Feb 01 2012
First, let me just say how much I love infographics. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, an infographic or infograph, is a representation of data with a combination of aesthetically pleasing images and graphs. I found some pertaining to music that are quite educational, and some that are funny. I’m going to school …
Jan 30 2012
We try to be educational and informative here on the Learn To Play Blog – but we also like to kick back and have some fun. Here’s a fun little crossword for you all to enjoy. There are 32 words in this puzzle, all have to do with music. They may share letters, go up …
Jan 26 2012
If you’re the parent of a child over the age of 8, chances are, you’ve heard your kid say: “Mommy, I want to learn how to play an instrument!!” Uh oh. To a lot of parents, these words strike fear and terror directly into the heart. Parent’s worries on this matter are not entirely unfounded …
Jan 23 2012
It’s not very often that I get excited about an instrument that is both inexpensive in price and made out of plastic. Actually, I never get excited,because it usually means one of two things: Either I bought an inferior horn, or somebody sold me a vuvuzela. That all changed a few months back when I was …
Jan 18 2012
When do I start? And how to keep the interest? Start before they’re born Sing to your children frequently and play music. From ages 2 to 4, children’s brains crave stimulation of all kinds. Let them bang on the piano or choose a radio station. It’s important to give a child an appreciation of music. …
Jan 17 2012
A C, an E-flat, and a G walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, but we don’t serve minors.” The E-flat leaves, and the C and G have a fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished and G is flat. F comes in trying to augment the situation, but unfortunately …
Jan 16 2012
Your mouthpiece is integral to every aspect of your playing. From reed thickness and positioning to the material of the ligature and bore size, many things affect how your mouthpiece functions. This is why it is absolutely imperative for the player to clean and maintain their mouthpiece. One of the easiest ways to perform “preventative-maintenance” …
Jan 09 2012
We’ve all been there before. That dreaded noise when we are in the middle of our most inspired “Hendrix-esque” guitar solo. Every guitarist in the world is familiar with it; the inevitable string snap, and always at the worst moment. Few problems plague guitarists more, or are more annoying than the dreaded breaking of the …
Jan 09 2012
Welcome to the Learn To Play Blog; a place where musicians of every level can come to gather knowledge and resources to help them in their musical pursuits. Whether you’re a weekend warrior jamming in the clubs, a beginning band student, or a parent of a musician, this blog will have a little something for …
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