Concert Music Parody

Success as a musical group, not making Wali Band tries to explore another world. After reportedly started playing the movie, now Wali Band also began to involve themselves in concert musical parody.

It is said Faank, in concert musical parody, titled "Performance-Spektafest Gudang Garam Merah" was mayor not only onstage music as usual. But, really presents a collaboration between music and drama parody funny, exciting, and the light played by the bands or artists who are known to the public.

"In these concerts music is packaged in a theatrical show with comedy flavor that is not boring. So, quite exciting too," said Faank, the vocalist, when contacted via telephone, Monday (15/11).

According Faank, in the show a touch of musical tetrikal become an important component. Combined with the power of multimedia and a magnificent stage settings and sound system supported tens of thousands of watts of power, makes the show so spectacular.

Interestingly, the word Faank, in the event of personnel Wali Band consisting of Faank (vocals), Apoy (guitar), Tom (drums), and Ovie (keyboards) need not be acting by making it up. Travel mayor who was appointed as a story, illustrated with a slightly joking way.

"There we also appear to play baseball only hit songs, but is directly involved in the parody drama so players who picked up a true story, about our career journey," he added.

It is conceivable, how they usually appear as a player and then sued the band perform as well as a player drama. As it is not an easy thing. However, in the hands of director reliably show - Rama Suprapto -, the appearance of Guardians and the other players seem to be satisfactory.

Boy Band Korea SHINee

Shinee in Indonesia - Music lovers  by the arrival of Korean boy bands State of origin that ginseng, SHINee. They will hold a free concert in Senayan, Tuesday (10/12/2010) tonight.

SHINee action can be witnessed in a series of events 'Korean-Indonesian Friendship Festival' at the Tennis Indoor Senayan. The event will begin at 18:30 pm. SHINee addition, there will also be appearances from other Korean singers are Naomi, Son Ho Young and Gujunyup.

Some Indonesian musicians are also involved. As the show from the hermitage Bagong Kusudiarjo, Regine Velasquez and The Dance Company.

"It's very much a nyari ticket. The plan still is 2500 pieces. But I think more. Ticket free, obtained from the quiz and many other ways," said Sari, Indo committee to detikhot Dynamic Korea, Tuesday (12/10/2010).

A series of cultural events are organized jointly by Korea's Arirang TV and TVRI. In addition to musical acts, there are several other events. For example, 'K-Pop Singing and Dancing Contest' that was held on October 15 at Grand Indonesia. This event prizes shopping vouchers worth U.S. $ 500.

Another event was the 'Korean Cooking Contest' to be held on October 16 at Gandaria City. Those who are fortunate to be a major champion will pocket the prize package trip to Korea.

Do not miss also 'Korean Movie Show' on 11 and 16 October 2010. You can get tickets to watch Korean movies for free at Blitz Megaplex Grand Indonesia.

How To Play Guitar

If you don’t own them already, at some point, you will encounter what are called guitar effects. Guitar effects are used to enhance the tone and sound of your instrument. Guitar effects can dramatically change your guitar sound, or simply make your guitar sound sonically rich.

When you enter the world of guitar effects, it can be quite overwhelming to know what the best guitar effects to purchase are. From stomp boxes, to full rack mount guitar effects, there is an unending supply of sound available to enhance your guitar playing sound and abilities.

Let’s take a look at 4 must-have guitar effects that you will want to utilize in your guitar playing experience.

1. Distortion

2. Delay

3. Chorus

4. Reverb

1. Distortion: If you’ve ever heard a hard rock band, chances are you have heard a guitar player that is using distortion. Believe it or not, distortion is not just limited to heavy metal playing guitar players. Many jazz guitar players incorporate distortion into their sound. Even rock and blues players will incorporate a light distortion sound, giving their clean tone an extra edge to the sound that their guitar produces. There are unlimited types of distortion available to the guitar player making distortion a great way to craft your own unique guitar tone.

2. Delay: Think back to a time where you were yelling your name in a concrete stairwell, or shouting your name across a canyon, and while you were calling out your name you heard your name repeat over and over. You have just experienced delay. Another name for delay is echo. Delay as a guitar effect is basically when the sound that you produce on your guitar repeats itself over and over again. There are short delays, and long delays. Short delays are great for adding rhythmic variation to your guitar. Long delays are a great way to add excitement within your guitar solos.

3. Chorus: The idea behind the effect known as chorus is when you have an overlapping blend of voices sounding together. Chorus on the guitar is similar to having many guitar‘s overlapping together. Chorus is a great guitar effect when played on a clean guitar tone. Both electric and acoustic guitars will sound great with chorus added to the sound mix of your guitar.

4. Reverb: Very similarly related to delay is the effect called reverb. If hearing the sound repeat over and over again is called delay, the part of the sound that continues onward after you’ve stopped playing is called reverb. Right now, clap your hand in the room that you’re in. If you’re in a small room your handclap will not last very long. In a large auditorium however, the after sound of clapping your hand might last for a few seconds. You’ll also hear the effects of natural reverb by yelling your name in a concrete stairwell, or a canyon. Reverb is a great guitar effect that can add depth to your sound. Thick Reverb guitar effects are generally not recommended playing with live because reverb can muddy up your guitar sound. Instead, try adding reverb to your guitar in a studio recording. In a home studio recording, reverb can make your guitar sound amazing.

The Big Problem With Online Sheet Music

Let's say you're a budding music star. Maybe you play the piano. Like most citizens of the world, you probably use the internet. Sure, it's fantastic for checking e-mails, wasting your time with various video sites, and downloading anything that's out there.

But what about using the internet in a more specific way? Doctors stay in touch with colleagues. Researchers barely step into libraries anymore. Scientists harness the power of cloud computing. So why should you, talented musician that you are, not get access to the same quality stuff that the rest of them can?

The Rough State of Piano Music

Because sheet music is a small market, and only relevant to a minority of people, its representation online has lagged significantly behind.

It's out of date. Just as we're downloading music to our iPods, why should piano transcriptions be so far behind? Shouldn't there at least be a good voice online for digital sheet music we can trust?

Talk About Arbitrary Standards...

If you thought music copyrighting was arcane, you should see some of the pages pushing sheet music.

Some ask you to have a 100% working printer, because you will only have one tiny moment to print your music after buying. If something messes up, you're out of luck.

Other sites pushing classical music have crazily inconsistent standards when it comes to their files. Sometimes you'll receive a PDF, other times a set of GIFs that don't print well, and sometimes you'll be left with a proprietary DRM that's of no use to anyone.

Sites With Forums are The Way to Go

The only reliable way to guarantee the digital sheet music you're ponying up for is proper is with the reviews of other musicians. If other players are using the company's files, and insisting they are OK, you can spend with confidence.

One of the most trustworthy sheet music vendors, http://www.PianoStreet.com, has also created a huge set of message boards around its music. In reality, the site was born out of an earlier forum, called http://www.pianoforum.net, so the sale of digital piano music was something that they got into normally, instead of a money-making venture from the beginning.

Audio Samples Are Crucial, Too

What good is piano transcriptions if you can't hear what they should sound like? Sure, your piano teacher may have the chops to play it for you, but if you're teaching yourself, you'll need to seek out a true recording to hear how it should sound.

A real digital sheet music company should have extensive mp3 samples of everything they sell, adding loads of value to the sheet music itself. Companies like http://www.PianoStreet.com have loads of their most typical easy/intermediate transcriptions online as mp3s, the same ones that any new pianist is happy to learn.

Subscription Models are The Future

While content producers are resistant, many have come to the realization that the way of the future lies in subscription models, where you will pay a flat rate and get everything you want.

Portals like http://www.PianoStreet.com have taken on this for their business approach, handing out monthly memberships that permit musicians unlimited access to high-quality sheet music.

The People Doing it Right

And so it isn't just a mess online. A tiny but influential group of sites, led by http://www.PianoStreet.com's examples, are modifying the way sheet music is being sold online. Don't worry about the rest and patronize the best!