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Recycle THIS by Robert Levin Earlier today I received a notice advising me that the recycling program in my neighborhood has been 'rebooted' and that I will henceforth risk 'serious fines' if I fail to sort and, in the case of jars and bottles, RINSE my garbage before leaving it out. I hate to come off as a bad sport, but I've got to tell you: In all these years I've never once sorted or rinsed my garbage and there's no way I'm going to start now. I mean, what exactly IS this shit? I don't ...
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Mbira The mbira, often called a thumb piano, is an integral part of Zimbabwean music. It is played while in a halved calabash which amplifies the sound and distorts it using shells or bottle caps placed around the edges. Though musicologist Hugh Tracey believed the mbira to be nearing extinction in the 1930s, the instrument has been revived since the 60s and 70s, and has gained an international following through the world music scene. Some renowned mbira players include Dumisani ...
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It's time to take punitive action against an insidious and rapidly proliferating menace to our emotional well being. I'm speaking, of course, of "service industry" people who are embracing the dumbing down craze too enthusiastically and who, doubtless incapable of even masturbating by themselves any more, regularly perpetrate nerve-rattling, mood-curdling, faculty-numbing and spirit-withering indignities against us. Let me hasten to say that I value stupidity as much as the next man. I do. ...
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You're a beginner, and you want basic guitar lessons to start you off. But you're confused by all the choices: which would be the best guitar learning technique? Guitar lessons are like anything else: there are two ways of learning , and they're not the hard way or the easy way, nor are they my way or the highway. No, they're teach yourself, or get a teacher. Let's look at teachers first. They come in four guises, and some are more effective than others. The more effective, the ...
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Christmas is a time of joy, piece, and giving. It is also a time of being broke. Adults often think that the idea of making Christmas gifts is only for children who do not yet have their own money to buy gifts. However, with a little bit of ingenuity, some clever shopping, and a fair amount of free time, you can make some very grown up do it yourself Christmas gifts. The first step is to spend an afternoon at a craft store, and see what sticks out at you as things you would be ...
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Chord symbols (for example, Cmaj7 or G6) are a type of notation used frequently in jazz and other areas of modern music to notate chord progressions and changes. This type of notation differs from that of classical music in that chord symbols don't show the function of a chord the way the Roman numeral notation does. Chord symbols, for modern music with lots of changes, are much easier to read. They function as a sort of shorthand for change-heavy music and are written with four chord parts ...
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There are so many guitar models on the market today. So many types including electric, acoustic, acoustic electric, nylon string, and steel string guitars. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to help you choose one that meets your needs. 1. It depends on how much you can afford. With such a wealth of guitars available, a working person shouldn't have a problem finding one that fits their budget. But this doesn't mean that you should settle for anything. As the old adage goes, you ...
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No one could really pinpoint the exact year as to when the guitar was created. The lute, harp and lyre are the three stringed instruments from which guitars evolved. The features of guitars vary for each musical period. The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments today to bring out soothing music or to perk up one's energy level. Bands and gigs will not be complete without guitars. Guitars are also used as a means to free hidden and unexpressed feelings and emotions or it can ...
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Buying a guitar is an important decision that my students have often asked me about. They want to know what they should be looking for. This is an important question because no two are ever exactly alike. There is a wide variety of types, styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. The question is, which one is right for you? If you don't know what to look for when you're buying a guitar, you could end up spending a lot more money than you really need to. On the other hand, getting ...
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Always a popular destination for holidays in the Costa del Sol, Marbella is not only a top choice for sun-seekers, but also enhances its appeal by hosting some of the biggest events in southern Spain. Head to the holiday hotspot this summer to see world-class performers, tribute acts and traditional festivals in the Mediterranean. Marbella is playing host to international sensations such as Seal and Faithless this summer, as well as staging festivals to draw music lovers of all ...
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