Thursday, 27 September 2012

Drum Beats Online by The Music Associate

The online drum beats market is upbeat. A drum beat is a rhythmic pattern that  establishes the meter and groove through the pulse and subdivision and played on drum kits and other percussion instruments.

Israel-based Asaf Avidan’s career as a drummer is now international. This former supporting cast in The Mojos, has  Asaf Avidan in three albums to his credit and enjoying a great deal of success in France, Germany and the US.

Achieving many innings the band splintered into a number of different projects and Avidan went back to solo and started working on a new album Different Pulses.

The worldwide release is in early 2013. In fact Israeli audiences are treated to a special release and a couple of live dates this month. The powerhouse drummer behind the BBB and Firewater sound has musical credits that straddle the Atlantic. Muskat’s steady hand on the faders and guidance from behind the screen has produced another modern classic.

Tracks like “Different Pulse” has an eeriness to it with a steady snare marching backbeat. “Love It or Leave It” has more coast-to-coast American road feel to it.

For  Free Drum Beats Online, Visit: www.themusicassociate.com/drum-beat-loops

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Jobs Galore For The Rightly Talented

jobs in the music industry
Jobs in the music industry are plenty but locating them precisely is no finite task. Unlike other career options no set rules or standard path governs the career options here.

In the music industry the top job is of course that of the musician. Besides musicians thousands of supporting staff work behind the scenes in this big industry.

The majority of people has found themselves a place in the industry by being at the right place at the right time. References and contacts play a big role in getting opportunities. Many have worked at odd jobs for years before getting a foot into the door.

Besides talent and its constant nurturing, those aspiring to join the music industry must persevere in spite of the great odds.

For aspirants, there are many niche music websites where placements and jobs can be found. Many industry trade magazines also post job opportunities. In the career sections of company websites and social media channels, many opportunities can be traced.

Main jobs in the music industry are spread in segments of recording Industry: Music Business: Performers and Writers: Public Relations: Music Touring: Music Education: Symphony and Orchestra: Radio & Television: Church Music: Club music: Music Merchandising: Music Health and Instrument Works.

These days, there are too many academic institutes grooming talent for the music industry. They do arrange placements for students of exceptional brilliance with appropriate agencies in the music industry.
 

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Jazz Costumes Accentuate The American Jazz Dance Form

Jazz dance form is a part of American culture. Most of the dancers opt for jazz dance classes to enhance their dancing expertise. The jazz dance movements are a hybrid of European, African and American movements. While performing a jazz dance, it is essential to wear jazz costume so that dancers and the audience can enjoy it in a better way.

Every dance form requires a dancer to be free  so that all movements can be made freely and fluidly. This part becomes more important for jazz dance. Therefore it is essential to have a jazz costume which is made up of a flexible material. Most of the jazz costumes are designed in form fitting style so that dancer has complete freedom to make his movements in all directions.

This dance form requires a dancer to exhibit immense dazzling and flashing. Therefore, many jazz costumes are found in bright colors with shining sequins. Jazz costumes generally reflect the the idea and concept of the dance chosen by the group.

No costume is complete without the proper shoes. Every dance form has their particular type of shoes and so is in jazz form. The shoes here are flexible ones with softer soles and sides so that they allow the complete and all types of movements to the dancer. These shoes are often black in color looking like dress shoes initially.


As we know that dance should have a perfect costume so it is important that you get perfect costumes. Online music shops and stores are a good option to get them. Any types of costumes be it related to dance, some party, any occasion, fancy dress or any other event, can be easily found at these stores. This is a good option to make your Halloween party a great fun as you can buy Halloween costumes at affordable rates from these stores.

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Tips To Know About Piano Sight Reading Practice

These tips are designed assuming that you are already well versed with the basic knowledge of playing the piano. These tips will help you to learn the way in which you can easily read the music sheet or practice reading it.

The first tip that goes on the top is a very general one. When you start playing the piano, never look down to your hands, just as you do while typing.  The below words will help you read the notes just the way you read the words in the book.

1.    Start reading your music notes even if you don’t have the piano with you. This will help you in sight reading practice and get it to your memory.

2.    Mistakes are common when you are learning. So don’t give much importance to these mistakes and keep playing. Chances are that the listener will never know about it if he/she is listening for the first time and you are playing with confidence.

3.    One of the hardest parts of sight reading practices is to count out loud to get the correct rhythm. So make sure you count out loud “one and two and three and four and five and six......”  Keep in mind the piece while counting.

4.    Don’t forget to check the sharps and the flats as they are really important. Double check any note which you feel is not in the staff.