language wherein it can build connections beyond racial differences and language barriers. So it's not really surprising that a lot of people are into music whether they are singers, musicians, music producers or just plain music-lovers. This is also the reason w

Portable Speakers

Portable speakers are a great way to give your music some space. You can get tunes out of your media player or phone and can get a party started.

The Devin Townsend Project - The Retinal Circus Blu-Ray Review

The thing I love about Devin Townsend is he is your classic ideas man. What amazes me is that he pulls off so many of these zany ideas where other mere mortals in the indie music scene are less able to make things happen on such a scale. So when Dev announces a one off London concept show built arou

All About Yamaha Electric Guitars

Yamaha is offering musical instruments at its finest. One of the quality products they offer is electric guitars. They are one of the manufacturers that offer the best options for everyone who wants to own an electric guitar. Yamaha is a name that will always be a part of music. It seems that it is

How to Record From CD to Tape

Before CDs became the medium of choice in the mid-1990s, tapes were the only way one could listen to one's own music in a car. As time has progressed, most of the tapes that were enjoyed back in the '80s and '90s have begun to show their age, and their sound quality has suffered. If you have a car t

How to Make Beats in Cubase

Cubase is a computer program used for recording and producing music. The program caters to all genres of music and is usable by producers, composers and musicians. Those already familiar with Cubase can expect more freedom with beat creation, a new toolset for voice creation and editing, and other

An Interview With Janis Ian

In the wake of the release of record Folk is the New Black, Janis Ian was nice enough to take a few minutes to answer some questions about her career, her recent work, and the state of American folk music.

The Seymour Duncan SFX 05 Lava Box Distortion Pedal

The Lava Box distortion pedal from Seymour Duncan is a kind of unusual Mosfet distortion in that its characteristics are to overdrive more like an amp than a stomp box. This gives it great feedback qualities with a lot of genuine depth and harmonically rich dynamics.

Free Lead Guitar Lessons!

For those guitarists who aspire to lead in a band, today is your lucky day as I'm going to impart some of my knowledge to help you on your way. Lesson #1: Learn the pentatonic scale. If there is one scale that every guitarist should know, it is undoubtedly the pentatonic scale. Many guitarists

Music and Healing

A collection of articles written by About.Com guides on the healing effects of music.

The Benefits of a Manhasset Music Stand

Thanks to the popularity of the Internet, there are now several devices and guides available online to help any musician learn and enhance their skills quickly. Due to this, it is easy to neglect the

All Justin Bieber Songs

An article about the popular Justin Bieber songs that he has released up until now, which is October of 2011. I will take a look at which songs have been his big hits, and which other songs have been popular with the fans.

Vocal Coach

Getting a vocal coach is one of the best things you can do to improve your singing abilities. Even if you're a complete beginner just starting out learning how to improve your singing voice s

What Instruments Are Used in Opera Music?

Although most people think of singers when they think of opera, the accompaniment of musical instruments is vital to the drama, as it sets the mood, tone and pace of an operatic performance. An opera is typically performed in an opera house, accompanied by a full orchestra or a smaller...