Guitar

You see, Django was a secret member of a band, not just any band though, The Beatles. Django was the real guitarist of the group, but due to race issues the band members decided to keep it a secret and have John Lennon pretend to be the one on the guitar. Tonight shouldn’t be any different, except it was. There was this reporter, John Didion, who has been on Django’s case for months now, determined to prove that Django is the true guitarist. So there Django was sitting backstage, waiting for the…

The crowd generously cheers as I exit, and with a smile on my face, I gently place my guitar in its case and go home to rest because the next day awaits another performance. Ultimately, my life is a series of different performances. Each song that I play possesses its own unique rhythms and strumming patterns, but the chord progression remains…

sometimes abbreviated to uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments; it generally employs four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings. The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete, a small guitar-like instrument, which was introduced to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants, many from Madeira and the Azores. It gained great popularity elsewhere in the United States during the early 20th century, and from there spread internationally.…

and types of music. To play music, an instrument is necessary, of course. One of the most famous instruments used during the Ming dynasty was the pipa. The pipa looked like a big pear with strings on it. It is not a guitar, it is a lute. A lute is a musical instrument like a guitar with a round body, played with the fingers or a small piece of plastic. It was introduced to Eastern Asia during the Han and Sui dynasties. During the Ming dynasty the sides and the back of the pipa had many…

The ear splitting sound of my guitar shook the house off the ground. I was a normal teenager with a strong passion for music. My friends and I were in our own band. I loved music and was especially fond of my tattered electric guitar. The basement was our stage and our parents were the fans. Although the band was not the best, we were all very passionate. Our band was either always in the compact basement practicing together, or hanging out at the music store. One day at school my eyes were…

ceremonies or celebrations like store openings to morbid gatherings such as funerals. There is a distinct sound that comes with mariachi music that it is almost instantly recognizable: the elegance of the violins, the captivating vibrations of the guitar, the bellowing sounds of the trumpet, and the infamous “Grito”, or shouting out, of the lead singer of the group. Personally, mariachi music is a very captivating genre of music that has nothing but positive connotation…

not play any instrument but enjoys listening to the classical guitar. She says it is relaxing, beautiful and elegant and she enjoys listening to it in the evening and while driving. Her favorite type of music now are alternative rock, classic rock and big band music. She enjoys music that is not main stream as it feel more artistic and original. Much of her love for big band came from listening to Django Reinhardt. His impressive guitar playing and upbeat feeling captured her attention. After…

People often walk up to me and ask “What makes you so freekin awesome?” Haha, no they don't. But people do ask how I make music theory seem so simple? I reply; “Because it is.” Let me start with a little story. I grew up in the golden age of guitar players. Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, and Alex Lifeson were staples in my CD player, and they played continuously. Like anyone my age, I had the dream of being a rock star with tens-of-thousands of fans screaming their adoration while the…

When one thinks of the word Kaleidoscope, their mind usually shifts to the almost telescope-like device that contains a colorful pattern that changes as it is rotated. The image that manifests from the moving pieces within or the curvature of the lens give off a picture that is pleasant to the eye no matter how many times it is rotated. Although the never ending pattern will repeat itself over and over again, it always seems new each time it 's picked up and looked at. The band “Kaleidoscope”…

For over 90 of years’ country music has been an enjoyable source of entertainment for millions of people around the world. With the reputation of an upbeat and feel good vibe country songs have, it is no wonder country music has been around for so long. Country artists are specifically known for singing about the outdoors, relationships, and alcohol. They are able to provide a direct connection using these three topics, between themselves and their audiences. Country music usually consists of a…