by Manuel Marino | Music
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Sade Adu, the lead singer of the band SADE, made a remarkable comeback to the stage after more than a decade off the radar. Her previous albums, “Diamond Life” (1984) and “Lovers Rock” (2000), have become timeless additions to the collections of soul The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental (blues guitar), or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as the blues scale. Blues music originated in African-American communities in the U.S., drawing from work songs, spirituals, field hollers, chants, shouts, and… and soft rock A Finnish music story - Musician Matti Mattila wrote his story for us, a Finnish music story! Please read also his Finnish blog and check his page at LinkedIn. I named this article "A Finnish music story" because through Matti words we can know an exclusive tale about late 70's and 80's of Finnish music. Of course the personal thoughts… fans worldwide. Finally, last evening, her fans had the opportunity to see her live at the Toronto Air Canada Center.
I will never forget this show Cereal, a blend of … ...Read the rest.
“SADE at ACC – An Earth Shaking Performance”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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Whatever your present desire is, whether it’s to read music, enhance your guitar playing, improve your songwriting, or help your children with their music lessons, learning how to read music is a valuable skill that you will appreciate. Once you grasp the basics, you will feel more confident in your abilities.
For many people, reading sheet music can initially seem like a daunting task. We may look at the musical notes on the sheet and feel like it’s a distant code. This can make us quickly become intimidated and not make a sincere effort to understand what the musical notes and symbols represent.
Notes are the foundation of music education and the first step in the learning process. The ability to identify notes is often as easy as learning the basic alphabet. In fact, you only need to know the first seven letters of the alphabet, with G being an important one, as the musical alphabet consists of just these seven letters.
Each note has a specific position on the musical staff, which is made up of spaces and lines. They come in different shapes and sizes, which are represented individually or combined with … ...Read the rest.
“Know How To Read Music For Any Instrument”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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The Guitar Neck
The guitar neck is a vital component of the instrument. It consists of the fretboard and the truss rod, which helps maintain the neck’s straightness. The fretboard can be a solid piece or have inlays for the frets, typically made of rosewood, ebony, or maple. The truss rod, located inside the neck, can be adjusted to prevent bowing or warping. At the headstock, you’ll find the tuning setup with machine heads and adjusting pegs, as well as string guides to keep the strings in place. The nut, made from materials like ivory or bone, sits at the top of the neck and holds the strings.
The Guitar Body
The guitar body is usually a solid piece of wood 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… that is routed to accommodate the guitar components. The neck can either be bolted onto … ...Read the rest.
“The parts that are included in an Electric Guitar”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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Guitar playing is indeed your passion, and you’ve recognized this from the very beginning when you were deeply moved by the music that touched your soul The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental (blues guitar), or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as the blues scale. Blues music originated in African-American communities in the U.S., drawing from work songs, spirituals, field hollers, chants, shouts, and… . You took the initiative to purchase your own guitar, set up a dedicated spot for practice, and, above all, focus on making progress in your newfound passion. These are the aspects that interest you the most.
To become an expert guitar player, the first step is to determine if this is truly who you want to be. If you initially started playing guitar out of boredom or to impress someone else, it may be time to reassess your choices and make them for yourself, not for others. Once you’ve made up your mind Self-realization and meditation (yoga for the mind) - Peter Cajander allowed us to … ...Read the rest.
“The Way To Sustainable Guitar Progress”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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For many individuals in the United Kingdom, the final days of spring mark the arrival of one of the most joyful occasions in the country: the summer music festival. British music fans are known for being among the best and most enthusiastic in the world. This was evident at the Glastonbury Festival a few years ago when approximately 100,000 people gathered to witness the performance of popular American rapper, Jay-Z.
Apart from summer music festivals, the UK is renowned worldwide for being a destination that never runs out of festivals and events to enjoy. The warm summer season is when festivals like the Brighton Festival and Fringe and the Edinburgh Festival take place. And when it comes to music, the Droylsden Folk About Country Music - For a long time in the 21st century, country music played a minor role within the pop music scene.Shortly after World War II, many new radio stations in urban areas focused primarily on country music, often accompanied by local advertising. In the 1930s, country music's status was consolidated in the mainstream pop music landscape. The… Festival should not be overlooked. This weekend event showcases some of the finest and most … ...Read the rest.
“Summer Music Festivals: One Of The Best Reasons To Appreciate Being In The UK”
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