How to fake cry in the middle of a song?
I am going to be auditioning for a talent show tomorrow and I'm singing a very emotional song. The only problem is that I have sung it so much that I don't almost cry anymore! Are there any tips on how to cry in the middle of the song? Please don't say think of something sad though, that just doesn't work for me. Thank you in advance!
Answer:
Peel some onions. Get the juices all over your hands. Subtlety is the key, rub your eyes and the tears will flow.
What instrument should i learn how to play?
I've been playing the piano for 13 years, clarinet for 8 years, and guitar for about 3 years. I can read music and i've been wanting to try out a new instrument lately but i have no idea what to play. I was thinking of getting an ocarina but my friend got an ocarina 2 months ago and i feel like it's copying her. I want it to be portable too so i can carry it around, Anyone have any good suggestions?
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Well, let's see. Ukuleles are getting really popular these days, and if you can play a guitar you could just pick up a uke and play it. I don't like the smallest model, the soprano, I would look at a concert or tenor size.
Ocarinas sound really cool but a recorder has more range and more possibilities. I've played the recorder for years and years. It's a nice thing to doodle around on when you're alone, and it's nice on a camping trip (if someone else brought a guitar).
Have you ever played a melodica? A lot of them are cheap, meant really as toys, but they make some really good ones (and more expensive) that are like a little accordion keyboard. If you can play a piano already, you could play a melodica, it's like an reed organ with breath control. 8^)
And speaking of portable reed instruments, there's always the harmonica!
How to play cough syrup by young the giant on acoustic guitar?
I really want to know how to play cough syrup in my acoustic guitar, does anyone know any video tutorials or sites that can help me? Thank you x
Answer:
Ultamate-guitar.com and YouTube, that's pretty much the best way to learn any song.
How to be unique and creative as a musician?
I'm a guitarist, and a singer at 17. I try really hard to create my own distinct sound as a musician for my band. But any riff, any song, any melody I write, all turns out to sound like something else. Someone else. Something that has already been done. I want to be my own unique. My own talent. But I just have trouble. Is this something that will come with time or am I just doomed to follow mainstream footsteps for the rest of my musical career?
Answer:
It's a tricky one. A lot of people have played a lot of guitars so most of the ground has already been covered. I know this is a bit of a taboo subject for some guitar players, but have you ever thought about hooking it up to your computer? The amount of free effects that are available is staggering and you don't have to sacrifice your musicality either. As a talented guitarist, it might help you create something truly unique.
How to change the sound of my guitar?
I own a B.C. Rich Warlock. I don't like the way it sounds and I was wondering what I can do to change it. All help is appreciated thanks.
Answer:
Get some pedals. If you can make a trip to guitar center, they have a bunch of pedals that you can try right in the store. If you end up buying one, you need to make sure you have an extra cord.
How to remember the difference between harmony and melody?
{In piano}
There's a harmonic interval and a melodic interval, one of which keys like C and E are played together. The other is where C and D play together... am I correct?
So, what's a good way to remember the difference (and which one is which :P)? I like silly or stupid ways to remember things so anything works!
THANKS!
Answer:
No. When two notes are played together, you have a harmonic interval. If the notes are played one at a time, then you have a melodic interval. The melody is what a soloist would sing.
Write it down 100 times and you should remember it.
http://musiced.about.com/od/lessonsandtips/f/melodicinterval.htm
How to tell which note to begin on in a scale?
I know that if it is a F Major scale, you begin on a F, but which one?
Answer:
Any F. You would also start on any F for F minor, F dorian, F mixolydian and any other scale which may begin on F.
How to build a snare drum from scratch?
I recently picked up a pearl snare shell at a garage sale as a free gift with other purchases. It is defiantly going to be a project but i look forward to it. Im just wondering where to start. If anyone could make a list of what i need and what order to do this in it would be awesome. Any detailed websites would be awesome too. I know it may be a long proccess but i think it would be a big accomplishment and a sweet addition to my kit. Thank you!
Answer:
well you dont need too much really. it also depends what exactly the shell came with. but if its simply the shell and nothing else, you will need
-heads (batter and resonant)
-rims or hoops to hold the heads down
-lugs and lug bolts
-snares
-snare throw off switch
-maybe a clamp opposite of the switch to hold the end of the snares in place
you could try musiciansfriend.com, but i usually use ebay or midwestpercussion.com. it can be hard to find some of these pieces. but i use ebay cause lots of people take their snare drums apart to outfit it with their own unique pieces, so you can often find lots of drum parts on ebay. otherwise, chances are youd have to special order directly from the manufacturer.
How to mute a .5 second part on audacity?
The song track is in audacity, I have it zoomed in on the .5 second section that I would like to mute out, just dont know how to select and mute that little part of the song.
Answer:
Click on the start of the section that you want to mute and then drag over to the right. It should change colour. Go to "Effects" and pick "Silence". Job done.
How to find a place that writes piano sheet music?
I have composed a few songs on the piano and I would really love to be able to get them in sheet music. But I don't know how to write sheet music. Is there a place I can send my videos to that can write them for me?
Thank you!
Answer:
I can do it for you.
You can contact me through my email address, which is public in my Yahoo! profile.
All of our exchanges will be conducted anonymously over the internet and I will at no time ask you for any private information.
