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Pandora.com the Top Music Listening Site

Trying to find a free, well established music site? Look no further, pandora.com is one of the top music sites! Pandora is a great way to listen to favorite bands, as well as fine new artists. Most of all, pandora.com is easy to use, with simple and essential functions.

 
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Note book

Keep a notebook in which you can write down songs and thoughts .... it will come to some good use. A small one that fits in purse or pocket can help you save those "great ideas" that occur spontaneously.
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Timbre

Timbre -The quality of a musical tone that distinguishes voices and instruments.
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Phrase

Phrase - A small section of a composition comprising a musical thought. Comparable to a sentence in language.
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CD Burner and CD Recorder

The difference between a CD Burner and CD Recorder is that CD Recorder is self-contained, able to record in real time through its audio and digital inputs.

A CD burner must be used in conjunction with a computer running CD burning software, and itīs unable to record in real time.

A CD recorder can also burn a CD from a computer if they both have a SCSI port. CD recorders are usually priced higher than burners, because they include a burner, a computer, and software in a single unit. Both use the same process of laser burning the CD, and there is no difference in sound quality.
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Distinctive Sounds

Never be afraid to run vocals through guitar effects, or mike drums through guitar flangers, etc. There are NO RULES and a distinctive sound is what you want.
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Stuck Mouthpieces

NEVER try to remove a stuck mouthpiece on instruments such as the trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, etc. ALWAYS consult your teacher or music dealer or damage will result.
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Defining music

Your definition of music will not always be someone elseīs definition of music. Keep an open mind.
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Romantic

Romantic -Relating to the nineteenth-century musical period characterized by subjectivity on the part of the composer, emotionalism in music, longer musical forms, and richer harmonies.
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Pain

Itīs not a good idea to see how tight you can get the strings on your guitar ... the result can be a painful one, not only for your fingers, but for the neck of your guitar!
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Burning MP3s to CDs

For PC users: If you want to burn MP3 files to a CD without converting them to WAV files, use Easy CD Creator 4.0 Deluxe.

For Mac users: Toast handles MP3s like a charm.
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Slur

Slur-A curved line drawn over two or more notes of different pitches, indicating that they are to be executed in a smoothly connected manner without a break.
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What should our name be?

It is VERY common for a new band to go through dozens of names. So donīt stress too hard when thinking of a name for your band. Although the name is important, it is not the only factor to your band. Have fun with the names until you find something you really want to stick with. Be sure to remember that a name is NOT a reason to fight with other band members!

Iīve learned this through personal experience.
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Universal

"Music is the universal language of mankind." -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Chord

Chord -Three or more tones combined and sounded simultaneously
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Player piano

Fingers cramped from too much tickling of the ivories? Well, buy yourself a newfangled player piano. The player pianos of yesteryear are making a comeback in a very digital way, and the new technology can be added to your old acoustic piano. (The one covered in dust in the corner). These devices use electronic solenoids to control the hammers of your acoustic piano and employ disk drives and onboard computers that take the place of the old-time paper rolls. The device costs between $5000-$10,000, and for a fully outfitted new piano, you can expect to pay $7,000-$52,000.
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Pricing Your Stuff

When you sell your music equipment, be realistic. Donīt try selling it for the price you paid for it ... you wouldnīt buy used stuff for the new price, would you? Go at least 20% lower.
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What is Music Therapy?

* Music Therapy, is the use of music and music related activities to modify ineffective learning patterns, to promote emotional, mental, social and physical growth and to develop non-musical goals.

* Music Therapy is a creative, flexible and sometimes spontaneous means of using the appeal of music to help people of all ages and abilities.

* Music Therapy is also an established health care profession that uses music to address physical, psychological, cognitive and social functioning.

* Music Therapy positively affects the lives of thousands of children and adults each year. From a child with autism to an elderly person in a bell choir, Music Therapy can make the difference between isolation and interaction.
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Grunge

Grunge? Hey! Isnīt grunge that orange stuff on you shower curtains?
Actually, Grunge was what they called the alternative music that arose in the mainstream in the early 90īs, originating in the Seattle area. Grunge arose with the bands Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Sound Garden. Though you donīt hear many Grunge bands now, Grunge started a musical revolution that hasnīt ended.
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Donīt Care Too Much!

One of the worst things about flute care is that you can OVER care for it! Hard to believe? Well, check this out! I found it pretty interesting myself.

You have to be careful when you use a polishing cloth ... flute pads skins are very thin, and constant rubbing with a cloth can tear them. There is also a spring for each key, which the cloth can snag and unhook, that is a real *&^$ to replace!

Donīt over oil your flute ... that can cause the pads to get "sticky," and keycorks to fall off. There is no adhesive out there that will work on an oily surface. Make sure you apply oil in the tiniest amounts, directly at the key ends. Maybe the best thing is if you leave that to the professionals ... just take it to the shop once or twice a year.
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Ultimate Guitar Online

Ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but without all the advanced techniques?


Then www.ultimate-guitar-online.com is just the website for you!


Ultimate Guitar Online provides you with some really great tips for beginners, as well if you are new to the whole guitar world, then this is a great place to start, as it provides you with understanding the differences between acoustic, electric, and other guitars. Even more, Ultimate Guitar Online gives some great tips on major and minor repairs for guitars.
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