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05/08/2024

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🏉 Define how you will study.

So, you've picked your instrument—awesome!
Now, how do you plan to learn it? You’ve got options.
Some people love the freedom of learning independently, using apps or online material which helps break down , identify , and even mute so you can focus on the instruments. It's perfect if you want to learn at your own pace and jam to your favorite tunes.
But let’s be real—going solo has its challenges. Sure, you can teach yourself a lot, but without a teacher, it’s easy to miss those subtle mistakes and details that make a big difference. That’s where guidance
comes in.

Opting for or attending a can elevate your playing. You get personalised feedback, plus the
chance to mix with other
musicians, gain fresh insights, and develop a richer musical sensibility. It’s a more structured path, but one that offers a deeper dive into the art of music.

Whether you choose the DIY route or the structured guidance of a teacher, the key is finding what works best for you and sticking with it. Happy playing chana.

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🏉 Concentrate on learning music theory.

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29/07/2024

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🏉 Choose a musical instrument.

Start with an instrument that aligns with your musical interests, it will keep you motivated and engaged in your learning journey.

Here are a few considerations for selecting an instrument:

1) Music Genre Compatibility:
Choose an instrument commonly used in your favorite music genre.
Rock: Electric guitar, bass guitar, drums
Classical: Violin, piano, cello.
Jazz: Saxophone, trumpet, double bass.
Pop: Keyboard, acoustic guitar, electronic instruments.

2) Learning Curve: If quick gratification is your key point in choosing an instrument consider starting with one that has a less steep learning curve , like the harmonica, ukulele.

3) Physical Comfort: Ensure the instrument feels comfortable to play. For example, brass instruments require good lung capacity, while string instruments demand finger strength and dexterity.

4) Space and Noise Considerations: Think about your practice environment and the instrument's volume. Digital pianos , drums and electric guitars with headphones can be good options for quieter practice.

5) Budget: Start with a more affordable instrument and upgrade as you become more committed.

6) Access to Learning Resources: Ensure there are ample learning resources available regarding the instrument you are keen to learn , such as online tutorials, books, or local teachers.

Our next Article will be on Defining how you will study your new found instrument.

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15/07/2024

Our previous post
an interesting question was established, how can you learn to play if talent, age, background is not a limiting factor?
After digging in the trenches we found a sound answer in the
the list of .

🏉 Choose a musical instrument.

🏉 Define how you will study.

🏉 Concentrate on learning music theory.

🏉 Practice & persist.

🏉Discover motivation.

Articles to follow will expand & clarify on the individual

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24/06/2024

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This could be you
"...drummer, drenched in sweat, intensely pounds the snare drums with vigour and precise rudiments, drumsticks a blur as they tear on the vellum driving the band's electrifying energy and fueling the raw....
or you could be this one
".. eyes closed as you breath fire into each and every note, fingers dancing deftly on the keys as the saxophone's rich expressive tone fills the air ....."

Anyone can just like the above individuals. You do not need talent to succeed in playing a musical instrument, neither is age nor background a limiting factor.
Now the question is, how can you learn to play ?

Articles to follow are designed for anyone curious about .
Keep reading 🤟

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10/06/2024

is a misread extensive subject just like any other that requires apprehension of its mere basics.
Musicians and non musicians tend to skip its rudiments and get entangled ahead.
It is not rocket science either, neither does rocket science see itself as ( do not fret easy stuff 😉)
However traversing it's paths will help one to be entertained by unlimited exciting possibilities fuelled by creativity.

Articles to follow are designed for anyone curious about . Keep reading.

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03/06/2024

All musical instruments contain at least three processes:

generation of a signal.
or ‘shaping’ of the signal.
the signal into air pressure waves.
If any or all of these functions is performed by electronics, then it becomes an electronic instrument.

An electronic musical instrument or is a that produces sound using electronic circuitry. Such an instrument sounds by outputting an , or signal that ultimately is plugged into a which drives a , creating the sound heard by the performer and listener.

Electronic instruments were invented in the 1920’s and there have been many different kinds of them. The , the , the voltage-controlled synthesizer, etc.
A church pipe organ with an electric pump supplying the air would not qualify as an electronic instrument.

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26/04/2024

"Amazing when what's beautiful and what's righteous comes togetherther powerfully as it did in Johnny Clegg. Thanks for you service to Humanity."

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21/04/2024

is an instrument with strings on it. Equally defined as a . A chordophone relies on the vibration of the chords/strings as the source of sound which is amplified by the body (resonator).

Vibration of the string is attained by:
, the up and down movement of a performer's fingers on the chords of the instrument eg Kora, Nyatiti, Guitar, Banjo, harp, ukulele, Double bass

, occurs when the hammer hits the string which consequently vibrates eg piano, Clavichord

the action of drawing a bow (made out of horse's hair) across the strings eg Violin, viola, cello.

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12/04/2024

Que bonita mañanita...que bonita mañanita...

Day :Friday
Artist :Ondatropika
Title :Linda mañana
Venue : anywhere smokey, lively, upbeat 😎 just a cheerful vibe !!

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08/04/2024

is one of the 5 musical instruments categories. Percussion is an instrument that gives you sound when you
-strike
-shake
-scrape
-rub.
These musical instruments are so diverse and tend to hark and transport us back to our magical primeval spaces.

As per our previous a percussion instrument will fall under or .
make their sound by vibration of the whole body by hitting , rubbing or shaking the instrument against itself eg , , , etc
are musical instruments that have vibrating stretched membrane or skin that produce sound. The skin can be on top or on both sides eg , , , etc

oi...listen...the piano falls under percussion also by mere definition of how it produces sound , a hammer action by a mallet strikes strings that produce a note.

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29/03/2024

Getting ready for the Easter Celebration!

🔊 Set up by Bigclef…Not just a MUSIC Shop!

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25/03/2024

A woodwind instrument is played by breathing into it and fi*****ng different notes using keys that cover various holes.

Most are made of wood and have a piece of in the that sounds when a player's breath causes the reed to vibrate therefore setting up a in an enormous column.

There are 4 main types of woodwind instruments:
played by a
played by a
played by
played by
By virtue of its playability the saxophone falls under not under brass , refer to the previous post

The smaller woodwind instruments play higher pitches while the longer and larger ones play lower pitches.

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