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		<title>It&#039;s All Down To The Way You Mix It</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to recording your music, it&#8217;s all down to the way you mix it. Combining different sounds will enable you to achieve lots of instrumental opportunities and understanding how to carry out this procedure will have a great bearing on the end result. There are two areas where the mixing happens and the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="W" class="cap"><span>W</span></span>hen it comes to recording your music, it&#8217;s all down to the way you mix it.  Combining different sounds will enable you to achieve lots of instrumental opportunities and understanding how to carry out this procedure will have a great bearing on the end result.</p>
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<p>There are two areas where the mixing happens and the first of these occurs between the musicians and through the soundboard before any recording onto a track takes place. This kind of mixing not only helps to define the instrumentation for the computer software programs but also for the musicians who are working with the mixer.</p>
<p>At this point all of the instrumentation has to be leveled out and although finding a blend is not necessary, creating similar levels of volume and a balance between the various instruments is essential. This is also part of the preparation for the final recording session which includes noise gates and deadening the sound in order for the waves to be manipulated.</p>
<p>This part of mixing is defined once more after the tracks have been recorded.  The process of mixing after this point depends on the strong areas of the individual instruments being found and making sure they sound good. All of the instruments should be normalized by the time you start mixing within whichever software program you are using and the peak points of the waves should be at the same number calculated through the noise levels of the waves.</p>
<p>The mixing process them becomes a method of developing the individual instruments through the piece.  You should also be thinking of how to link in other instruments at this time, without paying any less attention to bringing out the best of the instrument you are using. There are a several components available for you to use to ensure you get the best mix and a better sound at the end of your recording.</p>
<p>You can augment the sound by the use of special effects.  Each instrument can have its own special effects or an equal effect which allows everything to sound unique.  You can even create separate effects for specific rooms.  These are all different aspects of the mixing process which enhances the instruments being used.</p>
<p>After the effects have been added, through the wave files you can enhance the necessary areas of each instrument.  Creating volume envelopes to bring out individual instruments at various times throughout the piece or let them remain in the background is another component you will want to use. This will allow you to define what needs to come out most in the song.  Highs and lows within the waves of individual instruments will need to be created so that the balance is perfect within the song.</p>
<p>The last step of the mixing process is determining the volume levels and working out whether to keep them the same or have the option to increase them. Always remember to allow yourself a little bit of leeway in order to balance out the levels during the pre-mastering and mastering parts of mixing and recording.</p>
<p>When the mixing process within the software program is completed you will have all of the instruments equalized with their own volume levels, their effects and their different areas of sound.  You can then blend the instruments together, first one by one and then as a group. Simply understanding the mixing procedure will allow you to create exactly the sound you desire for your piece of music.</p>
<p>Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of <a href="http://www.musicianhome.com">MusicianHome.com</a>, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development.</p>
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		<title>The Irish Melodies on the Tin Whistle</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tin whistle is a type of flute that belongs to the woodwind instrument family, though it is often called a wind instrument or an aerophone. Its appearance is quite similar to that of the recorder, but there is little mistake that this is a different instrument altogether. Like the fife, this particular instrument is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he tin whistle is a type of flute that belongs to the woodwind instrument family, though it is often called a wind instrument or an aerophone. Its appearance is quite similar to that of the recorder, but there is little mistake that this is a different instrument altogether.</p>
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<p>Like the fife, this particular instrument is constructed with six holes bored into the tube that are covered by the musician&#8217;s fingers at different times when a different sound is required. It is known by a few other names besides the tin whistle, such as the pennywhistle or the Irish whistle and is known as an end blown fipple flute, because of the long hole that is present on the top of the mouthpiece, just below where the musician blows into the whistle.</p>
<p>While there does not appear to be a specific date on which this particular flute was created, which is the case with many musical instruments, the oldest whistles have been dated back to the 1100s. Though the tin whistle could have existed as far back as the 12 century, it was most noticed in the 16 century. In fact, it was during this time that the tin whistle earned its other name; penny whistle.</p>
<p>Apparently, the tin whistle was quite popular among the poor around this time and earned its title because the beggars would play this instrument on the street for money. The term that this particular instrument is best known by is actually a newer term than &#8220;penny&#8221; whistle. The term &#8220;tin whistle&#8221; appears to have only started being used in the early 1900s. This type of whistle also comes in different sizes. The smaller tin whistles will often have a higher sound, while the tin whistles that are larger in size will often have a lower sound than the smaller ones.</p>
<p>Regardless of the size, the whistles are made in such a way that they do not need to be tuned, much like the recorder. It is a simply made instrument that changes its sound when the musician covers different holes. For anyone who is new to music, this is probably one of the best instruments to learn how to play. It allows for someone to easily grasp how to play the instrument as well as to learn how to read sheet music at the same time.</p>
<p>This particular instrument is also relatively inexpensive to acquire, probably because of its simple design and build. It, like the recorder, is an instrument that can be great for someone who wants to get into playing any type of wind instrument. It calls for some discipline in a person&#8217;s ability to control the amount of air they blow into the whistle and it gets a new musician used to the different combination of covering holes in order to create the right notes. It is also a great instrument for anyone who wishes to pick something up as a hobby. It is not an overly demanding instrument and can be quite enjoyable and relaxing to play on free time.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used tin whistle CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed tin whistle CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used penny whsitles</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Shrill of the Musical Whistle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The whistle is quite possibly the most well-known type of whistle out there that most people are most familiar with. It is a member of the woodwind instrument family and is a type of whistle that only emits one sound when blown into. There are many different variations of this whistle that are used today. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he whistle is quite possibly the most well-known type of whistle out there that most people are most familiar with. It is a member of the woodwind instrument family and is a type of whistle that only emits one sound when blown into. There are many different variations of this whistle that are used today. They are not only used by police, they are also used in sports, by trains and ships; any situation that would require the sound of a whistle to either warn or alert someone that something is happening. This basic whistle is possibly the simplest whistle that exists. While it is not something that immediately makes someone think of it as a musical instrument, it does play a major role in a number of different musical instruments.</p>
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<p>There are many musical instruments that would not exist today if it were not for the simple whistle. Pipe organs, for example, use the simple whistle many times over in order to emit sound. Each pipe uses the same principle of this basic whistle in order to make a sound. Each pipe is then designed to a different size in order to emit a different sound than the others so that the organ can play different notes in order to create music.</p>
<p>How the whistle works is fairly simple. The sound a whistle makes is created when a steady stream of air is blown into the whistle. The small hole in the top of the whistle, known as the fipple, then separates the air, which causes the sound. It really is amazing, when one thinks about it, that such a simple instrument could have such an impact on so many musical instruments that people use today.</p>
<p>The basic whistle appears to have originated in China and was used in order to warn people of impending danger. The whistle that people are familiar with today was first created in the late nineteenth century to be used in sports. The principle in how the whistle worked was the same as the whistles the Chinese had used so long before, the purpose of the whistle would simple be different; however, even today, the whistle is still used to warn people of different things as well. Unlike other instruments, this whistle has really not changed over time. The basic design has remained more or less the same and its purpose, though more varied, is basically the same now as it was so long ago.</p>
<p>The basic whistle is certainly not an instrument that people would play as a musical instrument. It is most often used in situations that really have nothing to do with music. In fact, the whistle is used for so many different things all over the world that it could easily be considered one of the most, if not the most, popular instruments in the world. It is cheap, easy to acquire, requires no skill or talent to play and has a sound that is both unique and easy to hear in most situations. It doesn&#8217;t even require sheet music to play; all one has to do is blow into it to create a single note or sound.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used  whistle music CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed whistle music CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used whistles</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Bass of the Band The Tuba</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tuba is best known as a member of the brass family, though it is also known as a wind instrument and an aerophone. It is a rather new instrument as it only first appeared in the mid 1800s. It has the lowest pitch of all the brass instruments and like other brass instruments is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he tuba is best known as a member of the brass family, though it is also known as a wind instrument and an aerophone. It is a rather new instrument as it only first appeared in the mid 1800s. It has the lowest pitch of all the brass instruments and like other brass instruments is played by blowing directly into the mouthpiece through closed lips. This creates the vibration needed to make the sound. What also makes this instrument unique is that there is a record with the exact date that the creators of the instrument granted a patent for it. Apparently, the instrument was first recognized as the tuba on the 12th of September in 1835.</p>
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<p>The tuba comes in a few different variations. Firstly, there are different tubas that have different pitches, including F, E-flat, CC and BB-flat. To create the different pitches, the size of the tuba also differs, with the F tuba being the smallest with a total of 12 feet of tubing and the BB-flat tuba being the largest with a total of 18 feet of tubing.</p>
<p>The tubing of the tuba is wrapped so that the musician can easily hold it and play it and the tubing slowly increases in diameter as it goes from the mouthpiece to the end of it, which is called the bell. There are also different models that use either piston or rotary valves. There is much debate in which type of valves is the better one to use, but there is still no real proof to which one is actually the better type of valves to use. Not all tubas are limited to three valves. In fact, tubas can any number of valves from three to six in total, though there have apparently been some exceptions. The least expensive tubas are the ones that only have three valves and they go up in expense with the more valves they have. Each valve is responsible for lowering the pitch that the tuba creates.</p>
<p>The tuba may not be as popular as some other instruments, but it is one that appears to attract a decent amount of interest. As mentioned before, many will take it up for use in marching bands and school bands. While it can be an expensive instrument when purchased new, the three valve tuba is also one of the more affordable instruments. It is also a little easier to learn than others, thought the instrument is a little more complex than some other brass instruments.</p>
<p>It is often available to students in schools because the instruments, especially when used, are relatively affordable and the sheet music is fairly easy and inexpensive to purchase. In fact, many schools are lucky enough to have people donate these kinds of instruments to them, because the people that used to own the instruments believe that music is something that young people should have the opportunity to learn an instrument. This instrument is also easy to find at pawn shops or used instrument stores for anyone who wishes to try learning the instrument.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used tuba CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed tuba CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used tubas</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Little Heard Cousin of the Trumpet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cornet is an instrument that is a member of the brass instrument family. Its appearance is close to that of the trumpet in its design. The tubing is wrapped in a clever way that will allow the musician to easily carry and play the instrument, and the tube&#8217;s diameter increases in size until the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he cornet is an instrument that is a member of the brass instrument family. Its appearance is close to that of the trumpet in its design. The tubing is wrapped in a clever way that will allow the musician to easily carry and play the instrument, and the tube&#8217;s diameter increases in size until the end. It is a common mistake for people to believe that the cornet has originated from the medieval cornett, but in truth there is no relation. In fact, the cornet originated from the simple horn, just as the bugle was. The cornet really developed when the improvements on piston valves were made, which was in the early 1800s.</p>
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<p>Today, the cornet is a fairly popular instrument that is used in concert bands and brass bands more than it is used in marching bands and military, though it can sometimes be used in these too. Referring back to the valves of the cornet, they really were the largest part in bringing in the creation of the cornet. In fact, it was in adding these valves to the horn in the early 1800s that the actual cornet was first invented. While the cornet would seem similar to the trumpet, they differed greatly for a while before the trumpet also had the valves added into its design. Today, they are so similar that the coronet and the trumpet can play the same notes and fingerings.</p>
<p>The cornet has not changed too much since it was first invented, and it has only been around for a couple hundred years, but it is a brass instrument that has received a decent amount of interest over the years. One can see it played in a number of different musical genres and people of different ages have given it a try. In fact, a number of young jazz musicians in the 1900s began their careers by learning how to play the cornet.</p>
<p>The cornet has a more mellow and warm tone that is attractive to many people who decide to learn how to play the instrument. It is also an instrument that is recommended to beginners who have never played a brass instrument before. It can be a little challenging at first for someone who is new to playing any kind of wind instrument, but it can be quite rewarding in the end. Learning the sheet music and how to manipulate the keys properly can also take some time, but not as long as it can take to learn other more complex instruments. It is also another instrument that can be offered at some schools that have them.</p>
<p>Overall, the instrument is not too difficult to learn and so is a great instrument to offer in grade school to younger people who would like to try learning a musical instrument. The sheet music for the cornet is also easier to acquire than more expensive sheet music for other instruments. The instrument is even donated to the schools on occasion by people who have no more use for their cornet. Anyone who wishes to try the instrument outside of school can often find used cornets in used instrument stores or pawn shops.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used cornet CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed cornet CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used cornets</a>.</p>
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		<title>The No Valve Trumpet To Awaken To</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bugle is a small brass instrument that is basically a natural horn, because it has no valves or keys. One might wonder how the pitch is altered without any keys or valves; the pitch can be altered by controlling the air that the musician is blowing into the horn through closed lips. Blowing through [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he bugle is a small brass instrument that is basically a natural horn, because it has no valves or keys. One might wonder how the pitch is altered without any keys or valves; the pitch can be altered by controlling the air that the musician is blowing into the horn through closed lips. Blowing through closed lips is what creates the vibrations that make the sound. Of course, even with the ability to alter pitch manually without keys or valves, the instrument is fairly limited to a smaller range of notes it can make; which appears to be five notes at most.</p>
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<p>The bugle is a fairly simple instrument that was originally developed from instruments like the horn. The brass bugle has not changed much and still appears more or less the same today as it did when the first brass bugles were first created, though they have altered in appearance quite a bit from the original horns that came before the brass bugle.</p>
<p>It would appear that it was and is most often used by the military in marching bands or signal calls that need to be made. Though it has been used in other types of music, it does not appear to be a brass instrument that is used as often as others. Its limited range, tone and pitch is very commanding and bold; this could be the reason why it is more popular in the military and marching bands.</p>
<p>It may not be the first instrument that a new musician will choose to learn how to play. The bugle is simple in construction, and it only requires a person to control the amount of air that they blow into the instrument, but it does take some time and practice to be able to get the control they need. Still, it might not be an attractive instrument to lean how to play by many, but then it also depends on why they are learning to play the instrument, such as whether they are in a band and are limited to what instruments they can play.</p>
<p>School bands would be another way for young people to be exposed to the chance to play the bugle. The instrument is not overly expensive and the music is not too expensive either, so it is yet another brass instrument that can be an attractive choice for school bands to include in their class. It is also an instrument that can be relatively easy for people to find in used instrument stores, where the cost is a fraction of what it would be when new.</p>
<p>The bugle is also another brass instrument that has been known to be donated to schools by people who no longer have a use for their bugles, but who also want to show their support for exposing young people to music. Some people do enjoy playing this particular instrument; some even find it a little challenging, especially if it is the first instrument they have ever learned how to play.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used bugle CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed bugle CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used bugles </a>.</p>
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		<title>The Medieval Sounds of the Recorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recorder is a type of flute that belongs to the woodwind musical instrument family, and is more specifically a fipple flute. The recorder is a long tube with a wide mouth piece that the musician blows directly into. It has seven holes for fingers, one hole on the back of the instrument for a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he recorder is a type of flute that belongs to the woodwind musical instrument family, and is more specifically a fipple flute. The recorder is a long tube with a wide mouth piece that the musician blows directly into. It has seven holes for fingers, one hole on the back of the instrument for a thumb and the tube tapers a little near the end of the recorder. This particular instrument has not changed much since it was popular in medieval times, which is when it was fairly popular until people appeared to lose interest in it during the 1700s.</p>
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<p>During the 1700s, when interest in the recorder started to decline, people were beginning to favor other woodwind instruments like the flute, clarinet and the oboe. The reason for this change of interest could be that the recorder was a fairly simple instrument that was not overly complex and did not have a wide range of sounds. The other instruments offered a wider range of sounds that were quite possibly more appealing to people at the time. It could also be that people did not have much use for recorders anymore. The sound of the recorder was often associated with the sounds of birds, funerals, marriages and even shepherds when played. In fact, Vivaldi and Bach, too noted musicians, often used the recorder in their music.</p>
<p>Even though the recorder may have lost popularity at one time, it was still being used. The use of the recorder would also become a little more popular during the 1900s. The biggest reason for this could be that this woodwind instrument is fairly easy to learn how to play. It is also inexpensive and easy to supply to students in schools. For this reason, many elementary schools will introduce the children in a certain grade to the recorder. For most, this will be the first instrument they will have learned how to play. It will also be the first time that many of them will see and learn how to read simple sheet music.</p>
<p>The instrument may not have a large range or variety of different sounds, but it is simple to play and its sound can be fairly calming and soothing. Some people don&#8217;t like the sound of it, but when played right the sound can actually be quite nice. Many will not choose to play the recorder for the rest of their lives. Many would prefer to choose more complicated instruments that offer more variety in the different sounds they can make.</p>
<p>The recorder, however, can be the perfect first instrument for anyone who has never played an instrument before or ever seen sheet music; it is a great instrument to play when trying to learn simple sheet music. When people get comfortable with the basics, changing to a more complex instrument will be a lot easier. In the end, it may not be the instrument to choose when looking for something to play throughout your musical career, but it could be a good backup instrument that could add to the song. It may be simple, and it might not be very dynamic, but it does have a sound that is unique to its own.</p>
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		<title>The Celestial Sounds of Handbells</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The handbell is an instrument that is a member of the percussion instrument family. Its name is fairly self explanatory, as the bell is held in the hand and wrung. The musician, or ringer as they are sometimes referred to as, holds the bell by the handle, which is usually made of leather or plastic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he handbell is an instrument that is a member of the percussion instrument family. Its name is fairly self explanatory, as the bell is held in the hand and wrung. The musician, or ringer as they are sometimes referred to as, holds the bell by the handle, which is usually made of leather or plastic so that it is fairly flexible. <span id="more-72698"></span>The musician or ringer then moves their wrist so that the small ball of metal within the bell strikes the side of the bell once. While there are occasions where a single bell will be rung, they are often heard in tuned sets, where each bell will produce a single note.</p>
<p>It may seem like an instrument that has been around for an exceptionally long time, but the handbell was actually not invented until sometime between the late 1600s and the early 1700s. It is unsure of where or how the creators of the handbells began creating differently tuned bells to be used to create music. Two brothers, named Robert and William Cor created the handbells and were also the ones to come up with the ideas of fitting them with hinged clappers that would only move in one place within the bell, which is probably so the bell will only make a single ring to have a crisp, clear sound. It was not until the early 1900s that the handbell finally made it across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States from England. From there, popularity of the handbells grew and has been used ever since.</p>
<p>Originally, the handbell sets only contained six different bells in a set that were tuned to different notes. The first set that arrived in the United States in 1902 contained ten differently tuned bells. There are also different techniques in playing these particular instruments. The original or traditional way a ringer would ring these bells is to ring two at a time, with one bell in each hand. When it is necessary for a ringer to ring four bells at a time, the ringer will hold two bells in one hand with the clappers at right angles to each other so that they can move ring the bells properly. Where the individual needs to ring six bells at a time, with three bells in each hand, they will need to pick up two bells in each hand and then pick up the third.</p>
<p>Of course, this can be a little more difficult and it can take some practice, but experienced ringers have little difficulty. The last technique in ringing bells, known as weaving, is used when the ringer is playing large bass bells. The bells are so large that holding more than one bell in each hand is not really possible. The ringer will change between bells by putting a bell down on the table and immediately picking up another to play when necessary. It may not be the first thing to cross an aspiring musician&#8217;s mind to play, but playing handbells can be quite challenging and fulfilling in the end.</p>
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		<title>The Loud Crash of the Cymbals</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This truly is a unique and very different instrument. It is not one that can play different tunes and does not offer a wide range like other musical instruments do. One will often wonder where the idea for this particular instrument came from. It is simple, unique and one that continues to be used in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>his truly is a unique and very different instrument. It is not one that can play different tunes and does not offer a wide range like other musical instruments do. One will often wonder where the idea for this particular instrument came from. It is simple, unique and one that continues to be used in music today.<span id="more-72701"></span> They have also been used for a variety of other purposes, including in marching bands and concert bands. It has even become a typical piece of the modern drum set or drum kit that drummers use. Cymbals are made out of different alloys, and there are many different kinds of cymbals created that have different sounds.</p>
<p>Cymbals are a member of the percussion instrument family and are used in just about any musical genre and are an instrument that has been around for longer than most are aware. In fact, evidence of the use of cymbals has been found in ancient Egypt, which are very similar to the ones we create today. It also appears that ancient Persians made and used cymbals, which they made out of brass. Even the Greeks appeared to have used bell-shaped cymbals. Of course, the cymbals made today are more complex than the ones made in the past.</p>
<p>Besides the fact that cymbals are made out of different alloys, they are comprised of three different parts that offer different sounds when hit with a drum stick. The part of the cymbal that is used to get a &#8220;ping&#8221; sound is known as the bow. The part of the cymbal that gives the highest register of sound when struck with the drum stick is known as the bell. The last and third part of the cymbal that creates the most vibrations and loudest sound when the drum stick hits it is known as the rim.</p>
<p>It is clear that cymbals have been used by many people for many different reasons; some of them possibly being of a ritualistic or ceremonial nature. They have become more complex in recent times as people have sought to create a perfect sound from them. Today, cymbals are more commonly seen in drum set or drum kits, though they have been used separately from the drum set or drum kit for different reasons. For example, when used in symphonies, hand held cymbals have been used when the sound is required for the piece; though it is not an instrument that is often played by a musician who doesn&#8217;t play anything else.</p>
<p>They are a simple instrument and it may be surprising to some that it has managed to remain a useful instrument until now. It is also one that will probably continue to be used in the future. Its unique sound is required by many musicians, especially drummers in certain music genres. It really is amazing that something as simple and easy to play as the cymbal has managed to remain useful in music for as long as it has; perhaps it is its simplicity that has allowed to it to survive for so long.</p>
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		<title>The Bright Sound of Brass Instruments</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brass instruments are instruments that are played by the musician blowing into a tub in order to make a sound. The vibration of the lips as the player blows into the instrument is what really makes the sound. The valves on these instruments are opened and closed by using the keys pressed by the player&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="B" class="cap"><span>B</span></span>rass instruments are instruments that are played by the musician blowing into a tub in order to make a sound. The vibration of the lips as the player blows into the instrument is what really makes the sound. The valves on these instruments are opened and closed by using the keys pressed by the player&#8217;s fingers and these valves are what allow the musician to alter the sound that is being made. The length of the tube is what also has an affect on the pitch.</p>
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<p>While most brass instruments are in fact made out of brass, there are a few exceptions to the rule as some believe that an instrument should be classed as a brass instrument by the sound they make. Exceptions that are not made out of brass include the serpent and the alphorn. It is often mistaken that the saxophones are members of the brass family, but they are more correctly classed as a woodwind instrument.</p>
<p>There are four different types of brass instruments and they are classed into instruments that are known as natural brass instruments, keyed or fingered brass instruments, valved brass and cylindrical bore brass instruments, slide brass instruments and the conical bore brass instruments. Natural brass instruments are instruments that are limited in what notes they can play, such as the bugle and the trumpet.</p>
<p>Keyed or fingered brass instruments are brass instruments that are played by covering the holes in the body with the pads of the fingers, or the holes are covered by pads that are activated by the musician pressing the keys. Valved brass instruments have between three and seven valves that are operated by the musician&#8217;s fingers. Examples of vavled brass instruments include the horn and the tuba. Cylindrical bore instruments are brass instruments that are a tube, like the others, but the diameter of the tubing does not change. Examples of the cylindrical bore include the trumpet and the trombone. Slide brass instruments are played with a slide, such as the trombone. Lastly the conical bore instruments are instruments that have the diameter of the tube increase. The French horn is a perfect example of a conical bore instrument.</p>
<p>Over time, many brass instruments have become obsolete and are not often used today. Many of the older and simpler brass instruments are the ones that have become obsolete, but the newer and more complex brass instruments continue to be played today. Brass instruments are best known for their bold tones and are often used in music to add power to the overall sound. Some have a rich sound while others can have more of a sharp sound that cuts through. Many of these instruments are not considered to be incredibly difficult to learn and are quite popular in schools who teach music to younger children. This is not to say that lots of practice is not needed and that these instruments are easy. Being able to control the air a person puts into the instrument requires a lot of practice.</p>
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