The D`Addario Musician Resource Booklet

guitar survival guide
What strings are best for me?
Strings come in a variety of materials, constructions and gauges. Depending on
your instrument and music style there is a set that is just right for you. Here
are some guidelines.
ELECTRIC STRINGS
Nickel Plated Steel: Nickel Round Wound strings are the “players choice”™ worldwide and they’re known for distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Ideal for
all styles of music.
Pure Nickel: Classic electric guitar string tone dates back to the 50’s, when pure
nickel was the primary alloy used to make strings. D’Addario’s Pure Nickel strings
offer a warmer, vintage tone that many enthusiasts prefer.
Chromes: D’Addario Chromes flat wound strings are famous for the smooth feel of
flat ribbon windings and their warm tone. Each string is wound and polished on the
same machine, with string tension remaining constant between processes. Chromes
are the choice of jazz and fusion players.
ACOUSTIC STRINGS
80/20 Bronze: 80/20 Bronze strings deliver deep bass response, extremely bright
and crisp overtones with the utmost volume and projection. Perfect for vintage
dreadnaught and parlor guitars.
Phosphor Bronze: Phosphor Bronze strings offer the ideal combination of brightness, warmth, and long life resulting in an excellent, balanced acoustic tone. Our
most popular strings.
What are coated strings and why should I use them?: EXP coated strings look,
sound and feel like traditional strings while providing a barrier against corrosion and
wear. The coated strings retain their “new string tone” lasting 3-4 times longer than
traditional strings.
What gauge should I use?
Heavy gauge strings offer larger tone and volume but are harder to play. Conversely,
lighter strings will have slightly less volume and depth but are easier to play. Generally, start lighter (9-42 or 10-46 for electric; 11-52 for acoustic) and work your way up,
if needed.
When do I change my strings?
Change your strings at the first signs of corrosion or if you notice a loss of brightness. Tuning instability is another signal that it may be time for a string change. If you
break a string it is best to change the whole set.
Changing Tips:
Change one string at a time. This allows you to have a pitch reference from the other
strings and maintains the playing tension on your instrument. Start with your wound
low E and work your way up.
Designed to gently and securely support the guitar, the Headstand makes the stringchanging process hassle-free.
The ultimate restringing tool, the patented Pro-Winder is a high-quality peg winder
with a built-in string clipper and stretcher.
Headstand
SEE PAGE 2 FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO STRING A GUITAR
Pro- W i n d e r
how to string a guitar
Proper stringing of your guitar is critical to how well your instrument stays in tune and
performs. Follow the simple steps below for electric, acoustic, and classical guitar to maximize
string stability.
Tuning Key — The Locking Hold
The locking hold—The most secure method of wrapping around the tuning peg is to
bring the extra string back around and under the string as it winds around the peg. This
is especially critical on strings that have no windings (plain steel or classical nylon
treble strings).
Steel String Acoustic Bridge
On steel string acoustic guitars, make sure the ball end of the string is firmly seated under
the bridge by pushing down on the bridge pin while pulling up on the string.
Classical Nylon Bridge
At the bridge, it is essential to create a locking loop to ensure against slippage. It is
common to loop the plain nylon treble strings under two times and the wound strings
at least once. This will ensure that as tension is applied to the string it securely locks
in place.
Proper String Stretching
Use thumb and forefingers to gently stretch each string across its entire length. Tune the
string to pitch and repeat the stretching procedure two or three times on each string.
This will help stabilize your nylon strings more quickly. Care must be taken not to stretch
the strings too aggressively. In general, nylon strings need more stretching time before
they “settle-in.” Note: It is common for classical plain nylon treble strings (1st, 2nd, & 3rd)
to last longer than the wound bass strings (4th, 5th, & 6th). Most professional classical
guitarists will go through two to three sets of wound bass strings for every set of plain
nylon treble strings.
Check out our easy-to-use
string-changing tools:
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guitar survival guide
How do I tune my guitar?
The easiest and most reliable way to tune your guitar is with the aid of an
electronic tuner. There are a wide variety of electronic tuners in a price
range just right for you.
Traditional Chromatic Tuning
Planet Waves Full Function Tuner: The ultimate all-in-one practice tool offering two
modes of chromatic tuning along with a comprehensive metronome. Everything
you need to keep you in-tune and on-time.
Practice & Tuning
Planet Waves Chordmaster/Tuner/Metronome: The CTM is the most comprehensive
electronic chord reference available to date. With over 7,400 chords and fingering
diagrams, any chord you want is literally at your finger tips. Combined with a precision tuner and metronome, the CTM is a great practice tool.
Stage Tuning
The Planet Waves Chromatic Pedal Tuner is a sweep and strobe tuner with patent-pending intuitive rotary user interface housed in a rugged, road-worthy metal
enclosure. An oversized note name indicator and super-bright tuning LEDs
combine to make on-stage tuning easy in all lighting conditions. Professional
features like true hard bypass for preserved tone and dual 9V AC jacks make this
unit at home in any pedal board configuration.
The Headstock Tuner precisely tunes guitars, basses and other stringed instruments, utilizing the instrument’s vibrations rather than sound. Using a highly
sensitive piezo transducer and backlit LCD, the Headstock Tuner allows you to
tune easily and accurately in noisy and dimly lit environments where many other
tuners fail. Simply clip the tuner to a vibrating surface of the instrument and tune
as usual.
Strobe Tuning
Planet Waves Strobe-on-String Tuner: A revolutionary tuner that pulses two outof-phase LED light beams directly onto the vibrating string to tune. This visual
tuning system enables precision tuning in silent or noisy environments.
The truth about cables
Planet Waves Cables provide ultra low capacitance for pure signal transparency, robust construction for added durability, and are guaranteed for life.
Which cable is right for me?
Coaxial: Planet Waves Classic Series Cables features a coaxial design and robust
construction for low capacitance, accurate signal transmission and long life. Its
molded connectors provide extra protection over ordinary plugs.
Twisted Pair: Planet Waves Custom Series Cable features twisted pair construction as preferred by many professionals for its double shielding (braided copper
and spiral foil). It eliminates noise, provides 100% shielding coverage, handling
and extends cable life, all while providing accurate signal transmission and pure
signal transparency.
Circuit Breaker: Planet Waves Circuit Breaker is a solderless, road-serviceable
design offering pure signal transparency and an innovative “mute” feature. Press
the circuit breaker switch once to mute the cable. Insert the cable silently into
your guitar or other instrument with no pops or noise! Press the circuit breaker
switch a second time to un-mute the cable and you’re ready to go!
guitar care
How to care for your guitar finish
Planet Waves has designed products that make guitar care simple. Caring for your
guitar finish will keep your guitar looking and playing at its best.
3-Step Polish & Cleaning System
Step 1: Restore
Restore cuts through the toughest grime while also polishing out swirl marks and minor
scratches. Safe on all common finishes. Restore reanimates your guitar’s finish like never
before.
Step 2: Protect
Protect is a natural sealer combining premium-quality #1 yellow Brazilian carnauba wax
and advanced chemistry to produce a distinct radiance with quick and easy application.
Step 3: Shine
Shine keeps your guitar looking like new every day. One spray erases dust, fingerprints
and brings out your guitar’s beauty. Just spray on and wipe to have your guitar looking
its best.
Micro-fiber Polish Cloth
Not all cloths are created equal. Basic cotton cloths work great but if you want to take
it to the next level, Planet Waves Micro-fiber cloths have fibers which are split to create
microscopic “hooks” that scrape up and hold dirt and dust.
When do I take care of my fingerboard?
Every time you change your strings, you should clean and condition your fretboard. This
will remove dirt, sweat, and grime that build up on the neck and around the frets. Planet
Waves Hydrate is specially formulated to clean, nourish and protect your fretboard.
Why do I need a Humidifier?
Every wooden instrument can become dry when exposed to harsh, low-humidity
environments. This can lead to cracked tops, loose bracings, sharp frets and other
problems. Proper humidification is essential to keeping your instrument playing
its best.
Traditional Humidification: Planet Waves GH Humidifier utilizes a sponge which dispenses
moisture to your instrument. Place it in the instrument case and maintain regularly to
keep the humidifier moist. It’s a simple and effective way to keep your guitar humidified.
How do I know when it’s time to humidify?
Most wooden instruments are most comfortable in a humidity range of 45-55% humidity.
The Planet Waves HTS is a precision-designed hygrometer that indicates the humidity
and temperature of your guitar’s environment. It even has an icon that displays when you
should be humidifying your instrument.
SEE PAGES 5-8 FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GUITAR
finish care by john levan, luthier
One of the most common topics that I am asked about is how to take care of a guitar’s finish. Finish care is very important and can keep
your instrument looking new for many years.
Why does my finish look dull, scratched and hazy?
There are several reasons why a guitar’s finish can become dull, hazy and just plain ugly. One reason is because the buildup of dust, sweat
and whatever was on your hands before you played it. Another reason is regular use. The more you play the guitar, the more the finish can
accumulate scratches from your guitar picks, watches, bracelets, etc. Over time, these funky afflictions can damage a guitar’s finish and
cause it to break down prematurely.
How to correct, and prevent premature wear & tear?
Prevention is the best remedy! It’s more than just a cliché, and it goes a long way to keep your guitar’s finish looking new. There are a lot
of products on the market, but only a few truly stand out. The Planet Waves Three Step Polishing system is one that I use in my shop here
in Nashville, TN. Over the past 20 some years, I have used hundreds of different products the Planet Waves System has been the best thus
far. It works great on anything from Vintage to Modern guitar finishes.
What makes the Planet Waves products work so well?
First reason is that they contain no silicone. Silicone can damage a finish because it prevents it from breathing, and quite frankly, it’s a
mess to work with. I have worked with polishes and buffing compounds with silicone and have never had a positive result. The other reason
that the Planet Waves System works so well is that it’s engineered specifically for guitar finishes. It makes the finish look new while allowing it to breathe.
There is a three-step process for cleaning, polishing and protecting your guitar’s finish.
There are few things that I recommend to have on hand before you begin.
1. PLANET WAVES MICRO-FIBER POLISHING CLOTH
2. PLANET WAVES RESTORE FORMULA
3. PLANET WAVES PROTECT WITH PURE CARNUBA WAX
4. PLANET WAVES SHINE SPRAY CLEANER
What type of polish cloth won’t scratch my guitar?
The Micro-Fiber polishing cloth is the softest cloth I have ever worked with. For decades I have used old cloth diapers (not
used on infants!) to polish guitars. They are soft, but nothing like the Micro-Fiber cloth. The Micro-Fiber polishing cloth
attracts dust, dirt, and oils away from the finish. Another great feature is that it lasts considerably longer than ordinary
polish cloths. It is woven from microscopic fibers. In fact, it’s 10 times finer than silk, up to 30 times finer than cotton, and 100 times finer
than a human hair. These fibers are woven into tiny “hooks & loops”. These “hooks & loops” cut through stains and smudges, and attract
dirt and microparticles that ordinary cloths cannot. It’s a good idea to have a few of them for each step of the process.
QUICK TIP! NEVER APPLY ANY KIND OF POLISH TO AN “UNFINISHED” FRETBOARD OR BRIDGE.
UNFINISHED WOOD IS BEST CONDITIONED WITH THE PLANET WAVES HYDRATE FORMULA.
IT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR “UNFINISHED” OR “RAW” WOOD.
finish care by john levan, luthier
What’s the process?
I use a very simple, three-step process. We begin with the Restore Formula. This works like a gentle-buffing compound to remove swirl
marks and light scratches. I like it better than the commercial buffing compounds that I have used in the past because it leaves the finish
clean and shiny, like working with a fresh canvas. Next, I use the Protect formula. It contains pure carnauba wax (commonly used on car
finishes to restore their luster) and is a natural protectant and sealer. Restore combines premium-quality, #1 yellow Brazilian Carnauba and
an advanced chemistry to produce a distinct radiance when applied. Finally, I use the Shine Spray to maintain that wet, glossy look. SHINE
actually erases dust, fingerprints, and minor imperfections. It contains color enhancers to bring out your finish’s beauty.
Step One:
Apply a little bit of the Planet Waves Restore to your Polishing
Cloth and rub it on the body in a circular motion. This will help
remove any swirl marks and minor scratches. After the polish
dries to a haze, remove with a clean polishing cloth.
Figure 1.1
Planet Waves
Micro-Fiber
Polishing Cloth
Figure 1.2
Planet Waves Restore
Step Two:
Apply the Planet Waves Protect with your micro-fiber polishing cloth and rub it onto the finish in a circular motion. The
Protect formula contains Pure Liquid Carnauba Wax, which when dry, will have a dull hazy look. This is a normal part of the
process. Next, gently rub it off using a clean micro-fiber cloth and be amazed at how your guitar shines!
Figure 2.1
Planet Waves Protect
Step Three:
Spray the Planet Waves Shine either on a clean Micro-Fiber Cloth or
directly onto the guitar to maintain that wet look. Make sure you do
the front and the back; and buff it till it shines. This will keep your
guitar looking new.
Figure 2.1
Planet Waves Shine
Figure 2.2
Use a circular motion when applying to finish
How often should I do this?
I recommend to thoroughly clean your guitar using steps 1 & 2 no less than every time you change your strings.
Step 3 is good anytime you just want to touch up the shine. This process will help to restore, beautify and maintain your guitar’s finish.
fretboard care by john levan, luthier
Proper Fretboard Conditioning
I have received some great questions that fall into the category of “Fretboard Care.” Never fear, these questions will be answered.
Fretboard
Why Condition?
Fretboards require regular cleaning and conditioning, otherwise, some pretty nasty things can happen to
them. (We will explore these problems in detail later in the article.) Conditioning the fretboard will keep it
looking new and prevent a host of problems as the guitar ages. Moisture is also very important and should
be controlled in addition to regular cleaning and conditioning. Be careful not to substitute one for the
other. They work hand-in-hand when preserving fine wood.
Dry fretboard
Cracked fretboard caused
by lack of humidity and
conditioning
What kind of wood needs conditioning?
Fretboards come in a variety of woods. Ebony, Rosewood, Maple, Bacote, Pau Ferro or even Ziricote are
just some of the woods used to make fretboards. Some are very common, others are quite exotic. Some
have a finish over them, but most do not. Any guitar with an unfinished fretboard should be cleaned and
conditioned regularly—at least every string change. Maple fretboards will often have a finish on them and
won’t need any conditioning. If you have a maple fretboard that is unfinished, then it’s a good idea to keep
it clean and conditioned.
What happens if I don’t condition my fretboard?
All kinds of damage can occur when a fretboard is neglected. Here is a list of common ailments:
> Cracks
> Chipping
> Loose frets
> Discoloration
> De-lamination
> Loss of sustain
> Premature wear
I see a lot of these problems in the summer and winter. Many players don’t realize how the seasonal
changes can and will affect their guitars. Any exposed (unfinished) wood is susceptible to the list above if
not properly cleaned and conditioned,
Spray Planet Waves Hydrate How often do I condition my fretboard?
Every time you change your strings, you should clean and condition your fretboard. This will remove the
Fretboard Conditioner
dirt, sweat, and grime that build up on the neck and around the frets. In addition, it will keep your fretboard
right onto the fretboard
looking brand new.
Moisture and Conditioning?
What’s the difference? Moisture of humidity is the amount of water in the air and within the cells of the
wood. This is very important because it prevents some of the problems listed previously. Conditioning
prevents the cells of the wood from becoming brittle, discolored, and wearing prematurely. When the
humidity fluctuates, the conditioner will help stabilize the wood and prevent cracking and loose frets.
Planet Waves Humidifier
fretboard care by john levan, luthier
How to do it right
I always polish the frets before I condition the fretboard. The Planet Waves Fret Polishing System is specifically designed for this. It includes
5 sheets of polishing paper, fret polishing template, and detailed instructions. Just removed the polishing paper, open the template, and
place it over the fret you want to polish. The template has a slot for both narrow and jumbo frets so you can choose the right size for your
frets. Then rub the polishing paper over the fret to polish it to a high gloss. It’s that simple.
Planet Waves Fret
Polishing System
Open template and place
over the frets
Rub polishing paper (dark side
down) over frets lengthwise
Next, determine what the best conditioner is for your guitar. Many manufacturers have recommendations, but they all differ
greatly. According to their websites, PRS, Tom Anderson, and Takamine all recommend lemon oil for their fretboards. On the
other hand, Martin does not recommend lemon oil because it can break down the nitro cellulous finish on their necks. Collings
Guitars recommends boiled linseed oil for their necks. Linseed oil is messy and has a rather unpleasant smell to it. I quit using
it over a decade ago for these reasons. I don’t know about you, but I have several guitars and don’t have time to go buy three
different products to condition my fretboard! I have tested several different products and have found the Mack Daddy of them
all! The Planet Waves Hydrate fretboard conditioner.
It’s safe on all woods and finishes, smells good, and cleans up easier than lemon or linseed oil. Application is so easy! WIth linseed and
lemon oil, things always got messy; with Planet Waves Hydrate, just spray it on, let it absorb into the wood, wipe it off with a paper towel.
No more oily rags around my shop! Don’t worry about over-conditioning; the fretboard will only absorb what it needs. Clean it up with a
paper towel and you’re ready to restring.
Look at the difference between a
dry and a hydrated fretboard!
Now your fretboard and frets look shiny and new. More important, they will last much longer and retain their luster.
If you would like to learn more about Planet Waves Guitar Care Products, watch for my latest DVD, FAQ Electric Guitar Care, Maintenance,
and Restringing. In it, I demonstrate how to use Planet Waves Guitar Care products in and easy-to-follow format. It’s the perfect gift for
any guitarist.
Got questions? Email me at [email protected] and check us out on the web: www.guitarservices.com
Each month I will choose several of the FAQs I get for my column. If you would like your question presented in this column, please include
your name, email, city, and state. I look forward to hearing from you. Until next time, enjoy them guitars!
Thank you again for all of your great questions. Until next time, keep the music alive!
John M. LeVan
The Guitar Services Workshop
www.guitarservices.com
For more information on the products, please visit www.planetwaves.com
Sources:
Martin Guitar Co.
Collings Guitars
PRS Guitars
Tom Anderson
Takamine Guitar Co.
www.martinguitar.com/services/faq.html#q14
www.collingsguitars.com/carefeeding.htm
www.prsguitars.com/csc/care.html
www.andersonguitars.com/questions.html
www.takamine. com/?fa=care
Photos by John Levan. Copyright John M. LeVan. All Rights Reserved.
drumset survival guide
general tuning
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WATCH IT! www.tothestage.com/tuningintro
1) Clean off the bearing edges, and counter hoop, before installation. Remove any lint or debris from
inside the shell.
2) Listen to the head through all steps in the tuning process. Strive for a clear, focused sound by keeping
all lugs in tune at all times.
3) Develop your “key technique” by monitoring the amount you turn each lug and how it affects pitch.
Developing a good “feel” for tuning will help the process.
4) Always use the Opposite Lug tuning Sequence (OLS) by referring to the diagram that is relative to the
number of lugs for your drum.
High Performance Quick Tips:
The Hoop-Laws—Different counter hoops will affect the drum sound and feel of the drum in different ways.
Change the sound of your drum by changing hoops.
Die-Cast: reduces overtones and resonance, resulting enhanced attack and a dryer, more focused sound.
Flanged: increases overtones and resonance, producing a more open and frequency rich tone.
tuning the toms
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1) Finger tighten all lugs to create equal starting tension.
2) With 1/2 turns from a drum key, use appropriate tuning sequence to tune the head until it resonates.
3) While tapping the head with a stick slightly off-center, tune each lug in small increments (1/4 turns) until
the head begins to resonate and the wrinkles in the head disappear.
4) Fine tune the drum by tapping directly in front of each tension rod while tuning around the drum. Strive
for equal pitch at each tension rod. Use this technique to bring the head up to the desired pitch.
5) Tune the bottom head using this same process, closely matching the pitch to the batter head.
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High Performance Quick Tips:
Rack Tom Mounting—There are 2 types of tom arms: the L-type (DW, Tama, Gretsch, Mapex, etc.) or
Horizontal-type (Pearl, Yamaha). Dynamic range can be affected by the position of the tom on the arm.
Experiment by positioning your tom at different locations along the tom arm rod.
Float the Floor Tom—If you use tom legs, placing a piece of foam under each leg will increase resonance.­
Pick up a foam “workout” mat, cut a piece off, and put it under the legs of the floor tom.
Refresh your Resonants—Even though they’re not hit with a stick, bottom (resonant) heads will still lose
their tone in time due to constant vibration. Change your bottom heads every third or fourth time you
change your batter heads to maintain a lively and consistent drum tone.
drumset survival guide
tuning the snare
WATCH IT! www.tothestage.com/tuningsnare
Utilize the same general techniques described for tuning toms. Our recommended pitch for the
bottom snare head is A-440.
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Snare Wire Installation
1) R emove old snare wires and adjust the snare tension knob until it’s halfway between its highest
and lowest positions.
2) T hread the snare cord or strap through the end plates and center the snare wire unit on the
bottom head.
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3) Using the snare cord or strap, attach one end of the snare wire to the butt end clamp (do not
tighten clamp).
4) Center the snare wire unit across the head (end plates must not touch bearing edge) and then
tighten butt end clamp.
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5) T hread the snare cord or strap through the strainer clamp (while in its “off” position) and
tighten the clamp.
6) T urn the strainer on and adjust the tension knob to your desired snare response.
High Performance Quick Tips:
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Snare Basket Do not over-tighten the snare drum basket. The pressure exerted on the hoop can knock the head
out of range and limit its dynamic range.
Select your Snare Sound Snare wires have a dramatic effect on the drums sound. Upgrading to a premium snare wire (like
PureSound) will improve the overall sound of the drum. Different models can make a drum sound
drier, darker, brighter, warmer, or more open.
Minimizing Snare Buzz If you’re experiencing out of control snare buzz:
> Check your tuning — extreme high and low tunings encourages snare buzz
> Check snare wires for bent or loose wires.
> Try a PureSound Equalizer Series snare wire. It has an off-set wire design that minimizes buzz.
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drumset survival guide
tuning the bass
WATCH IT! www.tothestage.com/tuningbass
1) Like the toms and snare, prepare the bass drum and mount the batter head.
2) Tighten the batter head using the sequential tuning pattern until the head begins to resonate.
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3) To achieve the lowest possible pitch for your bass drum, stand over the drum and place your palm in the
center of the head. While applying pressure, de-tune each tension rod until you begin to see wrinkles,
then turn the key one full turn back. The drum will be at the lowest pitch while still fully resonating.
4) Clear the head of excess overtones, as before.
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5) Flip the drum over and repeat for the resonant head.
6) After initial tuning is complete, position the drum into playing position. Strike the front head
slightly above center and adjust the resonant and batter head as needed, using the “wrinkle technique”
if necessary.
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7) The Evans EQ pad can be positioned in several different ways. Experiment! Multiple pads can be installed
for more muffling options.
High Performance Quick Tips:
Bass Drum Angle Do not tilt your bass drum towards you. This distorts the wood hoop, raising the pitch of the drum
and limiting its responsiveness. Set your bass drum angle parallel to the floor for more low-end and a
big sound.
Miking your Bass Drum –
If you use an internal bass mic, use a simple binder clip to keep the microphone cable from touching the
front bass head. This will allow the head to resonate freely, adding low-end to your bass drum sound.
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resources
www.theLessonroom.com
D’Addario knows that making music isn’t just a hobby—it’s your life. So,
in order to cram as much knowledge about rock n’ roll into that brain of
yours, we’ve developed theLessonroom.com. On theLessonroom.com,
you can find countless articles on things like…
Gear and technology
Business and career
Technique and rehearsal tips
And more
Not only that, the site also has…
Music notation
Interactive music games and tools on note reading, clefs, key signatures,
rhythm, pitches, scales, intervals, ear training, and fingerings
Performance and care topics by instrument
Etudes & exercises
Musical selections as learning tools
Instructional videos from artists like...
> Chris Pennie
> Andy Aledort
> Roy Mayorga
> Peter Erskine
What’s more, the site houses a teacher directory so you can find the best music
teacher! Search by instrument, location, and/or other criteria. Wanna save Mom
and Dad a few bucks? The site also has an online metronome, online tuner, and
organizational tools so you can stay focused on what’s really important!
Check it out at www.theLessonroom.com
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Visit our websites for product info, links to great content, and easy ways to buy our products.
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