Don't Download Music Illegally
You may not be able to distinguish the difference between illegal and legal music downloading. Illegal downloading occurs when you use peer-to-peer (P2P) services such as the old Napster (the new one is a 100% legal, paying service). As long as you download (transfer onto your computer) or upload (transfer onto the internet from your PC) any copyrighted material for free, then you may very well be committing a felony. Don't worry, you most probably won't end up in state prison. You will most likely get sued by the RIAA.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) can very easily track you and issue you a nasty letter in the form of a lawsuit. How do they find you ? Here's how it happens. At the request of the RIAA, your ISP (internet service provider) turns over your name under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. They then connect with your P2P client and determine your IP (internet protocol) address. (Every computer that is connected to the internet has a unique IP address. To find out what yours is please visit: http://www.selfseo.com/what_is_my_ip.php). Using these particulars, and the time you were connected online, your ISP can then obtain your name. By this stage the RIAA can sue you.
How much will you get sued ? $150,000 for each song which has a copyright ! For example, if you downloaded (or uploaded) one of Madonna's songs, you can expect to pay $150,000 for it. In case you downloaded her whole album then you are definately looking at over a million dollars ! Now, I don't know about you, but I don't have $150,000, let alone $50,000. In the likely event of you losing your case against the RIAA, you may be forced to declare bankruptcy. If you are below 18 (as are the majority of file-sharers) your parents will have to do it. They may have to give up their house !
So what is the best course of action to avoid these lawsuits ? Legal music downloads. Not only are you depriving the artists of their royalties by using peer-to-peer software (and committing an automatic felony), but you are also damaging your PC with viruses. These hide themselves with the music that you download.
Legal music downloading services are plentiful on the internet. Expect to pay around $10 a month for the service, and between 79¢ and 99¢ per download. I would rather pay $10 than $150,000 or more ! What do you prefer ?
Nkeno Kapya owns http://www.download-music-legally.net, the premier site for legal music downloads on the internet.
Guitar Speed Picking Techniques
Guitar Speed Picking Techniques
Hello guitar heads! Robert Lee Molton here, coming at you with some killer insider information on “Speed Picking Guitar”.
Have you ever wondered how guitarists play so clean and fast with articulate picking control? This is an issue that has many of us scratching our heads, and some of us flat out stumped!!
There is a solution that works for everyone, if you want it bad enough.
The formula is simply this:
Right and left hand synchronization + Practice = Fast smooth playing!
I know, I know, it may sound obvious, but it’s only when you really start to analyze this process slowly, that you will begin to see the issues that can cause serious long-term problems. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve un-interrupted flow.
You must pay close attention to what’s happening with your left and right hand, if you want to gain real speed in the end.
There is a difference between playing fast, and just flat out ripping! I think you know what I mean. It’s much like turning on the water faucet. Free flowing with no restriction.
Friends, I’m here to tell you this does not have to be an issue for you any longer, once you fully understand how to practice properly.
You see, whether it’s rock and roll, country, jazz, or blues etc…the pro’s all have one thing in common, their left and right hands are in perfect sync with each other on command. This means they’re able to use their speed picking techniques when desired, including many other types of techniques as well.
Note: Always view your techniques as tools. This is critical.
Tools are needed to complete any kind of project. Guitar playing is no different. Tools, or (techniques), are needed to complete a solo or lead structure within a song. Speed Picking is only one of many tools used.
Having said this, let’s look at some problem issues that you might be facing when speed picking.
Examples:
1. Is one of your hands faster than the other, such as your picking hand picking faster than your fretting hand can fret, or your fretting hand fretting faster than your picking hand can pick??
2. Do you find yourself restricted to going up and down scales for speed purposes?
3. Do you sometimes stumble when trying to play fast
4. Do you feel out of control when you play fast?
5. Do you feel like you’re in a rut at times?
All of these things are very common for guitar players; it’s a part of natural growth as a guitarist. However, there comes a time in every guitar players learning path when they discover how to practice properly, and where to focus your efforts for maximum results.
The first thing I recommend is getting a metronome. This is something you’ll use forever. The metronome is the key to your success. It’s how you’ll monitor your progress as well as pinpointing where you are right now.
Play a fast repetitive style lick that you are comfortable with, and find out where you max out on the metronome. For example you might play a lick that matches up on the metronome at 128 beats per minute.
Once you have that number in mind, begin to work on the same lick by reverse engineering it. Start playing it slower and slower and slower until it’s almost stopping. Make this last for several minutes.
While you’re doing this focus extremely hard on exactly what the left and right hand are doing together at the same time. Each little mechanical movement your fingers make, you want to try and register in your brain. The flow, and sensation of what it feels like to mechanically work both hands together.
Do this for several minutes very slow. It will take some getting use to when trying to concentrate that hard, but you need to do it. It's critical.
This is where all the speed and tone come from, the lick needs to be embedded clearly in the brain, as to what the left and right hand are doing EXACTLY.
Once you feel you have control over that, at a slow speed, start playing a little faster and then a little faster until you get back to the original (max out) number you started with on the metronome.
Continue playing the lick for 2 full minutes, going up one increment at a time on the metronome. Do Not Cheat! Again, this is crucial. 2 full minutes per increment. No less.
As you continue to climb, be sure to stop when you know your getting over your head. It needs to be in perfect sync or just stop on that number.
That is the number you are going to try and beat every day. You must practice the same exact way every time, for this to work properly.
If done correctly, you’ll see amazing results in days!! If you want to achieve guitar star/rock star status, this is the path you’ll be taking.
There are several other points of interest that should be addressed that will also help increase your speed picking, such as…
* Alternate picking only
* Picking on the very tip of the pick
* Having a pivot point to work from
* Equal picking attack on up and down strokes
* Where to place the pick on the string for killer tone
* What type of picks to use
* Etc…
If you’re interested in seeing speed picking techniques demonstrated, you’ll be very pleased with the “Speed Picking Instructional DVD” from Top Fuel Guitar, Titled: “Speed Picking Techniques”.
This DVD explains many of the crucial elements involved in accurate speed picking. Though it’s used to develop amazing speed, keep in mind it will clean up your guitar picking overall, not just fast playing.
I hope this helps take your playing to the next level.
Until Next time,
Robert Lee Molton
President – www.topfuelguitar.com
Unlucky Artistic Path of Ozzy Osbourne
Talented and popular celebrity Ozzy Osbourne was persistent enough to achieve success in his career. Presently, he recalls that the world humanity used to blame him for every single sin, imagined. Still, experiencing everlasting glory the star is crucially criticized both due to his social deeds and music creations. However, he admits to being used to such an arrangement of affairs.
In 1980 Ozzy Osbourne‘s popularity started rapidly slipping up to the top. It was the time that crucial criticism infiltrated his artistic life. He sticked to righting strictly social lyrics, challenging high-ranking officials and politicians, however, in the result was perceived as a Satanist by religious fans.
In 1982 Ozzy Osbourne’s dearest friend Randy Rowls suffered an air crash, resulting in his death. His plane hit the ground near a bus, Ozzy Osbourne was in. Bizarre consequences breed rumours of Ozzy Osbourne’s tight connection with Devil, who saved his life. It was really strange, as Ozzy Osbourne avoid any injury, though the plane crashed just a few meters away from his bus.
In 1986 Ozzy Osbourne dedicated a slightly melancholic song "Suicide Solution" to his tragically perished friend Bon Scot from the AC/DC. In a short time headlines hit newspapers, contending that the song influenced suicides of two teenagers.
The Osbourne show created new problems in life of the notorious musician. He agreed to participate in the show to let people see his genuine charter, but unfortunately he suffered an abject failure. He was rather perceived as out of sense, if not a funny clown than the rock idol. The show was eventually completed on a demand of Ozzy Osbourne. Commenting on such a decision, the musician noted: "Look for idiots somewhere else".
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