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Music Downloading |
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By themusicfansite on
3/28/2006 1:25 PM
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Internet users face having their computers seized and bank accounts locked as part of a massive European clampdown on illegal music downloading. BPI lawyers said that the 1988 copyright act would cover illegal file-sharing prosecutions because it reserves the right electronically to distribute any work to the owners of the copyright.
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The Solo Musicians Toolbox |
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By themusicfansite on
3/26/2006 4:28 PM
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If you are a solo musician, there are tools that you should know about, and have in your toolbox. It is best to be prepared for whatever comes your way in the form of gigs, and musical opportunities. In this article I will go over some of the general things in the form of gear, hardware, and software that will give you an edge in this competitive, and demanding world. Keep in mind that these are all suggestions, and it depends on your personal circumstances as to what you are, and are not able to obtain.
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Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries |
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By themusicfansite on
3/26/2006 4:23 PM
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Ouch! Does it seem like every note you play on your guitar or musical instrument results in pain? Maybe it’s a nagging ache in your neck and shoulder. Perhaps you’ve had long rehearsals for that important gig or recital, and now you notice severe pain and loss of strength in your elbow and wrist. Or maybe you are trying to cope with hands that are increasingly numb and clumsy. Well it’s all part of being a serious musician, right? You’ve got to keep practicing – too much depends on it! Sound familiar?
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The Sitar |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:28 AM
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The sitar is a Hindustani classical instrument. Acoustic sitars typically have a gourd acting as the resonating chamber. A distinctive feature are the curved frets, which are moveable (allowing fine variation in tuning) and raised (so that resonant, or sympathetic, strings can run underneath the frets, giving a very lush sound). A typical sitar has 18 or 19 strings (depending on the style) — there are 6 (in the Vilayat Khan style) or 7 (in the Ravi Shankar style) playable strings on top and 11 or 12 sympathetic strings or tarbs under the frets. It is rather difficult to tune the instrument. The strings can be tuned using both the pegs on the sides or the 'beads' at the bottom, which are mainly for fine tuning.
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Comparison of Arrangements of ‘Black Magic Woman’ |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:26 AM
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Original – Fleetwood Mac. This is in 4/4 time with a binary structure. The piece starts with a very short intro of two distorted, harmonising electric guitars. Vocals follow a single hit of the snare drum and we enter section A. This section consists of a six chord pattern. Dm, Am, Dm, Gm, Dm, CM, BbM, AM, Dm. While voice sings, melodic guitar lines fill in the gaps. It seems like the guitar and singer are having a conversation. Bass guitar plays the same pattern over and over while the drums play the toms and snare. After two verses comes a remarkable guitar solo. Its remarkable because of its rhythm and melodic structure. Section B follows right after another verse. This section sees a change of rhythm, but not tempo doesn’t change. The rhythm changes to swing as the drums fully play. Dm is the chord of the B section, with guitar playing melodic phrases with vocals. This continues and the track fades to an end.
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BOSSA NOVA Pt2 |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:25 AM
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In the late 1960s musical influences outside of Brazil like Rock were having their influence upon Brazilian music and musicians, who, while remaining faithful to Brazilian rhythms and styles, were happy to experiment with new styles and instrumentation. So Brazilian popular music began to evolve into a wonderful hybrid of Samba, Bossa Nova, Jazz, Rock and regional traditional musics.
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BOSSA NOVA Pt1 |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:24 AM
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Brazilian Bossa Nova is nearly three decades old. This musical style merits special attention because it is a prime example of modernization in Latin American popular music and because of its impact in other nations, most notably the United States.
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Instruments of the Renaissance Period |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:23 AM
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The Renaissance, or Re-birth, was a period of less restrictive thinking, attempting to look beyond the medieval worldview. Generally referring to the 15th &16th centuries, this new philosophy allowed a freedom of expression throughout all the humanities, including music. Early Italian composers began to get excited about the Renaissance as they set out to recapture the 'golden age' of ancient Rome. Music became an important part of daily life. Both Sacred and Secular music developed during this period.
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Baroque period music |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:21 AM
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‘Baroque’ probably comes from the Portuguese word ‘barocco’, meaning an irregularly shaped pearl or piece of jewelry. The term first came about in the highly ornamented style of architecture. Musicians later used the word ‘Baroque’ to describe the period of music history. It was during the 17th century that the system of modes disappeared. Composers had become accustom to sharpening or flattening the odd note here or there. The result was that modes lost their individual characters and came to sound like two modes only, Ionian and Aeolian (or Natural minor). From these two modes grew the major and minor scale system we use today.
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Legal Aspects to running musicals |
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By themusicfansite on
2/19/2006 10:20 AM
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Theatre and venue licences. A license is required for any public performance space to be used and is to be easily accessible any time the premises is in use. It shall be specified on the license the accommodation limit. The premises must have public liability insurance.
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