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Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment. Manuel is an expert in creating soundtracks for short films, feature films and video games. How to Register and Order on My Film Music Orchestral Page

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Learn to Play Bass Revealed

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Playing bass (or any guitar, for that matter) is much more than pressing strings and fancy strumming. There’s a great deal of technicality involved, technicality that is religiously safeguarded by bass guitar tabs. After all, the only way the instrument is played correctly is when there’s a guide, right? It’s not an Egyptian papyrus, but it’s close enough.

When perusing guitar songbooks, you often come across the term “guitar tabs.” Have you ever wondered if this is closely related to tablature in music? Well, it’s not rocket science to tell that tablature and tabs are the same, with tabs being a nickname of sorts. In guitar, tabs are musical notations that guide players on where to place their fingers over the strings and which fret to use. Tabs are commonly used for guitars and other stringed and fretted instruments. This is the preferred reference for learning guitar for pop and rock music. It also has several advantages over traditional musical notations. On the other hand, classical music is steeped in staff notation for precision in rhythm and timing.

A bass guitar typically has four strings. The topmost string is the G string (no, it’s not underwear), followed …

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iPad Music Production

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Making music with the iPad is definitely going to be a fun experience. It possesses all the elements of an effective music platform, but there are, of course, a few caveats that you should be aware of.

Let’s delve into it. Will the iPad receive some of the main music creation features ported over to it? That would be the best news for beat makers and producers, right? Propellerheads, the creators of Reason (the highly successful music platform for Mac/PC), have left the door wide open for a Reason-like system on the iPad. Controller applications are already inevitable for Apple’s latest offering, and companies like Novation and Steinberg have developed apps for the iPhone and iPod touch to control computer programs, such as moving faders and twisting knobs. However, no full-fledged software has made its …

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Guitar Amplifiers – Adding Reverb

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Finding the best guitar amp involves several factors. It’s not advisable to purchase one solely based on someone’s recommendation or its power output. Your decision should be based on the sound quality it produces when paired with your guitar, rather than relying on the brand name. Buying a well-known brand doesn’t necessarily guarantee the best sound quality for your guitar.

There’s no need to spend a large amount of money on a popular brand, as an amp from a lesser-known brand might offer similar sound quality. The most important thing to remember is that the highest output isn’t the most significant aspect of an amplifier. While it may seem appealing to be able to blast the audience’s eardrums, it is of no use if the sound quality from the amp is poor.

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Tips To Buy A Digital Keyboard Or Digital Piano

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Before purchasing digital keyboards or pianos, it is important to consider which specific model is most suitable for your needs. It can be a costly mistake to buy any type of digital piano online without even looking at it. Random shopping should be avoided when it comes to digital keyboards.

The instrument you choose will depend on your skill level. It also depends on whether you are still a beginner or already capable of playing the digital piano to some extent. If you are already at a decent level, you may prefer a full 88-key digital piano. However, if you are just starting out, a simpler and more compact digital keyboard or piano may be more suitable.

If you want to be able to create new electronic sounds and replicate the various instruments of a whole band, then digital keyboards are more likely to meet your requirements. Digital pianos are the automatic choice if you want to feel and sound like you are playing a real acoustic piano. For a more authentic sound, you should choose a model that has Touch Response. This feature ensures that, similar to traditional pianos, the volume is adjusted according to the …

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Music And What It Means To Us

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Music serves various purposes. It is used for exercise, dancing , relaxation, and even for worshiping God. When people are happy, they listen to something upbeat. When they are sad or lonely, they prefer slow tunes. And when someone wants to have a good time, they turn to loud and uplifting music.

A song can reflect how a person feels, and it can also change the way someone feels. If a person is feeling down and blue, listening to uplifting music can uplift their mood. It’s not just adults and teenagers who enjoy good music; even babies and children love tunes too.

A pregnant woman may put headphones on her stomach so that her baby can listen to different tunes while still in the womb. Parents sing songs to their children when they are sad, happy, hurt, or sleepy. We sing so that they can experience the song with us. We sing so our babies will smile even if the song is driving us crazy. We keep singing because we want our baby to be happy.

Music is played everywhere you go. It accompanies weddings, funerals, and birthday parties. Music has been around for years in various forms, …

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