New Albums 2011

Posted by admin in Music Albums on July 31, 2011

Every year, there are hundreds of albums released by artists from different music genres all around the world. Generally, music lovers wait for the next release of their respective favorite artists. This year, there are some good music albums released and also those which are about to come out. In the following, you will get some information about the best new albums (2011) released as of now, and some new albums coming out later in 2011 as well.

Best New Albums (2011) List

Live on Ten Legs by Pearl Jam
Alternative rock enthusiasts can enjoy the ‘Live on Ten Legs’ album by the band Pearl Jam that was released on January 17. It is a live album which includes songs from the band’s world tours from 2003 to 2010. It reached the 2nd rank in the Canadian Albums Chart, and 21st in the US Billboard 200 list.

What If… by Mr. Big
This album was released by the American hard rock band Mr. Big on January 21 for Europe. However, the US release date was set to be some time in the beginning of February. It is believed to be the band’s first album since their album ‘Actual Size’ in 2001. The album will be backed up by a world tour this year. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Play Harmonica

Posted by admin in Musical Instruments on July 31, 2011

The harmonica is one of the simplest instruments, yet one of the difficult ones to master. It is a musical instrument from the ‘wind instruments’ family, and is played using the mouth. Therefore, it is also known as a mouth organ.

Learning To Play Harmonica

Learning the basics of playing the harmonica is pretty easy, but using different techniques and producing different sounds can be a bit tough for a beginner. There are some requirements that you need to meet in order to learn the harmonica. For learning this instrument, make sure that you do not have any kind of breathing problem. As the very basic playing technique involves blowing and drawing air, it may cause harm to your health. It is a plus point if you are already a musician.

Different Types of Harmonicas

As you might not know, there are different kinds of harmonicas, let me try to explain a bit about them in detail. They all have their individual specifications and sound outputs which can be used in different genres of music. Some general types are the diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, and echo harmonicas. But if you are beginner and are searching for a suitable harmonica, it is suggested that you go in for a diatonic one with 10 holes and the standard key as ‘C’. When it comes to buying a harmonica for learning, you should go for one in the $20 to $25 priced range. This is because cheap mouth organs are poorly built which may cause them to leak air and not produce the desired sound effect. Following are some harmonica playing tips. Read the rest of this entry »

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