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Apr172020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to tune guitar by ear

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Many guitarists are horrified at the thought of trying to tune their guitar without the use of an electronic tuner. After all, they went pro for two reasons: to get hot dates and to hire a guitar tech. But not only can tuning a guitar by ear improve playing, it can help on the occasion when a string goes out in midsong. With a little practice, it's a great skill not just for tuning a guitar but for tuning ears. Something to Tune to First, find something to tune to -- a piano, keyboard, pitchpipe, tuning fork, or even a harmonica. For a standard tuning in E major, start with the A string and strike an A note below middle C on the keyboard, or blow an A note on the pitch pipe. With a diatonic harmonica in A major, blow into the 4th hole. Pluck the open A string and listen c...

Apr122020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Guitar Hero and Rock Band Guitar player tips

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Transitioning from the medium to hard difficulty can be one of the hardest things for a Guitar Hero or Rock Band guitar player to do. The initial switch from easy to medium is downright simple by comparison, most beginning players can adapt from three to four buttons fairly quickly. The real challenge starts when going from the four button setup of medium to the much more difficult five button configuration of the hard and expert difficulties. It’s easy to get confused when the game requires players to push multiple buttons with the same finger. The transition from medium to hard in Rock Band and Guitar Hero is perhaps one of the most difficult in the music game genre. Adapt to the Orange Button Some players insist on using their pinkie finger to press both the blue and orange...

Apr102020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Yoga themed films: Yoga movies of comedy, drama, horror

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Yoga’s popularity inevitably created a new film genre beyond stars showing how to do the postures or TV shows with beautiful woman flowing through poses. There are some new films available centering on yoga with undoubtedly more to follow. Some offer insight into a unique experience; other films simply have yoga students or teaches engaging in drama, comedy, or horror to entertain and thrill the viewer. Yoga Cinema of Comedy, Drama, and Horror These are entertaining with a modicum of information imparted. There is also some good yoga practiced in brief scenes. Homeless Yoga is a mini drama of a life falling apart and asks the question, "What would you do?" A Korean horror film Yoga (Yoga Hakwon, 2009) or Yoga School, directed by Yoon Jae Yeon promises perfect beauty to the alread...

Mar312020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Techniques for better pearly shells Ukulele playing

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Pearly shells Ukulele - There are many things about playing the pearly shells Ukulele that seem obvious, but are neglected by many players: learning the notes of the chromatic scale at first position, knowing what notes make up standard chords and variants, and using warm-up routines are all examples. Warming-Up This is absolutely vital to good pearly shells Ukulele playing, yet so many ignore it. Take a few minutes to play up and down the neck at different positions in different scales, or do some simple practice drills starting off slowly and getting quicker as you warm up. Some good warm-up drills can be found on related pearly shells Ukulele websites. Pick a note at random, or one you find difficult to play. Move between that chord and another that sounds good with it. Pi...

Jan242020 by Ryan FitnessgoalsNo Comments

2020 Academy Awards Odds and Preview

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There were nay-sayers around a decade ago when the academy expanded the best-picture list for the Oscars. But it has undoubtedly made the Oscars a more entertaining event to watch and it’s allowed for a more comprehensive look at quality films throughout the year. Let’s have a quick look at this category – and others– and which films might get favored and snubbed and compare them to the Vegas betting odds around the world. 2020 marked a new era for the SAG awards. Parasite won the Best Ensemble Acting Award, making it the first subtitled, foreign film to ever win. But can it do the unthinkable and win the Oscar for Best Picture? It just might! At +200 it is listed by the bookmakers in Vegas as the second most likely film to win the prestigious award. No, snub here. ‘Parasite’ i...

Jan222020 by David KollerNo Comments

Fun & Simple Outdoor Activities for Kids

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Kids love to spend time outside. More importantly, it’s actually healthy for children to spend as much time outdoors as possible. That way they have the chance to reap all the benefits of being outside – sun exposure, fresh air and physical activity. However, unless you find a way to make this time interesting and engaging for them, they won’t enjoy it as much. Since children have a lot of energy and love being active, here are some fun and simple outdoor activities you can enjoy with them. Water wars There are so many ways you and your kid can have fun with water. Especially when the weather allows it, you can play water wars. No matter if you choose to fill balloons with water or you decide to invest in water guns, you are bound to have some fun. If you decide to buy a water gun, ...