Drum Solos - The Highlights That Every Drummer Wants

When you are a drummer, drum solos are excellent instances when you can highlight your talent and skill. In each drummer's career, he needs to be able to make those solos that are meant to establish himself as a talented drummer.

You will need to know what a drum solo will require of you. Enlisted below are several things that will help you make a solo that will give you the recognition you deserve.

What Other Drummers Do

Consider what other drummers do in their solos. What is attention-getting in them? Look into how they beat the drums, what are the patterns that they use? What is the speed of the beats? Find out about these things and find as many samples of solos as you can. Study them and look for the flavor that makes those performances great.

The Charisma You Have

What makes the audience listen to you? It isn't only the talent that you have. You should also have the ability to hold the audience's attention by the personality you project. An important factor to consider is your own style. Keep the audience captivated by your own moves and your own personal style. Make your music as enticing as you are.

The Patterns

You need to make your own beat patterns. Make an interesting interplay of fast, slow, and melodic patterns that will surely make the audience listen. You are the spotlight of the moment. Make use of that moment in a way that your music is listened to. Avoid making the same patterns all the time. Make them mixed in with different speeds and with different beat counting.

The Suspense

It is also good to put in some suspense in your performance. Do not blast their ears with beats that are too loud all at once. Keep it interesting with a suspending intro and then hold their attention with the gradual rise of the beats.

The Audience Will Compose Of Musicians Too

Keep in mind that many of your audience will be fellow musicians like you. You are certain that they will not like to be bombarded with a performance that is packed with everything all at once. They key thing here is to give them a performance that will hold their attention and see you for the talent that you have. As in a conversation, you will like to expound on everything. However, make that conversation interesting. Keep them interested in your performance by giving them the techniques one at a time during the performance.

Conclusions

Drum solos are special performances in a drummer's career. As a drummer, make sure that you make each performance a show of the skills you have. Keep them interested by making a performance that will highlight not only your technique and talent but also, your personal style and individuality.

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What Is The Best Music Maker To Use On Your Computer?

Even if you are still a beginner in the music making world, you really want to have the best music maker available, right? To have this would be a real advantage, considering that there are other aspiring music producers out there who are up for the competition. If there is already a high level of competition amongst music producers, then competition amongst music making software is even steeper.

The Best Music Maker Today: Sonic Producer

There are many music producers out there who still aren't that experienced but really have the gusto to push through with what they want to do. If you're into making music and you want to get your hands on the best music maker in the market then you have to check out the Sonic Producer.

Here are some of the reasons why you should get Sonic Producer for your computer:

Not Complicated

The Sonic Producer is definitely the best music maker out there primarily because it's not complicated to use. This is a very simple software that you can access through the Internet. It's perfect for those who are just beginning to make their own music.

If you want an instrumental solo or something that's hip hop, you'll absolutely have no problem making this happen when you use the Sonic Producer. It's easy to use because of its interface that's user-friendly.

Tutorials

When you use the software, you will have no problems getting things started because of the video tutorials available. These videos will certainly serve as expert guides as you start making your own music. It also gives lessons about music production in general. With the Sonic Producer you will fulfill your dream of becoming a full-fledged music producer without having to wait too long.

Mobile Capabilities

If you created your music already then you could download it straight into your MP3 and listen to it wherever you go.

Cost Reducer

Not every music producer has millions of dollars to produce great music. The Sonic Producer helps those who are just starting to make their own music by keeping the price very affordable. You can use this application online and start making music. You don't have to pay for shipping fees or packaging fees at all.

Large Beat Collection

The program has a huge collection of beats that you can play around with. They are recorded professionally, vary in genre such as hip hop and rap and are very high quality.

How To Hire The Right Wedding DJ

When booking a wedding DJ for your entertainment, there are a few things to keep in mind besides the price.

1. Does the DJ have the experience to make your wedding reception a good memory?

This is a question few people think to ask a DJ. If you haven't seen the DJ in action or at least on a video, how do you know they have the experience to handle your reception? Most times, if the DJ is experienced in receptions, they will provide references you can call or email as well as pictures of the events they have entertained. Another way to check the background of the DJ is see if they have a Facebook Fan Page or a website. The Facebook page will give you an idea of what kind of shows they do on a regular basis, what other people are saying about the shows, and if the DJ is as outgoing or as reserved as you want them to be.

2. Does the DJ also handle the announcing at the wedding reception?

Most DJs that have wedding reception experience can also MC the event. When you ask for an MC, make sure the person has been trained on how to make announcements. You want an MC that can get your guests attention without too much effort and can make your announcements in a clear, easy to understand, voice. Also, your MC will go over any last minute details (like the pronunciation of the names) before the reception to make sure all the announcements are done to your specifications.

3. Does the DJ have insurance for their company to cover liability?

Too many DJs do not have insurance and have lost their livelihood and sometimes their personal possessions like homes and cars because of accidents that could have been covered by insurance. Make sure your DJ has insurance and can provide a declarations page at the time of the contract signing. Also check with your venue to make sure they don't require the insurance to list them as an additional insured. Some venues will tell you about Wedding Day Insurance, which typically costs from $100 to $200 depending on the venue and the type of reception you are having.

This is a two part series. There is so much information regarding interviewing DJs on the internet.

Be on the lookout for the second part of this article coming soon.

Janine is a co-owner of a San Antonio DJ and Karaoke company called Big Tyme Entertainment. Big Tyme has been in business since 2004 and has continually grown since then from just a little one man Karaoke show to five regular shows a week, 40 to 50 additional private parties and weddings a year, eight employees and has an expansion coming soon. To book your event, go to http://bigtymeentertainment.com/djservices/

Kids Guitars

Your child for a while now has been begging you to get him or her a guitar. And you, being the great parent that you are, who cares so much about their child and wants their child to succeed, and who knows the great benefits children gain by learning to play a musical instrument (such as learning the concepts of reaching goals, practice, a boost in self-confidents, etc.), is willing to give your child their wish- A Musical Instrument.

Thinking of going in to any local retailer, picking up the first guitar you see and that's it? Well, in a short while you will notice that you probably should have spent a bit more time while shopping for that instrument. Your child will 'forget' about the guitar and it will just sit there collecting dust, and it's NOT your Child's fault!

The reason for this is that like most things in life, guitars come in many different shapes and sizes. There are big and small guitars, and guitars with various number of strings. There are acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and classic guitars. Buying for your child a guitar that is big in size will not do because the child will not be able to hold it properly. A guitar with numerous strings will be just too complicated for any beginner. An electric guitar is generally more complex than an acoustic guitar. These are all important details to look for when shopping for a guitar for your young ones, in order for them to truly succeed in reaching their goals and their musical ambitions.

As a music teacher, I can tell you from experience that the best way to go when getting your child a guitar, or even for yourself as a beginner, is getting an acoustic guitar with no more than eight strings. This type of guitar is the most simple and easiest to learn. The guitar should be the right size for the child as a big guitar will just be too much to handle and hold properly. It may seem obvious to you, but I can't tell you how many people make these simple mistakes.

The best method when shopping for a kids is to look for a guitar that is a REAL KIDS GUITAR, that is to say that the guitar is REAL and not just a toy (a child will NEVER be able to learn how to play guitar with a toy guitar!), but is uniquely designed with the young musician in mind, to fit their size and is simple to learn and use. If you would like more information, may I suggest to you http://www.kidzbeats.com, a website that is devoted to kids real musical instruments.

Top 5 Best Kaskade Songs You Don't Want To Miss

Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade), in addition to being the #1 DJ in the United States (according to a 2011 DJ Times poll), the world's #30 DJ (DJMag Top 100 DJs poll, also in 2011), is, in his own right, a chart-topping producer as well.

With 9 artist album releases and countless top remixes, there are myriad songs to choose from to determine a top 5 list. However I've got 5 that I think represent Kaskade's best work. I've included a couple of remixes here because, well, they are fantastic and you won't want to miss them.

Here's the countdown:

5. Call Your Girlfriend (Robyn -- Kaskade Dub)

This gem of a remix did not make it on the commercial release of Robyn's album, but, this track is definitely "hands in the air," and the drop is fantastic. This one can be found on Kaskade's Soundcloud page.

Favorite moment: the drop. First one is at 1:27.

4. Be Still (Love Mysterious)

This song was released as the first single from Love Mysterious, which was released in 2006. It topped the Billboard Dance Club Play chart at #4. American singer Sunsun provides the very fine vocal work. Be Still also features some great guitar work throughout, a rarity in electronic dance music (EDM).

Favorite moment: 1:56. The start of the build up into the last refrain of the chorus. Backing guitar complements Sunsun's gorgeous voice here. Also 3:04, the guitar solo. Rockin' in a House tune. Couldn't be better!

3. Room For Happiness (Fire & Ice)

I had never heard of Skylar Grey before I bought this album. But the combination of her passion-filled vocal rendition, the meaning-laden lyrics, and a pounding beat makes for a great song.

Favorite moment: 3:16. The break/bridge.

2. Love Is Not Enough (Above & Beyond -- Kaskade Remix)

Kaskade's remix of this track from Above & Beyond's Group Therapy album is, not to put too fine a point on it, fantastic. The original mix was already top-notch, and Kaskade has add his brilliant and unique touch and made this into a favorite of mine.

Favorite moment: 3:40 the build-up into the last chorus. And overall, the piano. I love piano in EDM, and this is the perfect touch for this remix.

1. Don't Stop Dancing (Dynasty)

This album, like most of Kaskade's artist releases, is brimming with fantastic music. But the track that stands out to me is this one. Kaskade worked with EDX on this track, and Haley provides the excellent vocal work.