Relaxing With Music
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Tips For Making Your Guitar Pick Grip Feel Natural
When it comes to holding your guitar pick, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Different players hold their picks in different manners based on the type of pick they use and even on the genre of music they play. If you're going to buy guitar picks online, it's ideal to consider buying a few different sizes and varieties and then determining which feels best in your fingers — especially if you're new to playing the guitar and haven't put much thought into picks in the past.
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Sea Clef? Keep Your Piano In Prime Condition When You Live Near The Ocean
Maybe you've had a house by the sea for a long time and can finally indulge in that baby grand you've always wanted. Or perhaps you're a long-time piano owner who has recently relocated to an oceanside neighborhood. Here are some tips to help you keep your piano in the best condition possible when you live near the sea, which can put your instrument at increased risk of damage. Examine the general conditions of your home, and locate your piano accordingly.
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Playing Your Acoustic Guitar On Stage For The First Time? Don't Forget These Accessories
Whether you've been invited to perform on your acoustic guitars with some musician friends or you're taking the plunge to finally showcase your skills at an open mic night in your community, it's important to remember that preparation is everything. Hours spent practicing your songs will partially prepare you for the stage, but once the lights go on, it's easy to get a little flustered with being in the proverbial and literal spotlight.
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Add Music Into Your Worship Services To Make Them Better
Music has been used in praise and worship for centuries. Music can be used to bring people together and to help them feel a particular emotion. Bringing music into your worship services can help bring your congregation together and help them feel more spiritual. However, not every church or congregation has the vocal ability or the population to fill a choir in order to have music for regular services or for a special event.
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Etiquette Tips For First-Time Recording Studio Musicians
Whether you're in a rock band, you're a classically trained singer or you perform music that lies somewhere in the middle, it's an exciting process to hit the recording studio for the first time. When you haven't previously found yourself in this environment, it's important to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the importance of the occasion and simply allow yourself to perform as you have countless times. It's also necessary to obey the often-unwritten rules of the recording studio.
When I was diagnosed with a serious anxiety disorder, my therapist mentioned that music might be a great way to unwind for the day. She told me to pick some nice, soft, relaxing music and listen to it at night before I went to sleep. I was a little apprehensive to take her up on the advice, but after a few weeks I could tell that it was really working. I was able to calm down at the end of the day instead of letting my thoughts get the better of me. I have come a long way in my treatment, which is why I wanted to share my struggles with other people. Read here to learn how music might be able to help you.