The Beginnings Of Music - The Romans 2007-07-12 11:22:00 By Mike ShawThe Romans
had little or no musical genius, and they were content to take their music, like every other artistic element of their national life, from the Greeks. The Greek was the child of nature, refined and educated through his own innate sense of beauty and fitness; The Roman was a barbarian civilised with the civilisation of the barrack-yard and the camp. So it's safe to say that the Romans music was just a rehashed version of the Greeks music.To the Greek, Art of any kind was something great and almost holy. To the Roman, Art of any kind was just for relaxation. Roman music is simply Greek music in a corrupted condition, absolutely no artistic value whatsoever.The only influence upon music by the Romans was in the development of wind instruments. A race of fighting men, the Romans regarded military music more seriously than any other branch of the art; essentially practical men, they could readily appreciate its usefulness ; and, in this respect, they remind one of th Read more:Music
Keep on Singing 2007-06-17 08:44:00 By Saundra L. WashingtonThe prisoners of Sing Sing, one of the most repressive, oppressive and dehumanizing penal institutions ever erected on the grounds of New York, were prohibited from singing during their incareration. The authorities felt that it would contribute to prison disturbance and ultimately, chaotic discord.Unlike the prisoners of Sing Sing, the prisoners of Babylon were forced to sing. Judah had been invaded by the superpower Babylon, broken under the siege, and their beloved and holy Jerusalem had been crushed. The walls had been broken down, the temple demolished and the surviving Judean people taken helplessly to the homeland of the arrogantly victorious Babylonian army. In Babylon, their captors thought it amusing to force the defeated foreigners to sing hymns and religious songs in their strange language. But the prisoners were overcome by their loss and they asked, "How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?" (Psalms 137:4 NIV).I believe those Read more:Singing
How Do I Go About Using My Mp3 Player In My Car 2007-06-17 08:40:00 By Douglas TaylorThe mp3 player has now become a stable part of many people's lives. Not only are they small and versatile, but also they provide the user with hours of music listening time without having to keep changing CD's or tapes. But just how can I use my mp3 player in my car?In this article we will look at some different ways that you can now use your mp3 player in your car and so no longer will you need to worry about carrying all your favorite CD's in the car in the future. Plus you have the added benefit of knowing that you can remove your mp3 player from your car and take it with you.Nearly all mp3 players will have a port in which you connect your headphones. But in order for your to play your mp3 player in your car you will need to find a way of connecting this to the head unit using the headphone port. Below is one method that you may want to try.Auxiliary InThis method will provide you with the best audio quality possible, in fact it is just about as good as the audi
7 Great & Fun Ways To Earn Your Living In The World of Music 2007-06-16 21:49:00 By Duane ShinnThere are lots of ways to make a living in the music industry, and very few of them have anything to do with getting on stage and performing, or trying to crack the lineup on American Idol. In fact, most of them reward interpersonal skills and organizational skills more than they reward a strong voice, or the ability to rip the chords on a Fender, or bang out 1/64 beats on a drum kit.First, a lot of work goes into making a record, from the producer, who tries to shape the band's vision into a commercially viable product, to the sound mixers, who record each layered track and mix everything on potentiometers and a sound board, to production assistants who do the graphic design on the album cover and the liner notes. In a lot of cases, being "the sound guy" doing the mixing pays better than being the artist in front of the microphone.Second, working at the record label requires not just a love of music, but all the skills you'd need for an office job. Each record label ha Read more:Music
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Perfect Wedding Music 2007-06-16 21:41:00 What's a wedding without a love song that seems to repeat the vows, or without the sound of violins filling the air? Or, more to the point, what's a wedding ceremony and reception without music like the string quartet at the church or a band at the wedding reception. These days, with everything costing an arm and a leg, it's not surprising if brides and grooms resort to bringing along their iPods and a set of heavy duty speakers. But, even if you do just plug in your iPod or have opted to hire a wedding band, or even a professional DJ, you must get involved in the song list that will be played at your wedding.Pick something solemn for your wedding ceremony, but not so solemn that it will put your guests (and your officiant!) to sleep. That required air of solemnity and romance is usually why string quartets are employed at weddings. If you can afford it, you can have a string quartet at the church and a band for dancing at the wedding reception afterward. If you can't afford it, we Read more:Music
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Free Metro PCS Ringtones 2007-05-13 02:25:00 By Thomas MorvaMetro PCS was a service provider that was knows as a flat rate carrier for subscribers roaming in a limited area. Now it has introduced Travel Talk, an add-on to its plans that allows subscribers to roam in any US metro area. If the subscriber travels to another Metro PCS city, there is no additional charge for the calls; otherwise, calls cost between 49 and 79 cents per minute. MetroPCS has a limited service and hence this reflects on their other services provided to their customers.In the ringtone department, Metro PCS does provide some exciting prospects and options. Their recently introduced sprint PCS Ringtones
, PNG images, .MID/. QCP/. MMF/. PMD ringtones are proving to be very popular among subscribers. They have a great treasure trove of ringtones to choose from. Right from the 80’s, alternative, classic rock, Christian, country, Latin pop, national anthems, pop, patriotic, jazz, hip hop, reggae, punk, rock, metal, RNB, salsa, sports, and world music. The subsc
How to Download Free Ringtones for Sprint PCS and Nextel Users 2007-05-12 22:13:00 By Christopher LuckIf I have a Sprint
or Nextel cell phone, can I download free ringtones? The answer is yes, but I found that depending on which type you have, things can vary. Apparenly, the situation with the Sprint and Nextel ringtones is a bit different. So, depending on for which type of phone you want to download free ringtones, there are things to consider.With most sprint cell phones, you can accept a downloaded ringtone sent by SMS. Originally, when it came to the download of free ringtones, only Sprint had access to the format that needed to be used to send the ringtone. However, the format Sprint uses is now better known and there are actually places, besides Sprint, where you can download free ringtones for your Sprint phone. The fact is, though, that the free ringtones that are available for download may not work with every Sprint PCS phone available. The only thing you can really do is go out, download free ringtones, and then try them to see if they work on the phone yo Read more:Ringtones
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The Treasure Of Sound In Your Music Jewelry Box 2007-05-12 07:55:00 By Michelle BeryAn endearing childhood memory for many women is the music jewelry box they had as a little girl. Their music jewelry box was a place that not only stored their most prized possessions; it played for them a song that they may still recognize so many years later. Jewelry
boxes have always come in all shapes and sizes and played different songs, and they are as popular today as they ever were. Whether you are looking to recapture the magic of years gone by, or pass on the gift of a jewelry box to a young girl in your life, the ageless appeal of the music jewelry box still holds true today.A music jewelry box can come in a wide range of sizes. Some are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Others may be the size of a shoebox that fits neatly on your dresser or nightstand. And still others are like pieces of furniture that stand on their own and have compartments to hold your rings, necklaces, and everything in between.Large music jewelry boxes are usually constructe Read more:Music
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Collecting Sheet Music 2007-05-11 06:53:00 By Kenneth C. HoffmanDo you remember the old days when sheet music played an important part in the pop music culture of the time? As soon as a new song was introduced, either by a burlesque singer or by a record or singer on the radio, millions of people would rush out to the music or department store to buy the latest song in sheet music form. Almost everybody owned a piano or could visit a friend who was lucky enough to have one. Piano lessons were part of every child's education in those days.Today, these graphic reminders of past musical pleasures are available from many sources. Most antique stores have a box of old music you can go through. Relatives who are up in years often have a box or suitcase full of old sheet music they are glad to get rid of. Garage sales and rummage bazaars occasionally have donated to them whole boxes of music. Of course, as a collector you only want music sheets which are in excellent condition.You also may want to limit your collection to a certain c Read more:Music
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What is the Difference Between Falsetto and Head Voice Singing? 2007-05-11 00:33:00 By Bob PardueFalsetto and head voice are similar, but they are also different in many ways. The reason the two are often confused is because you can sing head voice very softly so that it sounds very much like falsetto.What is Falsetto?Notice the word "falsetto" contains the word "false!" That's exactly what it is - a false impression of the female voice. This occurs when a man who is naturally a baritone or bass attempts to imitate a female's voice. The sound is usually higher pitched than the singer's normal singing voice. The falsetto tone produced has a head voice type quality, but is not head voice.Falsetto is the lightest form of vocal production that the human voice can make. It has limited strength, tones, and dynamics. Oftentimes when singing falsetto, your voice may break, jump, or have an airy sound because the vocal cords are not completely closed.What is Head Voice
?Head voice is singing in which the upper range of the voice is used. It's a natural high pitch that flows Read more:Singing
Being Piano Man - Tips for Teaching Yourself to Play Piano Easily 2007-05-09 09:15:00 By Gerry RestriveraThe piano is an exquisite musical instrument that may be a bit intimidating to learn but is worth every sweat, time and money you'll spend. If you want to teach yourself to play piano easily and fast, start now. The earlier you begin, the better you'll be and the earlier you'll be able to play a favorite piece. Here's how you can start:Decide on your piano playing.If you want to teach yourself to play piano easily, you need to decide what kind of piano player you want to be. If you want to be a concert pianist playing Mozart or Tchaikovsky, you will have to learn how to read notes and somewhere down the line, probably take formal lessons, if only for the technique. But if you only want to learn the piano so you can accompany a singer or compose your own song, you can start with chords, which is arguably the easier way to start playing.There are also different styles of piano playing you might want to concentrate on – classical, jazz, blues, new age, etc. You ca Read more:Yourself
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Sony Ericsson W810i - The Complete Music Kit 2007-05-09 05:42:00 By Caitlin LucyWalkman phones have proved their worth as music player beyond any doubts. Each member of the Walkman family lives up to the spotless reputation of amazing sound quality and a host of interactive media functions. Walkman phones have, more or less, singlehandedly created an entire class of mobile phones – music phones. The same music phones that are now rapidly eating into traditional Mp3 player or iPod's territory. The SonyEricsson
W810i is one of the oldest member of the Walkman family. The main reason for its unabated popularity is its all round performance and not only superior music playing skills.The Sony Ericsson
W810i is a simple candy-bar handset available in all black casing with a hint of orange – a treadmark hue for the Walkman. The handset is fitted with a 176x220 pixel, 262k colour deliverable TFT based screen. Being a Walkman phone, it is but obvious for Sony Ericsson W810i to wield unparalleled music prowess. The handset's Walkman media player is com Read more:Music
Coko "Grateful" Gospel Music CD Review 2007-05-08 10:27:00 By Clyde Lee DennisCoko, one of the former members of the R & B trio SWV has released her latest CD titled Grateful and Wow! It's good.Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Grateful. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.Gospel
music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Lloyd Barry and Jimmy Bowland plus a few other notables as well.If you’re a Coko fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Coko, or even Gospel Music
to know is good. It’s just good music. Period.While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are Look At Me Now [track 1], Grateful [track 3], and Please Don't Forget Read more:Gospel Music
The Song Of The Antique Music Box 2007-05-08 07:06:00 By Michelle BeryThere's nothing like a music box; those haunting melodies that can instantly take us back in time. The song of a music box sounds like history; maybe because they have always been a fixture in homes throughout the centuries. Perhaps that is why the antique music box seems so fitting. It is though the music box has been restored to its original form; and in taking its place in our homes, tells the story of a life steeped in history.The first music box was made by Swiss watchmaker, Antoine Favre in 1796, and acted as a rudimentary record player of sorts, allowing owners to enjoy and entertain with music in their homes. Music
boxes continue to evolve under the guidance of their native country. Even as other regions began to design their own music boxes, the Swiss still enjoyed the credit for this miraculous invention. Even today, many an antique music box is referred to simply as a Swiss music box.Depending on the time period in which the antique music box was made, you w Read more:Antique
Practicing Technique With An Easy Guitar Song To Learn 2007-05-07 08:31:00 By Michelle BeryWhen it comes to learning an instrument, practice always makes perfect. It’s not enough to understand the technical skill required to play; you must also integrate that technique into your playing so that it becomes habit. Only then can you begin to infuse your own personal style and personality into your playing. When it comes to playing the guitar, especially, learning important finger positions can prove tricky; but when you find an easy guitar song to learn, you can not only create the base from which all future learning can grow, you can quickly and easily boost your confidence as a fledgling guitar player.You can learn guitar in one of several ways. If you are serious about beginning on this particular musical journey and wish to become a skilled guitar player who has a repertoire of songs at their disposal, then it may be best to work with a reputable and experienced guitar teacher who will give you hands-on lessons at their home or yours. Guaranteed that one o Read more:Guitar
Learn To Play a Guitar on Your Own with These Simple Tips 2007-05-07 03:41:00 By Gerry RestriveraSo you want to learn to play a guitar? Whether you want to be a rock god like Dave Navarro or just want to be a decent player to whip up a song during family reunions, learning to play the guitars is an admirable skill to have. But remember that no guitar player, great or not, was born knowing how to play. They too, started somewhere. And so can you.Where to find your teacherYou can pay someone to teach you personally or you can learn to play a guitar on your own. Simply buy an instructional book or video and learn to play a guitar from them. You can even take lessons from online sites, where there are hundreds of free or paid instructions. Whichever way you choose, all you'll need is a lot of interest and patience. Ready? Here's how to begin to play: Get your own guitar.You can always borrow, but if you're serious about playing, might as well have your very own strings to practice on instead of sneaking in your brother's room and using his precious instrument. I Read more:Guitar
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How To Write A Song 2007-05-06 22:12:00 By Michael RussellDid you ever wish that it was your song playing on the radio? It could be. It is not that hard once you know the formula. With a little creativity, a little knowledge, a little luck and a good formula to follow, your song could be one of the next biggest hits. Songwriting comes easy for some, and is very difficult for others. I have actually written songs in my sleep, and immediately upon awaking, written it as quickly as I could get the words on down on paper.What I want to discuss here is popular songwriting, like the songs you hear on the radio. A good pop song, whether rock, country, middle of the road, is composed of two things: a catchy tune and some good lyrics.There is a formula that most great songwriters use to write great songs. It regards the structure used to write a song. Granted, it is music and it is art, so the rules are not hard and fast. But if you want to increase your chances of getting your song on the radio, it is a good starting point.Here is t Read more:Write
Professional Studio Tips: Demo Time 2007-05-06 20:46:00 By Gary WesselhoffSo you have printed your business cards on the PC, and you know a guy who can design eye-catching posters for your band. Do you really need a demo? You bet. One of the best calling cards that a band can have is a recorded demo of your sound. It is not only a vital component of a good press kit; but it will also stand on its own. A demo will display your style of music, level of proficiency, and will capture your bands unique sound.You should have your demo ready before you start looking for gigs. If you are seriously looking for work, a promise to have a demo in a few weeks will do you little good. A demo does not have to be an industry masterpiece—the majority of demos are “home grown” recordings. Although they do not have to sound like million dollar productions, it is key to understand is that they should be performed well. People listening to the demos will be looking for the talent within and not necessarily the quality of the recording.So what do you need
So Goes The Time; A Song About Missing My High School Sweat Heart...Yes, I Finally Found Him! 2007-05-05 21:13:00 By Kathy Ostman-MagnusenThis song is about lost love, hopeful for new wings. I posted part of a book I am writing about finding my high school sweat heart after thirty years on ezine, this song was written before I found him. I always lamented and pined for him. I dreamed about him at least once a week for years and years. I missed him so much that it ached. I first saw him when I was only fifteen in the halls of our high school. He was with someone else but I knew he would one day be mine. It all goes to show one should never discount young love, I don't.-----------------------------"So Goes The Time"a song:Dreams encircle my mindlive up to promisesstolen by time... take back the timewhen dreams were young and you were mine.Slide into shadow and wavesremembered by somesome.... who were youngremember the time, remember the time?chorus:Cherish the simplethe mood in my steadreach out to love songsstroking your breath.I will be therein all that you doin all that you dreamand don't follo Read more:Missing
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The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World 2007-05-05 09:30:00 By Christina DeeThe Rolling Stones is an internationally acclaimed English band. First introduced in the U.S. on their American tour in 1969, the band is recognized as one of the most successful and longest-running groups in music industry.The Rolling Stones have produced and performed 40 years of impressive, captivating music. Originally the Rolling Stones was a rock and roll, rhythm and blues band, but later they switched to blues, psychedelic, country music and even reggae.The Formation of the Rolling StonesHarmonica player and guitarist Brian Jones formed the band around 1962. As the leader, Jones recruited Mick Jagger for vocals, Ian Stewart for piano and Geoff Bradford for guitars. Jagger invited Keith Richards to join the band. The Rolling Stones' original lineup also included Dick Taylor for bass and different drummers, such as Carlo Little, Tony Chapman and Mick Avory.Since Bradford was not pleased about playing rock and roll, he immediately left Rolling Stones and was replac Read more:World
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Joss Stone "Mind, Body & Soul" Pop Music CD Review 2007-05-05 07:51:00 By Clyde Lee DennisMind, Body & Soul is the latest release from Pop Star Joss Stone
, and I can only think of one word to describe it… AWESOME!This CD literally grabs your attention right from the very first note with Right To Be Wrong and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song The Right Time, which is another great track by the way.Joss Stone
is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with her talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.Listen to and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Stone is certainly in top form. Of particular note on this offering is her amazing rendition of You Had Me.While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tracks are Jet Lag [track 2], Less Is More [track 6], and Young At Heart [track 8].My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 12, Torn And Tattered. What a n Read more:Music
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Hockey Songs 2007-05-05 01:50:00 By Max BellamyHockey songs are inspirational songs written for the game of hockey. There are a lot of songs written about this great sport. Hockey songs are an excellent way to capture the spirit of the game.There are many bands singing hockey songs. They play inspirational hockey songs for the team in order to boost their spirit. The themes of hockey songs vary widely from band to band. There are humorous hockey songs, songs about hockey players and songs praising the segments of famous hockey events.There are a numerous hockey songs popular in Canada. The game of ice hockey is the most popular game and the national winter sport in Canada. Many Canadians are obsessed with hockey that has become a part of Canadian culture. Hockey songs are written in order to inspire and motivate the hockey players.Of several hockey songs, 'The hockey song', is the best. Written by 'Stompin' Tom Connors, it is an immortal song celebrating Canada's love for hockey. Well known for its chorus, the so
Christmas - It's All In The Song 2007-05-04 09:40:00 By Michael RussellDid you ever wonder why of all the holidays in the year, Christmas
has more songs than any other holiday? And if you think you have to wait for Christmas Day or even Christmas Eve to hear all these great and not so great songs, there are radio stations all over the country that start playing Christmas songs right after Thanksgiving. Why wait?The truth is, we can't wait for that magical time to come around when the radio stations start playing our favorite Christmas songs. There are so many of them, performed by so many artists, that you can listen for days and not hear the same song more than once.There are songs from just about every era of music too. You've got your great Bing Crosby classic "White Christmas" from 1942 all the way to the 2005 classic "Christmas Time For The Jews" performed by Darlene Love on Saturday Night Live in one of the funniest and probably best segments they've done in many years.Yes, the Christmas songs keep coming and coming. Every year
Free Metro PCS Ringtones 2007-05-03 08:13:00 By Thomas MorvaMetro PCS was a service provider that was knows as a flat rate carrier for subscribers roaming in a limited area. Now it has introduced Travel Talk, an add-on to its plans that allows subscribers to roam in any US metro area. If the subscriber travels to another Metro PCS city, there is no additional charge for the calls; otherwise, calls cost between 49 and 79 cents per minute. MetroPCS has a limited service and hence this reflects on their other services provided to their customers.In the ringtone department, Metro PCS does provide some exciting prospects and options. Their recently introduced sprint PCS Ringtones
, PNG images, .MID/. QCP/. MMF/. PMD ringtones are proving to be very popular among subscribers. They have a great treasure trove of ringtones to choose from. Right from the 80’s, alternative, classic rock, Christian, country, Latin pop, national anthems, pop, patriotic, jazz, hip hop, reggae, punk, rock, metal, RNB, salsa, sports, and world music. The subsc
How Old Should Children Start Music Lessons? 2007-05-03 04:43:00 By Janice TuckI’ve heard the earlier you start music, the more chance they have in becoming “talented”. Is it too early to start formal music classes with my preschooler?The minute your baby is born, he is interacting and learning in his New World. Sound and voices are all much louder in the outside world and there is nothing more pleasurable to him than the sound of his parents voices, especially his mothers in the beginning weeks.In our society, there seems to be so many demands placed on parents for educating their children early and giving our children a “good start in life “. It is often thought that the earlier we can start, the more chance we have of developing a “Music
al Prodigy” or a child with “Musical Talent”. However, while it’s a good idea to start music at an early stage, you don’t need to be extreme about it. Moderation and positive experiences are the key at any stage in a child’s life. It will not give your child an extra advantage in music if y Read more:Children
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Have You Forgotten The Music? 2007-07-15 03:57:00 By Melissa McCutcheonDancing. My granddaughter did not know I was watching her as she danced. She twirled and dipped totally engaged by the music in her head. There was no CD playing, no radio, no TV – only the music she could hear in her head. She was happy and free - dancing in the moment.Do you remember the music in your head as a child? Did you dance? Can you remember knowing that this was exactly who you were meant to be? Where is the music now? Are you still dancing with the confidence of a child? Has life pushed the music back into a corner where you can hardly hear it?You were born to dance! It was a gift given you before you were born. If you have lost the music and stopped dancing, what would life be life if you started listening again? What would change for you if you started to dance again?There is something I know about this music and the dance. When we listen to the music and dance in the moment doing what we love to do – whether it is at home, at play or at work – Read more:Forgotten
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Worst Songs to Have Stuck in Your Head 2007-07-14 10:33:00 By Jennifer JordanThere are good songs. There are bad songs. Then, there are ear worms, songs that get stuck in your head and stay there: no amount of amnesia will remove them. These kinds of songs aren't necessarily bad, but they aren't something you want sharing your brain space for 24 hours a day. Yet, there they remain, fermented in the crevices of your mind like the frosting of a sticky bun.With some sticking more than others, the following is our list of top five worst songs to have stuck in your head, ear worms that no amount of digging with a Q-tip will remove.I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles): By far the best well known song from The Proclaimers, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" is a song with a lot of miles under its belt, miles spent in your memory. Released in 1988, this song is one you don't need to know the words to, all you need to know is that you would, in fact, walk 500 miles. You should also know that the second set of "Da-da-da's" sounds just like Michael J. Fox. Listen, I s Read more:Stuck
Choosing the Right Snare Drums for your Music 2007-07-14 01:40:00 By Ilse HagenIn choosing the right snare drums for your drum kit, first, you have to determine what genre of music you will be playing to. There are different types of snare drums that produce different types of sounds. The right sound will depend on your taste and preference, and mostly, in the style of music that you are playing; there’s jazz snare drums, rock snare drums, metal snare drums, punk snare drums, and funk snare drums.Jazz snare drumsJazz snare drums are made of wood or brass and are usually played with brushes, not sticks. They have light to moderate drumhead texture that reduce muffling, and measure six inches deep and 14 inches wide.Rock snare drumsRock snare drums are typically made of stainless steel to produce louder sound that can be heard over electric guitars. They measure 14 inches wide and 5.5 to eight inches deep. They have drumheads that are heavy coated that for slight muffling.Metal snare drumsMetal snare drums are usually made of brass, bronze, aluminum, Read more:Music
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