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1answer
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How to add 3-part-harmonies to a folksong
I am trying to add a simple three-part-harmony track to a folksong, to play with the left hand on the piano (the right hand would play the tune).
As far as I understand it, I take …
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1answer
13 views
How often should I replace my pick.
I play for about 30 minutes everyday. Sometimes I play for 1-2 hours. I play a variety of styles including rock so I am scraping and playing harmonics.
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1answer
95 views
Different sizes of drumsticks. Which should I use?
I have discovered that there are many different sizes/types/tips for drum sticks. I'm guessing that this is a very drummer-by-drummer issue but I'm curious if anyone has any insigh …
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3answers
74 views
Help deciding on digital piano
I've been playing piano for about 25 years, but I've never really delved into the world of digital pianos/keyboards. I play 3 times a week on a Young Chang grand piano that sounds …
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6answers
135 views
Why are distortion effects so terrible?
I have tried a fair number of effect pedals over time (about 20 years). One thing I notice is that there is a disconnect between the sounds everyone wants from distortion pedals a …
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1answer
10 views
looping pedal capabillities
Can I use effects and or distortions through a mic on on a looping station, or is it strictly for guitar?
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149 views
Bass playing finger technique. Should I use my thumb?
I'm a beginning bass guitar player. I occasionally catch myself using my thumb in combination with my pointer and middle finger to play the strings. Is this a bad technique to lear …
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1answer
87 views
My laptop doesn’t have a line-in jack, how can I record high quality audio into say CoolEdit? USB interface?
The question title pretty much captures my question! I only have a mic-input which is very poor quality. I've been searching for an interface, but not even sure if I want I want ex …
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1answer
104 views
What does it mean when an instrument is in a key other than C?
First off, let me say that I'm new to playing music and any sort of music theory. I'm learning to play the B flat clarinet. I know that other instruments, such as the violin or f …
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3answers
177 views
Pluging a guitar to a mixer, should I use a DI or something else?
I'm finding that the sound of my guitar is weak when it is plugged directly into the mixer, even if all the volumes are at maximum.
I've heard that I would need a DI between my gu …
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2answers
147 views
What’s the difference between a synthesizer and a digital piano?
This is an offshoot from my earlier question Help deciding on digital piano.
What is the difference between a synthesizer and a digital piano?
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3answers
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Can I use an electronic guitar tuner to effectively tune a piano
I have an old-time upright piano which was supposedly originally used to accompany old silent movies. The notes have a sort of twangy vibrato. I have an electronic tuner intended …
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2answers
90 views
Quality custom drum head company
I'm looking for information on were I can get a high quality custom bass/kick drum head at a reasonable price. I have previously used a local print/graphics shop to do a custom dru …
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Which chords should I learn first on guitar?
I'm just beginning to learn guitar and I would like to know which chords are the most important for me to learn? What are the good beginner chords that will set up me up to play so …
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How to tune a guitar without a tuner
Can someone please write up a clear explanation of how to tune a guitar without an electronic tuner? I'm assuming the standard EADGBE tuning but other tunings would be welcome as w …