Classic Buys, the Antique Audio Electronics Online Shop

Classic Buys is a specialist in high-quality antique style audio electronics. They offer a wide selection of highly detailed replicas of the old time musical audio stuffs. Their collection includes classical phonographs, radios, telephones, jukebox, turntable, table-top stereos, audio furniture & more. Their products are styled to match 1900s designs from various eras such as retro, 1960's and post WWII. And don't forget, they also carry many brand name products such as Crosley, Memorex, Emerson, Lasonic & Teac. 

All of their products make a great gift or if you are a collector of antique musical tools, they can add high value to your personal collection. If you are a collector but you stay in other part of the world, then don't be worry, because they also ship worldwide from their US based warehouse. United States and Canada buyers can avail their discounted shipping offer on all products purchased on their online store. Also, an online orders can be placed on their website using all major credit cards, Paypal & eChecks. This is important because nowadays people love to shopping from their warm and nice seat.

Online orders are shipped within 24-48 hours from their manufacturer certified distribution centers located in California, Florida and Pennsylvania.

If you interested on Classic Buys, then you may check them out here.

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Digital Royalty

They rock! That was the first thing I get when I heard their songs. Powered by Eric Olson(Vocals/Guitar), Paul Davis(Vocals/Drums), Nick Matt(Vocals/Bass), Digital Royalty ready to heat you up with their musics.

Digital Royalty is an alternative band comes from Chicago. They cover youtube-famous songs like auto-tune the news, then write and perform the originals based on Internet. They're a party rock band and fuse all styles of music into their sound like rock, punk, funk, blues, and folk, which make them really rock. A slogan that comes up with them is "A tribute to the 21st century so far, we are embracing internet culture with our music."
They already have digital album, which has 3 promotional song demo. Homosexual, the first track, heat you up with its up beat tempo, much more like punk music but with a smoother touch of harmonization. Double Rainbow, the second song, feels like a ballad with powerful tone - as far as I know, they always put their power for the song so it makes their songs feel great. The last song in the album is Turtle Gold, another ballad with a strong blues influence, and once again, I like their power of music.
If you think you're a rock musician, then check out their demos at Digital Royalty's promotional songs , and their facebook fanpage at Digital Royalty's facebook fanpage

Wants more? check their video here: Digital Royalty's Youtube 

Digital Royalty rocks!

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Jon Boling a.k.a Skatch MC

Love Hip-Hop music so much? then you shouldn't miss this one. It's him, Jon Boling a.k.a Skatch MC.

His newest album, Sincerity: The Soundtrack to Life presents eight great songs with the power of life from Hip-Hop each:

1.  Hardship
2. Coming from the Soul
3. Ooh Child
4. Check It Out
5. Traveling Miles
6. Everyday
7. Time to Zone
8. Poetry in Motion (The Outro)

For me myself, I like "Hardship" so much. It talks about the inequality and greedy of modern times. I love songs which talk about life and idealism.

Skatch MC brings some fresh air to the hip hop world with his idealism and his point of view when some things happen around him. With nice instrumental plays behind, I'm sure those who love new fresh hip-hop music will love Skatch MC quickly.

His new album now available on I Tunes music store, and if you like him and want to become his fans, simply check him out on Jon Boling a.k.a Skatch MC Facebook Fanpage.

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Johnny Thompson Winner of the Best Elvis Impersonator Contest

Occasionally events in your life have a means of turning out for the best! That's what occurred to JOHNNY THOMPSON in Memphis in the 2007 ELVIS WEEK.

Johnny was in Memphis as he won in the initial Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition in Del Mar, California. Right before he left for Memphis, he told this correspondent that he may not win the desirable title of "2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist" in the first ETA competition funded by the ELVIS PRESLEY Ventures . However he revealed he would be delighted enough if he makes it to the Top 10 . Sadly he did not! But God had something better in store for him. He was crowned the "2007 Pictures of the King World Champion" 2 days later! The old chestnut that "God won't take you to where His grace won't sustain you" is right indeed!The "Images of the King" contest was troublesome.

Seventy-two ETAs from across the world competed in the 1st a couple of days of preliminaries.

Out of the seventy-two, 34 were chosen to challenge again in 2 more days of last competitions. A suspenseful moment ensued while the judges' votes were totaled. And then came the statement : Johnny Thompson from Vegas is the new World Champ ! He emailed me later that he was shocked, and very pleased. "I wish that you were here so you may have seen it!" he wrote. I missed all of the events lauding ELVIS PRESLEY on his 30th death anniversary, so I was not ready to see the "Images of the King" and "Ultimate ETA" competitions. For Elvis fans like me who did not make it to Memphis, and wish to view the statement of the winners, sign on to this internet site : www.imagesofthekingcontest.com.


Here are the top winners and their awards : JOHNNY THOMPSON of Vegas, Nevada, World champ, $1,500 money and $1,500 gift token from BK Companies ; GINO MONOPOLI of Canada, 2nd place, $600 money and $800 gift token from BK ; SCOTT NORTON of Florida, 3rd place, $400 in notes and $500 gift voucher from BK. CODY Massacre won the Peoples's Choice award, while GENE SHAW and JERRY BRIAN tied for the Meaning of Elvis award.

The finalists who competed at the Round one Finals held Fri. , Aug seventeen, ordered by performance, were : MIKE BRAVENER, WILL GANZON, CODY Massacre , ELVIS WAYNE, JUSTIN EDWARDS, RICK WADE, OLIVER STEINHOFF, TOKI, MATTHEW SPAULDING, TONY GROVA, ADAM FISHER, GEORGE ELIAS, DANNY DALE, KAVAN and SCOTT NORTON. At the Round two Finals held Sat. , Aug eighteen, the finalists, listed by performance, were : JEFF BARNES, MATT JOYCE, JOSEPH HALL, RICHARD ADKINS, LANCE DOBINSON, JOE TRITES, PAUL THORPE, JOHNNY THOMPSON, LIL'D, ANTHONY VON, JASON WHITED, TODD MARTIN, DAVID ALLEN, JESSE ARON, PETE PAQUETTE, KJELL BJORNSTED, GINO MONOPOLI, ROB LANGFORD and JAMIE McDONNEL-ROBERTS. Other ETAs who joined the "Images of the King" competition were : JACK HOWARD, GENE LANE, PAUL Servant , CURT LECHNER, VAL PANGILINAN, LARRY TSCHEHALI, FRED ALBERT, KEN YUVIENCO, LOU JORDAN, MARCUS BERE, MARIO RAMOS, SHELBY DANIEL, TONY FRIETAS, TERRY McGILLIVRAY, JIM HOLMES, NASAR SFIAN MORDEN, TYLER JAMES BARLING, TORI, BRAD McCRADY, Priest PELLY, TIM DUDLEY, JAMES CARDWELL, CHRIS MARTIN, STEVE BOTELLO, SAMMY STONE, PAUL Wake , BILL BROOKS, MICHAEL RATCLIFFE, ALVIN SMITH, MIKE BOZZO, GARY ABBOTT, BUD SANDERS, JEFF "JELVIS" LAJESS, JIM BISHOP, TRACY ALAN MOORE, JOHNNY LOOS, DAVID MUGGERIDGE and RICHARD COOK. Previous "Images of the King" World champs were guest performers, among them : MICHAEL HOOVER, 1988 ; DAVID LEE, 2004 ; MARIO, 2005 ; and ELVIS, JR, 2006. The day following the Grand Finals, Johnny attended and performed at the Breakfast of Champs along with DAVID LEE, GINO MONOPOLI, and GARY ELVIS BRITT. "Images of the King" is the first ETA competition in Memphis, started in 1986 ( twenty-one years back ) by DOC FRANKLIN. It has developed thru the years into a family reunion, expo and entertainment showcase. Around two thousand folk from all over the world attended this year's competition. What's new with Johnny after winning the "Images of the King" this year? He's off to Europe for another string of performances. Along with LEO DAYS from Michigan, who will be performing as the 50's Elvis, and KRAIG PARKER from Dallas, Texas, who will be performing as the 70's Elvis, the 3 of them will be in Paris, France for a month ( October three to Nov three, 2007 ). Johnny will do the "Comeback Special" segment. Then the 3 of them will perform in nineteen to twenty more towns in France, Finland, Denmark and Norway. Way to go, Johnny, Leo and Kraig! Johnny has performed in other nations before, like China, Cancun, Bolivia and the Dominican Republic. Zena Sultana.


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Learn How to Sing and Deal with Performance Anxiety

So, you're a fabulous singer or at least on your way to becoming one, right? However, even though your dreams are big and your determination to achieve them are even bigger, there is one thing which may be creating doubt in your mind as to whether you really want to move forward - performance!

Being nervous about getting up in front of an audience of a couple of hundred people - or for some of us, even one person other than the one that looks back at us from inside the mirror - is surprisingly common. In fact I reckon it's safe to say that no-one who has ever performed can say they've never felt nervous about it!
Believe me, you are so not alone when it comes to nerves. I still get nervous every time I perform - no kidding!
Nerves are a good thing though...Sure, they don't feel all that good if you don't see the benefits they provide but...Nerves actually add spark to your performance by supplying you with extra energy and more quick wit and clearer thinking. The ability to 'think on your feet' increases when you are feeling nervous. This means that if something were to go wrong - and most of the time nothing does - you would be able to quickly think of a way to cover it up, fake it or use the situation to your advantage. However, an 'attack of the butterflies' can sometimes feel more like an attack on your heart and can leave you feeling incredibly tense and unable to perform.

Here are a few tips that I give everyone while they learn how to sing, when it comes to performance and nerves:
1) Know your stuff!! Be as prepared as you can be by knowing your repertoire (song/s) back to front, inside-out and have the ability to perform it whilst standing on your head if necessary :)
This way, you lessen the risk of nerves occurring as a result of thoughts like "I wish I had practiced more". Instead you can say "I have done all that I can to prepare myself for this performance and I am ready!"
2) Train yourself to begin thinking of what could go right instead of what disasters could occur. Did you know that we have around 60,000 thoughts per day? Did you know that around 86 of all negative thoughts are gross misrepresentations of reality? Kind of hits home how easy it is for our 'ego minds' to take over and feed us a patch of 'meadow muffins'!
Your thoughts occur simply out of habits of thought you have created up until now by letting your mind do what it likes without question. Try something different and you will get an entirely different result. For example, begin to monitor the content of your thoughts in general - every day. There is no need to monitor every thought; that would drive anyone crazy! Simply start by observing the content of your thoughts and assess whether they are generally negative or positive. If they're positive, keep thinking those thoughts. However, if you find yourself thinking negatively about someone or something, use your power of creativity to find something positive about that someone or something and gradually you will begin to train your mind to focus more on positive aspects of your everyday experiences. I could write a book on this...actually, I did! So, no need for me to say more right now, I think you get the gist, lol

3) Ask yourself "What's the very worst that could happen" and then ask yourself "Is it likely to happen". Notice how I used the word likely instead of possible? We all know that anything is possible but many things that are very possible are also not very likely. More often than not, you will find that your biggest fear is simply that - FEAR.
F - False
E - Evidence
A - Appearing
R - Real
Here's a simple strategy I give everyone learning how to sing for analyzing and clearing your worry:
a) Get the facts i.e. what is it that you're worries about? Is the cause of your worry probable or even logical? If so, is there anything you can do about it? If not, stop worrying. Just continue on, doing the best that you can do. Again, the focus is an what you can do, not on the possible disasters.
b) After carefully weighing all the facts, come to a decision. If the cause of your worry is something you can take action on, decide WHAT action you will take.
c) Once your decision is carefully reached, act! Get busy carrying out your decision and dismiss all anxiety about the outcome. Have you ever noticed that when you take your attention away from something that may be worrying you and place it onto something else, the feelings associated with the thing that you were previously worried about, disappear?...Hmmm...Food for thought...
4) Breathe deeply. Act calm and breathe deeply. Your mind is greatly affected by the actions of your body and the same is true for the opposite. If your body is acting out a 'confident state', your mind will take on the assumption that it is time to be confident and the brain will order a release of a specific chemical which calms the body further. It's quite a magical machine this vessel we reside in. So, the essence of this message is to 'FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT'. Act calm, be calm - calm enough to sing well at least. Remember, you want SOME nerves present to add that vibrancy & spirit to your performance.
We are creatures of habit, us Humans...So, in order to become consistent in being able to deal with your nerves in any situation, practice the above techniques in all situations in your life that have you building a butterfly Avery in your gut!
At the end of the day, my friend, you are going to be OK. I know it!
Trust yourself, be prepared, think positively and breathe deeply.
Learn how to sing with Singing Solutions. Become the next singing sensation.
HAPPY SINGING!

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Learning Guitar Systems - How To Choose

Learning a musical instrument can be a rewarding leisure activity. If you are finally ready to learn the guitar, your motivation is a big first step. Chances are you've thought about it for a while. Learning the guitar can be difficult at first, but it is crucial to stay disciplined and not give up. Determination and commitment is hard in the beginning, but as you practice it will get easier, so keep it up! If I can stress one thing: do not be discouraged!

A key strategy for effective and enjoyable learning of an instrument is to find a way to practice methodically over time. Eventually it will be of value to incorporate other styles and techniques to be well-rounded. For example you may be interested in different genres like rock, jazz, flamenco and classical. But in the beginning, regular step-by-step practice is the key. All traditional styles are based on basics such as chords, scales, modes, tempo, tone, technique and muscle memory of the fingers.

You will find many music schools and learning programs online. For many this is preferable to the old-fashioned student-teacher relationship. For a monthly fee, you will have access to a wide range of music learning materials in the form of streaming video lessons, and documentation in pdf and mp3 for download. There should be a dynamic forum based community where other students can ask questions, get help and ideas.


    Is there a basic learning system for beginners?
    Look for a methodical series of lessons to build the fundamentals. Some programs may simply provide access to a library of lessons, but we encourage you to seek a program with a clear beginner learning system. You will learn how to pick, strum, make chords, what the chords mean, scales, and timing.

    Are the lessons organized in a way that makes sense to you?
    It can be confusing if the classes are not organized well. hey could be organized by instructor, genre, or skill level. As a beginner, the instructors may not mean a whole lot, which reinforces the need for a clear beginning program (see above). Eventually as you branch out though, searching by instructor, genre or skill level will be more interesting.

    Are the lessons downloadable, for offline viewing?
    There will be times when you are not online and you still want to practice. Will you be able to download video lessons or other materials in this case? This will be beneficial and allow for a more flexible learning schedule.


    Are there other technical features that enhance the experience?
    There could be other technical features that will support your learning experience as well. Bookmarking articles in a specific schedule of lessons, lessons favorite bookmarking for easy access, software composition, transcription tools that support files. All these things will help you learn at your own pace and with your own preferences.

    How active is the online community?
    A lively forum community plays a key role in keeping you on track. If a lot of people are posting and responding, that's a good sign that you can get additional help when needed. Try to visit the forums and see how busy they are.

    How much does the program cost?
    If you need to take a break from your practice for whatever reason, be mindful if it is a monthly ongoing cost. Of course consider your budget, and measure how much you think you will be practicing. If you are dedicated to learning, you will find that on the whole most programs offer a great depth of material and the monthly costs are usually a good value.

    Is there a money back guarantee?
    You may find that after you subscribe for a while you realize that program is just not for you. A money back guarantee that is offered up to a certain length of time gives you an out in this situation. Most, or all programs should have this option in place.

    Do you like the look and feel of the website?
    You can and should consider the appearance of a particular site. It's a valid option as you will be the one clicking around often. The design of a site is important, including how information is presented and organized. There should be a hierarchy to the organization so you can quickly see where to find different sections of the site, or links on the page. If you find yourself frustrated with navigating around, this will take time to figure out and hold you up.


The most important thing is to choose a program and stick with it. Follow the video lessons, learn the techniques, practice, then move on. Keep reviewing what you have already learned as you continue. While you will also want to practice your favorite song, or try out a new scale or riff that sounds exciting, try to stay focused on your core program as well. Get comfortable with your instrument with regular practice. This will build muscle memory

I hope this article helps you understand some of the early considerations as you embark on learning the guitar. I wish you the best of luck in learning the guitar!

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Christopher Davis is a musician, entrepreneur, web developer and blogger who writes about a variety of online topics.

To see guitar instruction product reviews and comparisons side by side to help you select what's right for you, visit his review site at Guitar Study Reviews.


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Wedding Bands Scotland

The groom, meanwhile, is taken out for just a stag night time on among the evenings preceding the wedding ceremony. The Stag Evening is meant being a celebration of your previous night time of freedom, along with a way of reassuring pals that being married does not indicate that they're shut from your everyday living. The groom, such as the bride, is dressed up and taken around town by his good friends and function mates. There is certainly generally a great deal of harmless sensible joking, of which the inadequate groom is the principal target.

If the night winds down, the groom is occasionally stripped of his clothing and coated in soot, treacle and feathers and left overnight tied into a tree or submit. In a few rural parts an open lorry is hired plus the groom is paraded by way of his regional place with substantially sounds and celebration.There exists very little doubt that common Scottish outfits include a touch of class and splendour to your wedding ceremony day and its connected ceremonies. The use of highland dress and also the kilt, jacket, dirk and sporran in Scottish weddings has continued through the centuries. Whilst the bride's white gown and veil has its roots in additional modern day situations. A Scottish bride will normally wear a traditional white or cream marriage ceremony gown. The groom's party and her father may arrive for the marriage ceremony resplendent in full Highland gown within the conventional clan tartan of their clans. She could possibly use a horseshoe on her arm once and for all luck, or a pageboy may provide one to her as she comes on the ceremony. Bridesmaids may perhaps wear what ever the bride has decided on to match her dress and it may consist of a little tartan accessory. Bouquets may possibly incorporate tartan ribbons or bows. Bonnie Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat, kilt, tartan flashes to match kilt, white hose, gillie brogues, kilt pin, sgian dubh, black belt with buckle, formal sporran with chain strap, wing collar shirt, black or coloured bow tie, and a piece of lucky heather about the lapel. He also has the option of donning a fly plaid, which happens to be anchored under the paulette around the shoulder on the jacket and secured by a substantial plaid brooch, (Cairngorm).For that bride a universal custom is definitely the 'something old, something new, something borrowed, anything blue' - needless to say the 'something new' can be the bride's dress! The 'something new' in the marriage ceremony can turn into the 'something old' or 'something borrowed' on the up coming generation' s weddings. The bride at times wears a blue garter (symbolizing enjoy) which plays a part later at the wedding ceremony reception. It was also classic in some areas to the bride to put a small silver coin in her shoe to carry her very good luck.

Give a Scottish brooch (named Luckenbooth) as being a token of one's like or being a betrothal present. This really is commonly made of silver and it is engraved with two hearts entwined. Some couples pin this on the blanket of their first-born for good luck.Weddings and receptions are someday held at a Scottish castle if there may be an appropriate one nearby. For one thing less complicated and less costly, the village hall, an out of doors venue or, for an all the more regular solution, the ceremony is often inside the dwelling. If funds is extremely tight, try arranging a "Penny Wedding ceremony," where visitors are anticipated to deliver their own meals and drinks towards the church to celebrate right after the ceremony is about.The difference in between Scotland plus the rest from the U.K. is, in Scotland, it is the particular person who's licensed to perform a marriage services instead of the building that's licensed to carry a wedding ceremony. Wedding ceremony customs have altered considerably through the years. Some areas of weddings appear steeped in custom while you may be glad to hear of some customs which have died out over the years! In Aberdeenshire even now, the 'blackening' is a ritual done with good relish. The engaged couple are captured one night time by so-called 'friends' and covered with foul substances for instance treacle, feathers, soot, and so on. These are then paraded close to the village and commonly the pubs. It will require days to clean clear! With the eighteenth century, the custom of hand-fasting was observed. A few would live collectively for a year plus a day, at which time they could determine no matter whether to aspect or produce a lifelong commitment. It absolutely was viewed as additional crucial for your bride to get expert and fertile than for being a virgin. Tradition says sew a hair onto the hem of a wedding gown for luck, or allow a drop of blood drop onto an internal seam. The bride ought to never try on the tricky gown upfront of her wedding day. To facilitate this tradition a compact area with the hem is left unsewn by the dressmaker until the very last second.


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3 Simple Blues Soloing Tricks (To Break Free From Scales)

The blues is an art form of the soul. It expresses the deepest feeling of the human experience.



Scales, on the other hand, are a structure of the mind. They express the mathematic elegance of the universe expressed through sound. Both are good but they are not interchangeable. Even on simple guitar songs, you still want your playing to sound like music.


And while knowing some scales can certainly advance your blues playing, if your jamming sounds like scales, well, that's a good first step but you have not yet reached your potential as a true blues player.


In this article I want to show you 3 quick tricks to break you out of the scale habit as soon as your fingers touch the strings. This will make even the simplest guitar songs sound amazing.


I'm assuming you already know at least one pentatonic scale. If you're not quite up to that, that's okay. Simply go learn one simple five note scale and practice it for a while. (Watch for my articles on pentatonics and the blues scale.) Then come back here and try these three tricks.




==> Trick #1


Choose one segment and twist and turn it. Take four notes from the pentatonic scale or any other mode you may be working with. Commit to those 4 notes only (for this practice session). Play them up and down, in order and out of order, and let your fingers dance on those four notes against a backing track. This will force you to be creative and to break out of the scale since you have to keep mixing it up.


==> Trick #2


Have a musical conversation. Play one of your four note licks, the one you like the best from trick # 1. Then reiterate it in octaves or elsewhere on the neck like a conversation. You can include slight variations in the call and response. This gives your music character and it becomes interesting to the listener. They feel as if they are listening to a conversation, not someone practicing scales.


==> Trick #3


Sing your solo quietly as you play. You probably would not sing a scale - especially on an easy guitar song - so don't play one. Sing your lick as you feel it and let your hands mimic the melody that comes through your feelings rather than the scales that come through your mind.




If you are not skilled enough to do this on the fly, sing the lick first, then figure out the fingering for it. You will be creating your own signature licks in this way and breaking out of the scale rut in the most creative way. In fact, you may find that some of the notes in your new lick are not even in the scale you are working with. That's ok. If they sound right to your ear, include them. This not only breaks you out of sounding like you're practicing your pentatonics, it actually breaks you out of the scale itself. What is probably happening is that you are naturally mixing major and minor pentatonic and that is the best way to get the most authentic blues sound in your playing. So trust your heart and your ear and play what you feel.


Use these three tricks on a regular basis and I guarantee your blues soloing - even on simple guitar songs - will jump a level so fast that heads will turn when you play. This helps your jamming as well as your songwriting and it educates your fingers to start moving on their own to follow the music in your soul.

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The best way to learn how to play piano by yourself

Learn piano to find a talent that will frequently benefit you with good friends, loved ones and in all round life. Having fun with a nice song the moment you have a seat at a piano is an wonderful skill. You would be able to intrigue a filled room of men and women effortlessly as a master piano player. Mastering the piano or keyboard, however, will take time and work if you teach yourself piano. Growing into a pro piano player will take determination, fortitude and dedication. And yet if you put in a little added effort and work hard, you will turn several years of practice into mere months. Really make the most of the resources and information on this web site.

Two schools of thought surface when you teach yourself piano. There are more, but these are the general methods to learn piano. One of many ways to learn piano is to try to not concern yourself with playing without the assistance of sheet music. Playing piano by reading notated sheet music will be the main focus of study here. Should you be the type of person who wants to teach yourself piano mainly because you would like to sit down and play piano without needing to read sheet music, the focal point will be more so on memorization of scales and chords. Having a superb grasp of both types of playing is the real way, however, to truly master the piano. So try to teach yourself piano using both schools of practice, regardless of the piano tutorial you use.


Learn Piano Playing With Online Tutorials

Teach yourself all about piano notes at the time you are first starting out. This is the initial step in everything else you will learn when you teach yourself to play piano. If you want to teach yourself piano with a piano tutorial, commit these notes to memory. Get started with the white keys, their names and their particular sounds. When you're comfortable with these main 7 keys it is easy to begin to learn about the black keys (flats and sharps).

If you desire to play piano by ear, you should still try to learn to read piano sheet music. It’s also relatively easy to get piano sheet music to some of your favorite popular songs. So take the time to at the very least familiarize yourself with a staff, treble and bass clefs and the different notes and how they are notated. It can sometimes take work to teach yourself piano, nevertheless you should believe that it is incredibly rewarding once you can take a seat and bust out a good tune randomly.


Make sure you learn about rhythm when you're learning about reading piano notes and sheet music. How a song flows in time is its rhythm. There are many lengths of the notes you can play on a piano. Some are quick, whereas others are held much longer. The concept of beats per minute is important and is what rhythm is based on. Unless you learn rhythm when you teach yourself piano it will be rather problematic to play songs the same as the piano masters do. Do not overlook this part of your learning.

Figuring out all about scales on the piano is next on the quest to teach yourself piano when using a piano tutorial. Every last key or note on the keyboard uses a certain “scale” (pre-defined set of notes that sound good together). There are 7 unique notes to every scale. When playing and learning piano scales, or other things in the piano tutorial, it is necessary to try and commit to memory as much as you can. If you teach yourself piano scales and memorize them adapting to completely different songs and playing styles will be substantially less difficult.

How to play piano chords is next on your journey to master the piano. Chords are groupings of notes that are played at the exact same time (i.e. using 2 or more keys on the piano at the same time). You are able to learn to play many varying types of piano chords - dark, scary chords; nice, bright and happy chords; sad and emotional chords and beautiful full chords. Playing chords on the piano is easy if you fully understand all your notes and scales. Once you master chords, you'll be all set to really master playing the piano.

Taking notes and piano chords, arranging them into chord progressions and bringing all the stuff together in a full piano song needs to be the subsequent part of your learning. The circle of fifths and the movement of music is an essential topic of study as soon as you understand and know the fundamentals. It is safer to work sequentially and find out about the principles and become confident with them just before moving to advanced topics of study.

Learn piano using a piano tutorial and you'll really hold with you a talent which is functional and envied. How fast you learn to play the piano is completely up to you. Be steady with your studying and your practice. Whether it is 20 minutes a day or an hour a day or 3 hours per day, your practice needs to be consistent. Use all the links and resources on this web site to delve more thoroughly into many of the subjects discussed here.

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The Top 10 Tribute Bands in the World

There are a lot of Tribute Bands out there in the world, and most of them are pretty poor. However, there are some that are truly outstanding. First of all, there's an important distinction between a "cover band" and a "tribute band." A cover band often plays selections of songs from lots of different artists. They don't try to actually impersonate the band they are covering, in terms of wardrobe, gear, etc. Tribute Bands, on the other hand, really make an attempt to emulate the band they are covering.
When you see any of the bands below, they look and sound almost exactly like what you would see and hear if you were to see them live or listen to them on a record. These bands have really dialed in their performances, their gear, their clothing, and their sound to the point that they are very, very close to the real thing. Of course, you wouldn't actually be fooled, but that said, the bands below really nail the stuff they are playing, and take their status as a tribute band very seriously. When you watch a good tribute band, you get a double whammy of actually enjoying a good band playing songs you know, but you also get the added kick (when the band is good) of watching a sort of high wire act, while the band tries to pull off their imitation. The following bands are the crème de la crème (in no particular order:)


1. Fan Halen (Van Halen)
2. Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin)
3. Pink Fraud (Pink Floyd)
4. L.A.vation - The World's Greatest Tribute to U2 (U2)
5. BC/DC
6. Gabba (ABBA/The Ramones)
7. Mini Kiss (Kiss)
8. The West End Girls (Pet Shop Boys)
9. The Bootleg Beatles (The Beatles)
10. Bjorn Again (Abba)

Many of these bands start because they are fans of the original band, but there's another component: Being in a good Tribute Band can pay very well. A good tribute band playing a private event can make $5,000 to $10,000 a night. As a result, lots of professional working musicians join tribute bands because it is one of the most convenient ways to keep yourself booked. If you are playing in one of the best tribute bands in Los Angeles, or one of the best tribute bands in the world, the chances are, it can become your day job.

I highly recommend seeing any of these bands. These are highly professional outfits, and they all look and sound the part. Often these bands utilize complex staging devices, lighting, and many of them play to pre-recorded tracks that allow them to include all of the background parts you would hear on an album. This is fairly common even for the real bands, for those of you who don't know. U2, for example, plays with a keyboard player offstage, in addition to playing with pre-recorded tracks. There's just no way to pull of with drums, bass, and guitar, all the stuff that you hear when you see U2 live.


Tribute bands, that is, good tribute bands, are perfect for events, parties, and corporate functions. They are more expensive than your average cover band, but they are considerably less costly than hiring a name act. And, of course, it's actually impossible to hire The Beatles or Led Zepelin to play your birthday party. These bands make their livings playing corporate and private events, and you will find that they are professional and well prepared. Almost all of the bands listed here travel almost anywhere in the world, and are available for exclusive bookings internationally. You can find any of these bands by typing their name into google, and each of these bands has lots and lots of promotional material available on the internet, so you can see what you are going to get ahead of time, before you decide to hire them.

So there you have it. The top 10 tribute bands in the world. Each of these bands are outstanding, and well worth the money. If you hire any of these tribute bands for a private event, you can rest assured that your patrons will not be disappointed. If you can't get the real thing (and most of u2 cannot afford the hundreds of thousands that it would probably cost to hire one of the bands these tribute bands immitate, by all means, hire one of these great tribute bands.

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