Music Articles
211: Flattop Vs. Archtop Guitars: Sound Holes And Soundboards
An explanation of how an archtop guitar differs from a flattop instrument. A brief history of the former instrument and a list of the modern models defining characteristics.
212: Tenor Guitars: More Common Than You Realize
A brief history of the tenor guitar, a description of its basic characteristics and how they differ from those of a standard six-string, and a summary of its modern popularity.
213: Fingerpicking: A Technique For Many Genres
An explanantion of how fingerpicking differs from the other methods of playing a guitar and an overview of some of the genres that use fingerpicking.
214: Seven-String Guitars: A Niche Instrument
An explanation of how the extra string on a seven-string guitar can be attached and a history of the instrument.
215: The "Beating Guitar" Of Italy
A description of the Italian battenge guitar, its various characteristics and how they vary from those of a classical guitar.
216: The Acoustic Bass Guitar: A Relative Newcomer
A brief history of the origins of the acoustic bass guitar, a description of how it differs from other guitars, and a discussion of a few of the commonly used Mexican versions.
217: The Bodhran: The Unofficial Drum Of Ireland
A brief history of the bodhran, including an explanation of its traditional use as a tool of war and of noisemaking. A description of its basic physical characteristics and playing technique.
218: Sheet Music Then & Now
Most modern musicians take sheet music for granted. Sheet music abounds in printed form and can even be downloaded from the Internet. It's a far cry from the days of oral tradition. Centuries ago, there were few ways to pass on music other than to "hum a few bars" until the listener caught on.
219: Fill Your Daytime With MP3 Downloads By Obtaining Free Legal Ipod Music
Take a moment and divide those minutes by the length of the average song.
220: What Is Musical Harmony?
Musical harmony is a simple concept, yet it contains so many variations that it is inexhaustible. With these simple rules, anyone can learn the basics of harmonization and be on their way to composing the next great song.
221: Fretless Guitars: An Issue Of Taste
An explanation of how fretless guitars differ from fretted instruments and a summary of the advantages and disadvantes the difference creates.
222: Synthesis Methods Of The Electronic Keyboard
A summary of the five different types of synthesis used by electronic keyboards and a basic description of how each type works.
223: The Sound Effects Of The Electric Guitar
A very basic summary and description of some of the most common sound effects used in conjunction with the electric guitar.
224: The Features Of The Common Keyboard
A description of some of the features commonly found on the average keyboard, some of which imitate the qualities of a piano and some of which go beyond such imitation.
225: The Advantages Of The Modern Ten-String Guitar
An explanation of the defining characterists of ten-string guitars, both romantic and modern, and an overview of the advantages of the ten-string vs. the six-string.
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