Archive for February, 2009

Gospel Music: Tracing Back Its Roots

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Ever since some cognitive human beings have set foot on Earth, music has greatly taken part of their lives. The folks belonging to the days of yore created their own musical arrangements by plucking strings and hitting things like wood, hide, or stone. The sounds of nature have also served as one pleasant musical sound for them. (more…)

Daddy Yankee

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Daddy Yankee is one of the best reggaeton artist today. He has won a grammy and has
sold over one million albums and has traveled around the world. He was born in Puerto
Rico and raised there. He once got shot for being with a gruops of people (more…)

A Study In Banjo Lessons

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Ah, I remember the good old days when I had my first banjo lesson. Actually, it wasn’t exactly my first lesson. I had been using the internet to improve my skill for a while, and I was slightly conceited since (more…)

A History Of Country Music

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Musicians have long been playing fiddle music in the Appalachians for years, but it wasn’t until 1927 in Bristol, Tennessee that the first recording country music recording deal was signed. In this year, Victor Records signed Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family.

Jimmie Rodgers was born in Meridian Mississippi, in 1897. Originally he worked on the railroads (more…)

5 Reasons to Learn Music Theory

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

If you thought music theory was a waste of time and not necessary to further your musical goals, then read these following 5 reasons why this is not true.

1.Read sheet music: Being able to play from (more…)