Online Guitar Forums

By Matthew James

Guitar forums are a way to establish an extensive network with other professionals and beginners in creating a vast community for music lovers and guitar related topics. One can find different people with the same interests and concerns in different forums online. These forums let you find other musicians who can help you advance professionally and might even form a band with you.

People usually aim at forums to discuss their concerns for it is usually the same groups of people with the same interests visit the site. One can post anything to the forum threads and expect a result within the day or the next day for members of the online, forums are usually active in responding to any queries.

Usually most guitar forums are part of a larger site on guitars. The bigger the site, the better chance at finding an active forum. Forums are usually split into different sections to help find the most relevant topic and section. Forums dont like when people post in the wrong area of the site. At these places, you can ask about anything. These are great places to find the information about how to play the guitar.

Guitar forums are also a great place to network with people. You can find out musicians and form bands or find gigs. If you are a solo guitarists without any friends that play musical instruments, it can be very lonely and uninspiring. You could lose the urge to play. However, with these forums, you can find other people with the same interests and get to together for jam sessions or audition for gigs.

Moreover, you need not to ask or post a question in the forum threads. It is possible that other people with same concern already posted the matter you wish to inquire. Through time, guitar forums online are an effective way to create and convey different guitar and music concerns. Thus, finding guitar forums online is also the best advice for beginners since you will learn many things from here.

No matter what your skill level is a guitar forum can help you. They can help you answer questions and get tips and advice for playing the guitar. If you are an experienced player, you can use the forums to share your knowledge and meet other musicians and find jam sessions. Forums are a great way to interact with the guitar community and meet other people with a similar passion. - 18758

About the Author:

Matt has been recording music for over a decade. He has both electric and acoustic guitars and has written on many websites about music and guitar care. Fore additional information about Matt and for more of his tips, check out his website, Guitars Are Great

Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle: A Musical Match Made In Heaven

By Ross Everett

Frank Sinatra is rightful known today as an entertainment icon, but many forget that there was a time when he was just another washed up teen idol trying to reinvent himself artistically and revive his career. After his teen idol stardom ended, Sinatra went through a rough period that he described as 'all Monday's' when his personal life was in shambles, his professional prospects non-existent and his financial status in ruin.

Not only was Sinatra's career in shambles, but the A&R people at Columbia Records had no clue what to do about it. The low point of their efforts was an attempt to reinvent the greatest popular singer in history as a 'novelty act' by pairing him with producer Mitch Miller. The most wretched by-product for their brief working relationship was a song called 'Mama Will Bark', on which Sinatra shared the mic with a busty singer named Dagmar while some clown barked like a dog and howled in the background. After these dismal recordings failed to jumpstart his career Sinatra was dropped by Columbia records in 1952.

His luck was soon to improve, however, as a number of his colleagues including former Tommy Dorsey vocalists June Hutton and Jo Stafford got him in the door at Capitol Records. This began a nine year relationship that produced some of the finest work of Sinatra's career. Initially, Frank worked with June Hutton's husband, Axel Stordahl. These sessions produced some decent music including "I'm Walking Behind You" but wouldn't last long. Frank wanted to go in a different direction, which became a necessity when Stordahl left to take a gig with Eddie Fisher in New York. After a lengthy search for a replacement, Sinatra reluctantly agreed to work with an experienced big band conductor named Nelson Riddle. The Capitol Records executives were excited about the matchup, but Sinatra had to be convinced.

To say that the first Sinatra/Riddle session was a success is an understatement, and "I've Got The World On The String" is somewhat of a 'shot heard round the world' for Sinatra's career and popular music in general. The Ted Kohler/Harold Arlen song is given new vibrancy with Riddle's buoyant arrangement and Sinatra's new found vocal maturity. The song was a modest commercial success at the time, reaching #14 on the single charts, but became a classic. It was also a favorite of Sinatra himself, and he continued to perform the song live, frequently as a show opener, for the rest of his life.

When the phoenix-like rebirth of Frank Sinatra's career is put into a modern context, it becomes even more remarkable. Today one can scarcely imagine a 'teenybopper' idol--say, Jordan Knight from 'New Kids on the Block' or one of the Jonas Brothers-being able to sustain a serious musical career at all after their initial stardom among the adolescent set. Frank Sinatra not only revived his career, but left an imprint on America popular music--and its culture--that is unlikely to ever be equaled. "I've Got The World On A String" can easily be considered the 'big bang' in the creation of Frank Sinatra's world that we all inhabit. It is a celebration of the good life, of which the music of Frank Sinatra will always remain an intrinsic part. - 18758

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David Glisan is a freelance writer covering fighting sports including MMA and boxing. He is also the music editor for The Savage Science, a website covering both MMA and music, and is a noted authority on both heavy metal and jazz. He contributes to many MMA news websites and provides UFC news for the mainstream sports broadcast media. He's also a published expert on boxing, pro wrestling and judo.

Best Ways to Get Your Music Heard

By Jane Thomson

If you are an aspiring music professional, your single greatest challenge is likely getting your music the exposure it needs to make it to the next level. Many artists with talent and a substantial fan base simply never find the exposure and personal success they seek because they do not know how to get their music heard, and heard by the right people. Luckily, there are a few foolproof ways to get your music out there.

So why hide your talent and presence in this world? You should be available on the internet. For most people, this means having a blog and participating in social networking sites. Post videos and audio clips of your work, making sure all files are of the highest quality. Make meaningful connections with other bloggers and ask them to link back to your videos. Having more links will mean having more exposure and more people who have heard of your music.

Successful Musicians also belong to groups that allow them to network and share information on the music. Online groups are useful because they give you yet more valuable exposure. Local and regional groups also are useful because they can help you network and make acquaintances that can turn into valuable leads.

Getting Live Gigs wherever possible. Whether you are playing at a large community festival or a friend's house party, getting more people to hear your music with create more buzz and open other doors. Don't be afraid to take nonpaying gigs if they don't interfere with paying work. Be sure to bring a few CD's in case someone is in the buying mood.

Now, to know whats going on, you need to keep up with the music industry. Music markets are constantly changing, so it's important to know what is getting the most buzz and what is hopelessly passe. Although you should remain true to your artistry, you should avoid sounding tired or out of touch. When you know what audiences and recording labels are looking for, you will be able to choose the videos and recordings most likely to get your desired response. - 18758

About the Author:

Jane Thomson is a Freelance Writer for YouMusic.com, The Social Networking Site for Musicians. YouMusic.com Music Community has Music Chat Rooms, Music Forums, Music Blogs, Instant Messaging, Music Groups and More.

Billy and Elton: Feel the Pressure of the Yellow Brick Road

By James G. Pynn

If it's entertainment you want, there are only two men touring today that can stand, while pounding out a boogie-woogie beat, and deliver. What can you say about Elton John that has not been said over the past four decades? Indeed, what can you say about his close rival for best piano man ever, Billy Joel? Both men have been performing longer than most people have been alive; never mind combining their total years in music entertainment.

Yes, to be sure, these men have not faded softly into that hazy classic rock night that enshrouds acts like Deep Purple or Fog Hat. As the summer of 2009 looms, these powerhouses are roaming the continent, bringing with them all the thunderous power of the rock gods. These fine gents are on their tour buses, bands in tow, looking to rock your local stadium.

Not since chocolate and peanut butter has there been a better combining of forces. Not only are you guaranteed to have the tuna salad rocked out of you, but never forget these giants bring with them a formidable pyrotechnics display. Is it the Fourth of July? No, it's better -- it's Elton and Billy blasting the roof off of Wrigley Field. That's the kind of combined firepower legendary concerts are made of.

Buy your tickets, like the decent, law-abiding citizen you are. Get tickets now before you are left scrambling up to complete strangers outside the venue, hoping they are not undercover cops. Take a cue from MC hammer and go too legit to quit. That little mouse contraption you are holding is the key to the best tickets. Do you think Sir Elton and Mister Joel are worth it? You bet your sweet buns they are.

All the major cities are on the slate for these rock and roll generals as they bring in the noise to North America. The Rocket Man and the Piano Man are on the loose and who knows when anyone will have the opportunity to catch them both, on the same ticket no less any time in the foreseeable future. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event. Don't disappoint your grandchildren -- give them a great story and book your tickets now. - 18758

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Looking to Learn How to Play Guitar?

By John Edward

In reality, there is no way to instantly learn how to play the guitar. There are definitely methods that you can use that will cut down the learning curve. You can't expect to be able to pick up a guitar and be a master it within one day.

When you are looking to play the guitar, remember that it takes more than just one day of practice. The famous guitar players out there didn't learn their skills in just one day; there was a lot of time and effort and discipline that was put into it.

In fact, most of the famous guitarists had been playing guitar for years before they made it big. Even when you get very good at playing guitar, there will always be something new to learn.

Start by looking at your guitar and learning all the different parts of it and what they do. Start with the easy chords and until you get good, stay away from the sharp chords, the minor chords and the power chords.

Remember that you should practice one chord at a time. Before you move on to another chord, make sure that you master the previous one. Remember to be attentive to good hand posture and that you are getting a good sound out of the instrument.

When you want to get good, remember that repetition is the key. Remember that easy songs are your friend and that you should concentrate on playing them well. Look over the chords that you have already learned.

Once you master each chord you will build confidence within yourself. When you learn an easy song and master it, you will further build your confidence in your playing. By doing this, it will also further encourage you to want to keep learning and practicing. It's very fulfilling to be able to play your first song after putting some time and effort into it.

If you have realistic expectations and want to learn to play the guitar easily, then you just have to put some work into it, and have to be patient with yourself. There are several tutorials that are easy to understand and that will help you to learn how to play the guitar.

If you are looking to make sure that you can learn to play the guitar with ease, remember that you need quality instruction. It doesn't matter what form it takes, just remember that the more knowledge you have to work with, the better it is going to be. Check online for more help.

If you want to learn to play the guitar easily, then an online guitar course may be your best bet. You can learn at your own pace. You don't have to leave your house to go anywhere. Compared to lessons, the cost is very minimal. They provide all the quality training you need to take you from a novice to skilled. - 18758

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If you would like to learn how to play the guitar then make sure that you stop by John Edward's website now for some in-depth guitar courses now.