Muzickology

Tips in Buying Used Electric Guitars for Sale

2011-01-04T16:43:00.002+07:00

There are a lot of electric guitars for sale online that you can grab, and the internet offers some of the best prices that you can imagine. Still, you may find yourself a little short in budget, so you might want to consider getting used electric guitars instead. All this is good and well, but you have to keep a few things in mind before you buy secondhand electric guitars.

Secondhand guitars are way cheaper than their brand new versions. If you see a guitar that's priced around five hundred dollars, the used version would often be somewhere around two to three hundred dollars. The thing about used guitars is the fact that their prices can vary. The price tags on them can tell you how good of a condition the guitar is in.

Online stores would often present their guitars with the used version. You can use this in your online window shopping. For instance, a typical guitar would cost five hundred dollars, and one shop would offer the used version for three hundred dollars while another would offer it for just a hundred dollars. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that the hundred dollar used guitar might be a little too worn.

This doesn't mean you should back off from really cheap used guitars. If you're a beginner, you can really do well with secondhand guitars, as long as you have one to practice your musicianship with. Sure, it won't be the kind of guitar that you can bring to gigs, but a guitar that you can use to improve your skills would still be a good thing while you wait for your savings to balloon and get another brand new guitar.

If you're an experienced guitarist and are looking for a new guitar, then you should be able to know how the guitar works and work your magic on a worn-out instrument to restore it to its former glory. Think about it. If you can repair a guitar yourself, you can save a lot of money if you buy that one hundred dollar used guitar.

The best place to find used electric guitars for sale would be online, since the brick and mortar shops usually only offer brand spanking new guitars. There will always be a risk with quality if you're going for secondhand electric guitars, but this is not always a bad thing. As long as you take the responsibility for it and go with it, a used electric guitar will grow on you.

Visit http://whyguitar.com/ to discover more information about electric guitars for sale.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stevie_Saughn

Steinberg Cubase Studio 4.1.3.853

2009-05-05T01:41:00.002+07:00

Cubase Studio 4 is a new workstation tailored to project studios and creative musicians. Based on the same core technologies as Steinberg’s Cubase 4 Advanced Music Production System, the streamlined Cubase Studio 4 offers professional tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing at an extremely attractive price.
Boasting a range of new capabilities in its price range such as VST Sound™, full notation features and brand new VST3 instruments and effects, Cubase Studio 4 offers unprecedented functionality in its price class.

* Audio + MIDI Recording/Editing/Mixing
* New VST3 virtual instruments and effects
* VST Sound™ - unique Sound Management System
* Fantastic-sounding 32-bit Audio Engine
* Full scoring features
* Streamlined feature set tailored for project studios, musicians and composers
* Advanced Integration of Steinberg and Yamaha Hardware
* Outstanding value for money, extraordinary price/performance ratio
* Cross platform: Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary (compatible with PPC- and Intel-based Macintosh computers)

Download:


http://hotfile.com/dl/209607/956a420/Cubase.Studio.4.rar.html

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus- Don't You Fake It

2008-10-26T20:26:00.002+07:00

Band: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Album: Don't You Fake It

Year: 2006

Track List:

1 In Fate’s Hands
2 Waiting

3 False Pretense
4 Face Down
5 Misery Loves Its Company
6 Cat and Mouse
7 Damn Regret
8 Atrophy
9 Seventeen Ain’t So Sweet
10 Justify
11 Your Guardian Angel

Download

Myspace

Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul

2008-09-27T23:17:00.000+07:00

Band: Oasis
Album: Dig Out Your Soul
Year: 2008
Label: Big Brother Recordings
Track List:
01. Bag It Up
02. The Turning
03. Waiting For The Rapture
04. The Shock Of The Lightning
05. I'm Outta Time (Get Off Your)
06. High Horse Lady
07. Falling Down
08. To Be Where There's Life
09. Ain't Got Nothin'
10. The Nature Of Reality
11. Soldier On

Download
Myspace
Similar Artists: Stereophonics, Rooney

Lamb Of God - Walk WIth Me In Hell (Audio Rip)

2008-09-24T02:02:00.000+07:00

Band: Lamb Of God
Album: Walk WIth Me In Hell (DVD Audio Rip)
Year: 2008
Label: Roadrunner Records/Epic/Sony Records
Tracklist:

Disc 1
01 - Redneck (Live)
02 - Again We Rise (Live)
03 - Walk With Me In Hell (Live)
04 - Now Youve Got Something To Die For (Live)
05 - Blacken The Cursed Sun (Live)
06 - Pathetic (Live)

Disc 2
01 - Laid To Rest (Live)
02 - Again We Rise (Live)
03 - Walk With Me In Hell (Live)
04 - Pathetic (Live)
05 - Now Youve Got Something To Die For (Live)
06 - Blacken The Cursed Sun (Live)
07 - Redneck (Live)
08 - Black Label (Live)
09 - Redneck (Music Video)
10 - Redneck (Behind The Scenes)

Download
Myspace
Official Website

Keane - Spiralling (Single) [2008]

2008-09-15T01:17:00.000+07:00

Genre:
Piano Rock / Alternative Rock

Year: 2008

Size:
6mb

Tracklist:
01. Spiralling

Download

Paramore-Riot!

2008-09-14T22:35:00.000+07:00

Album: Riot!
Year: 2007
Tracklist:
01. For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic
02. That's What You Get
03. Hallelujah
04. Misery Business
05. When It Rains
06. Let The Flames Begin
07. Miracle
08. crushcrushcrush
09. We Are Broken
10. Fences
11. Born For This

Download

Album: Riot! [Bonus]
Year: 2007
Tracklist:
01. Decoy
02. Emergency (Live Version)
03. Here We Go Again (Live Version)
04. Misery Business (Acustic Version)
05. My Hero (Electro Mix)
06, Rewind (Demo Version)
07. Stop This Song (Lovesick Melody)
08. Sunday Bloody Sunday
09. Temporary (Demo Version)

Download

Music Gear Ideal For Different Stage Performances

2008-09-13T00:48:00.000+07:00

While having a live concert a musician needs a variety of stage music gear for his performance. And along with that he also needs various accessories which come with these instruments. The most commonly used music gear in a stage show are guitars, drum set, synthesizers, and other assorted instruments.

Stage music gear hold a great importance while performing on stage. While using a guitar on the stage, good quality amplifiers, microphones, feedback buster, strings, thumb pick, guitar tuner and many other accessories are required. Drums also require different gear for their best performance. The whole drum set consists of various types of cymbals and drums.

A brief description of guitar gear used on stage

Amplifiers - Traditional guitar amplifiers, with a clean, warm sound, a sharp treble roll-off at 5 kHz or less and bass roll off at 60-100 Hz, and often built-in reverb and tremolo units. There are hard rock-style guitar amplifiers, such as pre-amplification, controls, tone filters, and distortion effects that provide the amplifier's characteristic tone. Bass amplifiers, with extended bass response and tone controls, are optimized for bass guitars.

Microphones: Guitar microphones are intended to be used with the equipment made for microphones. The concept is very simple, a microphone is meant for a PA system and not for a guitar amplifier. The units will work to a degree in a guitar amplifier however to hear the full potential of the instrument, which connect any and all of the microphones into PA equipment.

Feedback Buster: The feedback buster reduces feedback from an acoustic or electric guitar. The feedback buster is inserted into the guitar's hole which allows greater sound control reducing unwanted feedback.

Strings: Guitar strings are available in different gages. The guitar strings are made of phosphor bronze. Different gages of strings are required for different compositions.

A brief description of drum gear used on stage

Cymbals: A drum set consists of different kinds of cymbals. These cymbals have different names and perform different functions. Some of the most commonly used cymbals are Hi hat, crash cymbal, ride cymbal, splash cymbal, china cymbal, sizzle cymbal and a few others.

The hi hat is a core element in the drum set because it is used as the primary time keeper. It is actually a pair of cymbals mounted on a specialized stand. The ride cymbal is the second most important time keeper of the cymbal types. It is typically the largest cymbal in your setup and has a nice open sound.

Ride cymbals vary in thickness, which has an influence on the attack, volume, and tone of the sound. Crash cymbals are designed to accent a rhythm. A Splash cymbal is the smallest of the crash family. They have the same purpose but their use is different.

Drums: Different types of drums are required to complete a drum set. The most commonly used drums in a drum set are bass drum, floor tom, snare drum and tom-toms.

A bass drum is a large drum that produces a note of low definite or indefinite pitch. The snare drum or side drum is a tubular drum made of wood or metal with skins, or heads, stretched over the top and bottom openings, and with a set of cords stretched across the bottom head. A floor tom is a double-headed tom-tom drum which usually stands on the floor on three legs. However, they can also be on a cymbal stand with a drum clamp.

by: Victor Epand

David Archuleta- Crush

2008-09-12T22:17:00.001+07:00

Download

Panic at the Disco - Pretty. Odd. [2008]

2008-09-12T04:42:00.000+07:00

Genre: Indie Rock / Dance Rock
Year: 2008
Tracklist:
01. We're So Starving
02. Do You Know What I'm Seeing?
03. That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)
04. She's a Handsome Woman
05. Nine In The Afternoon
06. I Have Friends in Holy Spaces
07. When the Day Met The Night
08. Mad As Rabbits
09. From A Mountain In The Middle Of The Cabins
10. She Had the World
11. Folkin' Around
12. Behind the Sea
13. The Piano Knows Something I Don't Know
14. Pas de Cheval
15. Northern Downpour

Download

Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

2008-09-12T04:34:00.001+07:00

Band: Coldplay
Album: Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
Year: 2008
Label: Capitol/Parlophone
Track List:
1. Life in Technicolor
2. Cemeteries of London
3. Lost!
4. 42
5. Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love
6. Yes
7. Viva la Vida
8. Violet Hill
9. Strawberry Swing
10. Death and All His Friends
11. Lost (Acoustic Version)
12. Lovers in Japan (Acoustic Version)

Download
Download Part2
Myspace
Official Website
Similar Artists: Travis, Keane

John 5 - Requiem

2008-09-12T04:21:00.001+07:00

Band: John 5
Album: Requiem
Year: 2008
Label: 60 Cycle Hum
Tracklist:
01. Sounds of Impalement
02. Heretic's Fork
03. Noisemaker's Fife
04. Pity Belt
05. Cleansing the Soul
06. The Judas Cradle
07. Pear of Anquish
08. The Lead Sprinkler
09. Scavenger's Daughter
10. Requiem

Download
Myspace
Official Website
Similar Artists: Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai

Your Music Industry Future

2008-09-11T13:40:00.000+07:00

Are you considering a future in the music industry? Has the lure of the performing arts or music called to you and you are now trying to establish your place there? It can be overwhelming to say the least and without the proper aid or assistance you might find yourself confused, lost, and beginning to falter in your dream. Don't let go or give in, simply look for the help you need and let them help carry you on toward your dreams.

If you are just entering into the music industry and have no idea about who or what you should be contacting, your first move should be to arrange a meeting or interview with a music industry consultant. These people know the industry inside and out, and they are trained on how to manage it while aiding new up and coming actors, musicians, etc. By securing the help of one, you are insuring your place in music and you will be able to begin your move toward the top. By hiring them you are showing that you are willing to learn, and that you are serious about accomplishing your dreams.

Trying to handle the business aspect of the music industry can be demanding and wearing on your nerves. Hiring a music business consultant could save you both time and money, leaving you to focus on your career and your dreams. Your consultant will be ale to achieve order and practicality concerning the business end of your work and they are qualified to keep things running smoothly and in control. Don't place more stress on yourself than is necessary, let them carry the business.

Confused about what music you should perform? A music consultant can give you a fresh perspective on what is popular and what is not, as well as help you find your best performance material. No matter what you are doing, you will need music, be it singing, dancing, or acting and these people will help you find the best music there is.

As with any endeavor, music is no less difficult. There will be highs and lows, happy and sad moments but depending on your determination and your hard work, you may find yourself rising quickly to the top and achieving your goals and dreams. Keep them in your mind, and follow your dreams the practical way -- get help from people that know the industry.

by: Ty Cohen

Avenged Sevenfold - Diamonds in the Rough

2008-09-11T13:16:00.001+07:00

Band: Avenged Sevenfold
Album: Diamonds in the Rough
Year: 2008
Label: WBR / Management: World Audience
Tracklist:
01. Demons
02. Girl I Know
03. Crossroads
04. Flash of the Blade (Iron Maiden Cover)
05. Until the End
06. Tension
07. Walk (Pantera Cover)
08. The Fight
09. Dancing Dead
10. Almost Easy (Remix)
11. Afterlife (Alternate Version)

Download
Myspace
Official Website
Simililar Artists: Atreyu, Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine

NIDJI - Laskar Pelangi ( New Single 2008 ) Ost. Laskar Pelangi

2008-09-11T13:08:00.000+07:00

Download here :

4shared

iTunes 8.0.0.35

2008-09-11T03:43:00.002+07:00

iTunes is an audio player for playing andorganizing digital music files, and purchasing digital music files in the FairPlay digital rights management format. The iTunes Music Store is the component of iTunes through which users can purchase digital music files from within iTunes.

Users are able to organize their music into playlists, edit file information, record compact discs, copy files to a digital audio player, purchase music on the Internet through its built-in music store, run a visualizer to display graphical effects in time to the music as well as encode music into a number of different audio formats.

iTunes includes the Quicktime Player installer.

Itunes 8 Download

Dashboard Confessional -The Shade Of Poison Trees (Album)

2008-09-10T04:30:00.001+07:00

Band: Dashboard Confessional
Album: The Shade Of Poison Trees
Year: 2008
Label: Vagrant Records
Track List:
01. Where There's Gold...
02. Thick as Thieves
03. Keep Watch for the Mines
04. These Bones
05. Fever Dreams
06. The Shade of Poison Trees
07. The Rush
08. Little Bombs
09. I Light My Own Fires Now
10. Matters of Blood and Connection
11. Clean Breaks
12. Widows Peak

Download

Story Of The Year - The Black Swan (Album)

2008-09-10T01:26:00.002+07:00

Band: Story Of The Year

Album: The Black Swan
Year: 2008
Track List:
1. Choose Your Fate
2. Wake Up
3. The Antidote
4. Tell me
5. Angel In The Swamp
6. The Black Swan
7. Message To The World
8. Apathy Is Deathwish
9. We Are Not Gonna Make It
10. Cannonball
11. Terrified
12. Pale Blue Dot (interlude)
13. Welcome To Our New War

Download
Myspace

Anberlin - New Surrender (Album)

2008-09-10T01:18:00.001+07:00

Band: Anberlin
Album: New Surrender
Year: 2008
Label: Universal Republic
Tracklist:
01. The Resistance
02. Breaking
03. Blame Me! Blame Me!
04. Retrace
05. The Feel Good Drag
06. Disappear
07. Breathe
08. Burn Out Brighter (Northern Lights)
09. Younglife
10. Haight St.
11. Soft Skeletons
12. Misearbile Visu (Ex Malo Bonum)

Download
Myspace
Official website

Similar Artists: The Almost, The Classic Crime, Switchfoot, Emery

I Don't Love You - Mia Rose ( My Chemical Romance Cover 2008 )

2008-09-09T23:18:00.000+07:00

Download here :

Bizhat

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.0

2008-09-09T02:57:00.001+07:00

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.0

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of VFW/ACM codecs, DirectShow filters and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your audio and movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.

17.9 MB

Direct Download

Audio Recorder Titanium 6.0

2008-09-09T02:30:00.001+07:00

Audio Recorder Titanium 6.0

Left the new version of the product Of audio Of recorder Of titanium 6.0.2 - excellent application, which will make it possible to write the sound, which passes on any of the channels of the utilized sonic map. For example, the users can with the ease write the sounds, reproduced by the neglected application or which enter the microphone, and also the sound signals, source of which is any connected to the computer equipment: cassette tape recorder, CD/DVD-[pleer] or radio receiver. The recorded audio data can be preserved in the popular file sizes (.wav, .mp3, .OGG or .WMA).

13.8 MB | Rapidshare

Download From Rapidshare

Adobe Audition 3.0

2008-09-09T02:26:00.001+07:00

Adobe Audition 3.0

Adobe Audition 3 (formerly Cool Edit Pro) software is the all-in-one toolset for professional
audio production.. Designed for demanding audio and video professionals, Adobe Audition offers
recording, mixing, editing, mastering, and effects processing capabilities.

Download From Rapidshare

http://rapidshare.com/files/142155701/aa.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/142155679/aa.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/142155166/aa.part3.rar

A Cool Band Name

2008-09-08T03:48:00.002+07:00

Almost every musician comes to a point where he or she decides that it would be really great to start a band. The first thing that comes to mind about starting a band is - where are you going to get two solid guitarists, a drummer, someone who plays the bass guitar, someone on keyboards ... But it turns out that this is normally not really that much of a problem. If you are determined enough, sooner or later you will find a group of fellow musicians with similar taste in music and you will be ready to go.

But will you be really? I've often noticed that the biggest problem that a group of musicians faces is choosing a cool band name. You can't really just make something up - the name of the band is something that will stay with the band forever. And with a stupid name like The Cars you will probably never make it big. Wait, what? That already happened? Interesting.

Nonetheless, choosing a cool name is not just important for the appearance of the band, but it is something that should actually tell you something about the members of the band. If you manage to come up with a great story about how you got your band name in the first place, even better. This is the kind of stuff that the press likes.

So, let's take a look at what you can do to find a decent sounding band name.

If you are starting some rock or metal band, it's always great to get your clues in the mythology. You just need to browse the internet, read some stories about different Greek and Roman gods and goddesses and create a band name from the name of the god you like the most. Actually, if you play metal music - take a look at Scandinavian gods as well, they might be even more appropriate. Finland, Norway and the surrounding countries have got centuries of dark history, making it possible for you to find a great number of cool names for a metal band.

On the other side, you can get some ideas from various eastern cultures. Nirvana, rings a bell? Think about Chinese and Indian philosophy, read something that provides you with a detailed look at what they are all about and surely you will find enough material to come up with a great name. Siddharta Gautama? Siddharta sounds great to me.

You can as well chose some activity or an object that every member of the band likes and transform it. Make sure that it will still be possible to see the origin of the word, but at the same time you need to change it into a more melodic form and give it the right atmosphere.

If your music is more relaxed, you can try with a pun on some saying. Take an old wisdom and change it a bit, so it gets a funny meaning, but it still holds some intellectual value. There is a lot of room for experimentation. You can start with browsing internet archives of witty sayings.

With these few tips I wish that you will be able to find yourself a great band name - and of course, even more than that I wish that you really make it big with your band! Have fun!

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anze_Sustar

How Do I Find My Singing Voice?

2008-09-08T03:35:00.000+07:00

No Expectations

Before you can find your singing voice you first have to stop having expectations about what you think you should sound like. You shouldn't think you will sound just like your favorite singer. And then you need to realize that that is a good thing. You should want to sing like yourself, not like anyone else.

Copying Others Is OK At First

It's OK to copy another singers style at first, but you don't want to rely on it too much. And it's very important not to just copy one style, you need to copy different styles so you don't get in a rut of trying to sound like anyone in particular. Eventually you want to stop copying, and start singing with your own voice. To do that well you will need quality singing lessons.

Singing Lessons

To truly find your own voice you will need to start practicing your singing. This doesn't mean just singing along with the radio. The problem with that activity is that the radio actually drowns out your voice! You need to be able to hear your own voice. It's a good idea to record yourself and play it back. You may be surprised by what you hear. And it will be a good way to document your progress.

You Will Improve With Quality Singing Methods

It is absolutely a myth that only some people can sing. Almost anyone can sing well if they put their mind to it and they learn using the proper singing techniques. The sad thing is that a lot of people get bad advice about how to sing and it actually causes more harm than good! It's important to use singing lessons that really work.

Get Quality Singing Methods. Singorama is highly recommended.

Ear Training can greatly improve your ability to sing in key.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kayla_Schwinner

Punk Rock - Its Message & Beginnings

2008-09-08T03:22:00.000+07:00

In the early 1970's, bubble gum rock was on its way out the door. Different types of music were beginning to blossom; fusion, funk, hard rock, and of course punk rock. While rock and roll had always represented rebellious human experience, punk rock took that mold and broke it over its knee. Punk might very well be characterized as the "most deviant part of the human soul" expressed as music.

While rebellion is not a new concept, punk was the first style of music to take raw, angry, atom bomb emotions and put it into music. In the early and mid 1970's, bands like Iggy Pop and the Stooges, The New York Dolls, and The Ramones set the anti- establishment mantra for a generation of teens. These punk rockers were famous for not giving a damn what magazines and media thought of them. As a matter of fact, they didn't seek media attention, the media sought them. A big theme in punk music is anarchy or rebellion against anything that seeks to clamp down and force people to behave instead of thinking for yourself.

This included, and still includes, rebellion against authority, class or caste, pretension, religious hatred, snobbery in general, or anything else that imposed too much dogma on humanity. How do you beat these idiotic ideas? By appealing to the most basic part of human beings and their self interests. An angry song stirs up people and makes them think, but it has to shock your conscience. Iggy Pop smeared peanut butter on himself at one concert while he sang. Sid Vicious cut himself during one show and bled all over.

While the song content was, and still is energetic, the music is fast, loud, unrefined, and in your face. Guitars squeal, drummers kick their drums over in fits of rage, and the bass holds it all together. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, bands like the Dead Kennedys, The Clash, Minor Threat, The Damned, and the Sex Pistols pushed the envelope that their predecessors licked and mailed without a stamp. Song titles like "Too Drunk to Fuck", "Bodies", and 'New Rose" dealt with the rawest side of human malfeasance. As a matter of fact, Jello Biafra, the former lead singer of the Dead Kennedy's was arrested and album artwork was seized. He contended that his prosecutors were trying to squelch free speech and intimidate musicians.

In the end, while some people do not like punk rock, it is the freest form of musical expression on planet earth and we owe some of our civil liberties to these bands for pushing political idiots back into their cellars. Luckily, we have punk today like Rancid, The Meat Puppets and Green Day to keep the spirit of punk alive and well. If you want to stand up and salute a punk rocker, just extend your middle finger at the next punk concert you attend, you will be thanked for your freedom of expression.

Peter Flipse is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about punk rock, please visit Music Websites Blog for current articles and discussions.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Flipse

CD Maintenance – How to make sure you CD stays in good shape

2008-09-06T20:14:00.000+07:00

As we all know CDs & DVDs are prone to scratching, marking, cracking & breaking.

If you leave discs out near your PC or stereo, dust will settle or the data side will get scratched or marked. Now the best ways to prevent this happening are simple. They may sound straight forward but you’ll be surprised how many times CDs & DVDs are not protected properly. Following these simple steps will ensure you can use your CD's and DVD's for dvd copying and cd copying for years to come.

Keep your CDs in there Jewel Cases. If not there are PVC wallets which act as ample protection or Card Wallets. For you DVDs you must keep them in their DVD boxes or, as previously mentioned, PVC Wallets and Card wallets will do.

If your CD or DVD gets scratched, you may think that it’s damaged forever……..Wrong! The scratching on the surface of the disc simply fools the laser and makes it skip. Or, if you’re player has difficulty in loading the data, it’s due the surface being scratched and unable to read the digital data below.

However, do not panic! There are plenty of repair kits around to eliminate this problem and allow you to perfrom that all important cd copying or dvd copying. If you’ve thought you’ve lost a CD forever due to mark or scratch, think again!

These repair kits are a compound mixture of polish, which are specially designed for plastic (which discs are made up of). The mixture interacts with the polymer and allows the polish to get to work on the scratch. This polish will remove the majority of the disc that has been damaged and restore the music/data back to full playability.

Therefore, you revive your discs using these kits. However, I suggest you look after your CD or DVD by putting them back into their Jewel Case, DVD box, PVC Wallet or Card Wallet. Keep them in a dust-free environment or storage case.
Keep your discs playing longer...

When you remove your discs from their CD Jewel Cases or DVD box then you risk the centre-hub cracking or breaking. This will lead to disc failures. Especially for console playing or DVD films. Having looked around for a remedy to this common problem, we have found a solution...

It’s in the form of a metal reinforced centre-hub. It’s easy to attach and will reduce the stress that is normally applied when removing CDs or DVDs from Jewel Cases or DVD Boxes. This will prevent the discs from cracking at the centre. “Hurray!” I hear you say.

:)

by: Keith McGregor

A List Of Easy to Learn Guitar Songs For Newbies

2008-09-06T18:55:00.000+07:00

As a new guitarist learning to play, easy to learn guitar songs will help you to build your confidence up quickly. Spending too long focusing on the minor details of playing a guitar can leave you feeling dejected and kill your enthusiasm. But don't expect to be playing music like an old pro immediately, either.

However, given that a lot of the better known music is difficult to play, quite a few people detest the songs made for beginners to play, and can leave you feeling like an idiot. In order to avoid this, I have prepared a short list of a few of the best popular and easy songs to play.

As a new musician you will benefit most by starting at the beginning and working your way up.

Help! by The Beatles

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield

If Not For You by Bob Dylan

Three Marlenas by The Wallflowers

If you really do want to improve your guitar skills, I would recommend that you not only practice these easy to learn guitar songs, but also try one of the excellent online guitar training resources, such as this one.

from: www.goarticles.com

Becoming A Top Music Producer

2008-09-06T17:59:00.000+07:00

Music Production Software is properly in most studios the home of the studio, if it wasnt for Fruity Loops, Reason, Logic Pro or even Pro Tools many studios couldnt function. If your thinking of becoming a producer or starting a music production studio, the software is very important. Don't pick a software you feel is going to slow down your studio or is too much for your studio, pick what you feel is right and what you are comfortable with.

The most popular music production software out there right now is Fruity Loops, it is used by almost every new producer out there. It is very easily accessable and can be found floating about on the internet or bought from a local PC store. The reason fruity loops has done so well is because of the following reasons;

1: The Price - It's priced so reasonably it's affordable by anyone 2: Quality - What you get out of it is more than what you paid, the quality is amazing. You can add and change almost anything in fruity loops with Plugins. 3: User Ability - The software is so user friendly almost anybody can use it.

The mixture of those three things above make Fruity Loops so successful. So back to software, you should pick something that works well for you. Be comfortable within what ever software you use to produce music, it will show in your music production. You should pick something to suit your level and skills too, i wouldn't recommend a newbie producer to start with logic pro if they have never made a beat before. Do you research.