May 19th, 2009
If you are involved in any type of music, I’m sure you’ve heard of a music copyright. But do really know and understand exactly what a music copy right is?
Take a visit to vocal-sphere.com and … Let’s Talk About A Music Copyright
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December 12th, 2008
Everyone must start with the basics when learning to play the piano. That means understanding and reading sheet music. So, after leaning the scale, it is time to buy some piano sheet music and begin playing.
Of course, you will want to choose some basic tunes and beginners pieces first. Much like any other job, sport or activity, you must learn to walk before you can run. So, before you choose the piano sheet music for Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, try London’s Burning for beginners.
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November 20th, 2008
Is songwriting and singing your goal for the future? If it is you need to learn all you can about music copyright laws.
But for those of us brand-new in this business, there is much to learn about music copyright law. Now that I’m trying to write my own songs, I guess there’s no better time to get an education about the ins and out of this rather nebulous arena.
Do all the research you can on what are music copyright laws and why it is so important you know them.
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April 22nd, 2008
Music is a universal language, it can easily reach the souls of hundreds of people if it’s a well written song that people can relate too. Songwriting tips online is a great resource that can help you to learn tons of information about the music industry and songwriting. Now is the time when anybody and everybody can write a great song. However if you have tried writing song’s in the past but have found yourself not having the best of luck, then songwriting tips online is where you want to be.
A huge problem most writers face is a “road block” encounter. They know they have something inside of them, but they just can’t seem to get it on paper. It can become very frustrating and discouraging. Using songwriting tips online can help you to overcome these roadblocks, so that you can continue to write song after song, whenever the mood strikes you. Having the right tools and information can help you with your songwriting, and keep you on track.
Finding Song Writing Tips Online Is Not An Easy Task But Now You Can Access The Best Song Writing Tips Online and Get Started in Only Minutes From Now!
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April 1st, 2008
The key aspects of successfully knowing how to become a songwriter lie in becoming proficient at writing lyric, at writing melody, at writing chords which in turn is accelerated by your ability to talk, read and write rhythm. These are the skills that allow you to pick the right notes and right chords to go with your words and song title and so earn you the right to call yourself a songwriter.
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April 5th, 2007
This article tells about the new online lyrics writing contest for “Oceans of Love” from which proceeds will go toward battling cancer. A good cause and lots of fun for song composers!“This is a very inspirational project, as music is a great way to tell a story and help find a cure. Cancer affects too many people and hopefully, the proceeds from this song will help in finding a cure. I look forward to hearing the finished song,” says Shane Bourbonnais, President of Live Nation in Canada.
“Oceans of Love – The Song the World Wrote” will consist of lines entered by contestants each week for 24 consecutive weeks. Once the contest officially begins on Monday, April 9, 2007, line entries will be made online at the songtheworldwrote.com Web site. Visitors to the Web site will vote each weekend to determine which line will be added to the song Monday morning. The world can watch online as this amazing song comes together.
Read Online Lyrics Writing Contest
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March 25th, 2007
An article about Brian McKnight
One of the most talented musicians and vocalists in the world of pop and r & b is Brian McKnight. Born in Buffalo, New York in 1969, he immersed himself in music as a young boy, singing in the church choir and taking part in a band at High School. He is a versatile instrumentalist, playing guitar, drums, piano, trombone, tuba, French horn and trumpet. Vocally adept, he has an impressive four-octave range and very often sings falsetto. McKnight grew up listening to Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. He has an interest in different musical genres including jazz.
Full article about Brian McKnight
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January 22nd, 2007
I get a lot of email where songwriters ask how to come up with musical ideas. Following are some of the methods that I have used:
Since lyrics don’t come easily for me, I’ll discuss that topic first. Fifty percent of the battle is keeping your mind open for little lines that might be floating around, as you go about your daily routine. I’ve gotten great ideas during one on one conversations with others. Invariably, someone will say something that strikes me as funny or poetic and I’ll make a note of it. It’s just a matter of being on the look-out. I’d say that I’m equally participating in the conversation and trying to get some good lyrics out of it too. Sometimes, you can get even better stuff by eavesdropping on outside conversations. I know it sounds rude, but we’re doing it for art’s sake, right? Again, we’re just keeping our ears and minds open.
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January 22nd, 2007
How do we invent new musical ideas? Analyzing chord progressions of great songs is a good way to build your vocabulary. When I hear chords or riffs that really interest me, I’ll write them down and try to adapt them for my own use.
For instance, when I heard the tune “Save Tonight” by Eagle Eye Cherry, I became very interested in writing a song that consisted of the same chords over and over. I got out my guitar and experimented with a few progressions, until I came up with the |E |B-7|Cmaj7|G A| that became “Hold Me ‘Til I’m Free”. By the way, those lyrics started with the title.
More of this article: Songwriting: How To Get Ideas (part 2)
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