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The Most Difficult Instrument

This is an interesting question to be sure, and one I hope to answer by the end of this hub. In order to answer it, I will briefly go over each section of instruments, and a few instruments in each section,...

36 comments    entertainment music arts
Brain cell (neuron), courtesy Richard Mobbs. Adult brain cells do not stop growing, proved by MIT research. Music can stimulate growth.81

Listen to Music - It Can Save the Brain

Educational and medical research agree with extensive findings of major universities and the Kennedy Center for the Arts. This research shows that music, the arts, and speaking to infants and young children - and even the brain damaged adult and older senior citizens - help the human brain to grow and advance.

29 comments    health education music
Children of almost any age can enjoy playing a drum79

Choosing a musical instrument - what instrument should my child play?

Choosing a musical instrument is tricky. Many parents ask which instrument a young child should start with. Finding the right balance between the childs wishes and physical limitations is the ultimate objective so a parent can nurture a happy and successful musician.

7 comments    music singing piano
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physical exam before diagnosis

Physical examination of a patient is important to make diagnosis besides knowing common symptoms,patients history and lab exams.Usually the first step to diagnose any disease is to know common...

0 comments    health skin heart
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Melodic Percussion: Mallet Instruments

I have a love for everything percussion, from the fast double bass rolls of Slipknot to the backing tambourines of Bob Marley. There is one group of percussion instruments that rarely get any credit even...

0 comments    xylophone marimba
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Outdoor Windchimes

Wind chimes are commonly found hanging outside of a home or building where the wind will catch the vertical tubes or rods in such as way that a pleasant music is made as they clatter and clank together. ...

2 comments    wind chimes windchimes
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My Favorite Drummers

A few of the drummers and percussionists who've made a lasting impact on me.

27 comments    music drums drummer
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Cajon Drum

Cajon drums are drums presently crafted out of wood, but the Cajon drums of yesteryear were in the form of simplistic boxes, tiny drawers from dressers or crates for fish. The actual term “Cajon” is...

0 comments    music drum percussion
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Drums

Drums are important member of the percussion instrument. Most drums are hollow and have a tight skin. They are beaten with the hands or with sticks. There are many different shapes of drum. Hourglass drums are shaped like an egg timer. Goblet drums are shaped like a wine glass. Other drums are shaped like barrels cones or tubes.

7 comments    music drums instruments
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Television Discussion: America's Got Talent Winners: Season 4

America's Got Talent is a popular television show. They have, as of this writing, recently completed their fourth season. The groups who have won this competition have an incredible amount of talent and,...

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