Since you're learning how to play guitar, you're probably in the beginning stages. It can be frustrating in its early days because it doesn't seem like as much fun. You might be very ancy to try and get the more advanced levels. Don't worry -- it can happen far more quickly than you ever thought possible.
Still, there are some things you will need to do to make this happen. Of course, practicing is one of those. The more you practice, the more advanced you will become, more quickly. Even practicing just a few minutes a day will help you move you into the more advanced categories of playing the guitar!
Another way you can get better is to expand your horizons with the type of music you are playing. Playing the same old silly songs that are found in so many guitar books can be quite boring! You can get better by trying different music styles, and even pushing your limits a little with more advanced guitar tablature.
You can even get better by practicing with other people. Perhaps you have a friend or family member who would like to learn as well. You can both use the course materials and help each other along the way. This can be quite fun, and it can help motivate you to keep on going if you have someone else to hold you accountable.
It's also helpful to learn from people who are more advanced than you currently are. They can help keep you going, and show you what you have to strive for. It's also great if they can show you what you might want to improve on, but it's often just helpful to be able to watch them.
That's why so many guitar enthusiast turn to the web. There are many videos from great guitarists that can serve to inspire and motivate you. You can get a great extended education just by watching videos of people playing guitar that you enjoy.
The best courses contain these different components. You'll be able to participate in a community, which can motivate you to keep on going and know that you are not alone. You can also try different music styles, and watch videos of professionals playing their music.
By immersing yourself in guitar in this way, you will get better and better, very quickly. Get started now, and you'll see your success soon!
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
The Significance Of Music Education
When you think of school and education, you think of things like reading, writing, math, science, and history. These are significant, of course, but some things in schools that can help enhance those subjects are being cut. Some schools have forgotten about the importance of music education and what it really does for students.
Those that have music in some form or another do better in all subjects as it is good for the mind, body, and soul. If your school is thinking about cutting music programs to save money, you may want to stand up and ask if there is another way to save or raise the needed money to keep those programs alive.
One very small thing to consider in the importance of music education is the break it gives students from the grind of academic courses. A day filled with nothing but intense study is enough to cause anyone to crack. Those that have music education each day have a break from this and can unwind, relax and allow the creativity to flow. This is helpful in keeping grades up and student from feeling that school is nothing but a huge stresser. If they have something to look forward to, it makes sense that they are going to do better in other areas of study.
The importance of music education is also about how the mind processes music. This works the same parts of the brain that works on math, patterns, and rhythm. These are all essential for better learning in all areas. Music is a great way to work out the brain in ways that help it with all academic endeavors. Music education that helps with this falls in with music class, chorus, band, marching band, and other extracurricular act ivies that include making and enjoying music.
If you understand the importance of music education, there are a few things you can do. For one, have your children take advantage of whatever programs that you have so that they can enhance their education. Not all students want to take part in music programs, and that is okay, but if they are interested at all, encourage them to sign up and participate. They are going to love the programs and they are also going to benefit in ways that they do not see. You will know though, and that is all that counts. You will see it in their grades and stress levels.
Go to meetings and talk to the school and PTA about the importance of music education and programs if you know that some programs may be up for getting cut to meet a school budget. Do more research about what music does for educational pursuits and give the best arguments that you can come up with to save the programs.
Seek help from other parents that understand the power of music education and that feel the same way you do about saving these great classes, events, and programs. With enough people backing you and enough support from the community, these programs can be saved and other funding can be found in some cases.
Those that have music in some form or another do better in all subjects as it is good for the mind, body, and soul. If your school is thinking about cutting music programs to save money, you may want to stand up and ask if there is another way to save or raise the needed money to keep those programs alive.
One very small thing to consider in the importance of music education is the break it gives students from the grind of academic courses. A day filled with nothing but intense study is enough to cause anyone to crack. Those that have music education each day have a break from this and can unwind, relax and allow the creativity to flow. This is helpful in keeping grades up and student from feeling that school is nothing but a huge stresser. If they have something to look forward to, it makes sense that they are going to do better in other areas of study.
The importance of music education is also about how the mind processes music. This works the same parts of the brain that works on math, patterns, and rhythm. These are all essential for better learning in all areas. Music is a great way to work out the brain in ways that help it with all academic endeavors. Music education that helps with this falls in with music class, chorus, band, marching band, and other extracurricular act ivies that include making and enjoying music.
If you understand the importance of music education, there are a few things you can do. For one, have your children take advantage of whatever programs that you have so that they can enhance their education. Not all students want to take part in music programs, and that is okay, but if they are interested at all, encourage them to sign up and participate. They are going to love the programs and they are also going to benefit in ways that they do not see. You will know though, and that is all that counts. You will see it in their grades and stress levels.
Go to meetings and talk to the school and PTA about the importance of music education and programs if you know that some programs may be up for getting cut to meet a school budget. Do more research about what music does for educational pursuits and give the best arguments that you can come up with to save the programs.
Seek help from other parents that understand the power of music education and that feel the same way you do about saving these great classes, events, and programs. With enough people backing you and enough support from the community, these programs can be saved and other funding can be found in some cases.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Practising Techniques for a Musical Instrument
Playing a musical instrument is great fun, whether it be by yourself, with one other person playing duets or in a group such as an orchestra, rock band , flute choir, chamber group. In order for you to be able to do this you need to be able to play the pieces. So what needs to happen? PRACTISING.This is the art of focused, repeated, playing. Practising is likened to the training a sports person does to be good. A coach or music teacher explains what the problems are and the real work is done by you at your training or practise sessions. Here are some tips.
1. Play slowly. This enables you to focus on all areas of the piece and get it accurate. When you learn a piece of music you go through a number of steps. Firstly you get the notes accurate. Secondly you get the rhythm correct. Thirdly you add the require musical features such as dynamics, ornaments, appropriate speed and anything else which the piece requires. Take this step one feature at a time. If the piece needs to go at a fast pace then you will need to do lots of repeated playing to build up the speed with ease. Lots of slow, focused practise will aid with this.
2. Repeat difficult sections: This could be two notes , such as an interval change for tone, or two bars to practise a difficult rhythm. Then practise a couple of bars or a phrase either side of the difficult section(s) to flow it through. Extend the number of phrases you practise around the difficult part(s) and eventually play the whole piece through at the speed of the difficult section(s). Sometimes when people practise the difficult section on its own and get it correct and then when you it is put in context with more of the piece , the original mistake reoccurs. This is common. Just keep up the slow, focussed practise. Practising difficult sections on their own help make the sections as easy as the simpler parts. Sometimes when there are easy and difficult sections people play them at different speeds and then do not get the understanding of how the piece should flow at one even tempo. This is where you play the piece at the speed of the harder sections.
3. Play extra exercises: If there are problems in any section of the piece then you can do extra exercises away from the piece eg in rhythm or tone exercises. A music teacher can advise some exercises. Rhythm exercises could include clapping and counting out loud, slowly. Then playing several times. A metronome can keep you in time, especially if you play a wind nstrument and can't count out loud when you play. Tone exercises could include playing long notes, listening carefully and changing something you are doing if you are not happy with the sound. If you are playing notes up a scale start with a tone you can play well and move that sound onto the next note. Try and get the same effect.
4. Repeat Often: You need to repeat your practise sessions on different days of the week. It is much better to do a little practise ( as low as 5 minutes ) and often than one big practise ( 30 minutes ) one day a week or before the lesson . This is like anything in life, if you repeat it often enough then you get to know it. Draw yourself up a practise honesty chart with weeks down left hand side and days of week across the top. Fill it in every time you practise. Try and do at least 5 practise sessions each week.
5. Practise for a similar time each session: The amount of time to practise will vary according to you level. Beginners can start off with 5-10 minutes, Intermediate people ( at grade 5 level ) should expect to do 30 minutes and Advanced people ( grade 8 and above ) may practise 2 or 3 hours. Regular training works. Just remember the whole point of learning an instrument is to enjoy it. So always play music you like for fun. Your focussed practise sessions will be separate so that you can improve and then play more difficult pieces for fun.
6. Correct Posture: Make sure you practise using a posture suitable for your instrument eg for wind instruments you will need a straight back ie not slouched and relaxed shoulders in order to breathe properly and produce a good tone. You could be sitting or standing. It is a good idea to practise both ways if you can. Just remember if you are aiming to play in a group such as an orchestra or chamber group then you will be sitting dowm. If you want to be a solo perfomer you will stand if the instrument allows you too.
7. Use a Mirror: Play pieces, exercises in front of the mirror and have a look to see if there is anything which may need correcting eg posture, holding the instrument.
8. Wear Comfortable Clothing
9. An example of a 30 minute practise session: ~ warm up with simple pieces you like to play ~ 5 minutes tone exercises ~ 5 minutes on current scales and technical exercises ~ 5 minutes or more on current studies, repeating some old ones ~ 10 minutes on the pieces you are currently learning with your teacher if you have one.
You can take a break in the middle .
You have read the tips on practising . Take note of them, do them and you will reap the rewards. Go forth and enjoy your instrument and the benefits of PRACTISE.
About the Author
I am a business person providing a service as a keyboard, piano, flute, recorder teacher and work at home opportunities. Whether you want to practise your instrument eg on piano at http://lili242.rpiano.hop.clickbank.net/ and/or Reach for the stars and Be Your Own Boss, you can check out the products at http://www.products4purchase.com
1. Play slowly. This enables you to focus on all areas of the piece and get it accurate. When you learn a piece of music you go through a number of steps. Firstly you get the notes accurate. Secondly you get the rhythm correct. Thirdly you add the require musical features such as dynamics, ornaments, appropriate speed and anything else which the piece requires. Take this step one feature at a time. If the piece needs to go at a fast pace then you will need to do lots of repeated playing to build up the speed with ease. Lots of slow, focused practise will aid with this.
2. Repeat difficult sections: This could be two notes , such as an interval change for tone, or two bars to practise a difficult rhythm. Then practise a couple of bars or a phrase either side of the difficult section(s) to flow it through. Extend the number of phrases you practise around the difficult part(s) and eventually play the whole piece through at the speed of the difficult section(s). Sometimes when people practise the difficult section on its own and get it correct and then when you it is put in context with more of the piece , the original mistake reoccurs. This is common. Just keep up the slow, focussed practise. Practising difficult sections on their own help make the sections as easy as the simpler parts. Sometimes when there are easy and difficult sections people play them at different speeds and then do not get the understanding of how the piece should flow at one even tempo. This is where you play the piece at the speed of the harder sections.
3. Play extra exercises: If there are problems in any section of the piece then you can do extra exercises away from the piece eg in rhythm or tone exercises. A music teacher can advise some exercises. Rhythm exercises could include clapping and counting out loud, slowly. Then playing several times. A metronome can keep you in time, especially if you play a wind nstrument and can't count out loud when you play. Tone exercises could include playing long notes, listening carefully and changing something you are doing if you are not happy with the sound. If you are playing notes up a scale start with a tone you can play well and move that sound onto the next note. Try and get the same effect.
4. Repeat Often: You need to repeat your practise sessions on different days of the week. It is much better to do a little practise ( as low as 5 minutes ) and often than one big practise ( 30 minutes ) one day a week or before the lesson . This is like anything in life, if you repeat it often enough then you get to know it. Draw yourself up a practise honesty chart with weeks down left hand side and days of week across the top. Fill it in every time you practise. Try and do at least 5 practise sessions each week.
5. Practise for a similar time each session: The amount of time to practise will vary according to you level. Beginners can start off with 5-10 minutes, Intermediate people ( at grade 5 level ) should expect to do 30 minutes and Advanced people ( grade 8 and above ) may practise 2 or 3 hours. Regular training works. Just remember the whole point of learning an instrument is to enjoy it. So always play music you like for fun. Your focussed practise sessions will be separate so that you can improve and then play more difficult pieces for fun.
6. Correct Posture: Make sure you practise using a posture suitable for your instrument eg for wind instruments you will need a straight back ie not slouched and relaxed shoulders in order to breathe properly and produce a good tone. You could be sitting or standing. It is a good idea to practise both ways if you can. Just remember if you are aiming to play in a group such as an orchestra or chamber group then you will be sitting dowm. If you want to be a solo perfomer you will stand if the instrument allows you too.
7. Use a Mirror: Play pieces, exercises in front of the mirror and have a look to see if there is anything which may need correcting eg posture, holding the instrument.
8. Wear Comfortable Clothing
9. An example of a 30 minute practise session: ~ warm up with simple pieces you like to play ~ 5 minutes tone exercises ~ 5 minutes on current scales and technical exercises ~ 5 minutes or more on current studies, repeating some old ones ~ 10 minutes on the pieces you are currently learning with your teacher if you have one.
You can take a break in the middle .
You have read the tips on practising . Take note of them, do them and you will reap the rewards. Go forth and enjoy your instrument and the benefits of PRACTISE.
About the Author
I am a business person providing a service as a keyboard, piano, flute, recorder teacher and work at home opportunities. Whether you want to practise your instrument eg on piano at http://lili242.rpiano.hop.clickbank.net/ and/or Reach for the stars and Be Your Own Boss, you can check out the products at http://www.products4purchase.com
Monday, October 19, 2009
Which Saxophone is Right For You
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If one is looking at purchasing a used saxophone, two presumptions or considerations may arise: first, that the person purchasing must get the item which will give him the best value for his money; second, that the person is using it for playing music. The importance of the second point is that saxophone, as a musical instrument, comes in different kinds. The difference lies in the music and pitch being produced by each type of instrument, sizes and shapes, as well as considerations which are related to the skill level of the player of the instrument.
Therefore, to be able to make the best decision as to which saxophone best suits any player of the instrument, it is important that one has a working knowledge of the different types of saxophones as well as the corresponding differences that distinguish one from the other. In doing this, one can effectively discriminate and choose the saxophone that best suits him.
There are generally four types of saxophones available in the market today. The first type is called the soprano saxophone. The soprano saxophone is tuned in the key of B flat (or Bb). It has the highest tune or pitch among all the other types of saxophones. Consequently, playing the instrument requires some skill because the pitch, being high, is more difficult to manipulate and manage. Therefore, most of the players of this type of saxophone are already adept at playing the instrument and are what can properly be considered as professional saxophonists.
The second type is the Alto Saxophone which plays at the key of E flat (or Eb). The position of this type of saxophone's bell allows its player to hear more of the sound produced by the instrument than by the other saxophones played. Most pieces composed for practice are also tuned in the key of Alto Saxophone. Consequently, it is considered as most befitting beginners and anyone whose skill level in saxophone is elementary.
The third type would be the tenor saxophone. It is larger than the alto saxophone and the sound its produces is closer in range to the human voice. This is also the best type of instrument for playing jazz and some rock.
The fourth type of saxophone is the baritone saxophone. It has the lowest range among the other types of saxophone and is usually used in the bass section in soul music or tunes. It is also the biggest and heaviest among all the other types of saxophone.
All of these types of saxophones are best in their own respect. One just needs to identify precisely the use of the saxophone to be played or purchased. So if one is a beginner, it is strongly suggested that he starts playing the alto saxophone first. It also depends upon the sound that the player is most interested in. If one prefers to play jazz tunes, then the tenor saxophone is recommended. But if one is more into bass range sound, richer and deeper tone then the baritone is the best choice.
One may also take into account the size and the weight of the saxophone which will affect its manageability and overall comfort in playing the instrument. There are, of course, no hard fast rules applicable in determining the best type of saxophone. The person has to weigh in different factors in the process of trying top get the saxophone which is just right for him.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
The Significance of a Clarinet/Saxophone Mouthpiece
A mouthpiece is usually referred to as an object which comes near or in contact with one's mouth during use, such as a musical instrument. The mouthpiece of a woodwind instrument is the part of the instrument which is placed partly in the player's mouth.
For the single- reed instruments which are the clarinet and the saxophone, the mouthpiece plays quite an important role, in which it provides an opening for air to enter into the instrument. Mouthpieces for saxophone and clarinets are basically wedge-shaped, with the reed placed against the surface closest to the player's bottom lip. The player's breath causes the reed to vibrate, which in turn causes the instrument to vibrate.
Clarinet Mouthpieces
The clarinet mouthpiece is narrow inside and typically has a square or rectangular cross section. The bottom of the mouthpiece is formed with a tenon that is ringed with cork. Clarinet mouthpieces are available in hundreds of styles from dozens of manufacturers around the world. Differently sized Clarinets require a different sized mouthpiece. However, with some soprano clarinets, they are usually so close in size that players typically use the same mouthpiece on both.
Saxophone Mouthpieces
The saxophone mouthpiece is similar to a clarinet, however it has no tenon. Instead, the saxophone's neck has a ring of cork glued to it, and the mouthpiece fits firmly onto the neck cork. Saxophone mouthpieces are also available in hundreds of styles from dozens of manufacturers around the world. Saxophone mouthpieces are available in hundreds of styles from dozens of manufacturers.
Clarinet and Saxophone mouthpieces have made out of hard (vulcanized) rubber, brass or other metal, crystal, glass, plastic, and wood. Today, the most common material for professional clarinet and (classical) saxophone mouthpieces is hard rubber. Jazz saxophone mouthpieces are made out of hard rubber or metal.
There is some debate over whether the material affects the tone, or whether tone is shaped only by the internal shape and dimensions of the mouthpiece. With mouthpieces of any material, the tip, table, or facing can be ruined if it is scratched or worn down.
Gemma Lee,
from www.shinemusic.com.au Teachers in piano, saxophone, violin, singing, drums, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, flute and clarinet lessons
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Qualified Teacher from www.shinemusic.com.au
For the single- reed instruments which are the clarinet and the saxophone, the mouthpiece plays quite an important role, in which it provides an opening for air to enter into the instrument. Mouthpieces for saxophone and clarinets are basically wedge-shaped, with the reed placed against the surface closest to the player's bottom lip. The player's breath causes the reed to vibrate, which in turn causes the instrument to vibrate.
Clarinet Mouthpieces
The clarinet mouthpiece is narrow inside and typically has a square or rectangular cross section. The bottom of the mouthpiece is formed with a tenon that is ringed with cork. Clarinet mouthpieces are available in hundreds of styles from dozens of manufacturers around the world. Differently sized Clarinets require a different sized mouthpiece. However, with some soprano clarinets, they are usually so close in size that players typically use the same mouthpiece on both.
Saxophone Mouthpieces
The saxophone mouthpiece is similar to a clarinet, however it has no tenon. Instead, the saxophone's neck has a ring of cork glued to it, and the mouthpiece fits firmly onto the neck cork. Saxophone mouthpieces are also available in hundreds of styles from dozens of manufacturers around the world. Saxophone mouthpieces are available in hundreds of styles from dozens of manufacturers.
Clarinet and Saxophone mouthpieces have made out of hard (vulcanized) rubber, brass or other metal, crystal, glass, plastic, and wood. Today, the most common material for professional clarinet and (classical) saxophone mouthpieces is hard rubber. Jazz saxophone mouthpieces are made out of hard rubber or metal.
There is some debate over whether the material affects the tone, or whether tone is shaped only by the internal shape and dimensions of the mouthpiece. With mouthpieces of any material, the tip, table, or facing can be ruined if it is scratched or worn down.
Gemma Lee,
from www.shinemusic.com.au Teachers in piano, saxophone, violin, singing, drums, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, flute and clarinet lessons
About the Author
Qualified Teacher from www.shinemusic.com.au
How To Pick Your Musical Instrument
Playing a musical instrument for personal pleasure and release is a great way to go. You may be thinking about learning to play an instrument and wondering how to pick your musical instrument...one that will be most suitable for you.
Musical instruments, even electronic keyboards, will be an excellent investment. They come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges and are fun for both children and adults of any age to play. Music is a valuable resource for children to learn different sounds and find their rhythm.
By going over the history and the various types of musical instruments available, you may get a better feel for the instrument that would be most pleasing for you to learn to play. They can represent the dream of everyone to be a star.
Musical instruments developed independently in many populated regions of the world. Many instruments existed in this form for thousands of years before patterns of three or more tones would evolve in the form of the earliest xylophone.
Many instruments were used by the Egyptian culture before 2700 BC and bore striking similarity to those of Mesopotamia, leading historians to conclude that the civilizations must have been in contact with one another. Musical instruments such as zithers appear in Chinese literature written around 1100 BC and earlier.
Musical instruments can be grouped in five major classes: (1) stringed instruments, (2) wind instruments, (3) percussion instruments, (4) keyboard instruments, and (5) electronic instruments.
Instruments for producing musical sounds have long been classified as woodwinds, brass, percussion, or strings; to these must be added electrical and electronic instruments. Instruments such as the timpani (kettledrums) and xylophone are called percussion instruments because the sound is initiated by a blow.
Electronic instruments are more advanced musical instruments of our times and they produce music through electronic means such as keyboards, drums or guitars. Acoustic musical instruments are musical instruments that are capable of creating sounds entirely via acoustic means as opposed to by way of electronic means. While, digital instruments can talk to each other using a protocol called MIDI.
Comparing and organizing instruments based on their complexity is misleading, since advancements in musical instruments have sometimes reduced complexity. Common string instruments include the guitar, violin and piano, which is a musical instrument with 88 keys.
Instruments such as the celesta, pipe organ, accordion, and piano are usually put in a group called keyboard instruments, because the respective vibrating bars, pipes, reeds, and strings in these instruments are selected by use of keys in a keyboard.
String instruments are musical instruments that are played by plucking, strumming, picking, or bowing the strings. A typical string musical instrument is a guitar or mandolin and they generate sounds through plucking of the strings, which through vibration create what we call music.
Many believe that the The Drum is the Heart Beat of Music. Individuals enjoy drums as an instrument that is exciting and fun to play, but many music lovers truly believe that drums are the heart of music due to the way that they keep time and rhythm for the rest of the instruments.
Drummers have always held a certain mystique within the world of musicians. Drums depend on thickness and tension of the drumhead. Percussion instruments are musical instruments that are played by banging or shaking, like drums, marichi's or maracas.
Brass instruments include the trumpet, french horn, trombone and tuba. Brass Instruments are musical instruments, producing tones by vibration of the lips, and are not only made of brass metal but also of wood. While, a double bass is a very large string instrument. The earliest known double bass type of instrument dates from 1516.
Wind instruments include the flute, pan-pipes, pitch-pipes, mouth organs, oboe, clarinet and saxophone. Typical wind musical instruments are trumpets, flutes, clarinets and bagpipes. An early flute, which was found in China, was the ch'ie.
The Didgeridoo is a long, slightly conical wooden instrument, used traditionally by the Aboriginal people of Northern Australia. Other names for the Didgeridoo are Yirdaki, Kanbi, and Ihambilbilg - although at least 40 different Aboriginal names are commonly used for this instrument throughout Australia. Playing the Didgeridoo well is not an easy task but it really is a beautiful instrument and it has a great sound when played well.
Known as the oldest wind instrument in the world, the origins of the didge may go back as far as 40,000 years. Though only one "note" can be played with the didge (called a drone), overtones and vocal sounds from the player give it a rich sound and countless textures.
As you can see there are countless musical instruments to choose from. Hopefully, you now have more information that has helped you become aware of how to pick your musical instrument.
About the Author
Jackie Spivey is the Author of this Article. He is an artist who has a very creative, eclectic collection of music that is available for your listening pleasure. You can listen to and/or download the song, Let's Go Bye Yehe at JacSan Records.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Kids Music - Discovering and Maximizing the Benefits of Children's Music
Numerous articles have been written about the positive effects of music on early childhood development. Known for promoting succinct communication, enhancing comprehension and encouraging learning, music is regarded as an essential teaching tool. The use of music for educational purposes, however, should not be limited to the classroom.
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Children's music offers a unique opportunity for parents to support their child's development. Content specific children's music may be used to teach and reinforce traditional preschool and elementary school material. Such music also may be used to instill healthy eating and living habits. Parents should carefully select children's music containing substantive, educational messages to maximize their child's learning potential.
Children's music also offers a unique opportunity for parents to enhance their child's communications skills. Kids learn by mimicking sounds and internalizing messages. Parents should expose their children to music containing correctly pronounced words, speech patterns and sentence structure to ensure proper development.
To take advantage of these benefits, parents should not only select the proper music to play, but also determine the best times to play it. Children benefit from consistency and repetition, so setting a music routine is essential. A schedule could include playing music on the way to school, during playtime and prior to going to bed. The key is to turn recess and otherwise mundane, daily events, such as riding to school, into educational experiences.
Opportunities to discover, purchase and use music for educational purposes have never been so great. The prevalence of CD and MP3 players and the ability to find just about anything on the internet make this the perfect time for adults to introduce educational children's music into a child's daily routine. Whether a parent, a grandparent or a family friend, you could make a tremendous impact on a child's life simply by taking the time to share the music.
About the Author
Silly Bus is an award-winning educational media company that specializes in the creation of fun, educational music and videos for children. Our team of media, business and educational professionals also partners with companies nationwide to create one-of-a-kind multi-media to help kids learn.
Children's music offers a unique opportunity for parents to support their child's development. Content specific children's music may be used to teach and reinforce traditional preschool and elementary school material. Such music also may be used to instill healthy eating and living habits. Parents should carefully select children's music containing substantive, educational messages to maximize their child's learning potential.
Children's music also offers a unique opportunity for parents to enhance their child's communications skills. Kids learn by mimicking sounds and internalizing messages. Parents should expose their children to music containing correctly pronounced words, speech patterns and sentence structure to ensure proper development.
To take advantage of these benefits, parents should not only select the proper music to play, but also determine the best times to play it. Children benefit from consistency and repetition, so setting a music routine is essential. A schedule could include playing music on the way to school, during playtime and prior to going to bed. The key is to turn recess and otherwise mundane, daily events, such as riding to school, into educational experiences.
Opportunities to discover, purchase and use music for educational purposes have never been so great. The prevalence of CD and MP3 players and the ability to find just about anything on the internet make this the perfect time for adults to introduce educational children's music into a child's daily routine. Whether a parent, a grandparent or a family friend, you could make a tremendous impact on a child's life simply by taking the time to share the music.
About the Author
Silly Bus is an award-winning educational media company that specializes in the creation of fun, educational music and videos for children. Our team of media, business and educational professionals also partners with companies nationwide to create one-of-a-kind multi-media to help kids learn.
Hold Violin Bow Techniques
Do you want to learn how to hold violin bow? Do you want to amaze your family and friends with a soothing, romantic solo, play condenzas, sonatas and solos, play violin in a symphony, string quartet or piano trio, play violin at your friends wedding, start your own violin teaching business or get jobs as a violinist, or learn how to play the music of the great masters? If you want to learn how to play the violin like a pro, you can with the Violin Master Pro system.
During this time Eric Lewis had the chance to study with Rachmael Weinstock who was known as the first violinist of the version of Manhattan String Quartet during 1930's. Eric Lewis practiced a great commitment especially to young people's concerts and he has actually given over 1,000 series of concerts for children. The truth behind this superb development is that players may acquire the famous way of playing violin with the great Eric Lewis method.
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You will discover that violin music is very fun to read actually. Most violin beginners do not know how to position themselves in playing the violin (since most players did not formally study the basic of the instrument itself). Honestly speaking not all people are born with the capability to play tunes within their minds like the great Ray Charles have had.
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During this time Eric Lewis had the chance to study with Rachmael Weinstock who was known as the first violinist of the version of Manhattan String Quartet during 1930's. Eric Lewis practiced a great commitment especially to young people's concerts and he has actually given over 1,000 series of concerts for children. The truth behind this superb development is that players may acquire the famous way of playing violin with the great Eric Lewis method.
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You will discover that violin music is very fun to read actually. Most violin beginners do not know how to position themselves in playing the violin (since most players did not formally study the basic of the instrument itself). Honestly speaking not all people are born with the capability to play tunes within their minds like the great Ray Charles have had.
The Violin Master Pro system package is all downloadable within their members section. You will be entrusted with required tools that could help you develop amazing and incredible skills playing the violin. As easy as that there is no hassle and no worry with the Violin Master Pro system. The complete Violin Master Pro learning system package includes tips and techniques on how to play the violin from the beginners point level to the professional level of playing at the comfort of your very own home through the use of your computer.
You will absolutely blow the most difficult passages with violin scales and riffs gaining enough tricks and techniques, hold violin bow or methods that most well known professional players have. You will become a master of the violin music theory once you have purchase the Violin Master Pro performance upgrade. A lot of people already testified that Violin Master Pro is a great product and they even recommended this system for others.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Guitar Improvement - Reasons You'll Play Better With Your Eyes Closed
Even experienced guitarists might give you some odd tips on how to improve your skills, but most of the time they're right on point. For instance, me suggesting to you that playing with your eyes closed can help might sound like complete nonsense.
If you're looking to be more productive, recognize more stylistic features of songs, and improve your playing habits quicker, closing your eyes at practice can help. Here are a few important reasons why this strange method might do you more good than you think.
1. You'll improve your chord knowledge.
Fumbling around the fret board is common for beginning guitarists, but if you want to get those chords ingrained in your head better, taking your eyes out of the equation might be what you need. Try relying mainly on how the chords feel to set off that muscle memory and allow your hands to recall the formations easier next time.
2. You can increase your understanding of the fret board.
Flying all over the fret board can be overwhelming when you're having a hard time keeping up, but learning to identify the frets without seeing them would probably help you out. Try doing some difficult runs that take you across a few frets without your eyes and see if it helps to recognize the subtle distances on the guitar neck.
3. Recognizing your mistakes becomes easier.
There's just something about hearing your mistakes loud and clear that makes you want to fix them right away. When you decide to close your eyes during a fairly easy song or lick, hearing your mistakes becomes simpler and it will drive you to perfect your style of playing.
4. Your memory of the songs will improve.
If you're planning on performing in a band where you have to remember a number of fairly long songs, that can be overwhelming. Try practicing the tough sections with your eyes closed so your hands will be able to remember the motions when your vision seems to fail you.
5. You can learn the stylistic features of the song more intently.
Being able to play songs is very important, but being able to interpret them from the vantage point of the composer makes a real musician. Learning to improve through the work in your fingers will train you to listen for the subtle nuances that give the songs certain emotions and depth.
6. Song tempos will stand out more.
Playing out of tempo is a problem that is becoming pretty intolerable as a musician and will lessen your chances of being used for a band. If you rely on your fingers and ears as opposed to your eyes you'll find that adjusting to the song's natural speed is a bit easier.
There are so many ways to increase your guitar improvement, and any way that you can connect better with your instrument will help. Over your next few practices try a few standard pieces with your eyes closed and try to remember the music in everything but your vision.
About the Author
Kyle Hoffman is an experienced guitarist that enjoys performing on stage and just learning as a hobby. If you're looking to create a solid foundation to learn the guitar the RIGHT way, visit How To Guitar learn as part of Kyle's well-known guitar weblog, How To Guitar Tune
Learning the Piano - 12 Best Reasons
There is no reason not to begin playing piano without more ado if you have any fondness to learn piano. If you have any doubts in your decision, here are the 12 best reasons why you must start learning the piano immediately.
After being able to read this article, you will be having a great start if you have come up with an idea to be a pro player. These are the best reasons I have come up to, out of the many million reasons out there.
1. In playing piano, there comes an amazing deal of classiness and elegance - you will definitely look great on that proper piano posture as well as you can feel wonderful about yourself as you have the talent to play certain pieces. No matter how your self-esteem is, or what you look like, you will always look like a star if you can play the instrument correctly.
2. Every person should be able to play at least one musical instrument because music is a magnificent expression that has been a part of our world since the early generations. One of the most flexible to learn is the piano instrument.
3. It creates a good bond for the entire family. While I have learned playing piano, my family has been greatly supporting me and we became closer compared than before.
4. A fantastic way to lessen your boredom is to play the piano often. Come to imagine when you are looking for something to pass your time when you have plainly nothing to do. Isn't it fun to create music with your own hands and listen to the beautiful melody?
5. Playing piano is good for the brain! Like other muscles, the brain needs to get some exercise in order to develop and grow for it is the biggest muscle in the body. A remarkable way of doing that is by simply creating music.
6. After seeing it from another person, you have dreamed of having those delicate and long slender fingers. You too can have it by learning how to play piano. It is a good exercise for the fingers, an amazing activity of enhancing the hand-eye coordination and building muscles in your hand that will give you more to strength in doing your daily task.
7. When you play the piano, there is completely no limit as to what you can learn. You can never get tired of listening to the delightful music and every single song that can be played on the piano can never be memorized. Hypothetically, you can learn massive ten songs daily for your lifetime, but there are still more to learn, probably millions of pieces and you can experience the thrill of discovering those interesting music all your life.
8. If you can get a glimpse of the New Year's Resolution lists of all the people in this world, "Learning the Piano" will surely be the top on the list. We can clearly see through this that most people aim to have this kind of ability. It will be a great opportunity for you to be one of those who can play the amazing instrument!
9. It can be very fun! There are lots of ways that you can learn piano, so many traditions on how you can play since it is a very flexible instrument. You can both enjoy and relax at the same time and face up to the next level of improving your skills.
10. You can have that sense of accomplishment within you, aside from all the fun that you can get. Most people are quite satisfied with the results of learning piano.
11. In playing the piano, some people can get really extraordinary at it - those who have exceptional attitude in playing the piano and concert pianists. How will you know if you belong within that group of elite people when you don't start to learn?
12. Coupled with playing the piano is a big deal of admiration. Those who know how to play the magical instrument are greatly respected by several people. Piano is indeed an instrument that is honored above all.
Surely, you yourself can still consider a lot of reasons. Regardless of that, I see no reason why you can't begin taking lessons that will aid you in learning the piano. After reading the 12 best reasons, you will surely want to begin right away!
About the Author
Learning the piano now is an easy task by choosing a piano music lessons that suits you! Go to learnpianoreview.com and select the course that you are comfortable with. One can be the Piano by Pattern so check it out now!
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