How to Pack a Guitar for Shipping
When packing a guitar for shipping one must take great care that it is properly secured to minimize any chances of it being damaged. The key is to pack the guitar properly within the box so that it can endure the external forces that can occur during shipping and handling. Here are some guidelines and tips to help you assure that your guitar will reach its destination unscathed. Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.
Set Up A Home Studio To Make Your Own Recordings
Nowadays affordable computers and great audio hardware make it feasible for anyone to make great recordings. The number of soundcards available for example, is enormous. It is impossible to tell in a few words what you need to start a home recording studio, but in this article I will give some valuable advice to get you started. Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.
Interview: John Drummond, Banjo.com
JohnDrummond of banjo.com gives a 20-minute expert interview where he tells a few stories about meeting Earl Scruggs, the banjo icon. He gives some pointers to people who may be looking for a new banjo and a comparison of new and used. He explains the different woods that are used by different banjo companies. And, do you know the weight of a quality banjo? . . .
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How To Heal Vocal Cords Quickly & Efficiently After A Rough Weekend of Bluegrass Gigs
I hate taking drugs. I know that’s hard to hear coming from a full time working musician. But it is true. I hate taking anti-histamines or sprays. I prefer the holistic approach.
How to Play Slide Guitar
I was intimidated when I first put a slide on my little finger. It was awkward and the sound I made was horrible. I did not have anybody to show me how to dampen the strings, what scales sounded good in standard tuning, and not a clue as to all of the “open-tunings” that are available to both finger style and slide playing. . . Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.