Have you ever wondered just what karaoke microphones do? I can tell you a few things about them. They alter the original voice into a much more melodic, musical voice. As with most technological breakthroughs in history, karaoke was invented in Asia (specifically Japan). The creator’s name is Mistushti Karaoke and his breakthrough came about [...]

Rap is dying and the Tupac influence on rap music will be the name of this cancer. This stronghold was strengthened by glory and fame that Tupac received from his gangster tales from his music, plus his thug persona in his real life. Which helps every real life non rapping thug idolize and identify with [...]

Now that you have a band organized and have rehearsed sufficiently or you are already very proficient in accompanying yourself with a guitar or a piano and already have a wide repertoire of songs, you know now is the time to start finding work as a professional singer. All the hard work is done and [...]

Something which will become simpler with time, practice and as your hand increases with strength, is the infamous Barre chords. Barre chords are the next level up from power chords. They use the same root notes as our friends that play heavy metal. Barre chords, or to use the less ostentatious spelling of bar chords, [...]

MySpace has become the platform for all sectors of the entertainment industry to reach out and promote their talents. Many artists are now searching for new ways to contact their fans. One of the dominating tactics employed by the entertainment industry for both those starting out on MySpace and well established users is the use [...]

Many people use singing as a profession, hobby, or simply as a pastime. Whichever way you choose to sing, it is an activity that many people can do together and one which is enjoyed by people in all walks of life. It is said that just by singing one general song, it is possible for [...]

Whether or not you consider yourself a good singer, and let’s face it, most of us do, we all really love a good sing-a-long. It is an accepted and fun part of life and a great way of communicating. The best bit is that your voice doesn’t have to be fantastic to begin with and [...]

When you decide to purchase a guitar, although you may have an idea of just what kind you want, it pays to have a close look at the choices the guitar store has on offer. Obviously you will be drawn by looks at first, but you really should pick it up and see how it [...]

If she could hear the music of today, my grandmother would be turning in her grave. I remember very vividly the way she would laugh so hard at the pop songs in the chart that I thought she might die. Sometimes, when her laughter drowned out Top of the Pops, I wished she would! That [...]

Chords are important tools in a guitarists toolbox. So, what can you do to become a better chord player? Here are some ways you can practice chords effectively! In this guitar lesson we will take a closer look at an easy chord sequence with only two chords, D and A7. We will play them in [...]