by Manuel Marino | Indie Pop
Emil Svanängen is a one-man home-recording sensation and a renowned multi-instrumentalist. In his small Stockholm apartment, he works and records his music, crafting precious pop gems. As a result, he has sold numerous copies of his first three albums on his website, on CD-R, and through various mp3 blogs. The singer goes by the enigmatic pseudonym Loney, Dear, and is an endearing geek whose folk-jazz sound is irresistibly charming.
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“Loney, Dear: The Soothing Swedish Indie Musical Artist”
by Manuel Marino | Classical Studies
Many people are apprehensive about classical music, be it Western or Indian. Although it may be challenging to understand, it is possible to learn to appreciate Hindustani classical music.
The first step is acceptance. Acknowledge that at present, you may not be able to fully appreciate something remarkable due to various reasons such as hesitance or perception. Imagine being at a concert, feeling out of place as the person next to you seems knowledgeable and is enthusiastically responding to the performance. Don’t worry. Offer a polite smile and try to enjoy the performance.
People often say they can’t connect with Hindustani classical music. Your journey starts there. Listen to non-remixed film songs or Hindi or regional language songs in your native tongue. Classical songs are often based on classical music. Listen to compositions by Naushad, Laxmikant-Pyarelaal, Jagjit Singh, O.P. Nayyar, Kalyanji-Anandji, or if you prefer more contemporary music, try Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, A.R. Rahman, Uttam Singh, or Aadesh Shrivastava.
Simultaneously, start listening to short classical instrumental pieces. For example, if you hear a song featuring a flute, listen to a classical flute piece for 5-10 minutes. You can find these on YouTube. Try to find similarities between the pieces. If you discover … ...Read the rest.
“Appreciate Hindustani Classical Music”
by Manuel Marino | Bass
Do you enjoy bass guitar Learn how to Enjoy Bass Guitar With These Opportunities - So you want to learn how to play bass guitar? That's fantastic. The key to learning bass guitar is to make the process as fun and enjoyable as possible. Luckily for you, there are several different methods to consider when learning how to play the bass guitar. You will need to carefully evaluate these approaches… ? A bass guitar is a four-stringed instrument that typically accompanies a lead guitar. Some bass guitars have additional strings, with 5 or 6 strings in total. Bass guitars produce lower tones, and an electric bass 5 String Bass Guitars - If you have experience playing a 4-string bass guitar, you might enjoy playing a 5string bass. The 5-string variety is becoming increasingly popular, as bass players seek a broader range of sounds without constantly moving up and down the fretboard. The rise of 5string bass guitars began in the late 1980s, coinciding with the emergence… guitar is connected to an amplifier for enhanced sound.
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“Learning to Enjoy Bass Guitar”
by Manuel Marino | Bass
Bass guitar Learning to Enjoy Bass Guitar - Do you enjoy bass guitar? A bass guitar is a four-stringed instrument that typically accompanies a lead guitar. Some bass guitars have additional strings, with 5 or 6 strings in total. Bass guitars produce lower tones, and an electric bass guitar is connected to an amplifier for enhanced sound. When learning to play the bass… pedals work wonders, practically speaking. for electric bass 5 String Bass Guitars - If you have experience playing a 4-string bass guitar, you might enjoy playing a 5string bass. The 5-string variety is becoming increasingly popular, as bass players seek a broader range of sounds without constantly moving up and down the fretboard. The rise of 5string bass guitars began in the late 1980s, coinciding with the emergence… guitars are excellent for bassists looking to take their playing to another level while having fun experimenting with a wide range of different sounds. In the past, effects pedals, or stompboxes as some like to call them, were made exclusively for six-string electric guitars. However, bassists can now join in the fun, as effects companies have begun producing bass guitar Learning to Enjoy Bass Guitar - Do you enjoy bass guitar? A bass guitar is a four-stringed instrument that typically accompanies a lead guitar. Some bass guitars have additional strings, with 5 or 6 strings in total. Bass guitars produce lower tones, and an electric bass guitar is connected to an amplifier for enhanced sound. When learning to play the bass… pedals. BUY ON AMAZON
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by Manuel Marino | Piano
Piano Repair:
Problems can occur in pianos, just as with other musical instruments, but there are many minor issues that you can fix yourself instead of taking it to a technician for repairs. Consider the following simple tips to repair your piano on your own:
Ø Piano tuning can be straightforward if you have an ear for off-key sounds and problematic notes. For proper tuning, you need to identify the string causing the issue. Use a tuning lever and mutes for this purpose. Some pianos have three strings for a single note, so when tuning such pianos, you should slip the mute between one string and the adjacent one, and then strike the key. If the note sounds good, it means you have found the problematic string, so adjust it using the tuning lever accordingly.
Ø Sometimes, you may be unable to press a specific key on the piano. One possible reason is that something might be obstructing its path. If this issue arises, simply open the piano lid, take a flashlight, and check if there is something in or around the faulty key. Once you locate it, remove it gently.
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“Just how to Repair Piano”
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