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Those of you that have children in the school systems today (or have had children in the school system withint the past 40+ years) studying any aspects of orchestral (classical music) I have a question for you.


Notice how so often, the 4 year old prodigy violinists are from Japan ?  MIGHT this have to do with the fact that In the Suzuki method of teaching wasn't really accepted in this country until considerably later, and the Suzuki method of teaching allows for ear skills ?   To me method of teaching music would in fact make sense here.  Reason being,  you ARE NOT (I don't think) going to be able to teach a 3 year old kid Bach by having them read Schirmers Classical Music books, however if they are inclined and can listen and assimilate instrumental parts that a child of their age couldn't comprehend by reading a music score, The Suzuki method might be what enabled the Japanese (and surrounding Asian areas) to turn out a few of these young violin prodigys.   Didn't the Suzuki method of teaching start on violin ?   Aren't most of the youngsters that emerge as prodigys "string players" ?   Not sure...  Just a thought.

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A few online resources for singers.

http://www.harmetz.com/soprano/singing/links.htm
(above site includes very helpful tips such as the following)
Singers Physical Health
posturepage.com - Gives summary of the differing philosophies of posture from the methodologies of Alexander Technique, Yoga, Tai Chi, Feldenkras, etc.




alexandertech.org - The American Society of Alexander technique offer a site that offers a teacher lookup and listing of ongoing workshops.

alexandercenter.com - The Alexander Technique Center of Washington DC offers an article by Ron Murdock on Alexander Technique and the voice.

alexandertechnique.com - Robert and Anne Rickover offer a jumpsite by which you can find out more about the Alexander Technique.


http://thesingingspot.com/
http://www.singercity.com/Merchant2/mer ... ers-hsbedl


(for those interested in a more religious approach and style)

http://fasola.org/resources/

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OK,  Karaoke for Food,


 I'm over here looking at Reeces site.  I can imagine what these cost

Probably close to 10K.

http://msapedalsteels.com/html/home.html


OK,  I have the price on this particular model.  Not bad pricing, but way more than I have at this point.  

Single 10 with 3 pedals and 5 knee levers, on dbl frame       (price on site)

I'd like something relatively simple, since this is a tough instrument.  Need to learn basic technique.  I don't even do much with slide guitar.

I went the Fender route as well for Guitar, and light keyboard use.  Had the Silver Faced Twin loaded with two Altec's,  brought the weight to about 90 lbs.  Large magnets on those things.   Had lower wattage amps too that were rediculously large and heavy.  remember the Fender Bassman, and Bandmaster cabs ?  36" cab sometimes only housing 2x12's with a 45-60 watt head for awhile ?   Super reverb was big too, used it when I was switch-hitting bass/guitar/ keys in small bands..  Later slaved a couple...  Had the Standels, etc...   Graduated to Acoustic, Sunn, and later for bass Ampeg, guitar Marshall and still have a newer "The Twin" that just doesn't get those older Fender tones but it's loud  LOL

btw, How did Reece get to use the Gretsch Sho-bud Neck pattern on his design ?  Gretsch never kept the rights to those I take it ?   Just never renewed them or does this have more to do with the Baldwin Company Acquistion, or Fender purchase of Sho-Bud Name, maybe the design went when Gretsch ended production so perhaps 40 years back began the ending of the chess piece neck markings... design in such a case would be for grabs I take it ?


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Stuff few know,  and want to know about classic rock musical compositions  LMAO

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Hey....


Over 30 years afterwards, and these guys still've got it !

Sounds good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tb4irSs538

Since I was on this CSN theme.  I find this pretty interesting.  The ambience either looks like four middle-aged people are getting ready for a seance, or sitting down regarding something somber.   They break into a decent rendition of Helplessly hoping..  The environment just sitting in the living room like they are is somewhat different

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8S2yFV_UAs

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Here are some equipment reviews, courtesy of

"Electronic Musician"

http://emusician.com/mics/

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Microphone Shootout.    audioMIDI.  Actual samples  Vocal microphones, and Guitar microphones rated.

http://www.audiomidi.com/contests/SEShootout.cfm

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This has got to be a trip.  I suppose given a choice between buying a nice new car for $28,000 or having a guitar lesson with Angus Young most would opt for the guitar lesson with Angus.  Especially if for that money you play with the whole band  LOL .    Well,  Maybe I'd take the car...and just experience this vicariously thu a guy who is much wealthier than I am,  (either that or spends all he has on luxurious stuff)

This is pretty old.  Not sure exactly when "Stiff Upper Lip" was released.  90's ?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoyrxbnO ... ed&search=

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Dup post removed, site locked up

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An amazing blues guitarist and vocalist  (another artist who checked out too early)

Mike Bloomfied (Of the Electric Flag, and NUMEROUS other bands, triumvarant, etc)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRXnyUW ... ed&search=


Etta James (Dr John too)


I'd rather go blind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyMd19sE ... ed&search=

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In the event this song is not new, I will confess.  I heard it for the first time about an hour ago.  Never knew it existed, and it's gorgeous..  Assuming it's been out for years you can blast me,  I'll take it...


Nora Jones  -  I'll Be Thinking About You

Gorgeous Orchestration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPvj3pOQpoA

The style of music sounds like it'd be an older song (perhaps 1980's), R&B Fender Rhodes, horn section  - strong rhythmic comp.  I am clueless.

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More talented Kids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTHgDQFnMZc

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Because,  They just make great Bass rigs !!

http://www.schematicheaven.com/ampeg.htm


I've been playing Ampeg since I was 10,  and this is the first I heard that they were a division of Magnavox  :shock: ..  (At least according to the 1972 B25-B Schematic)

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Steven, what synthesizers/sound modules/samplers do you still have? Were you basically a Moog guy, ARP guy or Other?

I couldn't afford Moog at the time and had to struggle to get my

ARP 2600
ARP Omni-2 (later on)
ARP Quadra (later on)


In the early 1970's I didn't want a Moog, Those were synths the physics geeks were drolling over and hooking to oscilloscopes to study wave form.

I wanted a Hammond Porta-B, and had a Fender Rhodes 73.  That was enough for me at that time.  Sequential Circuits made affordable synths that were decent in those days.  At that time it was the Mellotron that had drool factor in practical rock use.  (EARLY EARLY 70's)

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If you happen to see the following "Realistic keyboard" being sold at a flea market or tagsale grab it !

It's quite valuable and I've yet to find one

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog_Concertmate_MG-1

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The old anew.

http://mellotron.com/
http://www.hammondsuzuki.com/    <--See B-3 reissued classic in digital

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Repost from May 6



OK,  Karaoke for Food,


I'm over here looking at Reeces site.  I can imagine what these cost  

Probably close to 10K.

http://msapedalsteels.com/html/home.html


OK,  I have the price on this particular model.  Not bad pricing, but way more than I have at this point.  

Single 10 with 3 pedals and 5 knee levers, on dbl frame       (price on site)

I'd like something relatively simple, since this is a tough instrument.  Need to learn basic technique.  I don't even do much with slide guitar. Know nothing about blocking technique, and righthand technique is something I have NO concept of so this would be from scratch for me, however it's a GORGEOUS instrument pedal-steel !  Always loved the sound !

I went the Fender amp route as well for Guitar, and light keyboard use.  Had the Silver Faced Twin loaded with two Altec's,  brought the weight to about 90 lbs.  Large magnets on those things.   Had lower wattage amps too that were rediculously large and heavy.  remember the Fender Bassman, and Bandmaster cabs ?  36" cab sometimes only housing 2x12's with a 45-60 watt head for awhile ?   Super reverb was big too, used it when I was switch-hitting bass/guitar/ keys in small bands..  Later slaved a couple...  Had the Standels, etc...   Graduated to Acoustic, Sunn, and later for bass Ampeg, guitar Marshall and still have a newer "The Twin" that just doesn't get those older Fender tones but it's loud  

btw, How did Reece get to use the Gretsch Sho-bud Neck pattern on his design ?  Gretsch never kept the rights to those I take it ?   Just never renewed them or does this have more to do with the Baldwin Company Acquistion, or Fender purchase of Sho-Bud Name, maybe the design went when Gretsch ended production so perhaps 40 years back began the ending of the chess piece neck markings... design in such a case would be for grabs I take it ?


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Now this is a subject I will flat get serious about!!!

the instrument

This was recorded in '63 so bear with it

song

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I believe (although I don't know for certain) that that is from that collector down in Texas who has the Uncle Stick Site, fascinating site.  I think he buys, sells, and does Mods on the Older Fender Steels... I know NOTHING about those particular pedal steels (well I really know nothing about any of the pedal steels) but I'm sure Karaoke for Food would know about their desirability and quality.  I Need to check that unclestick site out more.  Forgot how old the Fender 1000 is, but Fender hasn't been in Fullerton for quite a LONG time..  Or am I thinking of Carvin not being in Covina for a long time ?  I don't remember unfortuneately, I get confused.

http://fender.com/products/search.php

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