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Karaoke Revolution By : Michael Davis The late 1990's dance craze inspired a new meaning for the word "revolution". To legions of fun loving movers and groovers, "revolution" was a noun that meant "a gadget offering extreme activity and excitement, and immeasurable enjoyment and relaxation." This form of revolution also provided a great way to keep in shape. This was the Dance Revolution. Dance Revolution is an addictive, indulgent gizmo that has entranced kids, teenagers and adults alike. Like karaoke, t... Want Music Just Download It By : David Fishman Making music downloads legal seems to be the perfect solution to stopping music piracy, which really encompasses downloading music for than anything else. Many people like to download music because it is easy and the quality is of decent quality but most people are concerned about doing it illegally. Here are some reasons why downloading music makes sense. 1. You are able to listen to music for free before purchasing the entire CD. 2. You can are able to listen to new artists... The Orgins Of Rap And Hip Hop Music By : Kurt Howard The origin of hip-hop can be traced back as far as the ancient tribes in Africa. Rap has been compared with the chants, drumbeats and foot-stomping African tribes performed before wars, the births of babies, and the deaths of kings and elders. Historians have reached further back than the accepted origins of hip-hop. It was born as we know it today in the Bronx, cradled and nurtured by the youth in the low-income areas of New York City. Fast-forward from the tribes of ... Fiction And Folk - Making Filk Music Together By : Madison Lockwood The word "Filk" is a combination of "fiction" and "folk." Filk music originated as songs composed by dedicated film or TV fans, usually relating to science fiction and fantasy programming. The word originated in the '50s in an article about the practice of science fiction fans singing self-created songs while meeting at conventions geared for the sci-fi and fantasy fan. While the practice goes back to the fifties, it has developed a genre and following that continues to th... How To Enjoy Playing Music In A Makeshift Jam Band By : Chris Chew Have you ever play or sing with a jam band? A jam band is a makeshift band and the musicians probably played together for the first time unrehearsed either in an impromptu performance or in a Jam music bar. Jam bands usually play jazz or blues both these genre of music have fixed music chord progressions and free form personal interpretation can be weaved into the chord sequence. Since most jam bands play to a small audience, there is usually no sound technician to balance... Top EDM DJ's Of 2006: By : Jared Izwar For the second year in a row, German born Paul Van Dyk has been nominated number one DJ in the world, beating out Armin Van Burren and Tiesto by only a slim margin. Tiesto fans are running rampid at the outrage that their almighty God did not make number one spot, which would have made it his 4th time there. Actually, Tiesto did not only fail to meet number one, he fell short of the number two spot resting comfortably at three. In my opinion I don't think Tiesto ever shoul... Josh Groban: A Singer With A Different Sound By : Gabriel Adams The music scene these days is overcrowded with many musicians that do not have very much singing talent at all. The days of pure singers are over, and they are now replaced with many different kinds of sounds that are enhanced and created with sophisticated recording equipment. Even when you go to see a musical act in concert, chances are the singer’s voice and/or music in general is prerecorded. Then the singer just lip syncs the words and many people never know the d... Flamboyant Rock Band Frontmen - Part 1 By : Jaideep Patel One of the greatest yet most realistic clichés of the proverbial rock band would be the colourful and extroverted singer. Often the livewire of the band, the frontman screams and shouts, swinging his microphone as the struts on stage as the other members of the band stand motionless in the shadows behind him. The band, the stage, the arena, the crowd - they all obey the frontman; this is his kingdom, and he calls the shots as he sees fit. Frontmen also help establish th... The Guqin – A Chinese Musical Instrument That Helped Defeat An Army By : Jason Huang The guqin, or seven-stringed zither, is China's oldest stringed instrument, and as legend has it, its sweet sounds once helped defeat an army. Now this ancient instrument experiences a modern-day renaissance. Every year, NTDTV’s Chinese New Year Spectacular brings a unique opportunity to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture, using traditional and ancient instruments. The magnificence of the backdrops, the abundant imagination, the marvelous music, the splendor ... Music Preferences By : Taisha Grant Music is a wonderful thing. It can make people laugh, cry or feel happy or sad. It can calm a crying baby, or even motivate a person to exercise. There are all types of music, too: Rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, and many other genres as well as sub-genres. And everyone listens to some type of music. Whether it’s classic rock or gangster rap, there is a type that appeals to every person in the world. But what makes a person like a certain type of music? Some people c... Josh Groban: A Singer Who Can Actually Sing By : Gabriel Adams The most popular music today either has someone rapping about the hood, or someone rocking out without much singing talent. It seems that lately the art of singing has been lost in making music. I know that this sounds impossible, but more and more popular songs are being put out on the radio by people that can not sing very well at all. What happened to the Stings, the Celine Dions and the Stevie Wonders of the world? Now we are left with Jay Z, Britney Spears, and Korn. Eve... A Top Free Music Download Site Review By : Alex Miller This article gives a review of a top free music download site. There are so many dubious music sites on the Internet, and so I offer to you a site that has given me great success. When you decide that its time to download music off the Internet, it can be a complete nightmare when starting to look. The issue of downloading illegal music makes the situation even worse, and so you are left in the dark and end up either not downloading any music, or spending money on sever... 10 Tips To Find A Legal Web Site To Download Music By : Alex Miller 1. Pay for use This is one of the most effective ways to identify whether a site is legal or not. Look for download sites that charge you per song, or per month or per year. If you see a site offering free music downloads for a certain trial period, then this doesnt necessarily mean that the site is legal. Many legal sites use this as an enticement, so do not be put off by that. 2. Size Limits A legal music download site generally distributes music from reputable ... Musical Entertainment - 10 Things By : Luca Salamone How’s your wedding file looking? Teeming with glossy literature from numerous photographers, florists and venues? The question I should really ask you is this – “How much information do you have?” The birth of the ‘Wedding file’ has probably been largely due to 2 things, 1, The rise of the internet and the mass of choices and options we can now easily access, and 2, That little business person inside all of us that says “I’m not going to trust my 1st choice, let’s do some ... Car Amplifiers – Music Entertainment On The Go Go Go! By : Samantha Clark With the increasing growth in the Tech Industry and the undeniable appearances of new and unique musicians, it is difficult not to get attracted to different approaches we can carry music and make it part of almost every second of our daily lives. Car Amplifiers Benefit Safety Give that most of us spend increasing hours in our cars traveling from one place to another, many are now installing car audio amplifiers to bring music with us. Car amplifiers allow drivers to li... DJ Equipments To Rock The Dance Floor By : Susan Chen Do you know what is the key to becoming a successful DJ? Well it is the ability to produce great music mixes that bring the dance floor alive. And in order to create the right kind of music you have to invest in a range of advanced DJ equipments. If you are just a beginner to the world of mixing and turntables, you are most likely awestruck by the well-established disc jockeys that have the ability to set the floor ablaze with their highly energetic music mixes. OK so you ... Ballroom Dancing – Shake A Leg Now By : Jeff Van Persie Ballroom dance is a style of dancing with a partner of the opposite sex, which has its origins in the Western Europe and is now enjoyed at both social gatherings and competitions around the globe. It’s a form of entertainment which is widely enjoyed on stage, films, and on television. There are a variety of social dances performed by couples in the ballroom like Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha, Polka, Charleston, Jitterbug, Merengue etc. In the early 20th century, th... Get Your Prince Tickets To Witness The Return Of A Musical Legend By : Jay Nault For many years, Prince tickets were among the most sought-after concert tickets in the music world. Prince has been a legend almost since he stormed onto the scene in the early 1980’s, and his longevity and ability to change his style to fit the times and his own development as a musician has been nothing short of amazing. A look at Prince’s life will help to paint a picture of just how this iconic musical figure came to occupy his current status as a legend. Early Life ... The Romantic Tango By : David Fishman Everyone knows the tango is one of the romantic types of dance ever created. The tango is a dance that can stand on its own in terms of technique and intricacy, but to separate it from its cultural milieu is to dilute its power. The tango is also the glamour of the ballroom and the allure of the underworld. The tango is improvised, aggressive and erotic. Creeping into the souls of enthusiasts around the globe, the tango is searching for a current musical context. Sexy, promis... Karaoke Equipment By : Jennifer Brown From kids to country music old timers, everyone loves karaoke. It's a chance to be a star, to strut your stuff, to have fun with your friends and to just forget your troubles for a while. Music is soul food, and stars-in-the-making have been eating karaoke up since the 1970's. There are all sorts of karaoke machines for all types of fans; but to the serious karaoke aficionado, owning a simple karaoke machine is just not good enough. These hardcore fans want the best karaok... Essential Dj Equipments To Creating Great Beats And Tunes By : Susan Chen Whether you aspire to be a disc jockey, just starting out as an amateur DJ or have the talent and desire to be a professional DJ ready to churn out a career in the world of music remixes, you need to have some knowledge of and experience in the basic DJ equipments. This is essential because these are the tools of the trade that will get you going in this world of mixing and matching beats and tunes. There are a number of aspiring youngsters who want to start out as a DJ, b... Why Singers Must Conduct Band Sound Check By : Chris Chew When your band and you as the lead singer use electronic musical instruments such as the electric guitar, electric bass or the microphone etc, conducting a sound check is necessary to balance the sound of the instruments and your voice. Your band members will sound check their own instruments and their systems such as the monitor first and then you, the singer or the vocal section will do your own sound check last once the sound system for the musical instruments are alrea... Rock Star Supernova Tickets - See A New Supergroup Live By : Jay Nault Rock Star Supernova tickets are the latest attempt to bring a supergroup together and experience commercial success. Although almost every other supergroup in history has enjoyed critical acclaim, none have really hit the big-time in terms of commercial sales. However, Rock Star Supernova is off to a good start, as their very formation was as public as it gets, and millions of people understand the nature of the project. We’ll take a look at their formation below and attempt ... Real Men Aren't Afraid Of Ballroom Dancing By : Honey Wesley Anybody who still believes the myth that ballroom dancing is for sissies has either been living under a rock or is simply using that as an excuse for their own fears. Emmitt Smith of Dallas Cowboys fame, and former Superbowl Champion, waltzed away Wednesday night with another winning trophy to place on his mantel, this one the championship Mirror Ball Trophy from ABC's "Dancing with the Stars". I am so proud of this man for shattering all the stereotypes, and offering a... When Are Lyrics Not Important? By : Joseph Kenny As many fans of music know, the lyrical parts of a song are usually the most important and integral pieces to a particular song or piece’s success. Many times these words are the only part of a song that fans will remember or be able to recognize in an instant. In addition, it is common for artists to make the leap into becoming a superstar when they come out with great lyrics for their new hits. But the truth is that not every artist in the world who is selling CDs and conce... How To Front Your Own Band As A Lead Singer By : Chris Chew Fronting their own band is a dream of every beginner singer. So how can you front a band and develop your own band's own distinctive style of music and performance? How to at the same time developing your own individually unique singing style? How are you going to be distinguished and get noticed from those thousands of bands playing only cover versions of popular music and imitating their favourite bands and lead singers? First thing to do is to view as many DVD performan... Bring Out The Songwriter In You By : Joe Davies When I first got my guitar on my eleventh birthday, all i wanted to do was play the songs by my favourite rock bands. I brought books that taught you the tabs and chords to play for all their songs. This was a great learning curve for me, and I never had a guitar lesson. Through learning songs by my favourite bands I had 'installed' the ingredients of a good song in my brain. I had the instrument, I had the knowledge. It was time to start writing some songs of my own. Do y... Learning The Ballroom Dance By : David Fishman If you are looking for a night out or you just want to meet new friends, ballroom dancing is a fantastic way to achieve this it doesn’t how old or young you are. The experts acknowledge that ballroom dancing is unique in that it provides both brain stimulation and physical exercise. Ballroom dancing is fun, and there are more opportunities to go out dancing than you might think. Ballroom dancing is also a great way to stay in shape and is much more pleasurable than merely exe... The Girl With The Green Guitar By : Gabriel Adams The high energy performances of rising country rock star, Candy Coburn, are starting to win her an ever increasing fan base. Sporting her trademark green guitar, a Mother's Day gift from her husband, Candy literally explodes onto the stage in her live concerts. Her music has a unique style that Candy says was shaped by her life experiences and which seems to connect with her audience. She has already released one CD titled, "Enjoy the Ride", and her second CD is due out so... The Killers Tickets - See A Rising American Rock Band Live By : Jay Nault The Killers tickets may be relatively new to the overall music scene, but the band has been gathering a loyal following since its formation. The Killers are difficult to classify, as some think of them as a “Synth rock” band while others consider them pure alternative rock. Regardless of their genre classification, a look at the band’s history will help to explain how they’ve come to occupy a position of prominence. Early Beginnings All four of the band’s members came f... Bob Seger Tickets - A Legend Returns To The Stage By : Jay Nault Bob Seger tickets have been available in some form or fashion for decades, and his brand of storytelling rock and roll has captured the hearts and ears of fans of all ages. Seger has been perfecting his craft since the 1960’s, and he’s back on stage for another tour. A look at Seger’s life will shed some light on how he became a musical icon. Early Life Robert Clark "Bob" Seger was born May 6, 1945 in Detroit. Seger lived in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn until he was s... Playing Instruments Makes Beautiful Music By : David Fishman Playing instruments is really like riding a bike. Playing an instrument is a physical, highly demanding, and coordinated activity. Nothing in playing instruments is neater than being able to get a hold of an older instrument and trying to make music out of it. One of the most important things when playing instruments is when you have just enough skill to be able to produce the music that you want. People who play instruments don’t understand why people who don’t play think it... Tap Dancing Is Back By : David Fishman Tap dancing is back. Another aspect of tap dancing is improvisation, the timing of the step, the foundation of which tap dancing is built and the means by which the rhythm is based all of these factors are very important. To some it may seem that tap dancing is losing ground in the world of dance. The art of tap dancing is a culture in itself. Tap dancing is a great workout. A fun way to exercise is tap dancing; some of the benefits of dance are coordination and rhythm develo... Music Fans And The Internet Converge And Flourish By : Madison Lockwood Virtually all established music artists maintain web sites – or their record company does it for them. Some use them as a personal connection for fans, by providing periodic blog entries. It’s a tool to sell a few CDs from past years, announce show dates and provide some connection for the fans. There are also hardcore fan sites, especially for veteran bands like the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith, who have assembled twenty five or thirty years worth of fans. True also for musi... Rascal Flatts Tickets - See A Rising Country Band By : Jay Nault Rascal Flatts tickets are a chance to see a duo that seemingly came from nowhere to take the country music scene by storm. Their rise has been meteoric, but their advancement has not been without controversy. However, controversy or not, this is a band that no one had heard of just a few years ago, and as of now their records and their concerts always create a vibe among country music fans that’s unmistakable. A look at their roots and their rise may help explain how this ban... Mozart By : Kadence Buchanan Even after two centuries since his death, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart remains as one of the most famous and highly influential composers the world has ever seen. His enormous output of Classical music spans over six hundred compositions, including several works that have become seminal pieces of symphonic, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music. Today, there are many Mozart compositions that are still a staple of standard concert repertoire. Mozart is also unique in the se... Evanescence Tickets - Catch The Hottest New Band On The Music Scene By : Jay Nault Evanescence tickets are not only a chance to see what many consider to be the hottest new band on the scene, but it’s also an opportunity to join a worldwide riddle. It seems that no one anywhere has had an easy time classifying this innovative act under one genre, and experts and fans alike have been trying for quite some time. The band has been labeled as gothic rock, alternative rock, nu metal, piano rock, arena rock, wagnerian rock and just about any other type of rock... Christina Aguilera Tickets - The Teen Icon Comes Of Age By : Jay Nault Christina Aguilera tickets no longer mean you’ll be sharing a venue with thousands of teenaged girls screaming and chanting for pop rock sounds. Aguilera has come a long way in a short time, and like several musical icons that came before her, Aguilera has managed to reinvent herself quite successfully. Gone are the days of pony tails and lyrics centering on study hall. Aguilera is a woman, and her journey through life is as interesting as it gets. Early Life Christina ... Jazz Beginnings By : Taisha Grant Jazz is one of the only original musical art forms. It is defined as “originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in African American musical styles blended with Western music technique and theory.” One of the most famous jazz musicians was John Coltrane. In his study of Coltrane’s newest posthumous release entitled “John Coltrane: Fearless Leader”, Norman Weinstein analyses on of jazz’s greatest stars and the CD that summarizes his sessions from ... First Steps In Training Your Voice By : David Fishman The first step in voice training is awareness. I have heard some colleagues say that unless one has a specific speech problem, voice training is something solely for singers and perhaps actors. In summary, voice training is, most importantly, getting the performer to think outside the box. I learned how important breath control acquired through voice training is in music. So, how do you know if one on one voice training is for you, and how do you find a coach suited for your ... Why You Need A Singing Teacher Or Vocal Coach By : Chris Chew As a singer without any formal vocal training, you would probably have wondered whether to hire a vocal coach to train your singing voice. Well, your procrastination is hurting your singing career. Just name me any famous singer who never had any vocal training? Yes, some of them may have gotten popular without any formal singing lessons but all these popular singers, without exception realized that they have to engage a vocal coach at one time or another take their specta... The Art Of Mixing Music By : Yvonne Volante If a recording artist or hopeful musician has any hopes of having their songs played over the airwaves, they'll need to have their rough mix mastered very efficiently. The best way to do this is to hire a CD mastering expert. Professional mastering engineers are masters at their craft and can make a decent audio mix signal sound great and a good mix resonance sound completely remarkable. There are many divers things that CD mastering engineering masters can do. They will w... Electronic Drum Kits Signify Modernization Of Music-Making By : Robert Coram Drum kits have evolved significantly in recent decades from the classic bass-snare-cymbal combination into electronic devices that have essentially changed the way music is made. Electronic drum kits were first introduced in the early 1970’s as an innovative piece of equipment used to produce drum sounds electronically rather than acoustically. This occurs by hitting a trigger pad on the drum kit. The sounds are translated into digital waveforms from the electronic drum modul... How To Get Noticed As A Singer By : Chris Chew Some singers catapulted to stardom rather quickly, some sparkled, flickered a little and then faded into obscurity while most singers stayed the same for years if not forever at mediocrity level? Why is it that most singers never make it big in their singing career, not to say becoming superstars? Well, for starters, most singers begin their career as a lounge singer, singing in small clubs and belting out cover versions of established and popular singers. They selection o... CD Duplication - Basics By : Richard G M Taylor CD duplication (copying of CD's) has become very popular because it is really very easy to do and not expensive. It can also be a controversial issue with all the legal issues concerning copyright etc which you need to be aware of. The laws and regulations are complex and will vary from country to country and state to state - so you will need to check that out for yourself to be sure that you are not CD duplicating illegally. If you are using CD duplication for your own use a... Guns N' Roses Tickets - A True Heavy Metal Legend Returns To The Stage By : Jay Nault When you mention Guns n' Roses tickets, most music fans will remember the days when big hair and bigger guitars ruled the music scene, and many more will remember this band as one of the true innovators of music in the late 20th Century. A look at the turbulent past of this legendary band will tell the story of just how incredible it is that they’re back, as most wouldn’t have thought that possible in recent times. Early Beginnings The band actually came together in 198... Notable Rock And Pop Guitarists Of Past 50 Years By : Gabriel Adams Over the years, there have been many guitarists that stood out from the crowd - their skill, speed, ad showmanship distinguished them as experts. Here are just a few of them. Jim Adkins, lead singer and lead guitarist for Jimmy Eat World, has been playing guitar since he was a youngster. Jim uses a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, but recently has been reported to use a Fender Telecaster. George Harrison, born in England, was the lead guitarist for the famous, or perhap... History Of Ballet Slippers By : Dana Bradley Ballet is one of the most beautiful and controlled form of dance. The dancers seem to float upon the stage as they are slight in figure and dressed in ethereal barely there costumes to contribute to the illusion of weightlessness. The truth of the matter is, these dancers are putting enormous stress and pressure upon their feet and by the time they are finished with their onstage careers, their feet will be an unsightly mess. Their extreme control over their bodies is epitomi... Motley Crue Tickets - 80's Hair Band Retaking The Concert Scene By : Jay Nault Motley Crue tickets once represented one of the biggest draws on the market. The band was wildly successful in the 1980’s, and their concerts were as highly-acclaimed as any in the world given their high-flying pyrotechnics, unexpected visual effects and loud style. The band is going back on tour with Aerosmith, and a look at their past will explain why the latest set of shows will no doubt draw fans by the millions. Formation The band came together in 1981 in Los Angel... The Punk Rock Scene And Why It Sucks... By : Maureen Keough I was about 12 when I realized I didn’t want to belong to the mainstream. I truly believed that I saw them for what they were: materialistic, self serving, social slaves. Looking back I’m surprised this came to me at such an early age, but whatever, it did, I knew they were wrong. I thought there had to be something better out there, a place where people were just cool, not trying to hard. A place where you could be a free thinker, where we weren’t completely consumed by thin... Aerosmith Tickets Are Back, And So Is A Truly Legendary Band By : Jay Nault Aerosmith tickets have been in extreme demand for decades, and this band has long enjoyed legendary status in the world of music. For over 35 years, Aerosmith has been lighting up venues all over the world with their brand of hard rock and incredibly intense concerts, and the band is back for another tour. Although Aerosmith is beloved by millions and has served as an inspiration for countless bands that have followed them, their time together was not without trials and tribu... Karaoke Machines – Features And Fun By : David G. Petten There are many different types of karaoke machines on the market today. Whether you are planning a party, or simply want to entertain a few friends, there is a karaoke machine out there to fit your needs. While many people are using computers for this purpose, there are still many advantages to owning an actual karaoke machine. Portability is, perhaps, one of the biggest advantages, as it allows you to transport the machine from one location to another both quickly and easily... Tool Tickets - Hard Rock And Roll That's A Throwback To The Psychedelic Era By : Jay Nault Tool tickets bring together fans and influences from different eras and for different reasons. The band is known for their hardcore progressive rock and roll style, but their influences range across the cutting-edge spectrum of decades from the past. This unique meshing of style has attracted fans from all over the world, and their concerts are renowned for their intensity and multi-sensory experiences. A look at their history will help explain how Tool came to be one of the ... Top Artists Join Music Project To Benefit The California Schools By : Patricia Hawke Over the past decade, music has been severely declining within the California schools. A recent study showed that within the past five years there has been a 50 percent decline in student participation in music programs. Additionally, it showed that one third of all music teachers have lost their jobs within that same time frame. The study predicts that music education will be eliminated from the California schools within the next ten years, unless dramatic changes occur. Mus... Bob Marley - The Legend By : Jon Blake The great album called Bob Marley Legend has to be the premier album of its time. The legendary CD called Bob Marley Legend maps the life that Bob Marley lived by having the classic tracks such as "Buffalo Soldier" and "Stir it Up" plus "Get Up Stand Up" and "Is This Love". Bob Marley has to be one of my favorite musicians that there is, and that is why he is the undisputed king of reggae. It is but a testament to his ability that he is a global icon. People in his home count... Relax With Your Favorite Music Style By : Ken Snodin All of us like listening to music and each one of us has our individualistic preferences. We have at times listened to the "Go-Gos" in a car or sang the "Melody" ourselves at our graduation. We may have listened to "Ode to Joy" at a wedding and heard Bruce Springsteen or Madonna while in college. Even though tastes differ, each one of us listens to music and has a favorite type and a favorite singer or band. Music is not only fun but also gratifying. It has a soothing effe... Dancing Your Way By : Jonathon Hardcastle I adore dancing! Since early childhood, I always admired the movement of professional dancers and my mother used to laugh every time I glued my head in front of the TV set, during a dancing contest or a dancing video. Then, my family had to endure the music playing loud in my room and me dancing around to the beat of my favorite tunes. In fact, professional dancing entered my life when I decided to registered myself at a local ballet dancing class where I was able to examine ... Dave Matthews Band Tickets Still In Huge Demand By : Jay Nault Dave Matthews Band tickets are still a hot item after 15 years of performances, and this one-time college-town band has hit it big in the music world. The band members really never envisioned the kind of success they’ve had, and their style is as unique as any band on the music scene today. Their appeal is worldwide, and how they got to their current position of prominence is worth analyzing. Early Beginnings Dave Matthews had grown up in South Africa, and in order to a... Memories Of American Bandstand By : Mary Ann Apostol When I was a teenager I used to race home every afternoon, sit down in front of the TV, and watch the kids dancing on American Bandstand. Like so many young people across America, my friends and I knew all of them by name. We considered those kids to be role models. We copied their clothes, hair, and maybe most of all, their dances—because what dominated the TV screen were kids moving to the beat of our whole generation. We felt that beat, and watched the couples who always d... Doo Wop By : Mary Ann Apostol Most people think of Doo Wop only as oldies songs, but in truth the style stands as an important phase in the history of American popular music. Doo Wop came directly out of rhythm and blues, but it was also rooted in gospel, jazz and other American styles. How did it happen? How does anything happen on a city street corner when a few guys get it into their heads to start singing? That’s how Doo Wop was born. It began in Philadelphia, but it spread to New York, and across the... Studio Session Singers - Jingle Reels That Sell! By : Tom Gauger Those wishing to break into the music industry and specifically into jingle and session singing, are many in number. Why is it that some with little gift and ability make it, and not only make it but develop an impressive clientele for show, and still others with incredible singing style and motivation never even getting the slightest inkling of approval from music insiders? Those are great questions, and while I will attempt to provide you with insight as to how to not only ... Acoustic Research Speaker May Just Be The Right Choice For You! By : Glen B. Porter I have been an audiophile for a long time, but surprisingly, I never had really good sound that I could count on until I got my first Acoustic Research wireless speaker. Before the Acoustic Research speaker, I was using inferior equipment. Although I did not go straight from my first, big, clunky second hand bass speakers with broken cones to the Acoustic Research speaker, the difference was almost as pronounced. Nonetheless, the Acoustic Research speaker was just the last st... Red Hot Chili Peppers Tickets Remain A Hot Item After All These Years By : Jay Nault Red Hot Chili Peppers tickets are still one of the biggest draws on the music market, and the band has been packing venues around the world for more than 20 years. Given the "shelf life" of a typical punk/hard rock band, this longevity is amazing, and the band's ability to adjust to the times and still maintain their original artistic integrity is one of the big reasons that the Red Hot Chili Peppers remains one of the biggest bands in the world. Beginnings and Struggles ... Journey Tickets - Power Ballad Legends Return To The Stage By : Jay Nault Many who follow the band would have proclaimed for years that Journey tickets would never again be available. The band’s reign as the rulers of the power ballad has been extremely tumultuous, and personal and artistic conflicts have littered the history of this highly-successful band. A look at how they were formed and how they grew both together and apart may help explain the twisting and turning story of this famous band. Early Beginnings The wheels of putting the ban... The Sweet Sound Of Vinyl Records By : Glen B. Porter When I was a kid growing up, vinyl records were the primary source used by music lovers to listen to their favorite songs. Eight tracks had been going out of style fairly rapidly and the latest trend was the cassette tape. Even with the passing of the eight tracks and the emergence of the cassette tape, many music lovers still kept with traditional vinyl records for their listening pleasure. We have certainly come a long way since those heady days of vinyl records. Compact... Cellos And Violins: Musical Boom By : Stefan Rockhaus Cellos and violins have always been an integral part of music. But the cello is comparatively more popular, due to its various capabilities; i.e. as a solo instrument, in chamber music and a base of today's orchestral sound. The word 'cello' has been derived from the Italian word 'Violoncello', which means 'little violone'. It is the more advanced form of violin. The violin is one of the first stringed instruments that was invented in the fifteenth century, and started to ... Evening Full Of Fun And Laugh By : Rehan Husain Lively music is one of the most important instruments for a successful party. A Teen- Age loves listening to music. It is also an effective instrument to turn on a shy kid. Let us have a look on how music can make an evening full of fun and laughter. Boys enjoy this next game because it not only gives them plenty of action but also calls for noises with their vocal chords. The lads were arranged in little circles of three all about the room. A chosen leader gave directions... Express Yourself With Karaoke Singing By : Mark Chutes You might have been out on the town lately and have seen the brave souls who let go of their inhibitions, and possibly their pride, to sing karaoke. This popular form of entertainment has popped up all over the place in nightclubs, pubs, and bar and grills as a weekly event. With karaoke singing you get have some good y old-fashioned fun that will help you relax from all the stresses of your workday. If you are not quite brave enough to sing, you can also sit back and have a ... Singers That Deliver In The Studio! By : Tom Gauger Singers that truly deliver in the studio are a breed apart. Let’s face it, not everyone can do it, and if they could, I wouldn’t be wasting time writing this article. 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The band is by many accounts the biggest act in the world, and they’ve been attracting millions to their live shows and to the music stores for more than 25 years. How did this group of Irishmen become world leaders in music and cultural and political figures whose influences make a tangible difference? A look at their development may help identify what happened. Begin... An Icon Returns - Bruce Springsteen Tickets Another Chance To See A Legend By : Jay Nault If you’re a fan of live music, no opportunity to see it performed presents a greater chance to be thrilled than Bruce Springsteen tickets. He is an icon not only of rock and roll, but of music, and many consider his style and message iconic in a cultural sense. How did a man with such anonymous beginnings reach such a status? A look at his life may help explain the process. Early Life Bruce Frederick Springsteen was born on September 23, 1949 in Long Branch, New Jersey.... A Brief History In Dance By : Cindy Stewart What is dancing? The art of dance does not have a specific origin. From ancient times dance has been used to express many things. Some ancient cultures used dance in rituals, as part of meditation as well as in celebration and entertainment. What constitutes as dancing has been defined and re-defined by the cultures of the world and there is no single definition for the term. The word dance is derived from the Frankish term “dintjan.” The term evolved with the French langu... How Excited Would You Be To Have Rolling Stones Tickets? By : Jay Nault If you happen to have heard of one of the biggest bands of all time, perhaps you’d be interested to know that Rolling Stones tickets are available once again for their latest tour. The Rolling Stones are more cultural icons at this point than a band, and their on-stage performances have been legendary for more than 40 years. 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Don’t call the conductor or the concert master, call the marketing director and tell him or her what you are looking for. The person that holds that job will know every classical musician affiliated with the orchestra, and may well be aware of one or more musicians that work in quartets or s... Blow Your Own Horn: Learn To Play The Harmonica By : Dylan Mccabe The harmonica is a unique instrument that allows each person to have a unique style when playing it. Because of this, the best way to learn to play the harmonica is by self-experimentation. Just pick up an harmonica and explore its possibilities. You can also find programs that can give you music, techniques, and other varied instructions to help you learn to play the harmonica. With these and a teacher, you may find several benefits, but since the harmonica is a fairly ea... 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A look at their background will provide some insight as to how they became the band they are. Early Beginnings Blu... How Many More Chances Do You Need? The Who Returns To The Stage By : Jay Nault When one looks at the history of rock and roll, regardless of your generational biases, it doesn’t take long to think of The Who when the discussion turns to great concerts. The Who is a band that’s thought by many to be one of, if not the, greatest live band of all time, and The Who is returning to the stage in 2006. If you have yet to see them, or have seen them several times, you’ll be missing out in a big way if you don’t take advantage of the opportunity to watch the ban... Do You Know How To Select A Singing Teacher? By : Gloria Porter Musical teachers play a very different role than classroom teachers or professors. Education in the academic arena is based on the raw material: the books and lectures through which information is imparted. Students use what they have been taught in exams and in papers. Beyond learning how to read music, what a singing teacher primarily imparts is technique. While an English professor teaches you about what you have read – and how to interpret it– singing teachers teach yo... Ted Nugent - The Motor City Madman Returns To The Stage By : Jay Nault If you like pure, unadulterated, in-your-face rock and roll, then you’re probably familiar with Ted Nugent. His style is truly unique, and he makes no apologies for who he is or how he plays his guitar. His true-to-self persona has attracted millions of fans around the world, and Nugent is going to be thrilling packed houses around the United States once again in 2006. Nugent the figure is as much about his life as his music, so below you’ll find some details about each. N... Piano – Thank You For The Music By : Richard Dornell A piano, short for Pianoforte is probably one of the finest musical instruments ever created by man. The sound of a pianoforte can create a wonderful melody that can stir hidden emotions, make us feel elated or sad and transport us into a private world of dreams and fantasy. A musical instrument that traces its history back to the earliest stringed instruments, the pianoforte has been a symbol of grace and refinement for centuries in the western world. The predecessors of ... Singers And Bands - The Artist Showcase By : Tom Gauger After attending countless artist showcases through the years as a former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency, I’ve decided to touch on some practical ideas that will help promote your artist career and give you an increased chance at a possible record deal. After exploring much of the information available online, I determined to stay with easily grasped concepts and ideas that would help artists avoid some of the common mistakes. First let’s make it clear ... What Could Be Better Than A Free Gospel Keyboard Lesson? By : IPRWire Staff Writer A free gospel keyboard lesson is a great way to start learning to play music. Once you’ve taken that first lesson and established a desire to succeed at the piano, everything else will start to fall into place. Gospel music is one of the most stimulating and popular types of music that appeals to people of all ages. Knowing how to entertain and share this music with others is something you can achieve with just a little practice and dedication. The key to starting out on t... It's Just That Easy To Learn Gospel Keyboard! By : IPRWire Staff Writer One thing many people have always wanted to do is learn gospel keyboard. Playing gospel is a great way to express of how you feel, especially if you grew up listening to gospel music and it is an important part of your life. When you focus on learning to play one style of music, you have a better chance of mastering the sound you are looking for. This doesn’t mean you need to limit yourself to gospel music forever. However, it means that if you want to master a particular ... Ben Harper - A Rising Legend In Music Grows By : Jay Nault Of all the new rising sensations in the music world, perhaps none embody the true eclectic and multi-faceted influences more than Ben Harper. Harper is known for his crowd-embracing live performance style, and he’s hitting the stage again in 2006. Below you’ll find a look at Harper’s life, musical development and career highlights that you should consider when deciding whether or not to catch his high-quality act. Early Life Ben Harper was born in Claremont, California ... Learn To Listen To Each Piano Chord By : IPRWire Staff Writer Each piano chord has its own sound and purpose when it comes to playing the piano. When you understand the importance of chords in music, you’ll be able to learn the piano much quicker, whether you’re taking lessons online or from a teacher in the area where you live. Training your ears to listen to each piano chord will help you to move from one lesson to the next with ease and confidence. Chords are all about putting the notes together, one after the other, to complete t... Elvis Costello Returns To The Stage By : Jay Nault Elvis Costello, one of the truly revered figures of rock and roll, is returning to the stage in venues across the country in 2006. Costello has built a multi-generational and extremely loyal following over the years, so his performances, which are legendary in nature, are sure to be a popular choice among concert goers this year. A look at Costello’s life should help explain his current popularity. Early Life Declan Patrick MacManus was born in London on August 25, 1954... Enjoy Playing Gospel Music In Your Very Own Home By : IPRWire Staff Writer For those who enjoy the rousing and spiritual sound of gospel music, learning to play gospel style songs can be an exciting undertaking. 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Tips For Recording Music With Your Electric Piano By : Gabriel Adams Electric pianos, also called digital pianos are become increasing popular, due to their many benefits. Quality digital pianos now how a sound and feel very close to an acoustic piano. In fact, some digital pianos can rival the best grand pianos in sound quality. One of the best benefits of digital pianos is their digital output of sound, so it's very easy to record music using just your digital piano and your computer. Most keyboards and electric pianos have a one quart... Singers Who Sing & Talent Agents Who Book By : Tom Gauger In the world of the music business, there are truly singers who sing and singers who don’t, along with talent booking agents who book and those that couldn’t sell cotton candy at the circus. Is it drive, talent or a mystical combination of “factors” that create singers and talent booking agents, or is it yet the pure unexplainable? 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