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: Sheet Music Theory: Simple And Compound Time Signatures
One important part of learning to read and play music is to be able to identify the different time signatures and understand what they mean. The first two types are simple and compound time....
One important part of learning to read and play music is to be able to identify the different time signatures and understand what they mean. The first two types are simple and compound time....
: Sheet Music Theory: Time Signatures
Beginning music students may feel somewhat daunted by learning how to read the time signature on a piece of sheet music. In truth it can be a rather simple process and this article will give you the basics that you need to get started....
Beginning music students may feel somewhat daunted by learning how to read the time signature on a piece of sheet music. In truth it can be a rather simple process and this article will give you the basics that you need to get started....
: Swing Bass for Piano: Get Your Left Hand In Action
The piano style is called "swing bass" because your left hand swings back and forth between a low note or group of notes, such as a 10th, alternating with a chord in the area right below middle C. It is a great tool for lending spark and variety to songs. You will add a lot to your style as you practice this technique more and keep your audience swinging with your music....
The piano style is called "swing bass" because your left hand swings back and forth between a low note or group of notes, such as a 10th, alternating with a chord in the area right below middle C. It is a great tool for lending spark and variety to songs. You will add a lot to your style as you practice this technique more and keep your audience swinging with your music....
: The Acoustic Guitar: An Overview
A brief history and summary of the types of acoustic guitar, including nylon vs. steel string, and the various subcategories....
A brief history and summary of the types of acoustic guitar, including nylon vs. steel string, and the various subcategories....
: The Drum Set: An American Icon
An overview of the place of the drum set in music and in American culture. Includes a summary of drum set components and possible accessories....
An overview of the place of the drum set in music and in American culture. Includes a summary of drum set components and possible accessories....
: The Electric Guitar: From Big Band To Rock And Roll
An overview of the evolution of the electric guitar, the variety of models available, and the place it holds in modern American society....
An overview of the evolution of the electric guitar, the variety of models available, and the place it holds in modern American society....
: The Mysterious Tritone Chord Progression
Just what is it about the tritone chord progression that makes it so mysterious? Perhaps it has to do with its dissonant, clashing sound. It may have something to do with its dubious history. Whatever it is, the tritone chord progression in music made a comeback in music after several centuries of bad publicity....
Just what is it about the tritone chord progression that makes it so mysterious? Perhaps it has to do with its dissonant, clashing sound. It may have something to do with its dubious history. Whatever it is, the tritone chord progression in music made a comeback in music after several centuries of bad publicity....
: Dave Brubeck: The Master of Improvisation And Unusual Rhythms
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is one of the giants of jazz piano. His music is characterized by unusual time signatures and can be either extreme - totally dynamic or or completely relaxed. His most famous piece - Take Five - is so popular it has taken on almost cult status, and rightfully so....
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is one of the giants of jazz piano. His music is characterized by unusual time signatures and can be either extreme - totally dynamic or or completely relaxed. His most famous piece - Take Five - is so popular it has taken on almost cult status, and rightfully so....
: Information On The Clawhammer Banjo And Much More
Some of the most modern musicians to use the clawhammer technique are Bob Carlin, Dwight Diller, Eric Clapton, Abigail Washburn, Dan Levenson and several thousand others. In fact even the actor Steve Martin has been caught using this style more than once as a part of his stage act in the 1970s....
Some of the most modern musicians to use the clawhammer technique are Bob Carlin, Dwight Diller, Eric Clapton, Abigail Washburn, Dan Levenson and several thousand others. In fact even the actor Steve Martin has been caught using this style more than once as a part of his stage act in the 1970s....
: Learning The Essentials Of Guitar Playing
Learning how to play guitar is perhaps a great challenge I had to face back when I was still in high school. But when I think about how I love guitar playing is, I resolve to do better and learn more....
Learning how to play guitar is perhaps a great challenge I had to face back when I was still in high school. But when I think about how I love guitar playing is, I resolve to do better and learn more....
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