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Monday, June 22, 2009

Learn To Play Guitar Chords At Home

By Jesscee Clark

You need discover the way to play, strum and finger pick guitar chords software to properly apply and understand chord extensions on the guitar fretboard.

Chords are basis of your rhythm guitar work. This is the other side of the equation from your lead guitar work. To play lead guitar you want to understand rhythm guitar and to play rhythm guitar you must understand lead guitar. They work together.

Understanding guitar chords is more than learning to play guitar chords are when 2 or more notes are played on adjacent guitar strings either at the same time or in quick order. And that chords are made of 3 notes to make up a true chord which is the root, third and fifth tone of a scale.

Learning chords is more than some simply strumming and finger picking systems. As an example, playing open chords could land you a great and wealthy career with some great singing without the requirement for any farther study. But success and knowledge are not always linked. Your limit to success might be you ability to only play some memorized open chords.

However, if you are more than simply to be taught how to play guitar chords, you already playing numerous guitar chords on your guitar fretboard and you already have some knowledge of chords and what they mean. If you take a look at open chords for example, we most likely actually do not even know much about them.

For example can you play all types of extensions with open chords and know how to construct these properly on the guitar considering the guitar is different from a piano keyboard thus all is not as you will have thought? Do you know how to put these chords together in various ways from a music concept perspective?

Now there's much to think about aside from looking up some free "chord finder" online or getting some chord book, or some junky chord finding software thrown together to make a quick buck off of your ignorance.

Advanced understanding of guitar chords and the musical perspective does not come simply to most guitar players. Part of the problem is what is available on the mass market and the phony internet reviews, a penny for ten sites that make it harder to find quality instruction.

And the other part of the problem is your need to spend more time and cash attempting to save a buck than just getting something right to start with. Guitar education with chords is a major study and enterprise, if you start to treat it with respect than you can get great guitar software and really move forward with your guitar playing ability. - 18423

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4 Great Benefits When Using A Learn To Play Piano Software

By Bart Icles

Now that the use of the internet is already a necessity for almost everybody, life has been made a lot better and more convenient. Today, almost everything can be done online, like shopping, earning a degree, working, even learning piano lessons! Yes, that's correct. Learn to play piano software have already been developed to be able to make piano playing more accessible to more people. Even without having yourself enrolled in a music school which can really be expensive, you can now learn to play the piano right in the comfort of your own home!

For you to be able to have a learn to play piano software, all you need to have is a computer hooked up with a reliable internet connection. Of course, to be able to apply the lessons that you will be learning, you need to have your own piano. Today, there are now hundreds of websites where you can download learn to play piano software at a way cheaper rate than doing it the traditional way.

Here are 4 great benefits that you will be able to get when you learn the piano using a learn to play piano software:

1. Having your piano lessons online is way cheaper than having it with a seasoned piano teacher. Also, you will not have your teacher at your back at all times.

2. You will be able to learn the same things that you will be able to learn from traditional lessons at a way cheaper price, and in your own pace as well. This is because learn to play piano software have demos through videos and other similar medium.

3. These learn to play piano software are more or less very user-friendly, making it very easy for just about anybody to learn piano. Also, when you download these from piano websites, you will be able to have access to toll-free numbers in case you need help in understanding the modules.

4. When you have your piano lessons online, you can go about it at anytime you want, even during dawn or very late at night without worrying that you will be late for your classes or if you will be missing a lesson. This way, you can do it in your own sweet pace without being pressured for anything.

A lot of people have dreamed of playing the piano for a very long time but just do not have the time and the resources to pursue their dreams. But now that learn to play piano software have already been developed, anybody can now pursue their piano-playing dreams. - 18423

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Changing the Face of Country Music The Way Carrie Underwood Does It

By Greg Shuey

Carrie Underwood had a life-changing experience that fateful day in 2005 when she won in the fourth season of American Idol. Since then, the Idol champ has enjoyed a very fruitful music career.

Her Idol win has paved the way for a string of successes for this Checotah-native who has instantly captured the competition's judges when she sang Bonnie Rait's "I Can't Make You Love Me" during her audition. Since getting the golden ticket to Hollywood, Carrie Underwood has not stopped hitting it high with her songs and eventually took the title of American Idol.

For four seasons, Kelly Clarkson, the first Idol winner solely brandished the Idol banner in the mainstream music scene. This despite the fact that there have been two other winners after her: Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino. Aside from second season runner up Clay Aikem, Kelly was the only notable Idol contestant ruling the charts. But all of that changed when Carrie Underwood joined the champs' circle.

That changed when Carrie won the show. Prior to the release of her debut album Some Hearts, she first released the track "Inside Your Heaven" and enjoyed great airplay. She then went on to release a string of hits starting with "Jesus, Take the Wheel," "Wasted," "I Ain't in Checotah Anymore," "Before He Cheats," and a lot more. Her first album did so well it stayed at the top of the Billboard Albums chart in 2007 for eleven weeks!

She managed to nab several awards for her first venture into the music scene. Her single "Jesus, Take the Wheel" was responsible for her awards given by different award-giving bodies like the Gospel Music Association, CMT, Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, American Music Awards, Billboard, and the Grammys.

Although she has already enjoyed a very good music career with her first album, Carrie Underwood didn't stop there. When she released her second record Carnival Ride, she added five more number one country hits to her resume: "So Small," "All American Girl," "Last Name," "Just a Dream," and "I Told You So."

After four years, Carrie Underwood has done excellently well in terms of record sales compared to other American Idol contestants. She has sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide as well as 10.7 million digital downloads. She also has several endorsement deals that added to her income. Since June 2008, she has earned about $14 million. Forbes.com recently named her as the top earner out of all the American Idol contestants, surpassing Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, and Jennifer Hudson.

Her musical success is clearly undeniable. In a short span of time, Carrie Underwood has already achieved what other artists could only dream of. - 18423

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A Visitor's Intro To Sacramento Concerts

By Antonion Davinci

Every year, many music fans flock to Sacramento to attend a concert that they have been eagerly waiting for. Sacramento concerts attract both local people, and people from all over to world to their infamous venues as the concert schedules run throughout the year, there is always something on. So, if you are a visitor to Sacramento, you will be sure to enjoy one of the shows irrespective of the time of year you plan to visit.

Sacramento is home to numerous venues. One of the main one is the Arco Arena which normally is used to showcase the talents of the most popular musicians and acts of our time. This year Sacramento concerts will host musicians such as Beyonce, Nickelback, the Jonas Brothers and No Doubt. The venues play host to both local talent and international stars and the shows appeal to a wide range of people with different tastes in music.

If you happen to be visiting Sacramento, look up the concert listings before you travel. You may be able to arrange your stay so that you can catch a few different shows. Some of the venues put on theatrical performances and dance acts that are worth seeing. There are smaller venues to cater for those who like stand up comedy shows.

Sacramento concerts also try to promote new bands and performers and provide them a platform to showcase their talent. You may even find a new band that you like and have never heard of before. Events that are held at the Empire Events Center are normally quite varied but tend to appeal to a younger audience. Arco Arena generally hosts the biggest names in entertainment.

The local community in Sacramento take avid interest in the arts and are committed to promoting the genre. Back in the 50s, the Sacramento Community Concert Association was formed to bring concerts into Sacramento. As a result of their hard work and enthusiasm, many talents are drawn to the region to perform including newcomers and renowned professionals.

To check what is going on and upcoming events being staged in Sacramento concerts, you can use the internet to go to the website for each venue. The venue may also be contacted directly to get full details and tickets for the shows. It is useful to know that the Chamber of Commerce also holds the full listings for the concerts should you require. - 18423

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A Musicians Guide to Acquiring Their Next Axe

By Kyle Zoltowski

Live Rock concerts were the rage in the 60's and they pushed numerous kids to buy their very first guitars. Now, video games like Guitar Hero are having a similar effect.

The heart of all good rock music does not just lie with the lyrics; it also lies with the electric guitar and the various sounds that it can produce. There are so many kids across the block who would give anything to play like David Gilmour,John Petrucci, Steve Vai, Jimmy Page etc. These men are not just some of the best guitarists of their times, they are legends.

Now if you are interested in discovering how to play the guitar then the first thing you'll need to do is select one. Normally people start with an acoustic and graduate to the electric guitar. It is quite overwhelming for anyone to select the right electric guitar since there are literally hundreds of models out there on the market. If you are purchasing an electric guitar then you will also need to purchase an amp, pick-ups, picks, a tuner, perhaps an effects pedal etc.

Electric guitars can be purchased in a lot of sizes and designs with the aerodynamic designs being one of the hottest. Don't go for the first electric guitar you see. You need to spend a fair amount of time looking around and check out the prices and models before you actually buy one. In fact, one of the best ways to pick a guitar is by the brand or by the style. Here is our take on the 4 important styles:

Stratocaster (Also known as the 'Strat') - This certainly is a show stealer and has a typical style. The most famous is the red and white color combination, which was shredded prolifically by Knopfler of Dire Straits. The Strato is from Fender and has a neck that is sturdily fastened to the guitar body. Apart from this, it has double cutaway sides, 22 frets accompanied by a wammy bar and 3 pickups. Fender designed the first Strato in the early 50's. Some of the popular designs are:

* Deluxe Stratocaster: Approx $550 * Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS in Rosewood: Approx $1300 * Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar: Approx $450 * Standard Strat Electric Guitar in Rosewood: Approx $750 * Strat Eric Johnson Signature model: Approx $1900

Telecaster - The Telecaster is another phenomenal guitar from Fenders. It is more than just another electric guitar; it is a complete band. It is a solid body electric and comprises of two pick-ups. The first Telecaster was constructed by Leo Fender in the 1940's and has a mono cutaway body. It doesn't have the wammy bar but has 2 different single-coil pickups. Some of the popular Telecaster models include:

* Fender American Tele HS: $950-$1250 * Standard Telecaster: $400-$550 * Fender 63 Telecaster Relic Solid Body: $2450-$3100 * 72 Tele Custom Electric Guitar: $700-$850

Les Paul - This extraordinary electric guitar was designed by Gibson for many of the stars of the day. The prominent feature of a Les Paul guitar is its set neck construction, which means there are no bolts. The body is a single cutaway. It is furnished with two pickups as well as a raised scratch-plate. If you want to play perverted sound then the Les Paul will provide you with a vast range. Some of the well known guitarists who use the Les Pauls include Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash (ex-Gunners). Some of the famous Les Paul models include:

* Les Paul Custom Electric: $3050-$3500 * 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar: $5500-$6050 * Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Guitar: $700-$850 * Les Paul Classic Guitar: $1850-$1900

Gibson - Gibson is one of the greatest brands in all of guitar and all their guitar models are classics that shoud not be compared to any others. Gibson guitar company was actually founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson and has been singly accountable for providing us some of the best acoustic and electric guitars. A couple of the famous models include the arch-top L5 model and the Explorer etc. Some of the legends who have played a Gibson include Ace Frehley and Frank Zappa to name just a couple. Some of the popular Gibson models include:

* Flying V Guitar: $500-$600 * SG 61 Classic Electric: $1500-$1600 * Faded SG Special Electric Guitar: $550-$600 * Explorer Pro Electric: $1100-$1200

These are the best brands of electric guitars. The other aspects that will help you to pick up a guitar include the shape of the fretboard, the sound of the pick-ups, and the body. Full-bodied electrics are normally preferred as they can generate some of the best sounds that you will ever get to hear. - 18423

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