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Jungleland Bruce Springsteen - The Best Song?

A love story amidst gang violence, that's what resonates from the Jungleland Bruce Springsteen song. *Insider Tip* If you like Bruce Springsteen then you might also check out AirHammer [http://www.airhammersite.co.uk/free]. To download a copy of ...

How to Download a DVD to an MP3

Sometimes you have a movie or concert on DVD that you love the soundtrack to, but you can't take it with you wherever you go. However, it is possible to record, or rip, the soundtrack of a DVD to your computer and convert it to the MP3 format, which you can then put on your iPod or any other persona

Chorus Evaluation Checklist

Chorus groups receive evaluations on several factors and not all of them are musical. Performing is more than just getting the notes right and a technically perfect performance. Whether you are involved in a solo performance or performing as part of a choir, knowing what the adjudicators are looking

Songwriting is Like Aural Photography

Observation and Mindfulness. These are the two most important skills for a songwriter to get more out of their chosen craft. Here is a definition of those skills.

A Guide to Austin's Music Festivals

Three core festivals--South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin City Limits, and Old Settler's Days--make up the centerpiece of Austin's festival showcase. These festivals, as well as an ever-expanding retinue of new festivals, are continuing the tradition of making Austin a true music destination

How to Sing Better By Keeping Your Larynx Out Of Tension

One important aspect a singer needs to be cautious about when learning how to sing better is to keep his/her larynx completely tension free. The larynx, more commonly known as "The Voice Box" is nothing but a small piece of box that keeps our vocal chords in hold. It is made of a cartilage

The Best Drum Skins for Recording

Which drum "skins," or heads, are the best for recording is the same as with many questions about the variables in the recording process: it depends. There are different kinds of drum heads, each with its own characteristic sound. Some of these work better for some types of music than others, but ul

How to Adjust the Action on a Floyd Rose Electric Guitar

Guitar string height, known as "action," can make the difference between a pleasurable playing experience and one that is decidedly not. The Floyd Rose locking tremolo bridge -- named for its inventor and commercially available since the early 1980s -- is a highly engineered and mechanical

How to Learn to Bend Notes Using Sheet Music

Bending notes in music gives a nice effect to the note and can make the piece of music more interesting. The sound you hear when a note is bent is a tone that is slightly lower sliding up to a pitch that is slightly higher. This technique is used often in guitar solos. Having sheet music to aid in t

Learn the Electric Guitar: 5 tips to get you started

Most people realise that in order to succeed at playing the guitar, you have to practise as much as possible. However there are ways that will make your practise sessions more effective. Here are 5 ...

What is Your Opinion on Epiphone Guitars?

You can gauge the age and knowledge level of a burgeoning axeman by asking their opinion on Epiphone guitars. A true player of course knows that Epiphone is at once one of the oldest and most respected guitar companies in history.

The History of Gangsta Rap

Gangsta rap is a subgenre of rap music that emphasized the violent lifestyle of inhabitants of the United States' inner cities. In its early years, it was known as "reality rap."