History Of The Epiphone Guitar
The Epiphone guitar officially got its name for the first time when it was registered in 1924. The actual company got its start many years earlier, so let's go back a bit further to see how it began. A man by the name of Anastasios Stathopoulo began making his first musical instruments in 1873. In 1877, Anastasios and his family moved to Turkey to start a new life. By 1890 he had opened a factory, which made violins, mandolins, lutes and traditional Greek lioutos. In 1893, Anastasios' wife Marianthe, gave birth to their first child Epimanondas. By 1903, the Stathopoulo family was on the move once again.
The First Lady Sings
For some it'll be a date to note in their diaries and one on which they'll rush out in anticipation to the record stores. For others it'll be time to clap their hands over their ears in an attempt to protect their hearing. July 21 has been confirmed as the release date for Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's new album - her first since she took up residence alongside her husband, Nicolas Sarkozy, at the president's official residence, the Elysée Palace. Bruni-Sarkozy launched herself musically on an unsuspecting public back in 2002 with the release of her first album "Quelqu'un m'a dit, " which received both critical and commercial acclaim.
B Chord
The B chord is one that almost all guitarists have trouble learning, and some carry through the bad feelings toward the b chord to the point where they avoid songs that use the b chord, or they try to find alternatives that sound "almost right". It may sound a bit melodramatic, but it's true, just ask any guitarist "What was the hardest chord you had to learn? " 90% of them will say the B chord (the other 10% will say "F Chord" but we'll save that for another lesson; -) What's so hard about the B Chord? It's usually the first barre chord that students learn, because all the other major chords can be played in their open position quite easily (except for perhaps the F Chord).
Software Tools For Producers
In the studio, there; s a lot of different software which may be in use. They all have slightly different capabilities and there is more than one way to get that perfect sound. If you are up on these different programs and what they can offer to the producer, you will have an easier time deciding which to use to get that "just right" sound for your recordings. Read on for a brief rundown on some of the most popular options: 1) MIDI - Standing for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, this is an older technology and as such has some limitations when it comes to editing in stereo. There are however a lot of prebuilt MIDI patches available and MIDI offers a broad palette which should not be dismissed out of hand because of its age;
The Dynasty Of American Idol
"American Idol", the most-watched television show in United States, made its debut on June 11th, 2002 and became an almost instant success. This show quickly became a hot topic for everyone and soared to the top of the viewing charts. Everybody and his brother were discussing the performances and pumping up their favorite performer. Office pools were started and people tracked the performances like a stock broker charts stock prices. If you don't watch American Idol, you'll be left out of many conversations. People are nuts about American Idol and they never miss an episode. When the topic of conversation turns to American Idol, people are absolute fanatics.
Chord Extension Guitar Music Theory Lesson
Major and Minor Seven Guitar Chord Extensions At their core, major and minor chords are built from triads which consist of root, third and fifth (1 3 5) intervals. These intervals are derived from the major scale and named according to their scale degree. Other notes, or extensions, from the major scale can be added to chords such as seconds, fourths, sixths and sevenths (2 4 6 7). Adding extensions creates more complex chords with richer sounds. This free guitar lesson will give you a quick introduction to this topic and how to apply this music theory principal to the fretboard and popular songs.
The Benefits of Music for Young Children
Young children just love music and often it is through music that young children communicate for the first time, whether it be through gesture, smiling or action. But is there more to it than that? There is a growing amount of evidence to show that music enhances a childs ability to think, learn, reason and create and it is in the first five years of a child's life that all of the formative brain development and connections are being formed. Music brain researcher, Dr Gordon Shaw describes music as "a window into higher brain Function". Here are three compelling reasons why we should be sending our children to music lessons while they are young.
Avoiding Legal Disasters With Your Band
Being in a band is fun. Most people who play do it because they have to; it is part of their soul. What musicians need to know is that the band business is full of potential legal liability. Very few people see it that way, but they should. A band usually travels, it owns heavy electricity based gear and lights; much of which is very expensive. The band relies on as many people as possible coming too one place to see them if they want to succeed. A lot of the places that bands hang out serve alcohol and people are there to let loose, party, and have a good time. As an active musician and a lawyer, I see both sides of this.
Steinway Piano - Through the Years
All pianos are the same, right? They all have 88 keys, some black and some white, a couple of pedals and a bench. But no, that's not all. Not all instruments are held to the same standards as a Steinway piano and it is for this reason that they are so popular. Solid craftsmanship and innovation are the backbone of the company. So what exactly is it that makes this instrument so special? A look into the evolution of the instrument and the company will tell you. Family. History. Tradition. Craftsmanship. Innovation. These are the main elements that make up a Steinway piano. A Story of Success Henry Engelhard Steinway was a cabinetmaker born in Germany where he built his very first piano in his kitchen.
The Fundamentals Of Playing Lead Guitar
When learning how to play the guitar, it may not be your ambition to play lead guitar. Strong leadership is required, along with a certain amount of flamboyancy. When playing in a band the role of rhythm guitarist should not be underestimated. It is important to realize that lead guitar and rhythm guitar fit into two different parts of a band, but it just happens that they are played on the same instrument. While often overshadowed by their more flamboyant counterparts who play lead guitar, the rhythm guitarist is indispensable in the creation of a great song. When a guitarist hasa mastery of both lead and rhythm, he/she can be both a harmonious songwriter and a uniquely rhythmic virtuoso.