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License Music To Spin Money In Entertainment Industries

If you are looking to license music, do it as soon as possible before any unreliable source take your fruit away. If you are planning to form new bands, you must be careful regarding authenticating your compositions.

A Wave to the Crowd

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

How to Play Music With a Trash Can

Music can easily be played on any type of trash can. The sound will vary, depending on the material that the trash can is made of and how you choose to play. Trash cans are normally used as percussion instruments by beating them in rhythm with some sort of stick, mallet or even your hands. There are

About Persian Music

Persian music can boast a deep and varied tradition, from its classical roots as a court entertainment to the present-day success of its popular music scene.

Pignose the Legendary Mini Amp

An overview of the Pignose mini guitar amp. In this article we outline the pro's and cons and list specifications and user feedback.

Neck, Here's Mud in Yer Eye Review

Neck is one of the best and most underappreciated Irish punk bands on the scene today. This album has all the best elements of Neck - amazing tin whistle, great vocals, and brand spankin' new covers, like I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day and Spancill Hill.

Is This The Last Chance To See Tina Turner?

In the first tour for eight years, demand for tickets has been unprecedented. Tina Turner rocks the country again, and many believe this might be the greatest and possibly the last chance to see her perform.

How to Make Piano Music From Scales

Piano scales are the backbone of any piano music; the differing variations in tone, length, sound and structure of the key scales mean that the piano can produce almost an infinite number of musical pieces in an numerous styles. Learning piano scales is a repetitive process, but if you use those not

Dewight Barkley, Perry Twins, Lauren Hildebrandt

About.com writer Dewight Barkley poses with the Perry twins (Derek on the left, Doug on the right) and Lauren Hildebrandt outside of the Armani Exchange on Collins Avenue, Saturday, March 28th, 2009

How to Remove Masking From Lucite

Lucite is a clear, plastic substitute for glass, and it's most commonly used in museum display cases and as shatterproof protection for framed paintings. Lucite is cast in flat sheets and shipped with a brown, protective masking; the masking prevents any marring during shipping and when it's cut to

How to Use an XLR to USB

Most microphones connect to an XLR cable, which is not a standard connection type on a computer. Therefore, you must somehow adapt it so that the end connection fits into one of your computer's ports. Many computers have a 1/8 inch jack for inputting your microphone directly. However, this relies on

How to Choose an Electronic Keyboard

Electronic keyboards vary widely in features, size, quality and price. Some things you'll want to consider are your skill level, the setting you'll be in, how often you'll play, and how much you can afford to spend. You can buy a keyboard used or new; the type of keyboard that will serve you best wi

Nasally Voice - Are You Singing Through Your Nose?

A nasally voice is a voice production wherein there is too much nasality in your tone that is more often evident on high notes. In effect, the singer may sing with a real strong twang, or may sound whiny. This voice is typical with country singers who possess a southern twang, and also with singers

Jazz Guitar Strings - The Right Ones For That Perfect Sound

Serious jazz players are quite particular about the jazz guitar strings they choose and use. They expect the exact sound they want. This article helps you make the right choice in strings, to help you get the sound that YOU want.

Responsibilities of a DJ

If you think that the only responsibility of a DJ is to play music and entertain the guests, then you are wrong. There are many other things that a DJ has to do while entertaining ...

How to Separate Bass From Drums

Separating the bass and drum tracks is possible with a multitrack recording device. Multitrack recording devices allow you to record many tracks on the same memory device. The best way to separate bass from drums in your mix is to record each instrument onto a separate track. Depending on your studi

Learning Beginner Guitar Songs From Tabs

The question on every guitar student's lips is, "when am I going to start sounding like a guitarist?" If you choose your first songs carefully, it could be sooner than you could imagine.