If you’ve covered the basics of music theory, then you’ve probably heard about the 12-tone Western music scale. Perhaps you’ve also learned that there is something called intervals, which refers to the difference in pitch between two sounds. If you haven’t, don’t worry – you don’t need to understand intervals to understand octaves. Here are…
Every drummer requires hardware. It often ends up being the most substantial and even heaviest part of a drummer’s overall setup. Your needs will likely vary depending on how you want to configure your layout. For many drummers, a drum rack is the simple and logical answer, for cymbals, rack toms and more. In this…
Gone are the days when putting up a few posters and spreading the word is enough to market a show. Getting people out to your gigs is hard work. And, that’s honestly just the beginning – artists need to promote their website, social media accounts, email list, merch, musical releases and more. The good news…
The greatest minds of our time tell us that time is relative. It’s true – we all experience time differently. But if there’s one thing that’s true about time, it’s that it only moves forward. We can’t go back and change the past. It’s no surprise, then, that there are so many great songs about…
You may have heard the term “timbre” being used in musical conversations. It could have popped up in a method book, magazine or even in a YouTube video. It’s possible it left you scratching your head wondering what it is. That’s because there’s a term that commonly gets used in its place these days, which…
Lighting is a sometimes ignored but nevertheless important part of many types of events and performances. Small bars, pubs, clubs and coffeehouses may have limited lighting or no lighting at all. But if you want to enhance your performances and get your audience up and dancing, you should have quality lighting effects at your disposal….
Owning a Steinway piano is a dream aimed for by many serious pianists. Steinways are world renowned for their quality and name. While they are not the most expensive pianos in the world, they are nevertheless quite pricey. Okay, super pricey. Luxury pianos like Fazioli and Bosendorfer will take the cake as far as price…
Family. That one word can bring a lot to mind. For some it will be feelings of joy, nostalgia, love. For others it will be feelings of frustration, sadness, skepticism. There’s no right or wrong way to feel about your family – after all, your experiences are unique to you. But it is fair to…
If you’ve ever heard of the “box pattern” before, there’s a good chance the topic of the conversation was the pentatonic scale. The major scale may be the first scale you learn, but what usually follows on its heels is the minor pentatonic scale. This is because the minor pentatonic scale is easy to learn…
Karaoke is so much fun. In Japan, it’s a favorite late-night pastime. And, it has caught on with the party crowd across the world. But going out night after night can be exhausting and sometimes expensive. Wouldn’t it be fun to bring that same experience to the comfort of your own home and invite your…
New York City has one of the most storied music scenes in the world, and it has an industry to match. Countless labels, publishing houses, agencies, management companies and promoters are based in New York. Of course, the big three labels have offices in NYC. So do most of their subsidiaries. But we’re going to…
Unfortunately, the people you fall in love with don’t always fall in love with you. It can be hard to let go and move on, even when you know that’s the best thing you can do. To hear others’ experiences with this, below are the top songs about unrequited love we can all relate to….
In this article we’re going to look at how to use a metronome for beginners. Regardless of what instrument you play – guitar, bass, drums, piano or otherwise – it’s important to develop a good sense of timing and rhythm. After all, music is made up of three elements – melody, harmony and rhythm. There…
Maybe you’re thinking about learning the guitar or bass, but don’t have the money necessary to purchase an instrument just yet. Or, maybe you’ve heard that it’s easier to learn on something smaller like a ukulele, which to some extent, is true. In this guide, we’ll be looking at the best cheap ukuleles, especially for…
Singing in a talent show is challenging. The competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and your nerves will be shot – how can you give yourself the best chance at winning? A great first step is picking a song that is going to knock people out. The best advice I can give is to…