by Manuel Marino | Music, Violin
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If you’ve always had the desire to learn how to play 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… , you can definitely do so. While many people believe that it’s best to start at a young age, the truth is that you can learn how to play the violin Violin Exercises For a Masterful Performance - Playing the violin 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… at any age.
You can begin by taking private lessons from a professional instructor, but that’s not necessarily required in the beginning. If you have a … ...Read the rest.
“The Fundamentals Of How To Play The Violin”
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 | Guitar, Music
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After its introduction in 1958 by the Gibson Guitar Corporation, the Epiphone 335 has become the preferred semi-acoustic guitar for blues, jazz, and rock guitarists alike.
Here are some guidelines for understanding the features of the Epiphone 335, as well as tips for recognizing your own version of this great-sounding guitar.
The Sound
The Gibson Epiphone 335 guitar produces a warm tone and lower feedback compared to its competitors, thanks to its body design that is neither fully hollow nor solid. Generally, the more hollow the construction of the guitar, the more feedback it generates. The solid wood running through the center of the 335 is what creates its distinctive sound.
However, since the body is still partially hollow, it has not lost its characteristic dark tone. The guitar also maintains a natural, unenhanced volume, resulting in a very balanced and consistent overall sound.
The Look
The precise specifications of the Epiphone 335 have been achieved through years of experimentation with different guitar shapes and models. It has evolved from earlier versions to establish itself in the music industry Marketing and Music: Any Song Can Become Famous? - Today let's dive into a topic that's … ...Read the rest.
“Top Tips for Buying an Epiphone 335 Guitar”
by Manuel Marino | Music
If you have a passion for music and have instruments like the guitar or piano but don’t know how to begin, here are some strategies to help you in developing your new talent.
Firstly, you need to have a guitar in hand. Hold it on your lap, with your left hand supporting the neck and your right hand resting on the body of the guitar. We will be using a 6-string guitar and playing it with the right hand. Each string corresponds to a musical note, starting from the thinnest string and working our way down to the thickest string: E, B, G, D, A, and another E. You may notice that there are two E strings, but they are the same note and differ in pitch, with the high E being two octaves higher than the low E when the guitar is properly tuned.
The individual strings make up chords, which are created by playing specific notes or strings together simultaneously. There are numerous simple and complex chords, but you should start by learning A, D, and E to play a part of a song.
To play the basic A chord, place the fingertips of your first three fingers … ...Read the rest.
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