miscellaneous
Behind Band Names ~ Now That's Nifty
ABBA – Abba is “father” in Hebrew but the band claims that to be unintentional – rather it is an acronym for the first names of the band members: Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid (Frida).Ukulele Lessons
You may have noticed this is my seventh post in the space of six hours. It’s all part of the overhaul of the site that will be taking place soon. With over 1,000 blog posts on Uke Hunt and a bunch more in the other sections, it’s getting impossible for people to find what they’re looking for. So these posts are designed to guide people towards the stuff that they’ll find most useful. The first set of ‘lessons’ are divided by difficulty with a couple more focusing on styles (fingerpicking – which needs a bit of filling – and blues). If you’ve got a suggestion for a section or something that should be included in a section, let me know in the comments.
List of popular music genres
This is a list of the commercially relevant genres in modern popular music . Applicable styles are classified in this list using Allmusic [ 1 ] genre categorisation. [ edit ] African genres (including many different genres and traditions)
For an up-and-coming band every gig is a vital step toward your success. Your shows are where you get the chance to prove yourself. They are your opportunity to do what you do best. A good gig can also have a ripple effect, securing you a loyal fan base and ensuring good crowds at future shows. So when you land a gig, the key is to make it count. Hours of practice and rehearsal won’t matter unless you have a decent crowd that can go back and tell their friends how great you are.
10 Ways to Get More People to Your Next Gig
Whaledrums
Elemental Design Whale Drums Back to : Musical Instruments for Children's Museums Whale drums have become one of my most popular instruments for outdoor and indoor play. The tone is deep, rich and very resonant. Even on cement or turf, you can feel the vibration run up through your body.