by Manuel Marino | Audio, Music
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Professional music equipment comes in various forms, some larger and some smaller. There are two main types of music systems: fixed/installed and portable. Each type has specific features based on the intended purpose. While a larger professional sound system can cover a large audience, it may not be suitable for smaller venues.
To determine the size of the professional sound system you need, you must consider the number of people you want to cover and the size of the environment. Additionally, the positioning and location of the speakers should be taken into account, as not all speakers are ideal for every space. Many speakers on the market today are designed for specific applications, such as providing sound coverage for schools or concerts. Some companies offer professional sound technology tailored for specific uses, but this may not always be the best solution for achieving the highest level of sound coverage. Now let’s take a look at the three main components of a professional sound system:
- Mixers: A mixer is the primary component of a sound system. It takes in signals from various sources and blends them together. Users can adjust the levels of their CD player and microphone
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“Pro Sound Systems – Performing Live Music”
by Manuel Marino | Music, Piano
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Not everybody wants or needs a traditional acoustic piano. Upright and baby grand pianos are expensive, difficult to move, and not well-suited for playing or composing contemporary music genres like techno, ambient, and hip-hop.
In many cases, both beginners and experts turn to electronic keyboards to meet their musical needs.
However, navigating through a music store can quickly confuse even the most enthusiastic keyboard shopper. So here are some important factors to consider when comparing keyboards:
(1) How will I use it?
This is a crucial starting point as the intended use of the keyboard will influence the size, weight, and features you’ll require.
- Are you a beginner whose goal is to learn how to play for personal enjoyment?
- An intermediate player interested in exploring performance options?
- Or a professional pianist looking to compose music and explore recording options?
Keyboards come in various models with different numbers of keys, typically 37, 49, 61, 76, and 88 keys. A beginner who wants to practice basic skills may start with 3 octaves or 61 keys at a minimum, while intermediate players will prefer a 4 or 5 octave range.
An acoustic piano has 88 keys – five octaves – … ...Read the rest.
“The best keyboard for Beginners – What you should look for”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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How often do you search for the tab of your favorite track and come across a page filled with challenging power chords?
For some reason, years ago in the realm of TAB, someone decided to make power chords difficult to play by creating all power chords as three-finger formations.
I have no idea why they did this, as you will soon discover… Two of the notes in the formation have the same letter name.
Since two of the notes in the three-note power chord share the same letter name, it doesn’t create additional harmony. To simplify it, you can effectively remove one of these notes and create a more streamlined two-finger power chord shape.
The Two-Finger Power Chord:
After much trial and error, guitarists found that the best and most “powerful” sound was produced by playing two notes together, hence the name “power chord.” Technically, a chord consists of three different notes played together, but music often requires unique and unconventional terminology to describe certain sounds.
A good example of power chords is the intro to “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple… Please note that these are two-note power chords often incorrectly played as … ...Read the rest.
“Newbies Guitar Training – Play Power Chords The Easy Method”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Music
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The description of an amplifier is familiar to those who work with systems or instruments that generate and reproduce sound. Whether it’s a television set, compact disc player, radio, sound system, or a musical instrument like a classical guitar Tuning Classical Guitar - No matter your level of classical guitar playing proficiency, it is always crucial to have a properly tuned classical guitar. This is especially important when playing an acoustic guitar, as each string's tone is quite prominent. There are numerous tuning variations for a guitar, but in this article, we will only cover Standard E tuning.… , people understand that an amplifier is crucial for their operation. Whenever a device is designed to maximize the loudness of sound, the installation of an amplifier is essential.
It is impossible to enumerate all the range of technological products, equipment, or systems where amplifiers are utilized. For example, even small devices like hearing aids and smartphones can be connected to numerous devices that utilize a particular type of amplifier. Amplifiers for car audio Amplifier And Car Sound System - How disappointing is it when you're driving and your car speakers aren't providing great sound quality? The … ...Read the rest.
“The World Of Amplifiers”
by Manuel Marino | Music, Piano
Photo by Shenghung Lin
For a beginner student starting to learn the piano, it may initially feel like an insurmountable challenge. However, learning the piano doesn’t have to be overly difficult in the end.
The most important aspect is determining whether you genuinely enjoy playing the piano Piano - Learn Piano Online - Learn Piano Online Rocket Piano is a series of eBooks, games, and MP3 files that you can download and become a member of. The eBooks cover everything you could ever want to know about playing the piano. It is excellent when it comes to an interactive piano guide, making it important for both children and… , as no amount of practice can compensate for a lack of passion for the instrument or the music you’ll be creating with it.
It would be beneficial for beginners to start with lessons specifically designed for children. Children’s piano lessons How To Discover Piano - Sometimes in life, we regret not pursuing hobbies or interests we once enjoyed. I know I regret not continuing to play football and furthering my passion for reading music, especially the piano. Learning to play the piano can seem overwhelming, but when broken down into manageable … ...Read the rest.
“Beginner Piano Lessons”
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