by Manuel Marino | Violin
Playing the violin Play the Violin - A Whole Novice's Guide - The violin, also known as a fiddle, is a bowed string instrument. It has four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths. The violin is the smallest and highest pitched member of the string instrument family, which also includes violas and cellos. Although playing the violin can be quite challenging, when mastered, it produces a… undoubtedly requires exceptional skill, a keen ear for music, and remarkable concentration to enable the violinist to produce the exquisite melodies characteristic of a flawlessly executed violin piece. The sound produced by a violin is distinct, setting it apart from all other instruments in an orchestra, and entirely different from its fellow string instruments.
This unique sound can be both a blessing and a curse for the violin Play the Violin - A Whole Novice's Guide - The violin, also known as a fiddle, is a bowed string instrument. It has four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths. The violin is the smallest and highest pitched member of the string instrument family, which also includes violas and cellos. Although playing the violin can be quite challenging, when mastered, it produces a… . When played poorly, the violin can be one of the most unpleasant instruments to listen to, producing sounds that can be described as anything between screeching metal and an irritable cat. Compared to the guitar, the violin is more challenging to handle, as the strings are closely spaced, making it difficult to press the desired string while playing. Additionally, the use of a bow further … ...Read the rest.
“Violin Exercises For a Masterful Performance”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Technology
Photo by Johann C. Rocholl
So you have unboxed your iPod Touch, connected it to WiFi, and now you’re ready to explore some apps. When it comes to free music apps for the iPod Touch, there are countless options, and it can be quite a task to figure out which apps are worthwhile and which ones deliver. Here are the top 10 free music apps that will have you discovering, remixing, and enjoying music from any band imaginable in no time at all.
iTunes has collaborated extensively with Clear Channel Broadcasting to perfect their iHeartRadio app. This system provides access to over 750 radio stations directly on your iPod Touch. From jazz to classical opera, you can listen to songs in high quality, and the tagging feature allows you to purchase your favorite tunes through iTunes.
For musicians looking to kill some time, Drum Kit by CrimsonJet is an amazing way to practice those beats. Take advantage of the iPod’s sensitive touch screen with a full drum set Second-hand Drums - The Second-Hand Drums Market: Tips for Buying a Good Used Drum Set If you're considering purchasing a drum set, here are some tips for buying a quality used set. … ...Read the rest.
“Free Music Apps for Ipod Touch”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Games, People
Today we interview Shawn Sharp, Art Producer at ArenaNet and one of the Gurus behind Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2.
Manuel: Tell us something about your career, Shawn, how did you arrive at ArenaNet?
Shawn: Originally I started out as a graphic designer and illustrator working in advertising for the most part. I was also doing illustrations for pen and paper role playing game companies on the side. Dynamix, at the time a small start up computer game company in Eugene, Oregon contacted me to see if I would be interested in moving there to art direct computer games. This was in 1989, I had just started a graphic design studio and frankly didn’t even really know what computer games were. While it looked interesting I passed on the opportunity. A year later they contacted me again, I was a little more savvy and decided to give it a shot. I loved the idea of interactive story-telling and still do.
After 13 years of art directing at a couple of companies as well as free-lancing as a concept and story board artist I was looking for a move back to the Pacific Northwest and came across a … ...Read the rest.
“Shawn Sharp and Guild Wars 2”
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