Musical Instruments Articles

1). Understanding The Purpose Of The Guitar Neck Shim By : Michael Granger
Some guitars will just NOT adjust properly with the standard methods available like the bridge saddles, nut filing adjustments and the ability to set the bow (or lack thereof) of the neck itself. Adding shims to the bolt on neck may be necessary to get the guitar to play properly at all locations up and down the neck. A nut shim acts as a spacer between the nut and neck raising and lowering the distance between all of the strings at the lower end of the guitar, starting at fret 1 and moving towards the body of the guitar.
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2). An Alternative Way To Adjust Your Guitar Nut By : Andrew Preston
Most new guitars arrive from the factory with the nut just barely playable. Older guitars may have the nut filed or worn down so much that fret buzz cannot be eliminated by neck or string height adjustment. If you have a new guitar, or you are replacing the nut with a new one, here is an alternative method to file and adjust the nut material to make your guitar play like the professionals guitars play.
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3). Troubleshooting A Noisey PA System By : Richard Pace
When your band plays in different locations on a regular basis, noise in your P.A. system is a very common, and sometimes a very difficult problem to solve. Noise comes from many sources. Some of the most common ones are: 1. Poor cables on the inputs 2. Fluorescent lights 3. Dimmers 4. Poor design, particularly shielding and location of the mixer and power amps power transformers 5.
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4). Musical Instruments And Their Importance By : Nati Roberts
Since times of yore, man has been associated with music. It is the expression of the heart. History tells us that Neanderthal man used bone flute. Evidence also exists that percussive instruments might have been used. Defining a musical instrument: anything that produces sound can be called a musical instrument. The term usually is reserved for instruments that have a particular function in an orchestra.
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5). What You Need To Know About The Trumpet By : Sandra Stammberger
The trumpet is said to have originated from Egypt. In the medieval times, the trumpet was used for military purposes.
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6). You Can’t Have Good Music Without Percussion By : Lavinia Snider
Percussion instruments are very old and have quite a history. Often used in folk music, these instruments add variety and a rural charm to music. In India for example, two pieces of flat metal are struck to form a bell like sound. This form of instrument is used in temples and prayer places across the country. Other popular percussions instruments include the drum, piano and xylophone.
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7). Drums Throughout Humanity By : Sandra Stammberger
From the time when man was a savage, he learnt that by hitting an object sound could be generated. Drums are among the oldest musical instruments known.
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8). 4 Drum Tips to Keeping Peace With Your Neighbors By : Dan Brown
There are some quick fixes to help keep your family, friends, and neighbors at peace while still allowing you to drum. Just follow these four solid drum tips...
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9). An Introduction to Brass and Woodwind Musical Instruments By : Kim Novak
An overview to the many instruments in the brass and woodwind families, peppered with some wonderful fun facts about your favorite musical instrument.
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10). Music & Citizenship: Can Playing a Musical Instrument Help Your Child Become a Better Citizen? By : Duane Shinn
Disregard the popular image of rappers with their ghetto blasters, terrorizing neighborhoods with eardrum-splitting cacophony. Consider instead our delightful school bands and orchestras… and ponder on whether those students might be becoming our best future citizens. Unlikely as it may seem, recent scientific research suggests this hypothesis might actually be true. It appears studying music can, in fact, impact the development of the human personality, especially in the area of socialization
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11). Differences In Microphones For Your Stage Set-up By : Ed Beatty
Using different types and manufacturers of microphones can make all the difference in the world when setting up a stage for your band. If you use the wrong one, you battle with feedback all night. Even if you use a feedback "eliminator", you will suffer very poor frequency response, because it is being "eliminated" as feedback, instead of the desired freguencies that make your music full and enjoyable.
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12). Why Practice Drums With a Metronome? By : Dan Brown
Try to keep time with a metronome for about twenty seconds. It will show you how good you really can keep time.
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13). Musical Instruments - The Guitar By : Barney Garcia
The guitar is a musical instrument composed a hollow box and strings. The instrument makes noise when someone plucks the strings, which creates a vibration through the body and the neck of the guitar.
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14). How to Not Be Just a Drummer By : Dan Brown
An argument could be made that a drummer should solely focus on just being that... a drummer. I agree completely! I believe part of focusing on being a great drummer is expanding his or her knowledge of music, not just their "playing" of the drums.
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15). Piano–A World Of History And Class By : Tony Brings
Pianos have entertained thousands over the last century or 2. When we think about this grand instrument, composers like Mozart and Beethoven come to mind. The piano's got their boost in the hundred years between 1790 and 1890. Yes, during the industrial revolution. This is when stronger steel and iron was manufactured. Helping in building strong Iron frames and Steel piano wire for good instruments.
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16). How to Develop Your Drumming Weaknesses By : Dan Brown
Just like patting your head and rubbing your tummy, once you get the hang of doing multiple things at once on your drum set, it then only becomes a matter of practicing to develop your skills.
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17). Are You an Organized Drummer? By : Dan Brown
When preparedness and opportunity meet, success occurs. You will more likely meet with success by being organized when opportunity knocks.
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18). 3 Keys to Maximizing Your Drum Skills By : Dan Brown
There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital keys...
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19). The Development of Steel Drums By : Victor Epand
Steel drums have a long and interesting history spanning over thousands of years. It has successfully carved a niche for itself and has emerged as a name to reckon within the world of instrumental music.
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20). Tips on Shopping for Music Gear By : Victor Epand
The above article is about the necessary steps to be taken while buying a musical instrument. The article discusses the different ways of shopping and their drawbacks as well.
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21). Popular Brands of Music Gear By : Victor Epand
The above article is about popular brands of music gears. Here we discussed different important brands of some of the musical instruments.
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22). The Recipe for A Modern Orchestra By : Malcolm Blake
What are the ingredients of a successful orchestra? This article reveals the winning recipe.
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