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Wal-Mart Music Downloads, Napster and Other Legal Digital Music Download Sites

Writen by John Rivers

Digital Music Download. Ever since file-sharing programs entered the hard drives of our computers, people have wanted the best place for a digital music download. Music companies have had to figure out what to do about illegal music downloads and the music download web site. The legal battle continues but they have fought back by offering the consumer a legal alternative, the music download site to get a digital music download. These sites let you get what music you want, from who you want, when you want.

These music download sites include, believe it or not, Napster, with over 500,000 digital music downloads, eMusic, where you can get 50 free music downloads just for starters, Musicmatch, who has a great membership package, Realrhapsody, which offers a very nice two-week free trial, and one of my favorites and their “Always Low Prices” is the Wal-Mart music download, with songs as low as .88 cents.

Legal music download sites or pay-per-song music programs let you pay for the songs you want. No more buying entire CD’s just for that one maybe two popular hits. Prices range from .79 to .99 per song. If you want an entire CD it only costs around $10 through these digital music download sites.

Some of these programs feature more than just music downloads. For instance, Realrhapsody and Musicmatch offer intenet radio which feature many programmable, commercial-free radio stations. Check out the information provided about these legal music download sites and compare, because it can make a difference in the price you pay. Of course you want to find the price that best fits your budget, but you should also check and see what else these sites have to offer before you make your final decision.

Ultimately you will be able to start or add to your current music library with high-quality, legal digital music downloads from legitimate music download sites. The great benefit is that once you purchase your music you may download and burn free musc CDs or transfer it to a portable listening device.

Top Digital Music Download Sites to find Legal High-Quality Downloads

Wal-Mart…..gift cards and .88 cent downloads Napster…..lots of music downloads and free trial eMusic…..50 free music downloads…WOW!!! Musicmatch….commercial-free radio and much, much more Realrhapsody….14-day free trial

John Rivers has been involved with music for over 30 years as a student, performer and teacher. His site The-NetGuide-for-MusicDownloads.com helps individuals to find safe and legal Music and Movie download sites. Subscribe to “NetMusic News” and receive Free music downloads each month.

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Micheal Jackson

Writen by Ikeisha Hinds

I bet your wondering all about the Micheal Jackson Trail. Do you think he’s guilty. All of us are entitled to have different opinions. I believe Micheal Jackson isn’t guilty, because not enough evidence was shown during the trial.

The child who had cancer switched up his stories so many times you don’t know what to believe any more. If there is some one to blame I believe the parents that allow their children to spend the night at Micheal’s home should be arrested.

It’s like me having cancer(I really do)and asking my mother for “Make A Wish Foundation” to grant my wish for me to meet R.Kelly. Which will be a definite no no no.

If a parent here’s all these allegations against a person are supposedly true.Why would they give their child permission to go “Never Land Ranch” to meet this child molester? So much for being a child molester!

Children claim to see nude pics from nude magazines. Knowing children they probably sneaked in Micheal’s cabin and were being nosey enough, to get a little taste of the action, that was obviously too much for them.

No they don’t want mom and dad to find out that their sweet adoreable son, is a naughty boy, trying to see grownup things, that should only be seen by the 18 and older eyes.Next time you make a judgement about a celebrity.

Make sure you have all your facts straight. Email me at: weslhn@aol.com

I was born in New York, At the age of 15 I was diganosed with leukemia. I’m now in remission. I’m doing fine. Three important people helped me to beat this illness, which makes life much more rewarding.

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Piano Lessons for Children - Anthropomorphic Literature Teaches Musical Knowledge through Stories

Writen by Cynthia VanLandingham

Did you know that animals can help your child learn to play the piano? It’s true! Squirrels, chipmunks, bunnies, and bears are just a few of the animals that can help your child learn to play the piano. By giving human characteristics to animals, anthropomorphic literature and learning aids create an adventure for children to explore new ideas and develop character traits needed to succeed. No where is this more true than with learning to play the piano. So don’t be surprised if your child tells you his piano teacher is an animal!

Here’s a learning aid you may remember from music class - Great Big Dogs Fight Animals. This was meant to help you remember the line notes of the bass staff. But how interesting is that? And what meaning does this sentence have to little Timmy or Susie in piano lessons anyway? Come onsurely we can come up with something more interesting than that! And thankfully creative piano teachers have, by giving context and meaning to learning aids with stories that delight, inspire and inform.

Here’s an example of how stories can teach piano students. Imagine a young bear named Beary Ann, who likes to dress nicely and always wears a ribbon in her hair that matches her dress. Beary Ann loves music and is learning to play the piano. One day at her piano lesson she starts to worry. While starring down at her shoes, that also match her dress, Beary Ann complains to her teacher,

“I’m having soooooo much trouble remembering the line notes of the bass staff! How will I ever learn?” Her teacher (also a bear) suggests a fun sentence to help Beary Ann remember the bass staff line notes. “I bet you can remember this, Beary Ann: Gorgeous Bears Do Find Accessories!” Beary Ann looked up with a smile beaming on her face, “That’s easy, Mrs. Treble Beary! I can remember that!” Beary Ann went on to learn the line notes of the bass staff and all her new songs in G position. At her piano recital she wore a cute matching outfit and played, “Ode to Bears” and “Elise’s Fur,” by Beartoven. Then she had her picture taken with Mrs. Treble Beary to keep in her piano scrapbook.

See what a great piano teacher an animal can be! Even middle school boys chuckle at this silly story and learn their notes.

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These exciting stories, games, piano lessons, and inspirational gifts feature the Piano Adventure Bears, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Albeart Littlebud. Young students follow along with Albeart to learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids readily understand appreciate. Click here to visit PianoAdventureBears.com For a wealth of information about piano lessons, visit tallypiano.com

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Hip Hop - Gangster Rap

Writen by Michael Russell

It wasn’t too long ago that hip hop was created in the Bronx in the mid seventies. At its inception hip hop was nothing more then a positive way to express your feelings on a platform that would be heard throughout the country and in some cases the entire world. Hip hop despite having an aggressive stigma was not feared as it was mostly viewed as a bunch of teens having fun and expressing themselves. If it weren’t for the music and the movement known as hip hop, an entire generations feeling and beliefs would have passed by without being heard. While hip hop for the most part was positive, enlightening and self empowering on the east coast there were a bunch of youths on the west coast who also felt their struggles and views needed to be expressed.

Although the message that they were relaying on the west coast was not one that was positive at all it still fit the mold of hip hop in the sense that it was still a form of self expression. The two pioneers of hip hop in the west coast were a rapper by the name of Ice-T and a group by the name of NWA! Their version of hip hop was highly abrasive and vulgar yet they showed no remorse for it. The point they tried to prove was that hip hop much like all other forms of art is usually a reflection of the environment that the artist lives in. They claimed that if your father wasn’t a part of your life and your mother was hooked on drugs that your reality would surely be different then that of a person who came from a better environment.

What was once known as a peaceful movement had now became quite threatening to those in power. Politicians and police departments began to fight to have the music pulled off shelves and the concerts of these controversial artist canceled. At this point in time in America, gang violence and police brutality were a major media concern. Hip hop artist began to create violent music calling for the killing of cops and talked about shooting other’s who we’re not a part of their particular gang. Hip hop as we knew it had taken a drastic change and to make matters worse the music that was so controversial on the west coast had now become the most popular form of hip hop. It would be titled “Gangsta Rap” due to the fact that those who performed it were either in a gang, affiliated with gangs or rapped about gangs.

Although many of us aren’t fans of this aspect of hip hop it doesn’t change the fact that this music is here to stay. We have to face the fact that not only was hip hop created to allow everyone to voice their opinions (no matter how crude or violent they may be) but America also created freedom of speech for this exact reason. Whether you view gangster rap as detrimental or supplemental to the hip hop movement the fact is the record sales say it all.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Hip Hop

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Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Writen by Damian Sofsian

A guitar tablature, known as tab, is a diagram of strings where finger positions are indicated using numerals corresponding to the appropriate frets. Vertical lines represent the strings of an instrument and the horizontal lines represent the frets and dots indicate finger positions.

The series of horizontal lines forms what is called a staff or stave. Each line represents a string, and the standard acoustic guitar tab has a six-line staff. Numbers are written on the lines. Each represents a fret on the instrument. For example, a number 3 written on the top line means that the player should press down on the high E (top/thin) string (and not the low E, which is thicker) at the third fret. Number 0 stands for an open string.

To denote bends, hammer-ons and so forth, various lines, arrows and other symbols are used. A guitar tab is standardized, but different sheet music publishers adopt different styles in writing guitar music. Songbooks, guitar magazines and journals usually give a legend that specifies the style used.

The tab notation has several advantages over the standard musical notation, which uses a five-line staff. It is often easier and quicker for the player to interpret. Even those adept at reading the standard notation usually prefer the tab notation when it comes to learning to play guitar, because the acoustic guitar is a “harmonic” instrument, meaning that it plays multiple notes simultaneously. Moreover, acoustic guitar staff notation is written on a single staff compared with two for keyboard music. Therefore, it takes less time to read. The tab can also be easily represented using the ASCII code, which makes it easier to distribute electronically.

However, the tab is instrument specific, meaning that music written can only be played on guitar. Also, the tab only includes the pitch of the notes, and not rhythm. But rhythm can be indicated by notes or note stems written above the tab staff. This practice is sometimes adopted in guitar tab notation.

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Learning The Guitar Fretboard - How Important Is It Anyway?

Writen by Kathy Unruh

Learning the guitar fretboard can seem like a daunting task to many beginning guitar students. However, if you adapt a systematic approach, it can be a fairly easy thing to do. But some of you may be wondering if it’s really necessary in the first place. Afterall, a person can get along fine these days by learning a few chords and knowing how to read tab, right? Well, maybe. But you might inadvertantly manage to limit your potential as a guitar player too. So please take just a few moments to consider what I have to say.

Having a good grasp on how your guitar fretboard works can open up new ideas and provide a greater means for creative expression. It will also help to expand your knowledge and understanding of chord structure, reading notation and using guitar scales to improvise with. If you have visited my website at ABC Learn Guitar, then you know that I like to use the musical alphabet as an introduction to teaching the guitar fretboard to my students. I do this because it makes it easier for the beginner to work with something they are already familiar with, namely, the letters of the alphabet A through G. At the same time, my students learn the important scale of A Minor without even realizing it! By the time they have learned the musical alphabet, they come to discover that they have also learned the A Minor scale in two octaves and know where all the natural tones in first position are on the fretboard! That gives them a real sense of accomplishment and a greater feeling of confidence on the guitar because now they are more familiar with the instrument in general. This is the approach I always use with my students in order to help them establish a solid foundation on which they can build new skills.

After the student has learned all the natural tones in first position on the guitar fretboard, I begin to introduce them to the sharps and flats. The easiest way that I have found to do this is to use the Chromatic Scale. Even though my students are introduced to playing the Chromatic Scale from day one, they don’t have to memorize it, just play it. But, when they’re ready to learn where the sharps and flats are, I begin to have them say it and play it. They begin by starting on the sixth string and move forward chromatically (in half-steps) up to the first string. Then they repeat the process in reverse by moving backward chromatically from the first string down to the sixth string. The next step is to have them memorize the tones on each string one fret at a time. In other words, moving across the strings. For example the student would start on the sixth string/first fret- play and say the note F, then move to the fifth string/first fret- play and say the note A#, then move to the fourth string/first fret- play and say the note D#, etc. I would have them continue this process on up to the fifth fret. After these tones are memorized in this fashion, I do random recognition drills by having them play all the E tones in first position, then all the F tones and so forth. I also like to introduce my students to reading standard notation in first position (without tab) during this time in order to reinforce their familiarity with this area, but it is not a necessary part of learning the guitar fretboard. In fact, I prefer that my students know where the tones are on the neck before they begin to read music. Finally, we move on to learn where the tones are on the fifth, seventh, nineth and twelveth frets across the strings in the same manner because these frets relate to other important positions on the guitar. Then all the additional frets in between these are added so that all the tones on the neck are eventually memorized.

Scales are another handy tool for learning the guitar fretboard. My students first learn how to play and say every major scale in first position in all twelve keys. Once this is accomplished, they proceed to learn the various closed fingering patterns for the major scales. Then they practice moving these scales up and down the neck, playing and saying the tones as they go. This can then be expanded to incorporate the minor scales and modes too, of course.

So, if you want to establish a systematic method for learning the guitar fretboard, why not begin by trying some of the things I’ve mentioned here. Take each suggestion one step at a time and be sure to include it as part of your regular warm up or practice routine. When you have the first five frets of the guitar fretboard memorized, move on to another step. Create some of your own ideas, mix things up a little in order to challenge yourself, but be consistent and don’t rely on short-cuts. With a little effort, you are bound to gain new insights and skills on the guitar, which will make all your hard work very worthwhile in the end.

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Kathy Unruh is a singer/songwriter and webmaster of ABC Learn Guitar. She has been writing songs and providing guitar lessons to students of all ages for over 20 years. For free guitar lessons, plus tips and resources on songwriting, recording and creating a music career, please visit: http://www.abclearnguitar.com

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Learn To Play Piano - Let The Train Station Teach You About Piano Playing

Writen by Peter Edvinsson

Learn to play piano on a train station? Let me show you what you can learn about piano playing as you wait for your train!

Well, all people seem to go by car these days but we might have had the privilege to go by train and this experience can teach us a lot about piano playing:

1. You want to go somewhere by train. In piano playing this is the wish you have to learn something on the piano.

2. You go to the train station trying to find a suitable train. Before you can know if you are taking the right train you have to decide where you want to go. When learning to play the piano this is the goal you want to reach.

3. Before buying a ticket to the right train you have to decide when you want to arrive. When you learn to play piano this means when your goal is to be accomplished.

4. When you know these things it is much easier to find the right train. In piano playing this means that when you know what you want to accomplish as a pianist and when you want to have accomplished it it is much easier to select a proper method to use to reach your goal.

5. Now you can buy a ticket to the right train. This is when your decision becomes a commitment. Learning to play the piano can involve money but the most important investment is your work and motivation. Through a commitment you gain momentum to accomplish the piano playing goal.

6. After having bought a ticket most of the job is done. Left is only to find your train and your seat and then relax. In your piano playing this means that when you have decided what you really want to accomplish it is much easier to progress. You know where you are in your piano skills, where to begin your work and you don’t have to waste your energi by wondering what to do.

Do you have to take the right train?

Some unusual people might think it is okay to take any train and travel for the fun of it with no thought about the destination. If you feel that way about your piano playing and are comfortable with it it’s okay I guess.

Let me share some thoughts…

The reason why I started to be very interested in computers way back in the late 80’s was because of what I believed that computers could help me with. I was very interested in composing music and had used pen and paper so far.

I tried to write nice sheets with music but it took a lot of time and if I wanted to change something in my compositions, which I often wanted then and even now, it was difficult.

The notation programs back then were difficult to use but I perused the manuals because I had this great goal before me that computers and notation programs could help me with my creative endeavors.

The goal was actually to compose music and the means was computers and notation programs.

Computers have become much easier to use and notation programs more sophisticated since then and I feel that I have reached the goal to become more effective as a composer through the use of computers as a means for my music composing.

Some of my friends have used computers the opposite way. They have been interested in computers and have aimlessly installed and uninstalled programs and changed os or messed around in the Windows directory and so on.

I guess we could say that their goal was to have fun with computers, even if they haven’t expressed it that way, and I think they also reach their goal.

What I wanted to say with this is that it is much easier to select methods to use and to be really motivated when you learn to play the piano if you know what you want to accomplish.

Take the right train and enjoy your journey into piano land!

Peter Edvinsson is a musician, composer and music teacher. Visit his site Capotasto Music and download your free sheet music and learn to play piano resources at http://www.capotastomusic.com.

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How the Internet Helps Musicians

Writen by Scott Richards

Everyone talks about the negative impact of the Internet on the music business. Illegal file sharing and copyright violations have decimated the profits in the industry. Record labels are less willing to take risks with new artists because the profits have dried up. Sales have steadily declined over the past several years due in large part to the proliferation of illegal downloads. All of that is true, but there are two sides to this coin. Sure, things are tougher today for the new musician than ever before, but there are also new opportunities thanks to the Internet.

The Internet has reduced the barriers to entry into the music business. Today thanks to the rapid evolution in technology, a musician can record a song and share it with listeners around the world. In the past, distribution was controlled by the record labels. Unless you had a record deal it was almost impossible to reach listeners outside of your immediate area.

Distribution was not only controlled, but there was no way around the high costs of physical distribution. Manufacturing a batch of CDs or tapes could be prohibitively expensive for the starving artist. However, with free MP3 distribution via the internet, an artist’s music can reach across the world. An up and coming Latin diva can share her tunes with someone in Europe. The next rock star in Africa can share his music with someone in Japan. The Internet has opened a door that allows artists to share their art with anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Now with online retailers like Amazon, artists can even market and sell their music themselves. Sure it’s tough and don’t expect to make much money. But singers and bands can share and sell their music without depending on a record label in ways today that were impossible a decade ago.

The Internet helps people connect. Music is a deeply personal experience and people have their own preferences in what they listen to. The Internet lets people who prefer a particular style to group together easier and allows them to talk about new artists that they never would have had the chance to hear otherwise.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Music is a tough business. With declining sales and tighter profits it is harder for anyone to make a living in the music business. However, if you have a good day job and you love to make music for the sake of the music itself, then the Internet can be an incredible enabler.

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Used Drum Sets

Writen by Richard Romando

Used drum sets can be found but you have to be very careful when purchasing to make sure it will perform at its best. Drum heads are something that needs to be replaced often after so much use. If you are buying a used set, the drums may not have new heads. These will cost around $50 for the top head (the one that gets hit). If the bass drum head needs replacing, figure on spending another $20.

The hardware on the drum is important to check out as well. Make sure all of the connections are tight and not worn down. Make sure you can tune everything easily with drum keys. None of the bolts should be so stripped that you can’t twist them with the drum key.

Look at the hoops (the metal ring that holds down the drum head). These should be round and not bent. Remove the tension rods (screws that adjust drum head tension) from the hoop and rotate the hoop on the head while the head rests on the drum shell. This will let you know if something is not round. Tension rods should be straight and not stripped and mounts should be functioning properly.

A used drug set will run between $200 to $800 dollars. These prices are set in stone but are meant to give you some idea of what you might pay. There are local drum shops that you can check out or you can go online and search for “used drum sets.”

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You Can Easily Learn To Play The Harmonica

Writen by Morgan Hamilton

If you’d like to learn to play the harmonica the best thing you can do is to take one. Even though there are hundreds of programs offering sheet music and instructions, may be it would be better for you to start experimenting on your own as playing the harmonica is not really hard. You can start on your own and later get formal instructions of various harmonica masters.

If you stick up to my advice, you’ll get what’s really valuable - your own ideas and understanding of the instrument. I personally learnt to play the harmonica about seven years ago and most of the time I was experimenting on my own, though I admit to having used some formal instructions from time to time, too.

As the harmonica is laid out in an intuitive way, learning how to play it by yourself is not a difficult task and it’s worth trying. You can purchase a harmonica with a small introductory packet explaining the layout enclosed in the box. What is important to know is that everything is already set up in the chords. You need to play most kinds of music on a richter, or ten hole diatonic, harp, which gives you the opportunity to pick out basic melodies as soon as you try playing the harmonica for the first time. Having the basic knowledge, you can easily improve your skills by regularly practicing playing this beautiful instrument.

If you have already learnt the basics, then you might consider getting some professional help. Of course you can start taking harmonica lessons by a teacher or you can simply start listening to harmonica music played by other musicians. Music is said to be the best teacher, so why don’t you gibe the second option a try. In case you do so, you will get many new ideas and in addition to that playing the harmonica might enable you to give your own musical expressions which will be added up to your repertoire.

If you choose to get a harmonica teacher verify that they are experts in playing the exact same style that you want. For instance, imagine you learned to play the harmonica in the Chicago bells mode, then you would not be able to play bluegrass or country blues harp as they all are very different styles.