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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Guitar Lessons DVD: Techniques, Tips And Grooves In Just One Pack

By Shayne Fletcher

Educate yourself! No matter what level you are at today, you can be and should be learning more. If you are currently studying with a teacher or enrolled in a music program at a high school, college or university, you are on the right track. If you aren't doing this (or if you feel that your current teacher is not helping you enough in reaching your goals) I strongly recommend looking for a new teacher.

I wanted to write great music. Watching the movie Star Wars when I was a kid, reading Lord of the Rings, etc. inspired me as well. There are lots of non musical things that have been inspiring to me.

NEVER GIVE UP! Never say can't. Never say I can't. Never say someday. Never say if... If your IQ is higher than room temperature, if you have all of your fingers and if you really want to succeed, you can.

Discipline yourself. Unlike a sport, you do not have a coach or a trainer to work with you all the time. Nobody is there to make sure you are practicing the way you need to, when you need to, and how often you need to.

You need to be totally self reliant. If this is not a normal part of your personality, fortunately there is help for you. Only you can stop yourself from procrastinating. Take the initiative now to go forward.

I remember when I first learned them. It was the "tough" school, the school of hard knocks. The school of "here is where to put your fingers, I know it feels impossible, you're not getting most of the notes out, but if you stay with it long enough, you'll be able to do it."

In fact, it makes learning things like bar chords an orderly, if still somewhat demanding process. And the result is a very comfortable feeling while doing them, and the proper basis for more advanced techniques, such as keeping a bar down while the other fingers do all sorts of things that demand great control.

For instance, the process may go like this: I notice I have trouble with a fast scale passage in a piece I am playing. I notice a particular note starts disappearing when I reach a certain speed. The note is being missed. I notice the finger responsible for playing that note is the third finger. It is not getting to the note because it is going up in the air in reaction to the second finger being used right before it in that particular scale passage. In other words, it is tensing in reaction to the movement of it's neighboring finger, and I have not been paying attention to it. I realize this is a bad habit that pervades my playing, a third finger that tenses up in reaction to the use of the second finger. - 18418

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Sacramento Concerts For Tons Of Fun

By Antonio Davinci

When you attend any of the many Sacramento concerts which take place all throughout the year, you are guaranteed a fantastic time. You should not have any kind of problem finding a concert that you would love to attend. Sacramento is an ultimate destination for many of the top music acts in the United States, if not the entire world. If you want to attend a concert in this magnificent city, check out just what is in store for you.

It is common to only think about popular and mainstream concerts musical genres. For sure, in Sacramento you will be able to find some of the hottest acts in pop, rock, country, R&B, and rap. In fact, a quick search will show that some of the biggest names in those genres will be in the city within the next few weeks.

It is thus no wonder that people are willing to travel to Sacramento to see some of their favorite groups and shows. For example, people will travel from Los Angeles and other cities in California just to attend concerts in Sacramento. This is pretty much a given, considering the fact that tickets there tend to be much less expensive than they are in other cities.

The same can be said of people from other states surrounding California, for that matter. What is a little gas money when it comes to an excellent performance? If people have no problem coming from Nevada or even Washington, then doesn't that say something about the quality of the concerts which are being performed in Sacramento?

Now then, besides local advertising, there are lots of ways you can see what concerts will be playing in the city. There are plenty of places on the Internet that will not only keep you abreast of the situation, but which will also alert you when there will be concerts in your area. Most of us are well aware of these places, and a lot of you are probably signed up with them.

Then again, if you are interested in something other than popular music, local advertising is probably going to do you much better. You see, popular performances are not all you can find in Sacramento. If you enjoy classical music and things of that nature, then you are in luck. Sacramento has plenty of those.

The point is, no matter what kind of music you are interested in, you can find a great concert in Sacramento. You can rest assured that the performance will be memorable and amazing. - 18418

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The Boss: Say No More

By James G. Pynn

What can you say about the Boss that hasn't been said over the past thirty years of heat-felt, powerful rock? The man is more than New Jersey's favorite son -- he is a worldwide icon, a beacon of integrity and musicality. What is best of America Bruce embodies and that is evident to anyone who has ever seen him play his heart out live. To be in his presence as he cries out for the underdog in "Born to Run" or "Born In The USA" is to know, even for an instance, the soul of the American working class.

There is no such thing as a bad night for the Boss. He knows who makes up his audience and he is always compelled to give his all. He can't afford it because he knows most of the people in the audience had to work hard to afford coming to the show. People deserve to get their money's worth and Bruce always delivers. His shows are renown for tremendous, hour-plus encores. That is entertainment and commitment. That is Bruce Springsteen.

The boy from Long Branch, New Jersey Bruce has certainly come a long way. Only a handful of musicians ever tap into the American psyche with the skill and deftness that Bruce has displayed throughout his lauded career. The man, for lack of a better word, is a machine -- a singing, songwriting, performing machine. And we love him for it. Do you want to know what make America what it is, flaws and all? Listen to Bruce.

You can be sure that if ever there was a qualified cultural ambassador we could send out to the world it would be Bruce. To that end, following his two-night stand in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Boss is off on an international goodwill mission: bringing a piece of America's soul to the world. His first stop: Sweden. Though our governmental policies might not be very popular, crowds always flock to the Boss overseas.

Don't be a slacker. Don't wait until it is too late and you have to hit up the scalpers for tickets. You can get the Bruce Springsteen tickets you need with a simple mouse click. Pick you venue, your exact seat, and sleep well at night. The barn-burning Boss is coming, and you've got the choice seats. Don't both waiting in some sweltering line, hoping to get the tickets you need. Instead, fire up your Internet connection and start clicking. - 18418

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Keith Urban Concert in Knoxville

By Samson Elias

Keith Urban's arrival in Knoxville, Tennessee comes on the heels of a career in which the country music star has sold millions of records, achieved platinum status certification more than once and based on his own music and instrumental ability.

Urban's childhood was spent in Australia, not exactly a common background for a county music star, but his stay on the country music charts has been fantastic. He has spent time working with Garth Brooks and sharing the stage with the Dixie Chicks and re-imagined tunes such as Elton John's "Country Comfort" on his way to super stardom.

Today, Urban has had several platinum-selling releases and his legion of fans has grown exponentially as he's made the transition from country music artist to worldwide celebrity. Along with the exposure of his music and charismatic good looks, a high profile marriage to Nicole Kidman landed Urban on the front covers of national magazines. As he added appearances at the Grammy Award and the CMA, and he has now become a true superstar.

Urban has filled arenas around the world, including performances at the Live 8 Concert in 2005 and Al Gore's Live Earth concert in 2007. With a live show renowned for energetic and honest performance, he is equally at home in football stadiums and intimate clubs.

Keith's latest studio release, "Defying Gravity" in March, 2009, debuted at number one and beat out releases from Prince and Diana Krall. Urban then went on to perform "Kiss A Girl" on American Idol, which then became the second single released from the album.

Supported by well-known acts like Taylor Swift, Urban embarked on the two-leg 'Escape the World Tour' to support "Defying Gravity." Hitting all major cities in Canada and the USA, the tour showcases a catalog of Urban's greatest hits, as well as his newest material. After kicking off the tour with a smaller six-show series of club performances, Urban played the first official date in Uncasville, CT.

On August 28th, Urban will play at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. Tickets are likely to go fast, as fans humming "Once In A Lifetime" descend on ticket offices. Urban's star is still ascending, as the recent Gold certification of 'Defying Gravity' in Australia proves. Make sure not to miss the Keith Urban Concert Knoxville, TN 200 - 18418

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7 Great Paul McCartney Sung Piano Based Classic Songs With The Beatles

By Jason R. Bohener

Until The Beatles hit the scene, pop rock groups just used drums, bass, & guitars. In 1965 The Beatles began to experiment with utilizing different instruments in their songs. What follows are seven of the greatest Beatles tracks that make use of a piano.

"Hey Jude" was one of The Beatles longest songs and it was also one of their most popular. To this day it remains one of their most listened to songs (just check the Last.FM website for proof) and it's certainly one of the most obvious examples of a piano based Beatles song.

"Let It Be" is many people's favorite Beatles song and it may be considered the most obvious example of a Beatles piano song so of course it's included here. Even 40 years after it was recorded, "Let It Be" still resonates. And I wouldn't be surprised if it's still being listened to regularly in 2049.

"The Long & Winding Road" was The Beatles 20th and final #1 single in the US. It was a song that actually played some role in The Beatles break-up because Paul McCartney was so infuriated by the over the top orchestration that was added to the song by producer Phil Spector. McCartney did not approve of this and actually intended the song to be far more understated. To hear McCartney's intended version of the song check out the Let It Be... Naked album.

"For No One" is a very beautiful ballad from Revolver. Along with the piano, it also features a french horn and a harpsichord. The Beatles were always looking for new sounds to try on their recordings. This song is less well known than it should be. Those of you who only have The Beatles "greatest hits" compilations are really missing out on some of their greatest work. Buy the albums!

"The Fool on the Hill" is a rather quirky tune which includes piano but certainly has many other sounds in there as well (the flutes stand out in particular.)

"Lady Madonna" this an upbeat song whose melody so catchy that it became a hit again in the 1990s when Sublime used it for their song "What I Got." Along with that catchy melody and the piano, the song also features a saxophone and a suitably awesome bass line by Paul McCartney. And here's a tip: If you haven't, start paying attention to The Beatles bass lines. They're awesome.

"Good Day Sunshine" is great "good time" song from the 1966 masterpiece album Revolver. Along with the cool piano riffs on this song, I also love the drumming. - 18418

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