Entertainment > Music Education Effective musical practice techniques

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Practicing instruments is not easy and doesnt get any easier. But the rewards of doing something that you havent done before are great. There has been this saying "practice makes perfect" while this is not entirely true (no one can be perfect, there is always something you can learn), the more you practice the better you will... More..

Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Dark Side of the Moon, by Pink Floyd

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Dark Side of the Moon was a great album, and it still is. It will always remain as one of the best albums ever made.the first song, Speak to Me has the sound of heartbeats, clocks, laughter, a cash register, helicopter sounds, and finally screaming. These reflect on songs which happen later in the album.Breathe is the second ... More..

Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar players

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I have a number of tips for guitar players.1. Join a band. A band will help your guitar playing, because you will probably be playing with a bass player and a drummer, which will help your timing. You will also learn things from other people in the band and you could even teach them things.2. If you do join a band, dont show ... More..

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?

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My favourite band is Mr.Bungle (19852000).Mike Patton - VocalsTrey Spruance - Guitars, KeyboardsTrevor Dunn - BassDanny Heifetz - DrumsClinton "Br" McKinnon - ReedsTheo Lengyel - saxophone, keyboards (left band in 1996)Mr. Bungle are my favourite band because they are completely different to any other band in the world. They ... More..

Entertainment > Musical Instruments How to change guitar strings

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Changing guitar strings.Are your guitar strings looking dirty, rusty or feel horrible? if yes, then you need to change your strings.The first thing you need to do is decide what gauge strings you need. You will usually chose the same strings you had on your guitar before, however if this is your first time changing strings, y... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The weirdest songs of all time

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The weirdest song depends on what you mean by weird. Weird could mean that the music is weird, eg odd time signatures, odd mixtures of genres. OR weird could mean the lyrics, eg I am the walrus by the Beatles. The music is pretty straightforward, but the lyrics go something like:"I am the eggmanthey are the eggmenI am the wal... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food

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As his mummy was sleeping,He crept on his knees,so he would not make a sound,while he took the cheese.He opened up a jam jar,and to the fridge he swam,to grab a big pot of,green american ham.The ingredients were put togethermixed and stirred and mergedbut then he tripped overand the sandwich was submurged.His mummy came downs... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lies

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There once was a man called Stan,He had an extremely cunning plan.He was going to lie,About eating a fly,But his plan went down the pan.He was going to eat it in secret,But he was beginning to regret it.He didn't like to lie,but he didn't know why,So he changed his name to yvette. More..

Entertainment > Music Education How to write a song

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When I write a song, it is usually different to how other people write songs.This is how I do it:1. first off I start off with a short riff, or chord progression usually on guitar. I then work out what type of music it is (jazz, rock, metal etc.) then I think of bands it sounds like and listen to them. This helps me get ideas... More..

Entertainment > Musical Instruments Electric bass tips and techniques

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SlappingSlapping is a form of playing bass. It is easy to do, but it is harder to make it sound good. The sound made by the thumb of the right hand (if you are right handed) hitting the string so that it hits the fretboard. The best place to hit is just below the fretboard, in between the neck pickup and the end of the neck.S... More..

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