The simple part of taking on any new challenge is deciding that you’re interested and want to do it. Perhaps you have always enjoyed listening to a tune being plucked from the strings of a guitar, you are intrigued by the history or music theory behind the instrument, or you’ve been an on-again off-again musician […]
Singing excellence rests on the foundation of superb breath control. Breathing exercises for singing provide the best way to learn efficient breathing techniques that utilize the diaphragm. Explore the important role of breathing exercises in the improvement of vocal skills. Most endeavors, whether sports, arts, or other activities, start with a basic principle. When you […]
A harmony is formed by layering one or more notes over a primary note or the basic melody of a song. Two or more vocalists singing in harmony can contribute complexity and depth to almost any vocal composition. Harmony may be more or less intuitive for people who are musically trained, but anyone can learn […]
If you want to figure out how to play any song you hear on your instrument of choice, you need to musically train your ears. Ear training enables you to improvise music, which is the first step toward being able to jam or easily play along with others. Learning to play by ear also allows […]
One of the most aggressive types of singing is scream singing. This technique is nothing new; it has been around since the early days of rock and roll. In the last few decades, with the rise of heavy metal music and its plethora of derivative musical styles, scream singing has developed as an established vocalization […]
Maybe you’ve been told you’re greatly lacking in singing ability. The inability to replicate the pitch of a sound is often called being tone deaf. How can you tell if this is you? Well, a tone-deaf test is a good way to start. If you’re worried that you’ll never sing because you might have trouble […]
The Yamaha YPG-535 is a digital grand piano jampacked full of features that'll attract both first-time players and veteran pianists alike. It's part of Yamaha's Portable Grand line — yep, that's what the PG stands for — and this champagne gold rig is built for learning, composition, and performance, all at an attractive price point. […]
Meta Description: Your singing voice is uniquely your own, and it can be fully developed by starting with some simple singing exercises. Working the four major parts of your body's vocal system will help bring out your best voice as you learn to use your innate musical instrument to express your emotions through singing. The […]
Learning to play an instrument can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. Playing music has the potential to make you, and everyone around you, feel better. People from many different backgrounds can bond over a particularly moving tune. In addition to the social benefits, learning to play guitar can improve muscle memory and cognitive […]
The realm of digital pianos is an excellent example of the relationship between music and technology, with Yamaha being one of the most popular brands of these electronic instruments. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, selecting the best from Yamaha digital pianos can be a challenge. The leaps and bounds of modern technological […]
Indeed, the invention of the digital piano in the late 1920s revolutionized the use of a classical instrument with a deep, well-established history. Technological advances in synthesizing and sound layering embraced the digital piano and other recently developed digital instruments. Lets get to know one of those digital instruments, the Williams Legato 88 key digital […]
When you want to entertain your friends, bring out a guitar and lead them in a medley of these easy guitar songs. There are tunes from many musical genres that you can seemingly learn overnight to make sure you’re ready for the next singalong. Each of these popular songs has a unique history and no […]