The Ukulele Shop Hunt: Finding a Ukulele

A ukulele shop usually carries four basic types of ukuleles: soprano (or standard), concert, tenor and baritone. The first three ukuleles use similar tuning. Most ukulele tablature, chords and sheet music are designed for these kinds of ukuleles.

Significance of MP3 Converters and Decoders

We hear MP3 songs very frequently, but most of us don’t know what it exactly means. An MP3 is a digital format for compressing audio files which can be played in a computer or an audio device. This file format was especially designed to compress the audio file size without affecting the sound quality.

Training to Become a Professional Singer

Individuals who are really talented may find themselves in the limelight even without passing through the various stages of becoming a professional singer. Other prominent singers though have to enroll in music schools or get a degree in musical theater before they were able to advance in their careers as singers.

Your Electric Guitar – How to Set It Up for Best Tone and Playability!

We are going to be talking about how to set up your electric guitar so it will sound it’s best and play like a dream. You should be able to adjust your guitar with tools usually found around the house or easily obtained.

Remix Maker Software

A review of some of the remix maker software currently on the market. A discussion of both the free and paid versions.

Answers to the Three Most Common Questions From Singers

The three most common questions I receive from singers are, “How do I care for my voice?”, “How can I get over stage fright?”, and, “How can I develop a better technique?” Based upon my years of experience, here are my answers.

Differences Amongst Used Pianos

Buying previously used items has advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the nature of the item there are circumstances where acquiring a used one is not an option, and other cases where it is a wise investment. For large mechanical devices there are many reasons why buying a used model can be advantageous. Cars depreciate by a considerable amount the minute they are driven off the lot, and conversely many heavy-duty machines will run for decades if properly maintained.

How to Improve the Singing Voice

Amateur singers may improve the quality of their singing voice if they know what to do about it but first they must understand how their voice box works. This organ that is found in the neck is called the larynx which in turn consists of vocal cords. Individuals who undergo proper singing lessons will know how to make their voice box work to their advantage.

How To Find Serious Musicians For Your Band

When you are putting together your band, it is absolutely essential that you find musicians who are as dedicated and passionate as you are. Here are some tips to help you find the right musicians.

4 Keys to Learning Piano

Learning the piano can be hard and take a very long time. This article presents 4 keys to going about the process in the right way.

Don’t Get Mad At The Commercial Songs Of Today Get Even With Your Songwriting

Check out these time tested and true ways to learn from the commercial songs, and then write songs that are even better! Don’t get sucked into that defeatist mentality! There are too many avenues with the technology of today to be original, and still be heard as a songwriter.

Tips For Staying Clean and Dry at a Music Festival

With the 2012 music festival season off to a very wet start, and forecast to continue along the same vein, it’s worth being prepared for the worst. As the good old saying goes: “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.”

The Violin – Some Musical Terms Explained – Frequently Asked Questions

This article is intended to help those new violinists starting out as beginners; there is a mountain of terms and phrases out there, that are used by violinists, and even though I can’t explain them all in this article I can answer some frequently asked questions. What is an Arpeggio? An arpeggio is the notes of any chord which are played in sequence individually.

The Violin: Ed Alleyne-Johnson – The Story So Far

I guess that you know you have made it, when you get an entry in Wikipedia. Ed Alleyne Johnson, who is a violin busker, and writer, now has his page though not many people outside of violin enthusiasts, know very much about him. Here is a brief profile of who he is and why I consider him to be an “important” violinist.

The Violin: A Review of Five Electric Violins Part One

In this article I intend to take you through an honest review of five electric violins I have played recently with a view to purchasing. This is my own personal choice and I was looking at features that were important to me about an instrument.