Performing Arts

I have an acoustic guitar which i perform with, in front of big crowds, a lot. but the thing is, it does not have a pick up, so it's not amplified and therefore, very quiet. Is there a cheap solution to this? perferably not something I have to install and that is expensnive. Thanks so much.

p.s. if I works, you get 10 points!!!!

2007-06-04 09:07:58 · 4 answers · asked by Jenny L. 2

The thing is, I'm left-handed. I've never played the guitar before, but I'd like to learn. While my left is my dominant hand, my right isn't completely useless - I can do many things with it (eg I use the mouse with my right hand only). But now how should I learn to play the guitar - lefty or righty (standard)? Also, in case I do decide on lefty, are there any online tutorials to help me learn?

2007-06-04 06:46:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to learn how to play an instrument that isnt completely common. i already know how to play guitar at an intermediate level and just wanted to know what would be a good brand and kind (acoustic or electric) of mandolin to get. i would perfer one that has some kind of interesting shape rather than just a plain circle (kinda curvy like a guitar).

PS. is a mandolin what is always plaing in the background of italian music? (like in the godfather)

2007-06-04 04:47:48 · 2 answers · asked by iggins 2

And if so, do you know where I can find a chart that gives me the name for piano notes below and above the normal leger lines?

2007-06-04 03:48:39 · 11 answers · asked by Mellie G 1

What kind of guitar do you play?
What kind of style are you into?
And finally, who are some of your favorite guitarists/who are guitarists that have inspired you?

2007-06-04 03:06:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-04 02:19:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so I would like to do broadway
I am a fairly good singer but i have trouble remebering lines and whatnot excerpt for when they are in songs and im not that good of a dancer
I woud love to do a Broadway like Spring Awakening or something but do you think i could do broadway i am only 14 right now so i have some time to work on it. And what are somethings that i could start doing right now im kinda shy

2007-06-03 20:32:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know how to make the knot by the bridge of the guitar.

2007-06-03 18:59:55 · 5 answers · asked by ian79nog 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZhOMQJPEI

2007-06-03 18:44:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

she wants to go so she can learn how to play the claranet but she is also going to band class next year

2007-06-03 13:13:43 · 12 answers · asked by to cute 1

i can't swing but it has always been a passion of mine,
my parents tell me im bad, my friends laugh at me,
but i really want to learn, does anyone know a way i can teach myself for free ? im young, i have no money, and i know you'll say you love singing then just do it, but i actually want to be able to. I believe, if you love to do something, you were made to do it.

2007-06-03 12:44:29 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Gsus2/F Gsus2/E
So open up your morn-ing light and


I understand how to play either a Gsus2 or an F but which one should I play? Then with the Gsus2/E what should I play? Why does it show two different chords for the same verse?

Why is there a slash between the two, does that mean I can choose which one to play or what? Thanks!

2007-06-03 12:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by Tyson 3

2007-06-03 11:21:15 · 3 answers · asked by $Sun King$ 7

I'm looking at piece of sheet music designed for Piano/Voice and guitar, more specifically this piece-

http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0040094


Anyways, it has the piano and voice written out but it only has chord charts for the guitar, how do I know what rhythm to play, do I only play the chord once for eacho chord chart or do I follow the piano rhythm exactly? I do know how to read music and rhythm notation but have never learned using this type or sheet music. Thanks for your help.

2007-06-03 10:23:10 · 4 answers · asked by Tyson 3

cuz i don't have a lot of money for lessons.so can i?

2007-06-03 10:02:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 09:50:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been going to this dance studio for a while, and it's kind of different from other studios. It was cheaper, more fun, and a TON more relaxed. The people who ran it went through some tough times, and we've almost become like family because we've helped them cope. Just yesterday, at the recital, they started crying on stage and announced that they had to close the studio! It was because the landlord was raising the rent, and they didn't want to make the dancer's pay high prices, so they're closing! A happy day turned into the worst day ever! A bunch of the other dancers and I are willing to help keep the studio opened somehow. What should we do?

2007-06-03 06:32:58 · 3 answers · asked by pink_luv787 1

I'm playing the drums for about 3 years, but I've never had a drum teacher. People around me are telling me that I play great. Is drum education really necessary to become a good drummer, play in a band, perhaps become famous???

2007-06-03 01:03:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best and easiest way to learn? Take a class? Instructional video? Friend? Internet? Please help. People say its easy to learn so i just want to know the easiest way. Thank you!

2007-06-03 00:32:36 · 3 answers · asked by wtfitsnguyen 2

I got this old and fairly cheap guitar and im planing on changing the pick ups and i want to paint the body and neck. What kind of pick ups would be good to put in the guitar (btw its a Les Paul body guitar) and how am i to paint it with a design? What tools do i need?

2007-06-02 20:03:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love to sing, but I'm too shy to sing in front of anybody but my bestfriends, they say Im good and I think I am good, but when I record it on my cellphone, I sound like a kid. Am I good or not?

2007-06-02 19:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by mitchiegirl14 2

can i know how they do the muted strum like avril lavigne did for her song my happy ending on acoustic ...???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMvsirpvauc

2007-06-02 18:23:56 · 3 answers · asked by 5566 1

am 20 years old. I am a soph in a pretigious, ivy league college. I am majoring in bussiness and am at the top of my class. I am supposed to go to law school after everything, because in my family I am aloud to be a doctor or a lawyer.

I have been an aspiring musician my entire life and could sing better before i could talk. I had the luxury of being in some shows here and there and took vocal lessons till i was a senior in high school and at the time i was auditioning for college conservatories. I sadly was informed that i was suffering for a 50% hearing loss and no conservatory would le tme in as a performance major.

All i have ever wanted to do is perform. All i ever envisioned myself was on stage.
Reality is hitting me because i have to start looking for a future occupation. I am broken. I havent trained in 2 years and i my voice has lost its strength and whenever i try to get into dance classes they are filled with girls who have been dancing for yrs. and they put me down

2007-06-02 16:18:14 · 8 answers · asked by canthearu12 1

My band kinda sucks a little bit... We really can't put on a good show to make our classmates amazed (we are a high school band, composed of 14 y/o guys)... Plus we don't have ample equipment (I only have an electric guitar and bass, the rest dont have instruments)...What's more is that there are a lot of people better than us out there... I take bass lessons but it doesn't seem to help me play that good... And our vocalist, probably the most experienced member, has left... I wan't to show those cocky people (well one of 'em has bragging rights as he can play the guitar on his back...) what we are made of!!! But recently, all we can do is cover songs made by famous artists...

2007-06-02 15:31:40 · 6 answers · asked by kholdphlames 1

I'm thinking about buying a Taylor 110 Left-Handed Dreadnought acoustic guitar...what do you think of it?

2007-06-02 07:45:40 · 4 answers · asked by lostinobscurity 1

Why perform? Have you performed? Why did you perform? Share your experience and thoughts.

2007-06-02 06:01:10 · 15 answers · asked by RT 6

any pointers to how i can make my decision ?
what consideration must i take?

2007-06-01 23:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by 5566 1

any pointers to how i can make my decision ?
what consideration must i take?

2007-06-01 23:02:07 · 2 answers · asked by 5566 1

So, I'm a young actress, currently attending an arts school for drama, and i really want to get into a movie! I need a good agency, or a site, or a convention that can get me into a film! Anything helps!
I have experience, and am willing to do almost anything! Any good ideas?

2007-06-01 18:10:42 · 7 answers · asked by harlee.babe7 2

Hi,
I'm preparing myself take my headshots the second time around. The headshots from my 1st time were a disaster because I didn't do my homework and I hired the wrong photographer. I'm giving myself @ least 6months to take them again and in that time I'm working on creating my character, the RIGHT character that I want my headshots to portray. So, finally my question is as follow. Can anyone direct me to a book or website that I can read to help me during this process?
Thanks

2007-06-01 18:08:59 · 3 answers · asked by HBsB 2