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78Choosing 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.
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88Khene: The Mouth Organ of Laos
The khene or khaen One Lao poem has stated that: "A PERSON LIVING UNDER A STILTED HOUSE, WHO EATS STICKY RICE AND PLAYS THE KHENE IS LIKELY TO BE LAO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAO PEOPLE". One of the most unique instruments in the world is Laos'...
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87The 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, explaining the differences between them...
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69How to Write Parts for a Transposing Instrument
Answers questions: what is a transposing instrument and why do we have them? How do I transpose for my instrument? Instrument ranges and how to transpose step by step.
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76What is a Recorder?
The recorder is an end-blown whistle flute made from wood or plastic. its name comes from an old word which means to 'sing like a bird." This refers to recorder's sweet and gentle tone. The recorder has seven finger holes and thumb hole.
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83I want to play the bassoon! - All about Bassoons
The bassoon is a relatively rare musical instrument. The bassoon is part of the woodwind family of instruments, and is an astonishing feat of musical craftsmanship. It iakes skill to play the bassoon too, and buying a bassoon can be a daunting and costly exercise unless you follow some simple advice.
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79The Ocarina
I’ve grown up surrounded by music all my life, but I don’t think I ever heard nor found such a simple yet beautiful instrument in all my life. It’s called the ocarina. Most of you who owned a Nintendo 64 (or knew someone who did) are...
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81MUSIC and SONG = WORSHIP and PRAISE (Part 1) Musical Instruments Used in Religious Practice
"Make a JOYFUL NOISE unto the LORD, all ye lands." That is the scripture verse (Psalm 100:1 KJV) that always comes to my mind when the topic and question is raised about: "What are the most appropriate types of music and songs that should be used in our gatherings for worship and praise (and of course - What instruments should also be used or not used?)."
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74How To Effectively Practice Your Instrument
How do you practice the piano, or any other instrument? Simple, right? You just plod your way through a piece, playing it over and over until you can play the whole thing without too many mistakes…or not....
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71How to Insert Special Music Diagrams Into Manuscripts
In addition to standard music notation, there are several types of musical diagrams that can be created in your word-processing program. These include tablature, chord frames for fretted instruments, fingering charts for woodwinds, and more. If you need help knowing how to create clean, easy-to-read music diagrams, you have come to the right place!
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