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Mar
15
comment What is the proper technique for a glissando on piano?
This question is best answered by video / youtube search
Jan
28
comment What instruments are inexpensive, portable and not too loud?
See also "Silent, extremely portable instrument to learn music"
Nov
28
comment What instrument is inexpensive and can be self-taught?
This is for you
Nov
19
comment Is there a technique to help you memorize the notes on the guitar?
The first document you linked is awesome
Sep
23
comment I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
Another thing I do is have a recording device with you. It doesn't have to be hi fi, but I use an Edirol.
Sep
23
comment I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
@naught101 My criticism isn't on the contents of the book and I'm not addressing the possibility that it may be wrong, but rather on the presentation of the text (which is archaic and hard to read). Just try and read the text yourself. It's not good studying to learn from something that's hard to grok while there are much more suitable books out there written in modern English. That book is a piece of history that IMO is to be enjoyed by experienced musicians who really feel like a tour down history's past, not something a beginner should learn from.
Sep
3
comment Which note is consonance and which is dissonance
Consonance and dissonance are much easier to understand if you play chords. 1 & 2 together, for example, is quite dissonant, and 1 & 5 together is very consonant.
Aug
20
comment Repeating a melody over 4 octaves
I added an image
Jun
9
comment Effects of keeping a guitar in the car
Well it's going to ruin it, but all guitars get ruined eventually. I say just keep it there and play it, and when it gets ruined, get a new one.
Jun
7
comment Common drum rhythm index
See also
Jun
6
comment Why do minor keys sound “sad”?
Yeah, goths rejoice in A-minor.
Jun
6
comment How to formulate a chord on the piano?
Hammer, skip two, hammer, skip 3, HAMMER TIME! (sorry, couldn't resist)
Jun
6
comment What does it mean to write a song in a certain key?
So what is the advantage of even saying a song is in a particular key?
Jun
3
comment I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
Relax. Don't discourage him from practicing "because he's going to learn bad habits." That's like saying to a kid who wants to play basketball, "don't practice before you make the team, because you're going to teach yourself bad habits." Actually having practiced before seeing a teacher will make what the teacher says make a lot more sense/have relevance/be easier to learn.
Jun
3
comment I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
Yup, exactly. What you're saying is practice and "close the feedback loop". Another thing you can do is stick your finger in your ear while you're singing, so you can hear yourself. This is a really noob thing to do, but it kind of works to start.
Jun
3
comment I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
-1 While the text you linked is very nice linking to it would be a nice comment, this isn't good advice as an answer. Do you really think one should begin by reading a book from 1916? I browsed the text and it would make little sense to me if I hadn't already attended classes by a music instructor. There are plenty of newer books are 4.5-5 star reviewed on average, on Amazon.
Feb
5
comment Are sweet drinks bad for singing?
Drinking sweet drinks such as soda is not healthy period.
Feb
5
comment Can Playing Cause Back Pain In Right Shoulder Blade?
Yes, stretching is the Right Answer.
Feb
5
comment How can I get a sound similar to Shine by Collective Soul?
Besides everything here (for NOT the solo riffs, but the main bass/treble riffs through the song), try cutting off the high frequency on your guitars, try it after amp, and also try it pre-amp, to see which is better. If that doesn't work, try playing it outdoors for better results ( ;) )
Jan
2
comment Whole finger callous - for barre chords?
apply for hand modelling?