The Well-Tempered Clavier by J S Bach

The Well-Tempered Clavier is generally referred to as the pianists’ “Old Testament of Western music”, also in Barenboim’s fingers it definitely has an “Old World” condition to it. Seen in its entirety, the performance brings to mind Edwin Fischer’s recording from the thirties: great pianism, frequently elegant playing, notable by means of liberal use of the pedals. This is, needless to say, planets independent of the incisive, razor-sharp resolution that Glenn Gould as well as Mehmet Okonsar brought to these works.

Simple Tips To Help You Learn To Play Bass On The Fast Track

If one of your dreams is to one day learn to play bass guitar, then that day has just arrived. What if I told you it’s a lot easier then you think and you could be playing the bass in a matter of days, do you think that’s possible? The answer is a definite YES!

Ukulele: A Great Instrument for Young Kids

Many parents want their young child to learn a musical instrument. However, it can be difficult to determine which instrument is appropriate due to issues like cost. Ukulele usually isn’t the first instrument that comes to mind when trying to decide on an instrument. However, it has many benefits, including size and price.

The Greatest Rock Song Ever Recorded – Hey Jude

You will never get a consensus anytime you start dealing with lists that have the phrase “of all time” attached to them. The best you can hope for is that most of the people can agree that the top three or four have a legitimate reason for being there. Debates will always ensue. Fortunately for me, nobody is in the room with me to debate with. So I am free to skip the other 99, 39, 19, or 9 other slots that would be included in an “all time” list and just tell you why I think “Hey Jude” is the greatest rock song ever recorded.

Music Legends – The Beatles

The Beatles went on to become the most influential and successful pop music group of the rock era. No artists except Elvis Presley had achieved the success, critical acclaim and broad cultural influence as the Beatles did. It all began when John Lennon decided to form a group in 1957, little did he know that he had laid the foundations of what was to become the most famous rock band of all time.

How to Shop for the Best Home Karaoke Microphones

If you’re looking at karaoke microphones to buy for your home it’s good to know what you really need. There are a lot of things to consider when you’re buying a good product so that you know that you’ve made a good investment. Imagine using a not so good quality microphone when you have a good voice.

David Gray: Slow Motion, Frame By Frame

David Gray is a master songwriter and audio storyteller. But you simply don’t think David Gray: Slow Motion. This album grabs pieces of life in perfect clarity, and you wouldn’t want it any other way.

Top 10 of 2010

OK so it is mid February and I am only now bringing you my top 10 of 2010. I will admit I have found it tough to put together as I have been a little bit all over the place of late. I managed to miss a few albums that I heard great things about (Big Boi and M-Phazes) but I still have amassed a nice list plus a man can only listen to so much. So without further delay here is my top 10.

Tips For New Producers – Some Things To Consider

The time has come for me to pass some knowledge on to you. That sounds a little OTT. But I do have some information for you that will improve your song writing, music production and overall music mixing techniques.

Piano Players – What Makes Them Excellent in Their Craft

This article explains what makes piano players good, better and even great. You will also learn how you can develop your interest in being a piano player as well.

How To Write Song Lyrics That Have Emotional Impact

Want to learn how to write song lyrics that have emotional impact? These songwriting tips and exercises will help to get you writing lyrics that can’t be ignored.

The Flexible Alto Sax in Different Musical Genres

The Alto Saxophone is a flexible woodwind instrument that can be used in different type of applications in the music world. It is smaller than that of the tenor sax but bigger than that of the soprano sax; the alto sax was originally used in many classical compositions.

Get Your Favorite Music Through an Mp3 Search Engine

For any music lover, there is no better way than to use an mp3 search engine to download the latest music. These mp3 downloads allow music fans across the globe to stay updated with what is the hottest, most popular music at any given time. They are updated every day and thousands of new music files are uploaded every single day, to bring to you the songs you’d love to hear. While some search engines may offer free downloads, others may charge a small fee.

Drums and Percussion in Traditional West African Music

Drums and percussion have featured in West African music and culture for literally thousands of years; it forms the basis of communication and social structure in that region and music has traditionally been used as a means of recording social history so that it can be passed from generation to generation. This article is a brief introduction to the nature of that music.

Beginning Blues Guitar – Love Blues Music? Check Out These Blues Music Festivals This Year!

For beginning blues guitar students, one of the best ways to learn is to expose yourself to the very same genre that you are trying to learn. It is therefore recommended that you check out some blues music festivals held throughout the year. Some of the most popular music festivals are listed below.