by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
Photo by nzgabriel
There’s no denying the allure of beautifully crafted guitars and high-end electric models that leave you in awe. Electric guitars are powerful musical instruments that produce a rich sound, especially when paired with a device that allows you to distort the output to fit your style. They are not just visually stunning; they have a sharp and distinct sound that sets them apart from ordinary guitars.
Power chords are simplified versions of full chords specifically designed for electric guitars, making chord progressions more flexible and fast. Although electric guitars require electricity to play, their fundamental principles are essentially the same as acoustic and classical guitars. The core chords are typically the same seven sets of major chords and seven sets of minor chords. What sets them apart is that playing electric guitars becomes easier once you understand how power chords are formed.
Online electric guitar How to Buy a Guitar - The guitar is known for its dynamic and unique sound, making it a popular instrument in various genres of music. Whether you're a beginner or someone with a growing passion for guitar playing, here are some top tips for buying a guitar: Seek out advice. Start … ...Read the rest.
“Electric Guitar Lessons”
by Manuel Marino | Arts
Photo by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com
Egyptian Art is considered one of the most renowned and expressive cultural forms of its time, and it continues to captivate people in the modern era. Ancient Egyptian Ancient Egyptian Clothes - Ancient Egyptian Clothes: the ancient Egyptians, both men and women, wore linen clothing to cope with the hot weather. Men donned short skirts called kilts, while women wore form-fitting dresses with shoulder straps. Wealthy men sported pleated kilts, and older men wore longer ones. For labor, men wore loincloths and women wore short skirts. Children… Art can be traced back to around 5000 BC to 300 BC.
Interestingly, the Egyptians did not have a term for “art,” but they continuously produced something unique that stands today as exotic and magnificent creations. In a sense, we could say that the Egyptians didn’t create art; rather, their works elevated it to the status of art.
Many of their works had symbolic meanings and were primarily intended for practical use, while also being visually stunning enough to be considered art. In the contemporary era, Egyptian works are recognized as an art form due to their impeccable creativity, craftsmanship, and aesthetic appeal. Ancient Egyptian Ancient Egyptian Clothes - Ancient Egyptian Clothes: the ancient Egyptians, both men and women, wore linen clothing to cope with the hot weather. Men donned short skirts called kilts, while women wore form-fitting dresses with shoulder straps. Wealthy men sported pleated kilts, and older men wore longer ones. For labor, men wore loincloths and women wore short skirts. Children… Art possesses an … ...Read the rest.
“The Lost Artistry Of The Old Egyptian Art”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Culture
Benjamin Clark is the Curator of Education for the Oklahoma Museum of History. Benjamin wrote this exclusive and very interesting article for us. He retains copyright of the first image and the text, of course. The second image is in the public domain.
My personal collection of book trade ephemera
My personal collection of book trade ephemera is *supposed* to focus on the book trades of the frontier. I have to remind myself of that every once in a while. But I’m almost always a sucker for beautiful typography. Am I the only collector who gets sucked down tangents? I doubt it.
I’ve had a business card for a while for one FR Aldrich, an agent for Advance Steam Printing Co. in Norman, Oklahoma Territory. The Aldrich card is one of my favorites, because of the frontier association and for the simple beauty of the typography.
Now, Norman was founded and occupied the night of the initial land run into the Unassigned Lands April 22, 1889. Oklahoma became a state in November 1907. That date range was the closest I could get to FR Aldrich and his business. An 18 year gap is a little too big for me … ...Read the rest.
“My personal collection of book trade ephemera”
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