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By Austin Hennen Vigil The guitar is the world's second most popular musical instrument, after the piano, and has evolved tremendously over centuries. The word "guitar" was adopted into English from the Spanish word "guitarra" in the 1600s. Guitars are used in many different genres of music such as: rock, metal, punk, pop, folk, country,... Continue Reading →
By Ryan Jobes Learning to play guitar can be quite the undertaking, but luckily here at Sheet Music Plus we have some books that can get you pointed in the right direction. Though many guitar players start by attempting self-taught method, beginners can get much faster and quality results by relying on the experience of... Continue Reading →
By Brendan Lai-Tong Since its introduction into symphony orchestras in the mid-19th century, the tuba has gone largely unheralded as a vital member of the brass section. Its large collection of brass tubes creates a deep rich tone. Although it is the anchor of the orchestra's brass section, most people know little about the instrument.... Continue Reading →
By Brendan Lai-Tong In October we were the first to interview film director and cellist Ty Kim about his work with the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) and their Kickstarter campaign. For those of you who don't know, Kickstarter.com is a unique way for individuals with great ideas to raise funding for their projects. Kickstarter.com enables artists to reach a world-wide audience and many successful projects have gotten off... Continue Reading →
By Carolyn Walter While speaking with a friend several years ago, I mentioned that like so many other people, I wished I was never anxious while performing. Insecure about my ability to do well at high-pressure performances and auditions, I yearned for a magic bullet that would make me supremely confident and impervious to self-doubt.... Continue Reading →
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