An old musician’s joke goes “there are three kinds of drummers in the world—those who can count and those who can’t.” But perhaps there is an even more global divide. Perhaps there are three kinds of people in the world—those who can drum and those who can’t. Perhaps, as the promotional video above from GE suggests, drummers have fundamentally different brains than the rest of us. Today we highlight the scientific research into drummers’ brains, an expanding area of neuroscience and psychology that disproves a host of dumb drummer jokes.
Available in Shell Pink, Surf Green, Daphne Blue and more, the '68-inspired models feature Paisley or Flower wallpaper artwork underneath their extra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer.
Limited to 125 instruments worldwide, the 30-inch scale basses will come in Candy Man, Plum Crazy, Burnt Ends, Silver Shadow, and Vincent Blue colors. They all will have an ash body, a roasted maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, and a modern classic bridge. A choice of ebony, rosewood, or maple fretboards depends on the selected finish. Each model is fitted with a passive humbucker with neodymium magnets. The pickups were designed specifically for the short scale model to provide signature warm tone. A three-way rotary switch lets you select between parallel, true single-coil, and series modes. Finally, the volume pot has a boost when pushed.
Writing a song is one of the most interesting experiences for every musician. There’s no specific rule that you need to follow when it comes to music. Just remember that there’s a very large space for creativity. Trying out different chord progressions to figure out what sounds best to your ears is something that every musician must do. It helps to know what key you are in, and a key card makes it easier and quicker for you to write your first song. Now, let’s get into it.
This un-traditional guitar instruction book by Grammy-Nominated Music Educator Mike Overly, author of Guitar EncycloMedia,
With 50 timeless lessons, collected from daily interactions with in-person and on-line students, Guitar Fretboard Truth will truly revolutionize your guitar playing experience by giving you unique and insightful views not available anywhere else - and that's the Truth!.
Guitar Fretboard Truth - as essential as your instrument!
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This un-traditional bass instruction book by Grammy-Nominated Music Educator Mike Overly, author of Bass EncycloMedia.
With 50 timeless lessons, collected from daily interactions with in-person and on-line students, Bass Fretboard Truth will truly revolutionize your bass playing experience by giving you unique and insightful views not available anywhere else - and that's the Truth!
Bass Fretboard Truth - as essential as your instrument!
Order Bass Fretboard Truth now through September 8, 2022 to receive FREE SHIPPING! Only available from the 12 Tone Music store. No coupon code needed. Domestic orders only. Money back guarantee.
John Coltrane talked about his playing in educational terms, seeing himself as a student and, through his playing, as a teacher of new musical forms and possibilities. His most enduring lesson may come from what some critics call his first truly iconic and most influential album, 1957’s Giant Steps. On the recording’s title composition, Coltrane meant to challenge himself, and ended up challenging generations of musicians.
These five examples will help you set the fretboard alight with the pyrotechnic style of the legendary Jason Becker – bonus points for anyone who masters them while playing a yo-yo!
Mike's route to the instrument is one less traveled, as he began his studies as a classical cellist. That background helped to hone his musical sensitivity, supporting his players with thoughtful lines and solid anchors as they dig into extended jams.
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