5 Benefits of Kids Learning Violin Music

If you're a parent, and you're wondering what benefits your kids will receive by learning violin music, then here is the article you must read. Violin music is played by musicians around the world, and is one of the most popular music today. Here are the 5 benefits of learning the violin for your kids.1. DisciplineBy learning how to play the violin, you're inculcating discipline into your kids, at a young age. When kids learn violin, they are taught to practice their violin pieces and scales every day. Practicing is by means to improve their skills level. Learning how to do things everyday to improve themselves, will greatly benefit the kids when they grow up.2. The Love of Violin MusicBy learning the violin, we as parents also teach our kids how to appreciate and love music. Music plays...

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Happy Birthday King of Pop

On August 29th we celebrate the birthday of a pop star who has influenced and been influenced by other royalty in the music industry. We remember Michael Jackson as the little lead vocalist with his brothers in the group The Jackson Five. In the nineteen seventies this group of five brothers rose to fame. When the boys decided to go solo to showcase their individual talents Michael Jackson's songs and dance moves touched many elevating him to the heights of pop icon.Michael Jackson became the biggest success out of the group because he influenced generations. His music can be heard on many radio stations all over the world. His videos are still enjoyed on music television and the internet. Even children today enjoy listening to and singing along with him to bubblegum songs like, "I Want to...

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Your Essential Djembe Drum Buying Guide

Shopping for djembe drums can be daunting, if you don't know what you need. Different drum sizes, head types, tuning mechanisms and shell composition all play a part in creating the drum's personality. The drum is your voice; hence, it should be an extension of yourself. This buying guide should shed some light on the subject, allowing you to find your perfect drum.Choosing your shell materialMany different shell materials are available for a djembe, in both natural and synthetic varieties. You need to consider what type of environment you will be playing in when you make your decision. If you go with a natural material, usually a wood body, you need to make sure you get one that has been specially treated so the drum doesn't rot or get bugs. Use caution when purchasing a traditionally made...

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How to Sing: What You Need to Know Before Being a Singer!

Everybody knows how to sing! You just open your mouth and sing! Well, its not that easy. There is a right way and a wrong way to sing. Or more accurately, a healthy way of singing that you can maintain throughout your singing life, or an unhealthy singing that are prone to damages to your vocal cords and ultimately end of your singing life.Whether you dream of becoming a professional vocalist or are a purely recreational singer, you want your voice to sound its best and that can last a lifetime. The best way to preserve your voice is to keep yourself physically fit and in good overall health. Maintain a healthy diet, have proper sleep, and moderate exercise. You have to avoid smoking, illegal drugs, and alcohol.The stereotype of the hard-partying rock star isn't a reality in most cases. Most...

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Are You Procrastinating Before Music Instrumental Practice? Learn How to Stop It

Many articles and tips on procrastination advise 'Just doing it anyway' and I agree that forcing yourself to start is the best and fastest way IF you have the willpower. The problem is that from my experience many people can only muster the willpower on an occasional basis meaning that a lot of the time other pressing matters take precedence. Because of this, many may feel they have to constantly 'push themselves' to get the practice done and that's a big ask if the requirement is daily. So how else can we get ourselves to practice, especially if we're feeling lousy?Tip 1: First, make the commitment by setting aside a time in your day where nothing will come between you and practice.By making this decision, you psychologically tell yourself...

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The 3 Best Drummers Ever

Drummers are a strange breed. They are the loudest instrument on a track and are notoriously difficult to get right. The drummer needs to keep the rhythm going and the other band members will be using the drummer to keep pace. All this pressure isn't for everyone and playing the drums is a bit like trying to pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time, it is almost impossible for an untrained guy to be a good drummer. But who are the best three drummers? It is a tough decision but below are the best drummers of all time.Mike Portnoy - Tattoos all over his arms, a beard and long hair. Mike certainly looks the part and his drummer isn't half bad either. The founder of Dream Theatre, Mike is a drummer like no other. He was born in...

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Review of the Killer Yamaha Tyros 4 Arranger Keyboard

Every performing keyboardist looks for an arranger keyboard that helps to sound fully arranged with just a few buttons, and that too in a variety of genres. The Yamaha Tyros 4 keyboard, with its professional styles and voices, gives you just that in an arranger workstation.And as we discuss the Tyros, one question that could come to a musicians mind is how good is it compared to a top of the line synthesizer workstation - something like the Motif or the Fantom? Well, the answer is that the Tyros 4 is still an arranger based workstation as opposed to being a synthesizer workstation. The tools for creating new sounds and editing them would be limited in Tyros compared to a pure workstation.Nevertheless, the palette of voices and styles are so vast and realistic that you will have everything...

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