When comparing a ten-string guitar to a standard classical six-string guitar, I’m afraid that first analogy that occurs to me is that of the recent mutant frogs. These amphibians, as the result of nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from farms and ranches, have grown extra legs. The appearance of the ten-string guitar is similar in that [...]
Most often when people think of a singing school, images of a large music studio with an aspiring entertainer sitting in front of a grand piano comes to mind. However, singing schools are not just for professional singers, although many students are wonderful singers. It seems that more enrollees want to hone their skills for [...]
So you’ve wanted to be a rock star since you were a kid, (maybe you’re still a kid), and you’ve decided that to be a rock star you need to learn to play the electric guitar. Problem is you really don’t know a lot about electric guitars, and if you’re going to buy one you [...]
Electric guitars are extremely popular today, but what exactly are they, and how does one define them and their sound quality? There is actually a huge amount of variation in the design and construction of an electric guitar – far more than the diverse range of classical or acoustic guitars. The variations are in a [...]
Acoustic guitars remain as popular as ever, but what exactly is an acoustic guitar, and what makes it different to other popular guitars today? Very simply, it is the word acoustic which is significant in understanding what sets acoustic guitars apart from others. Almost every other kind of guitar available today relies upon some sort [...]
Guitar is a very old musical instrument. It is normally played in an unplugged way. But when played in a show, a microphone is also used. Otherwise the sound will not reach every listener. Acoustic guitars have a unique sound. Microphones sometimes cause different kinds of problems. And for that reason, the use of a [...]
So you have reached the stage where you are all done recording your piece and you are ready to start mixing everything together. However, there is one thing bothering you, and that is the fact that before you can start with the mixing there is just one small hiccup right bang in the middle of [...]
At a very early stage in Joanne’s life, her mother and father became aware of the fact that their little girl had a passion for singing. The discovery happened during a Church service and resulted in Joanne becoming a member of the choir. We all know that as a child enters into puberty, along with [...]
Welcome to the world of new melody, the speech level singing! If it sounds alien music to you, this article will give you full music to your ears and yes, it will also advice you why a singer should follow this new trend. It is a singing technique that is proud to have followers like [...]
