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Hearing the Unheard

I think we should begin to consider composing music outside the frequency of our hearing range. We could design special headphones for listening to the CD or concert. Kinda like 3D glasses for musi...
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Updated 2013-05-11T20:35:32.0Z
Dr.WuHoo

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What is the Tri-Tone Substitution?

I ve had this explained to me a few times, but I still have no idea. What exactly is a tri-tone substituon? Is it strictly a jazz concept? or does it apply to all music? This is just a picture of a...
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Updated 2013-05-08T23:39:17.0Z
Jefe

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What are your favorite music/musician biographies?

I ve been reading alot of music biographies lately. Some have been great, others not as great... What are some you the best out there?
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Updated 2015-07-21T02:00:12.0Z
Ghost R

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Blackberry Blossom bluegrass lesson compilation for guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo.

Here s a collection of lessons on the traditional bluegrass fiddle tune Blackberry Blossom for the whole band.. Plus a great performance of the song by the great Tony Rice and Peter Rowan. [link] t...
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Updated 2013-05-06T15:54:46.0Z
Jeff E

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Hey Music Teachers...How do you handle students who won't practice?

We all have students that are less motivated/talented/interested than others, but how do you handle those students that just don t seem to practice or even want to be there. Do you feel like it s a...
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Updated 2015-07-23T00:59:23.0Z
Ghost R

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How do I buy a piano?

I m hoping to buy a piano for my daughter( I d love to screw around with it a bit myself) who has been taking lessons for a while on a kind of cheap keyboard. I thought it would be easy to just go ...
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Updated 2013-05-04T15:43:14.0Z
Jefe

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What is your lesson cancellation policy?

Hey teachers, how do you handle cancellations and make up lessons? What about payment schedules? Do you have a policy sheet that lays out all the rules?
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Updated 2014-07-09T21:47:08.0Z
Jeff E

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Beginning conga/percussion video lesson compilation

Heres a group of video lessons for conga players and percussionists. Post any of your fovorites here! [link] t=Beginning%20Conga%20video%20lesson%20compilation
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Updated 2013-04-26T16:19:09.0Z
Jeff E

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How to play guitar like Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix had a uniquely powerful approach to the guitar that masterfully incorporated both "lead" and "rhythm" guitar into a single idea that beautifully illustrates that there is no genuine di...
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Updated 2014-01-30T18:54:24.0Z
Jeff E

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How to play blues guitar like Stevie Ray Vaughan

I started a thread compilation thread the other day about Derek Trucks, and thought it would be good to start on about how to play blues guitar like Stevie Ray Vaughan. There are a ton of videos an...
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Updated 2013-04-23T18:10:01.0Z
Jeff E

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How to play slide guitar like Derek Trucks

I showed this video to a student the other day to show him what a 13 year old is capable of. It inspired me to start a thread with the best Derek Trucks lessons I could find, and to talk about slid...
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Updated 2013-04-22T18:47:54.0Z
Jeff E

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The Black Crowes: Hard to handle Lesson for the whole band!

[link] t=The%20Black%20Crowe s%20Hard%20to%20handle%20lessons%20for%20the%20whole%20band
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Updated 2013-04-16T23:28:18.0Z
Jeff E

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Triad Pairs for guitar (and any instrument)

Here s an idea for adding a feeling of motion to your improvisations. When soloing over an A7, try alternating notes from an A major triad (A C# E) with notes from a G major triad (G B D). This giv...
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Updated 2013-04-15T16:16:36.0Z
Jeff E

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How do I increase speed and dexterity on the Guitar?

I ve been playing for a while now, but I have trouble using my pinky finger on my left hand for anything other than chords. Does anyone have any good exercises to get my pinky (and other fingers) u...
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Updated 2013-04-11T22:23:09.0Z
Ghost R

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How do I increase my vocal range? - I'm a tenor-baritone.

I seem to be stuck in a voice range rut. I m a tenor-baritone, but want to be able to sing the higher pop stuff. What can I do to increase my range?
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Updated 2013-04-10T17:21:21.0Z
JP

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How do you play "Sweet Home Alabama"?

It seems that every time I pick up my guitar people, jokingly or not, request the same tunes. It occurred to me that I don t know how to play Sweet Home Alabama or Freebird properly, and I don t ev...
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Updated 2013-04-25T00:56:34.0Z
Jeff E

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Conga excercise

Here is a good introductory video on some fun conga warm ups and excercises. [link] t=How%20to%20Play%20Conga%20Drums%20%3A%20Conga%20Drumming%20Practice%20Exercises
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Updated 2013-02-28T23:09:10.0Z
Mac M

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What is the Clave rhythm?

What is the best way to describe and teach the clave?
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Updated 2013-02-28T18:47:56.0Z
Mac M

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Why do I always run out of breath when I sing?

Why do I always run out of breath when I sing? Any technique tips to save breath?
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Updated 2013-05-02T15:41:42.0Z
Jefe

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What is my vocal range?

I can sing comfortably from about a G an octave below middle C to a F above middle C without going into my falsetto. What voice part should I be singing?
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Updated 2013-03-01T03:00:39.0Z
Jeff E

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