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Earlier form of music players required moving parts to read enclosed data on a tape or CD whereas MP3 players use solid state memory. An MP3 player is more of a data storage device with an embedded software application that enables users to transfer MP3 files to that player. MP3 players include some utilities to copy music from CD or websites and then organize them and create custom list of songs in the order you want to hear them. Such list of songs is called a “play list”.

The MP3 player is the combination of various technologies and its components are not only revolutionary but also prove to be a great consumer product. If you wish to store music as well allow the user to hear the songs played and for this the player first pulls the song from its memory, then decompresses the MP3 encoding, runs the decompressed bytes through a digital to analog converter and amplifies the analog signal allowing the song to be heard.

There are different stuffs or components but these could vary as the basic parts of a typical MP3 player. This includes data port, memory, microprocessor, digital signal processor, display, playback controls, audio port, amplifier and power supply.

The player is plugged into the port of your computer or a parallel port to transfer data. Port based players transfer data much faster than those using the parallel port. Memory types include internal flash memory, compact flash cards, smart media cards, memory stick and internal micro drive.

Except the last one, all the above mentioned players are of solid state memory and the advantage of solid state memory is that there are no moving parts that mean better reliability and music without any skips. Mp3 players also contain tiny hard disk drives that could store 10 to 150times more than flash memory devices.

The microprocessor is the brain of any player and monitors user input through the playback controls and displays information about the current song on the LCD panel and then sends directions to the chip that informs exactly how the audio is processed. It pulls the song data from memory and apply any special effects and streams to the amplifier. It runs a decompression algorithm that compresses MP3 files and then turns back the bytes into sound waves.

The amplifier also boosts the strength of the signal and then sends it to the audio port whereby you can attach the pair of headphones. Most of the MP3 players are powered by battery.

Olivia Andrews, writing for Free Download MP3 Song is a freelance journalist and has written many reviews on subjects such as finance, education, health, entertainment, music, gifts, crafts, travel, apparels and mobile phones.

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I view an extemporaneous art form such as jazz as public speaking: They are exactly the same.

When you listen to different speakers, you will notice that there are different types: Some are eloquent speakers who use big words and slick phrases, but don’t say anything or are not honest; some use big words and slick phrases and are honest; some have less vocabulary, but are deep and honest; some just repeat stock phrases or licks of others; some performers have the intention of making some sort of demonstration or presentation, showing everyone how much technique they have, or how clever and original they are; some improvise their statements from a large reservoir of ideas, while some memorize their solos, and so on.

How you come off in performance has much to do with your intentions and your honesty. In jazz, how you think has a direct and powerful impact on your performance. If you approach your music with an honest attitude, it will show immediately, regardless of your skill level. At its best, improvisation in performance is not look what I did, but look what happened to me, which brings me to the next point:

Confidence--or rather attitude-- is important. You do your homework in the woodshed, think and analyze whatever you must, and then forget all of that in performance, concentrating instead on pacing, climax, the interplay with the band, and above all audience response. If you don’t have confidence that you can make a strong personal statement to the audience, you have no business being in front of them.

With regard to scales, while they can be useful, I place my priorities on improvising on the specific subject matter of the specific composition I’m performing: reduced melody, guide tone line, and root progression. For me this approach gets me to the core meaningful statements on the composition, rather than generic licks, scales and formulas.


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In this piano lesson we will learn to play piano Christmas music. We will use piano tab notation so you don't need to read piano sheet music.

Jingle Bells is one of the most popular secular Christmas songs in the world. The most played part of the song is the refrain which we will concentrate on in this piano lesson.

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

In this piano lesson you will learn to play Jingle Bells without the use of piano sheet music. After this learn to play piano tutorial you will be able to play the melody with both hands!

Instead of piano sheet music we will use piano tab notation which will tell you where to place your fingers as you play the melody.

The first thing we will do is to locate the note C.

You will find the note C on many places on the piano. It is the white key to the left of two black keys.

Now it's time to locate the middle C. It is the C right in the middle of the keyboard. On an ordinary upright piano it is near the keyhole.

In our piano lesson we will number the keys. The middle C in our piano tab notation is called 1.

What does 1 mean?

When you see the number 1 you are to press down the middle C once. The white key to the right of C is called 2, the next 3 and so on.

Let's play some piano tab notes:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Now you have played a C-major scale with the actual notes C D E F G A B.

Let's proceed in our piano lesson and play the first notes of Jingle Bells!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

3 3 3 3 3 3

This is the first part of the refrain. Easy?

I guess that you hear that the third and sixt note has to be a bit longer to create the melody Jingle Bells.

So far we have only used the right hand for playing the melody. How can you use your left hand?

Let's make this piece a little bit more difficult and also more rewarding to play by using the left hand for bass notes.

The notes from C to the next C is called an octave. The keys are grouped this way on the whole keyboard.

You also have these notes to the left of the middle C. We can call these notes the left octave.

If you use the notes 1-7 in the left octave to play bass notes with your left hand we can notate the melody in the following way:

3/1 3 3 3/1 3 3

The note to the right of the slash is the bass note. 3/1 means that as you play the first number 3 with your right hand you simultaneously play number 1 in the left octave with your left hand.

I guess you have noticed that you only play bass notes together with some of the melody notes.

Let's continue this piano lesson with the next line:

Jingle all the way!

3/1 5 1 2 3/1

What fingers should you use as you play?

You can and maybe you already use your index fingers on both hands to play but it will be easier to find your notes if you cultivate the habit of using all your fingers.

On your right hand you can use your thumb to play number 1 and your index finger to play number 2 and so on.

The next piano tab looks like this:

O what fun it is to ride

4/4 4 4 4 4/1 3 3

If you want to use fingerings on your left hand you place your little finger above key number 1 and your thumb on number 5 and the other fingers accordingly.

It's time for the last piano tab:

In a one-horse open sleigh

3 3 3/2 2 2 3 2/5 5

Actually it's not the last piano tab. Now you are supposed to play the refrain from the beginning and when you come to the last line play it in the following way:

In a one-horse open sleigh

3 3 5/5 5 4/5 2 1/1

I suggest that you learn this Christmas song by heart. Memorize it one line at a time and enjoy the Christmas spirit present when you play the song for your friends!


Peter Edvinsson is a musician, composer and music teacher. Visit his site Capotasto Music and download your free Christmas sheet music and learn to play piano resources at http://www.capotastomusic.com

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Blue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The group was formed in 1996 by Justin Furstenfeld, the band’s lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Other members include: his brother Jeremy as the drummer, Ryan Delahoussaye playing multiple instruments, guitarist CB Hudson, and Matt Noveskey on bass. The group released their first album “The Answers,” in 1998 under the management of the Jusitn and Jeremy’s parents and was well received in their hometown of Houston.

Blue October signed with Universal Records in 2000, but was released after their first and only album, Consent to Treatment, under the label. However, their third album, History for Sale was re-released under Universal after having unexpected sales success. One of their singes “Calling You” was featured on the American Wedding soundtrack, the third installment the wildly popular teen comedy American Pie series.

Blue October’s next mainstream hit came in 2006 with the single “Hate Me.” The success of the band’s 2006 album called Foiled has led them to be featured as musical guests on late night television shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman. This is an up and coming band...look out for more in the near future!



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Music is food for the soul – a panacea for the mind. Music can help in improving memory. Kids can rattle off the entire alphabet range in song but

are unable to remember the orders sans the tune. This happens because music functions are controlled in a different section of the brain than

speech. Music continues to touch hearts the world over, irrespective of color and race.

Rock Music

Rock music saw its origins in the rock ‘n’ roll era of the fifties. Rock music was initially seen as dance music and gradually began to dominate the

music scene for a long time to come. Rock music survived the various stages of recording technology from 78 –rpm to tape format to cassette

and the mini disc. Rock music has been primarily popular with the teenage audience. A rock music disc is still a collector’s item even today.

Metal Music

Metal music emerged post World War II. Metal music was described as music that arises from the dissatisfied. Metal music is heavily influenced

by the structure of the songs. While in rock music, songwriting is based within a form; in metal music the central melody decides the structure of

the song. A scientist has described metal music as ‘information music’.

Rap Music

Rap music is a creation of an American minority. It was widely believed the rap music, as a fad will not see the test of time…. But it has already

been around for nearly 20 years. Rap music can be traced to the West African professional singers and storytellers. Rap music was an offshoot

of the Hip Hop culture – characterized by graffiti and break dancing. Rap music has been influenced considerably by Jamaican music. The Bronx

in New York City was the originating hub of rap music.

Wedding Music

If you are seeking wedding music to plan for your special day, you can choose from a variety of options. You can hire a DJ to liven up the mood

on the dance floor with suitable wedding music. Wedding music can be classical and traditional. Some would prefer country melodies for

wedding music. Wedding music can also vary from culture to culture. Dance music at a wedding can range from classical ballroom style to pop

music to even the Brazilian Salsa.

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Types of Music

Music is food for the soul – a panacea for the mind. Music can help in improving memory. Kids can rattle off the entire alphabet range in song but

are unable to remember the orders sans the tune. This happens because music functions are controlled in a different section of the brain than

speech. Music continues to touch hearts the world over, irrespective of color and race.

Rock Music

Rock music saw its origins in the rock ‘n’ roll era of the fifties. Rock music was initially seen as dance music and gradually began to dominate the

music scene for a long time to come. Rock music survived the various stages of recording technology from 78 –rpm to tape format to cassette

and the mini disc. Rock music has been primarily popular with the teenage audience. A rock music disc is still a collector’s item even today.

Metal Music

Metal music emerged post World War II. Metal music was described as music that arises from the dissatisfied. Metal music is heavily influenced

by the structure of the songs. While in rock music, songwriting is based within a form; in metal music the central melody decides the structure of

the song. A scientist has described metal music as ‘information music’.

Rap Music

Rap music is a creation of an American minority. It was widely believed the rap music, as a fad will not see the test of time…. But it has already

been around for nearly 20 years. Rap music can be traced to the West African professional singers and storytellers. Rap music was an offshoot

of the Hip Hop culture – characterized by graffiti and break dancing. Rap music has been influenced considerably by Jamaican music. The Bronx

in New York City was the originating hub of rap music.

Wedding Music

If you are seeking wedding music to plan for your special day, you can choose from a variety of options. You can hire a DJ to liven up the mood

on the dance floor with suitable wedding music. Wedding music can be classical and traditional. Some would prefer country melodies for

wedding music. Wedding music can also vary from culture to culture. Dance music at a wedding can range from classical ballroom style to pop

music to even the Brazilian Salsa.

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Look below as we explore the wonders of the musical world....


A

Accidental: a sign -- a sharp, flat, or natural -- indicating
the raising or lowering of a note.

B

BeBop: jazz form of the 1940's and 50's, characterized
by fast tempo and complex chord patterns, played by
small ensembles with often dizzying instrumental virtuosity.

C

Cadence: a sequence of two chords that brings a
phrase to an end, with an air of wither finality or
partial completion.

D

Da capo: a term meaning "from the beginning" -an
instruction to repeat the first section of a piece
before stopping.


E

Ecossaise: a dance in duple time of the late
18th century, supposedly of Scottish origin.


F

Falsetto: a style of male singing in which, by only
partial use of the vocal cords, the voice reaches
the pitch of a female voice.


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