Monthly Archives: August 2013

• How to Learn Music Theory by admin August 29,2013 in How-To Comments: 0 You’ve all heard the famous stories about the musicians who don’t know the first thing about the technical theoretical side of music, and have made a living just by being able to write great lyrics and put a tune together on a guitar. While that works for some, others prefer to learn music theory to […] Details
• The History of Alto Saxophones by admin August 26,2013 in History Comments: 0 Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone at some time during the 1840s. No one knows the exact date; Sax filed a patent for the instrument in 1846, although there are various accounts given by friends that date the saxophone as far back as 1840. Early Development Sax was a clarinet player, born in Belgium but predominantly […] Details
• How to Mix Music by admin August 22,2013 in How-To Comments: 0 If you’re interested in music in any way, one of the most intriguing aspects of getting involved is learning how to mix music. Whether on a record or in a club, it is likely that you’ve heard tracks mixed and wondered how on Earth it happens. The good news is that it isn’t too difficult […] Details
• The History of Hip-Hop Music by admin August 19,2013 in History Comments: 0 The hip-hop subculture that spawned hip-hop music was born in New York City in the early 1970s.  Young African Americans living in the city would attend block parties where DJs gained popularity by isolating the percussion elements of popular songs.  This technique was already popular in Jamaica, and was largely credited to Clive Campbell, aka […] Details
• What is Musical Composition Copyright? by admin August 15,2013 in Music Industry Comments: 0 Musical composition copyright differs from standard music copyright laws in a number of ways.  While most of these differences are easy to understand, if you’re involved in the reproduction or publishing of music related property at all, they are worth knowing, as you could very easily find yourself breaching copyright laws without realizing! Length of […] Details