Following jam bands is a blast because of the music, places you see and cool people you meet. Jam band journals are great ways to keep track of your shows.

When you first start learning to play the guitar you really want easy to learn guitar tunes to start with. Otherwise it is the equivelant of trying to understand German when you have only learnt the basic words.

Percussion instruments are very old and have quite a history. Often used in folk music, these instruments add variety and a rural charm to music. In India for example, two pieces of flat metal are struck to form a bell like sound. This form of instrument is used in temples and prayer places across the country. Other popular percussions instruments include the drum, piano and xylophone. All percussion instruments can be divided into two major and broad categories. Membranop...

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Music is being consumed in more ways than one and at a higher rate then every before. The MTV generation is use to not only hearing their music but seeing it as well. If they see a song that they like they can then buy that songs in multiple media forms from vinyl and CD to digital with DRM (digital rights management) and Mp3 without DRM.

For anyone just starting out playing music, it is important to have a good solid basis of theory behind you. Many beginners overlook theory in favor of just sitting down and playing. But this can be a mistake for the person who is serious about learning to play and understand music. Music theory for beginner players is a vital part of learning how to play any instrument. Knowing theory concepts like chords, scales, and notes is one way you can understand more about learnin...