Beethoven’s Classical Music Analysis

If contrast were his intent, then Beethoven is at his most successful-the three movements of the “Moonlight” sonata could hardly differ more. But while they hold little in common character-wise, they maintain a poetic coherence though the drama their contrast creates. A dialogue emerges between them that examines something deeper than just the forms of a sonata or the tonal varieties of C# minor.

Finding Your Voice As A Musician

It can be argued that the most frustrating experience that an up and coming musician can have is being able to define their signature sound/voice. After all, you are just one piece, a cog, in the machine that is the world of music through the ages. No matter how much knowledge you acquire or how much time to invest in fine-tuning your craft, you sometimes you feel as though it’s all for nothing at all. A parallel, in terms of artistic frustration, would be that of writer’s block.

Choosing Between Individual Pedals or a Multi-Effects Unit? Here Are a Few Things to Consider

Imagine you are a young guitar player sitting in your bedroom at home and playing your favorite songs. As you play more, you begin to hear how the music you play is crafted, and you seek to find out how certain sounds are created. Sometimes it’s a percussive element that involves attacking the strings in a unique way with either a pick or your fingertips (or fingernails, but that’s another discussion).

3 Ways To Find Top Show Bands For Your Event

With all the events being planned for summer, you may be trying to figure out how to find entertainment options, show bands, or dance bands, for your event, and we had answers. The easiest, best ways to find entertainment are listed right here – click to read more!

Popular Songs Featuring The Voices Of Children

Spring is a popular season for many events, including festivals at local school districts throughout the United States. Perhaps the least appreciated, save for doting parents and grandparents, are the annual performances of various children’s choirs. Generally, people enjoy the spontaneous singing of children more than an organized performance weakened under the supervision of adults.

3 Common Myths About Achieving Musical Greatness (And Why They Are False)

Achieving musical greatness becomes impossible when you follow the (false) conventional wisdom that many musicians believe in. Avoid these 3 common myths to get on the right path towards becoming a great musician.

Song Titles That Could Serve As Newspaper Headlines

President Trump has had so far a somewhat contentious relationship with various members of the media, although that situation has been true of many men who have sat in the Oval Office. He has also been a celebrity, another occupation that often leaves people cynical toward the media. Add musicians and recording artists to the list of those who frequently dispute with members of the press, dating as far back as the Sixties.

The History Of Music: From Grunts To Guitars

Where did music begin, and where is it going? How did we get to the type of music we have today?

5 Ways to Become a Guitar God

Over the years, the musical instrument that has ruled over the masses is Guitar. From swinging and swaying along a soft rhythm, to the fast paced swag, it has caught many of us spell-bounded. We try to follow in the footsteps of our heroes like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Slash or Kurt Cobain, dedicating hours of practice and hundreds of dollars to learn the art of playing guitar but more often than not we fail miserably. It is true that there is no alternative to hard work, but one should also follow a fixed plan to make it work, so that the hard work we put in does not get wasted.

The Origin and Early History of the Banjo

The banjo originated in West Africa in various forms, and was brought to America by African slaves. The earliest references to the banjo in America describe an instrument with a gourd body covered in hide or skin, a fretless neck, and strings.

Planning A Last-Minute Night Out? Make It Easy By Finding Bars With Live Music

So, the end of the week is upon you, and somehow you’ve done nothing to prepare for an evening out on the town. It may seem like an impossible task to throw together a great night out when you’re up against it in terms of time, but instead of fretting, quickly ask, “Are there any bars with live music near me?”

A Quick Overview of Austin Live Music Genres

The Austin live music scene (and by Austin we mean Austin, Texas) is one that is generally held up as a beacon for other musician-heavy cities trying to build industries around people gigging and those going out to gigs. After, Austin has been noted as being “the live music capital of the world”, and there’s a good reason for that.

Nightingales Live

The best band that you’ve never heard of? The Nightingales, for sure. Read why Robert Lloyd is the best lyricist in rock ‘ n ‘ roll history!

The Geography In The Steely Dan Discography

For a band that eschewed touring during its commercial peak in the seventies, Steely Dan sure did do a lot of traveling in their songs. Not only do Donald Fagen and Walter Becker mention many cities in their home country of the United States, but they also refer to various places around the world. Naturally, the group makes mention of New York and California, two of the most popular states when it comes to song titles.

Farewell Richmond Fontainej

After 20 years on the circuit, Richmond Fontaine are folding a winning hand. Here’s my selection of their best ever songs.