About MIDI Controllers And Sequencers

A lot of questions have been asked about MIDI controllers and sequencers and what they are.  We’ve added an article that will explain a bit about their uses and applications.  For those who record their own music tracks, whether for fun, professionally, or in the hopes of starting a new profession, midi controllers and sequencers will play a vital role. The definition of the term has changed over time and with the development of new technology that is now standard in the music industry, such as the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI).  To get more information visit our page about midi controllers or to browse our selection of midi controllers for sale be sure and visit our site.

If I Play Piano Can I Also Play The Organ?

This is a question many keyboard players ask themselves and you may be surprised to learn that its not that easy to make the transition from piano to electronic organ.  You’ll find our article on the subject quite interesting.  No matter if you play a church organ, a theater organ or even if you’re just wanting an organ for around home, you’ve come to the right place. We have electronic organs at discount prices. Finding electronic organs for sale is easy at pianomusician.com.

5 Reasons To Choose Yamaha Keyboards

There’s good reason to choose Yamaha keyboards if you’re out looking for an instrument to start with or even if you’re considering an upgrade to the next level.  We make your job just a little bit easier with this basic guide on considerations when making a choice of keyboard.  Its no surprise that Yamaha keeps raising the bar for their competitors.  They’ve been around for years and you don’t stick around long if you don’t maintain a quality product and customer satisfaction.  Read more at Yamaha keyboards or check them out for yourself at Yamaha Pianos.

Yamaha Piano Differences

Yamaha piano offers up some first class products and models for not only professionals but beginners as well.  Many people don’t really know the differences from one model to another so to make it a bit easier for you, we’ve tried to explain the various models with explanations of what features they each contain.  Also, we’ve included a handy chart to help you decide which model might work best for you.  There’s much more information available on the Yamaha website but for starters read our overview at yamaha piano.

Why Yamaha Upright Pianos?

Its no secret that one of the best upright pianos are those made by Yamaha.

Since 1887, Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has been producing quality pianos and has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of a full line of musical instruments including digital electric pianos and grand pianos.

Yamaha owns numerous subsidiaries and affiliates in overseas markets in addition to a number of related companies in Japan.

Established in 1960, the Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), then Yamaha International Corporation, offers a full line of musical instruments and audio/visual products to the U.S. market. YCA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan, and is the largest of all global subsidiary companies.

Yamaha’s very basic corporate objective is reflected in everything that it does, which is to contribute to the enrichment of the quality of lives for people around the world.

Please click here to read about the Yamaha upright piano model P660.

Modern Types of Piano

There are two basic types of modern piano.  The grand piano and the upright piano.  There are different models in each of these two categories depending on what you’re looking for but the basics remain the same.  These, of course, do not include the electric or digital piano which can emulate both versions in many aspects.  To keep it within our scope of explanation we will only discuss the modern piano in the traditional wooden sense.

Please visit our page on piano for an in depth explanation of the differences in these two important models.

Advantages Of Digital Pianos

There’s been a lot of hoopla about the differences between digital pianos and the traditional wooden models ever since electronics came into being.  In order to put a bit of a clearer picture the the minds of those who care, you might want to check out our article on just that.

There are still some advantages to the old wooden models but they are few and far between.  Especially since you can get so many different versions of piano in a digital piano, including one that could easily be mistaken for the good old wooden version.  Granted all the manufacturers are not the same and depending on what features you are looking for you may not find in one brand what you might find in another.

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Pearl Jam Break Out Rarities, Ben Harper at Intimate Chicago Gig

Last night, as a warm-up for their Lollapalooza gig this weekend, Pearl Jam played a house party for 1,300 fortunate fan club members at the quaint Vic Theatre in Chicago. Demand far exceeded supply as the streets surrounding the venue were overflowing with zealous fans holding signs that offered everything from sex to $3,000 for a single ticket. The crowd roared as Eddie Vedder strolled onstage, played a song by himself and declared, “I’m the opening act, I came cheap.” The highlight of Vedder’s five-song pre-set was a short cover of the old drinking tune “I Used to Work in Chicago,” which served as a precursor to a new track he penned about the Chicago Cubs that ignited the hometown crowd.

Thirty minutes later the full band emerged, looking fresh and relaxed before opening with a solid version of “All or None” followed by “Education” and “Sad,” both cuts from the rarities compilation Lost Dogs. Pearl Jam then induced a deafening three-minute sing-along on fan favorite “In Hiding” before continuing with tracks like the introspective “Off He Goes,” the recent hit single “World Wide Suicide” and the lone selection from Ten, “Why Go.” The band continued to sprinkle in B-sides from Lost Dogs with lead guitarist Mike McCready bounding about the stage and providing melodic guitar leads on tracks such as “Down,” “Undone” and “Hard to Imagine.”
After the sixteen-song set ended, the first encore began with a solo Vedder introducing a brilliant new song titled “No More.” The rest of the band joined for three more tracks, culminating with a cover of the Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me.” The band then surprised the veteran audience during the second encore with a virgin performance of the KISS tune “Black Diamond” that featured drummer Matt Cameron on vocals. The three-song second encore ended with a raucous cover of the Dead Boys’ “Sonic Reducer,” during which Vedder briefly teased the crowd with thoughts of stage diving by climbing atop an amplifier.

Moments later the band returned with friend Ben Harper in tow, turned the house lights on and played a flawless version of “Indifference.” The faithful quietly sang along and held cell phones aloft as Harper and Vedder traded lead vocals. It was a special collaboration that capped a uniquely intimate gig packed with rare and exciting material, and fans filed out of the theater convinced of Pearl Jam’s enduring commitment to their loyal fans — and that the group remains today’s preeminent live touring band.

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INK-REDIBLE! FIRST GOGIRLS MUSIC TATTOO TOUR READY TO ROCK

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AUSTIN, TX—The unmistakable GoGirls Music tattoo, revered worldwide symbol of chicks who rock, will be the featured attraction on arms, legs and wherever during a four-band show on Saturday, July 21 from 9 pm to 2 am at Trophy’s Bar in Austin.

The show, hosted by Madalyn Sklar, founder and CRC (Chief Rockin’ Chick) of GoGirlsMusic.com, will feature gfire, Bon Terra. 3 Kisses, and Shelly Knight.

“14 GoGirls now proudly sport the tattoo, so I decided it was time to showcase some of their talent,” said Madalyn Sklar, CRC (Chief Rockin’ Chick) of GoGirlsMusic.com. “We also have a dude in a Philly-based GoGirls band—a drummer—who couldn’t resist.”

About GoGirlsMusic.com
GoGirlsMusic.com’s mission is to promote, support and empower indie women in music! Madalyn Sklar started the organization in 1996 with a vision of bringing together independent women musicians from around the country. 11 years later, GoGirlsMusic.com has become a welcome destination for women in music through networking and events.

GoGirls Tattoo Tour
July 21, 2007
Trophy’s Bar
2008 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
$5 cover, 21+

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