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Drums and Percussion in Traditional West African Music
Drums and percussion have featured in West African music and culture for literally thousands of years; it forms the basis of communication and social structure in that region and music has traditionally been used as a means of recording social history so that it can be passed from generation to generation. This article is a brief introduction to the nature of that music.
History
Archaeological digs have discovered evidence of drums, drums sticks and other percussion instruments in the region. Some of the rhythms played today were formed hundreds of years ago (it’s almost impossible to know exactly when) and it is quite clear that the influences for these rhythms came from nature. One ancient rhythm called ‘KuKu’ quite clearly imitates the sound of a bird.
Types of Instrument
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Tagged archaeological digs, basis, cow, cow skin, Djembe, drum rhythms, evidence, hand percussion, latin percussion, music drums, recording, region, seed pods, skin, time, today, west african music, wooden shell
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Some Important Information About Vintage Music Gear
What are music gear and why do you need to know about the vintage music gear? Music gear can be a stage speaker, any kind of sound equipment, DJ equipment, recording equipment, amplifiers, microphones, speakers, digital effects, you name it. So what is the use of knowing about those objects that already are obsolete and sent to the vintage category?
Vintage music gear are a form of beautiful visual art, an important chunk of the musical history, scientific marvels of the time, acoustical marvels, and a grand investment.
Age is not the only factor by which we can term an instrument vintage. All the gear have some criteria to make them vintage such as the manufacturer, structural and aesthetic design, importance in history, uncommonness, sound, and playability.
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Music Education Programs Online
Online schooling opportunities are accessible to students who are looking to obtain a degree in music. There are numerous schools and colleges that offer online degree training in the field of music. Students can prepare for the career they desire by enrolling in a number of online schooling programs. Music education programs online allow students to prepare for careers in music therapy, technology, education, and more. Students may have the chance to study courses such as music theory, composition, instruments, performance, and much more depending on the level of degree. Online degrees in music are available at an associate’s, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree.
An associate’s level degree can be obtained after completion of a two year program with an accredited online school. Acquiring an associate’s degree can give students the ability to pursue careers related to the music industry. With an associate’s degree students will be able to find employment in media production, music recording, musical journalism, and more. Students who choose to enroll in an online educational program can learn about:
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Country Music’s Earliest Pioneers
Country Music as we know it has been around for decades, with the 1920′s seen as the ‘era’ of Country; with thousands of faces, some well-known, some fading into obscurity lining the Hall of Fame, who are the important figureheads in the history of Country Music? Who pioneered it, we know and love today? Here are some of the founders:
A.C Robertson
Alexander (known as Eck) Robertson recorded the first commercial Country Music song in 1922! He was born in 1887 and lived in Texas, growing up learning to play the fiddle, he eventually found himself with a recording contract. In 1922 Eck recorded the now famous track “Sally Gooden.” It never made it big, and it didn’t sell many copies, but he began the industry we know today.
As the first ever recorded artist, Eck Robertson certainly deserves to be considered a pioneer.
Rock Music – History and Facts Revealed
Rock music is often associated with heavy instrumentation, reverberating through a sound system, and played by hyperactive musicians wearing all-black garb. This kind of music has enjoyed over half a century of popularity with its strong beat and catchy melody.
Rock music started in the 1940s and the 1950s as a fusion of rhythm and blues, gospel music, and country music. Originally known as rock and roll, as branded by disc jockey Alan Feed from Ohio, rock music combined influences resulted in simple blues-based style that was fast and danceable.
Instrumentation for rock music often include electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and keyboards. Others add to their line-up reed instruments like the saxophone and the French horn. String instruments like the mandolin and the sitar are occasionally seen in the realm of rock music. Of all these instrumentations, it is the guitar that is considered to be the star of the show. Guitars come as solid electric, hollow electric or acoustic.
Jazz Music – History and Facts Revealed
The 20th century music world has seen the entry of light and easy listening music with African-American jazz music. Originating in southern USA, jazz music is a combination of African and European music traditions. It puts together the use of blue notes, improvisation, syncopation and swing notes.
Jazz music was first used in reference to music from Chicago early in the 20th century. It has evolved in several other subgenres such as New Orleans Dixieland, big band-style swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian jazz, jazz-rock fusion, and the more recent acid jazz.
The realm of jazz music was and still is predominantly associated with the American black community. These black musicians transitioning from banjos and tambourines learned to play European instruments such as the violin. Black slaves from early America used to sing and play music as a form of spiritual or ritualistic hymns.
IT’S THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN LGBT ENTERTAINMENT AS THE LGBT ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS (LARA) CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF MUSIC HISTORY
New York,New York – The LGBT Academy of Recording Arts (LARA) Chairwoman Diedra Meredith announces today that the biggest night in LGBT entertainment will take place on December 1, 2010 on World AIDS Day. The annual OUTmusic Awards will celebrate 20 years of music history in the heart of Times Square at Town Hall NYC (123 West 43rd Street). The OUTmusic Awards celebrates honors and documents the contributions of openly LGBT recording artists and performers in the music industry.
The OUTmusic Awards ceremony is the biggest night in LGBT entertainment and only organization of its kind in the world. The highest and most prestigious honor in the LGBT music industry, the 2010 OMAs will be hosted by comedians Julie Goldman and Jonny McGovern with co-host comedian Tammy Peay with special appearance by the legendary Dr. Carol Channing. A complete list of performers and nominees will be announced in November at the foundation’s national press conference, November 1, 2010.
Music Production : Tips for recording piano
Recording a piano is a daunting experience. You need a microphone especially designed for doing so as most normal mikes will produce a very unnatural sound.
Why that is, I’m not sure, but a regular mike is unable to record the actual sound of each string as it is played because the ambience that it picks up along with the sound itself produces a thin echo effect that just doesn’t sound right.
There are mikes that attach to the sound board that pick up the vibrations of the strings being played rather than those that are placed on or around the piano.
They do not pick up the echo or ambience, and are much more accurate for producing life like piano sound in the recording.
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Music Production : Tips for recording your own song
When you listen to your favorite CD, do you ever wonder the hours people put into making it the best possible recording that suits the fans and the sound desired? It’s not an easy process and takes some artistry when it comes to mixing. However, knowing a few tricks and tips can help you achieve that desired sound.
The first thing that every recording needs is a good EQ. This is maybe one of the trickiest parts of mixing and/or recording, however it is advisable to add the EQ effects afterwards in case anything needs to be changed later. Other effects such as reverb and delays should be added after as well.
Depending on your softward or hardware capabilities, there are several advanced EQ’ing plug-ins. Knowing how to do the simple twists will help you play around more with the different frequencies on more advance programs.