Friday February 4 2022, 10:01 AM
The Best Guitar Jokes
If you're a guitar player with a sense of humor, chances are that you've heard a few jokes about guitarists throughout the years, but a lot of them were super corny.
There's a 'good corny' and there's a 'bad corny'...
Thursday February 3 2022, 10:36 AM
What Is A Darbuka?
The darbuka, often called the goblet drum, is a membranophone often used in Egyptian music culture, although it originated in Arabia. The term darbuka is derived from the Arabic word "daraba" which means to strike....
Wednesday February 2 2022, 6:18 AM
Getting Listener Fatigue
If you're a musician or a construction worker, you've probably experienced some form of listener fatigue due to prolonged loud noises.
It may seem like the only and obvious answer is to take a break from the noise...
Tuesday February 1 2022, 8:29 AM
What Is Solfege?
Solfege, sometimes referred to as solfeggio or solfa, is a musical system that makes it easy to identify notes on a scale when it comes to Western music traditions.
With Solfege, people of all ages can easily learn about...
Monday January 31 2022, 4:20 AM
What Is A Didgeridoo?
Although it's not usual for a woman to play this instrument, I find it a fascinating thing to see, hear, and research.
As a staple in the Australian aboriginal culture, the didgeridoo is a large wind instrument that...
Saturday January 29 2022, 6:15 AM
Funny Piano Jokes
There is always great humor to be found in the music world. Although piano playing may not be as popular as it used to be, the classic jokes never get old.
Throw in more modern twists with the jokes, and you'll have a room...
Thursday January 27 2022, 12:01 PM
Guitar Gloves
Do you have a unique circumstance that makes it difficult for you to play the guitar with your fingers comfortably?
Many people are dealing with problems, including allergies, excessive pain, sweating, cramps, and many more...
Wednesday January 26 2022, 10:41 AM
The Origins Of Opera
If you're not familiar with opera , you may mistakenly think that there is only one language you can perform opera music in. This is not true at all!
Operas have been created in over 100 different languages, including...
Tuesday January 25 2022, 7:08 AM
Why Does Music Sound Faster At Night?
Do you ever notice that it seems like songs have a faster tempo when you play them in the night hours compared to playing them first thing in the morning?
You're not alone, and you're not crazy. A lot...
Monday January 24 2022, 7:13 AM
What Is Vocal Agility?
Vocal agility is the ability to move through sung notes with fluidity and accuracy. Singers with a significant amount of vocal agility can hit a large number of notes in a short time.
Singing with an agile voice...
Friday January 21 2022, 8:00 AM
What Is A Lip Trill?
A lip trill is an act of making your mouth vibrate very fast while making a "brrr" sound. It's often done from the time that we're kids growing up and exploring new sounds with our friends in school.
Some like to use it...
Thursday January 20 2022, 6:28 AM
Practice Makes Permanent
You may be tired of hearing the phrase "practice makes perfect" since it's definitely been worn out. But on top of being overused, it technically isn't true.
It's often told to me or someone around us struggling to...
Wednesday January 19 2022, 10:00 AM
Learning To Freestyle
Developing freestyle skills isn't talked about enough in the music world.
People love to focus on developing your image, getting the best beats , and making money, but what about the simple joys of developing your...
Tuesday January 18 2022, 12:26 AM
How To Sing A Melisma
When you sing a melisma, you are elongating one sung syllable by adding a variety of neighboring tones with great pitch accuracy that fits well in the context of a song.
For example, Whitney Houston's "And I Will...
Monday January 17 2022, 10:39 AM
Egg Carton Soundproofing Myth
Many people like to think that egg cartons can be an affordable way to soundproof your room for studio recordings. This common misconception will do no good for soundproofing your room!
While egg cartons are a...
