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66The Roots of Jazz
LOUIS 'SATCHMO' ARMSTRONG The roots of jazz are a mixture of mainly West Africa rhythms, religious music, blues and work songs. The religious music featuring spirituals and improvised gospel songs. The blues...
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71Aladdin and genie
We all remember Aladdin with all the magical and oriental stuff. Genie is one of those cartoon characters that you can't forget. It's a really dynamic character that was a real amusement during the movie....
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71E Minor Blues Scale Position 1
Improvising is probably the pinacle of all musical expression. It really should be the aim of all guitarists! The best place to start your improvising adventures is to use the E Minor Blues Scale. as the...
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75Theater Therapy 101
Theater became the therapy ground with which I found expression for the confusing feelings I had toward the abuses I experienced while growing up. It became my place of refuge and strength and eventually my...
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73Chunking as a Decision Making Tool
One method of problem solving or decision-making is a process called "chunking". Chunking is grouping or categorizing related issues or information into the smallest, most meaningful unit. Think about how hard...
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68How to Make a Good Lightbox
I love using a lightbox when I draw and when I take photographs. When drawing, it allows me to establish reference points quickly and it allows me to check my drawing during and after the process. This is...
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68Saxophonist: Reading Music vs Playing by Ear
There has been an age old debate that has ended many relationship with awesome saxophonist. Which is better and who makes the best Saxophonist, those who sight read/play sheet music or those artist who are...
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69What is Jazz? Ain't no other music like it!
According to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary (Revised Edition 2006) jazz is "a type of music of Black American origin characterised by improvisation, syncopation, and a regular rhythm, and typically played on brass and woodwind instruments" and the origin of the word itself is given as "early 20th Century: of unknown origin."
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66How To Cure Stage Fright In 20 Minutes
If you are like I was, you would rather die than give a speech. I was not even able to lead a toast at my daughter's wedding! And I turned down a promotion because managers have to talk in front of...
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69Free Guitar Music
Where can I find free guitar music on the internet? Sure, there are search engines, but sifting through irrelevant and duplicated results is very time consuming. If you are wondering what guitar music can be...
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