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PERFECT PITCH  

The opinions about perfect pitch vary from expert to expert. The definitions seem to be varied, too.

You may have seen musicians on streets playing seemingly random notes (but still sound awesome) or someone who can play a piece back after hearing it only once. Besides having great memory, these musicians usually have something called relative pitch.

It's no secret that making it in the music business is difficult and making money as a singer / songwriter / musician is next to impossible.

A musical review on the Southern Gospel Quartet- New Start. New Start is located out of Little Rock, Arkansas and brings to the stage the sweet four part men's harmony.

Ever wanted to chop and screw your songs? For those that don't understand this term, it's the deep pitch affect and scratching of vocals. Artist such as Paul Wall, Three Six Mafia, Mike Jones, Slim Thug and a long list of others take advantage of this music style.

Knowing how to use effects when making a home audio recording is important to the self-musician. Each effect has certain rules to abide by and what they're used for. Here's a guide to get you started with adding those haunting delays.

Playing to a standing-room only crowd, Iron and Wine gave fans an uncharacteristically rocking performance - the perfect way to liven up a Monday night in Columbus, OH.

This is a guide for those who have trouble sleeping. The guide is on how to induce sleep, from natural to medicinal methods.

Learning piano as your first instrument helps in learning other instruments later on.

Industry professionals have been slow to understand how the baby generation differs from their parents. The successful developers increasingly deliver the product that baby boomers want in their next home, but their sales messages are often tone-deaf.

Grammy awards, sold out concerts, number one albums and singles are all perks associated with each American Idol winner. How did a simple singing competition turn unknown performers into two of the most popular artists in music today?

While the alleged indiscretion of American Idol judge Paula Abdul came as a surprise to most viewers, one wonders why we are shocked at human weakness. Reality TV is such an enormous phenomenon that permeates the airwaves andmay fill a human need for us.

A listing of the top ten songs of Patsy Cline, some of her awards, date of death and a remembrance of what the legendary sound meant to others.

The death of her fiance caused Effie to live out her life in sadness till she received a message from the grave.

my list of Cline favorites and some information about each tune.

African talking drums aren't just called that because it's a cute name. They were actually used to approximate human speech and drummers could carry on highly complex conversations from miles away.

David Sandercock is an international award winning producer and composer.

Winning on American Idol doesn't necessarily mean winning the coveted title. If you make it in the final 12, and especially as runner-up, your future can be paved with gold.

For many wanna-be singers, the innate ability to carry "perfect pitch" is missing. What you should know before trying out for singing competitions such as that of American Idol.

Joseph McGinnity and his obscure "Old Sal" pitch dumbfounded hitters for a decade at the dawn of the 20th century. But with a pitch so overwhelming, why hasn't any else used it?

I can remember many commercial jingles that were quite effective in selling the products that they were promoting. But now it seems companies don't have jingle writers, rather they use popular and sometimes classic music to pitch their wares.

A brief history of the knuckleball, and why modern day pitchers aren't utilizing it

Whether your first guitar is some beat up acoustic hand-me-down, or an ultra-glamorous Gibson SG, we all need a desire to learn and time to practice in order to advance as a budding guitarist. Skip the technicalities and just play the instrument.

Find out how to start a career as a background singer.

Introducing the work of Empress as a new singer/song writer of hip hop rap and pop music

get to know Empress and her new adventure in the music industry.

How to setup Winamp to mix your music like a club DJ or radio station.

Pasadema has lots and lots of free or very low cost music in the summer. Listed are the best of the best.

African music has been influenced by styles from the US and Europe but has still managed to maintain it's own unique characteristics making for a new 'flavor' that will keep you dancing for ages.

If you would like to expose your baby, toddler, or child to music, here are some tips that might help you.

A listing of Starbucks CDs avaiable in stores, online, and at the newest HearMusic Coffeehouses and listening stations. Links to music samples and descriptions also provided.

This is a detailed view of Gwen Stefanis' Love, Angel, Music, Baby her musical album.

Summer and early fall are the perfect time for picnics, whether it is a romantic evening picnic with your lover or a huge family event. If you take some simple steps you can have a wonderful picnic.

Conway Twitty is a country music legend. Conway Twitty was born Sept 1, 1933 in a small town called Friar Point in Mississippi. Conway Twitty's name at birth was Harold Lloyd Jenkins.

Not sure where to find music news on the Net? There are many sites, but often fan-driven ones are the best. Since they aren't part of a corporation the news doesn't need to be edited by a number of different people before being put out.

Jack's Big Music Show is awailable on the Noggin network. Each show features a different style of music to help children understand music appreciation.

If you would like to start a home business to earn extra money or part-time income, consider selling sheet music online. Used, old, and collectible songbooks and sheet music can be bought inexpensively and resold for good profits. Here's how.

My story contains everything you'd want from a truly gonzo adventure - drugs, sexual tension, brushes with the law, surreal surroundings, loud music and chance acquaintances. Enjoy!

There are many places to see live music in Orlando, FL. From chains to independent venues, fans will not be at a loss for a good time.

Cleveland, OH is home to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Where can people hear live rock or whatever other kind of music in Cleveland? It's a city with plenty of venues from which to choose.

Northampton and the surrounding area in western Ma (Amherst, South Hadley) have an unusually good reputation for supporting and showcasing live music. Big college venues and smaller clubs abound for student, local, and visitor tastes.

A description of Norfolk's music venue the Norva.

Raleigh is a small, growing city in NC with a growing population of restaurants and night clubs that are attacting regional and national music to the area. Nearly every popular form of music can be found here on any weekend.

There are many ways to download music in today's day and age, but some may find it a bit more difficult than simply typing in a search engine for downloading music.

Catchy ring tones, neat music beats, cool waves files you can add to videos and slide shows, these and other music, sound files and audio creations are available at your finger tips with this neat music creator.

Most people have heard of napster, but many less know about all the other ways to aquire music. While music downloading often conjures images of pirates, there are many legal services you can pay to get your music fast and easy.

Birmingham offers music fans many opportunities to hear live music. Small clubs provided entertainment nightly in all sorts of styles. Larger venues provide concert space for classical, pop and Broadway acts.

If the music is your priority, here are two Chicago neighborhood (Uptown, Logan Square) sound spots that put music on center stage, plus one in the Near West suburb of Berwyn, IL.

Looking for that great music or video game title but don't want to pay the price of new, well look no further. Try one of these great stores for music cd's, DVD's, computer games or console games and even those older vinyl records.