Archive for March, 2009
Friday, March 13th, 2009
A list of some of the London event venues in London, which are mainly used for music.
- Hammersmith Apollo -Known also as the Hammersmith Odeon, depending on your age. Hammersmith has housed some big named bands -Iron Maiden played here in the 1980s and Motorhead still do. Hammersmiths floor is sloped from the middle to the back, which allows you to see wherever you stand, and the barriers in the middle and the drop in the floor are great for separating the mosh pitters and people who just want the band. A solid venue.
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Friday, March 13th, 2009
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July 9, 1915 brought the birth of one of the greatest jazz guitarists the world has ever known. This was the day that Lester William Polfuss, who we know as guitarist and inventor Les Paul, was born. Little did his parents know how their little baby would change the guitar world with the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Les began showing signs of musical interest when he took up playing the harmonica at the age of 8. When he was a teenager, he tried his hand at the banjo but switched to the guitar. Les succeeded in mastering the guitar and went on to revolutionalize not only guitar designs and recording techniques but the face of Rock and Roll.
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Friday, March 13th, 2009
When learning the guitar, deciding whether to have guitar lessons or not can be difficult. Many people would rather go it alone, and use books, or videos to learn from. Having said that, I believe it is best to get at least a few lessons from a tutor, to make sure you get the fundamentals right, and don’t misunderstand any of the elementary concepts and techniques. It goes without saying that taking lessons is the more expensive option, but I believe it is definitely worth it.
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Tags: guitar lessons, guitar teachers, guitar tutors, having guitar lessons, learn guitar, learning the guitar, play guitar
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Friday, March 13th, 2009
Many people find the thought of learning the guitar quite frightening. There are certainly a lot of things you need to learn. Various new skills need to be learnt, and this can turn a lot of people off completely, as they feel it would be just too difficult. The truth is however, that with the right guidance, learning the guitar isn’t nearly as difficult as some people think. When people first begin learning to play the guitar, many of the same issues arise, and here I’d like to address some of the most common.
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Friday, March 13th, 2009
It’s always seemed tragic to me that the majority of people who decide to learn a musical instrument give up after just a few months. When starting out, learning the guitar can indeed be difficult, but that is no need to give up. In this article I will tackle some of the main issues facing beginners learning the guitar.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
To be completely honest I'm one of those people who has a really hard time getting into Idol. I remember when it first started and I was so surprised by the show thinking that it would be a flop. When the second season rolled around I realized I couldn't be more wrong. The show continues to not only survive but thrive, and shows following the same model come out like Americas Got Talent. I lament the good old days of shows like Saved By The Bell.
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