251: Electric Guitars And The Different Types Of Pickup Used
A look at the various types of pickup used in electric guitars, how they work, and the variations in their design and use....

252: The Importance Of Frets And Fret Boards
A brief look at what frets and fret boards are, what role they play in helping a guitar to produce sounds, and how their design and manufacture can make a difference to the overall quality of sound....

253: The Importance Of The Neck Of A Guitar
What exactly is the neck of a guitar, and why is it so important? Differences in construction, and why the joint is so important to the quality of a guitar....

254: Little Known Features Of Guitar Designs - What On Earth Are Truss Rods?
A brief look at a feature of the guitar which is hidden away, and yet essential to ensure the long and healthy life of almost any guitar....

255: Piano Improvisation: How To Create Exciting New Music As You Play!
Musical improvisation is the act of "writing" (creating it as you play) a song while performing it, a technique found most often in jazz, fusion and bluegrass (but can be traced back to renowned classical improvisers like Handel and Bach). Like any discipline, it can be learned through study and practice....

256: love,peace and unity
PEACE, LOVE AND UNITY LOVE These three keywords are the main keywords of the hip hop culture. I think love is the most important one, whenever there is love is there is space for anything positive. I...

257: Piano Learning Software - A Modern Way To Learn
It was inevitable that with new types of electronic keyboards there would be new ways of teaching. Now you can download piano lessons directly to your computer and start learning to play immediately....

258: Useful Tips To Help You Choose A Guitar
There are several guitars available on the market and the type you choose will depend largely on what kind of music you intend to play. You also need to be physically comfortable with your guitar and this, of course, will be governed by your size....

259: How To Learn Piano Notes Without A Teacher?
To learn how to read piano notes it is essential to learn some basic theory. Nothing to complicated, just enough so you understand what the notes are called. This is actually easier than you might think because there are only seven notes to learn....

260: Five Bands You Cannot Miss Live
Here are five bands that you absolutely must see live when they play in your area....

261: Piano Technique and Methods for Beginners
Purchase a piano for your child; give it a little time to see if the enthusiasm stays or if tomorrow they want to be a fire fighter. The article discusses techniques and methods to teach young children piano....

262: Is It Possible To Learn To Play The Piano Without Having A Piano Teacher?
It's possible to learn anything you want if you have a guide and you're prepared to put the effort in needed to learn. To learn to play the piano you will need a piano course, which you can download from the internet....

263: Resonator Guitars And Twelve String Guitars
A brief look at the two types of guitars, and what they have in common with each other....

264: The Joy of Music: 'Sound' Therapy for Everyday Life
Music is called "the universal language" because it transcends cultures, distance, and time. But music also has the power to restore sanity and peace to our busy every day lives and to bring joy and calmness to both the listeners and the performers....

265: Why Changing Your Musical Style is a Good Thing
An article explaining why changing your sound and style is a healthy thing for any band to be doing....

266: Grab A Bargain - Buy Piano/Keyboards Online
If you are prepared to do a little searching and have a little patience, you can grab a cracking bargain. Buy your electronic keyboards at online auction sites like eBay....

267: Learn To Play The Piano With Piano Learning Software
There are many piano courses available on the internet. Most are downloadable and very reasonably priced, they also offer secure ordering and money back guarantees, but is it a good idea to learn to play the piano with software downloaded from a website....

268: Knowing The Legalities Of Your CD
Once you've finished your recording, what now? You have all the right mixes finished and everything is in its place, but there is still work to be done before your CD will truly be finished. By knowing what needs to be done after all of the recording is finished, you'll have a much easier time getting from recording to successfully finished product: your CD....

269: The Ting Tings - How They Got To Number One
The Ting Tings are this year's biggest indie success. The Ting Tings were hatched in The Islington Mill, a bohemian enclave of Salford, Manchester. Tainted by their previous experiences of the music ...

270: Selling Out Or Musical Progression
The act of 'selling out' involves a musician or group rejecting their principles and morals to pursue a more lucrative path. Did money kill punk rock or was it already dead?...

271: An Introduction To The Electric Guitar
A brief look at the electric guitar, how it compares to acoustic and classic guitars, and some of the features which distinguish it from other models....

272: America's Patriotic Songbook -- Songs For The 4th Of July
Nothing stirs the heart of a patriot in the United States like fireworks accompanied by a rousing rendition of God Bless America. The top songs of America are some of the most easily recognized pieces of music in the Western world....

273: Life Of Miles Davis - The Early Years
In this brief history about the life of Miles Davis the author, a self proclaimed jazz addict examine's the birth and early beginings of arguably the foremost jazz musician of the 20th century. Miles Dewey Davis III was born May 26th 1926......

274: Life Of Miles Davis-The First Miles Davis Quintet
In this brief history about the life of Miles Davis the author, a self proclaimed jazz addict examine's the early career of arguably the foremost jazz musician of the 20th century. The year 1955 saw the first incarnation of the Miles Davis Quintet. In this band there were featured some of the biggest names in jazz of the time such as John Coltrane, red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones....

275: The Life Of Miles Davis - The Birth Of The Cool
In this brief history about the life of Miles Davis the author, a self proclaimed jazz addict examine's the early career of arguably the foremost jazz musician of the 20th century. In this article we have a look at Davis' life from 1945 and on, starting with the first major development in the life of Miles Davis and how it led to "The Birth of the Cool"....