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3 Quick & Easy Steps To Playing Music by Ear

Playing by ear is a valuable technique for many musicians; learning songs based solely on hearing them is a great way to understand song and chord structure. In fact, a great number of rock and pop musicians learned to play their instruments this way. Instead of picking up a book or taking lessons, they concentrated on figuring out the notes and rhythms to a song until it was mastered.

How to Stop Thinking and Start Playing

Points out the two main reasons students have problems improvising at the piano.

Music Making as Spiritual Experience

Describes a process where the thinking mind stops and intuition takes over.

New M3 with Competition Package

The new competition package available for the BMW M3 is almost sad as it is wonderful. With everyone knowing of the strong rumors of the M3's power plant changing to a V8, it's almost heart breaking to think about the legendary straight 6 cylinder being laid to rest. The competition package has many pretty neat extras that give the beamer something to beam about.

Oh My Aching Head! Can Music Really Make You Feel Better?

We all know, if only instinctively, that music has a profound effect on us. If we didn't believe that music affects us then singing lullabies to calm children and help them sleep wouldn't be universal. In reality melody, harmony, and rhythm probably impacts the human brain in ways that are far more profound than we realize.

5 Ways to Enjoy Your Music Files

OK, say you've got one thousand of your favorite MP3 songs sitting in your hard disk. What's the best way to enjoy those files? Most of us probably will use the Windows Media Player to listen to thos...

Art of the Recording Engineer: From Michael Jackson to Mutant Radio, Matt Forger Speaks Out

With credits on 200,000,000 albums, Matt Forger is a recording engineer, producer, and sound mixer who is much in demand. In an exclusive interview with Scott G (The G-Man), Forger reveals his views on recording techniques, tips for new artists, and some little-known facts about Michael Jackson's recording sessions.

How to Become a World Class Expert in Just 20 Minutes a Day

Is it really possible to become an expert in some field in 20 minutes a day? It's not only possible, but it's probable if you pick a small area of knowledge that you are excited about.

Music Practice Techniques for Learning Repertory

Several specific prctice techniques are described for making it easier and faster to learn new music repertory.

New Age Piano Tricks

Describes an often used technique employed by New Age pianists.