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Friday, January 27th, 2012

Playing Rocksmith

Every so often a new video game hits the market and changes the landscape forever. Guitar Hero did it a few years ago, the first Call of Duty did the same thing about four years ago and just these past few months Rocksmith is in the process of doing it again.

Rocksmith is the evolution of games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Except this time you’re using a real instrument to play rather then just a guitar shaped controller with five buttons.

The basics of Rocksmith are similar to guitar hero. There’s a series of numbers and colors on the screen which correspond to your actual guitar. You must play the proper notes, power chords and chords on your real electric guitar that match what’s happening on the screen.

Of course, what you’re actually doing is learning to play a simple version of the actual song and training your fingers how to play the guitar.

Beyond just a video game Rocksmith has included some musical education aspects as well. You’ll be able to participate in added mini games to learn power chords, regular chords and even scales.

While I don’t think these mini games are as powerful for beginners as online guitar lessons would be, they do teach you the basics rather then just not ever letting you know what you’re doing in the game.

My gut feeling is that Rocksmith will not be as popular as Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Why? Simply put it’s going to be more difficult to play. While thousands of people wish they were able to play guitar and not just rock out with Guitar Hero, they aren’t really willing to put the work in that’s needed to really learn the instrument.

You do need an electric guitar to play the game, but there are bundles available that include a low cost Gibson electric guitar.

The game is available for the PS3 and Xbox consoles right now. No word has been mentioned about a Wii version.



Drum Sets For Beginners

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

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If pulse drum kits for beginners? If not what brand should I do?

I was just playing for a little over a year and I bad battery! I was glad to have a pearl, but unfortunately, my parents have a budget. So we went with a cheaper. A pulse. Is this a good game you have a good very good and will not affect the more you use? Thanks:)

Unfortunately for us drummers, we have a very expensive hobby. A pulse is a strong set for a beginner. to be honest, is a very cheap and not very durable. you get what you pay for. However, money is a whole home. it has everything you need to start. I only know if you start giving concerts and recordings, not cut. but for personal use and for learning purposes, this set is perfect.

Beginner Drum Set

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Ravi Drums

Friday, September 18th, 2009

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Acoustic Shankar Raja R:, A Dutta, Ry Cooder?

.. Could anyone give me a music that can seem like Ravi Shankar music? I like some Indian classical music with drums and sitar table. I think Ry Cooder and Ravi Shankar made registration a number of years is great. I recently found contribution to Maynard Keenan of Tool Dutta Alokke in recent albums to be truly excellent, given the power of music tools. (Certainly not expected an old man playing drums with these guys ..) Can anyone suggest Indian artists that I could find in North America?

Could anyone suggest that I have Indian artists found in North America? I do not think you can find a good Indian artist in North America.

E3 Wii Drum Solo

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Drum Set For Guitar Hero World Tour

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

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Guitar Hero 4: World Tour Drum Trailer

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Best Beginner Drum Set

Monday, April 9th, 2007

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The Advantages Of Buying Used Drum Sets

Are you thinking about learning how to play the drums?  Are you already a musician and you are interested in a drum set upgrade?  If you answered yes to either of those questions, then a used drum set may be the exact thing you’re looking for.  Used drum sets are a great option if you are looking to buy a drum set because they are cheap, playing the drums is good for you, and used drum sets are perfect for beginner musicians.

Used Drum Sets are Cheap

Naturally, as with any item, as soon as a new drum set is purchased and becomes “used”, it drops in value.  If you are on a tight budget, or if you just want to find the best deal possible when looking for a drum set, a used drum set can be a great option.  Of course any used drum sets should be closely inspected for signs of wear or damage, but there can be a significant price difference between a used drum set and a new drum set which makes it worth the extra effort.

Used Drum Sets are Perfect for Beginners

Like many other instruments, a drum set can be a significant investment for a musician.  Used drum sets are a great option for a beginner drummer because of their lower prices and the fact that a beginner player does not need a top of the line kit.  The quality of drum set that you posses when you are fist learning is not that important because a beginner drummer must first learn basic technique and coordination.

A beginner is going to sound the same on a brand new multi-thousand dollar drum set as they would on a cheap used drum set.  Plus if later you change your mind and determine drum playing does not work with you, unlike a new drum set which will drop in value the second it becomes purchased, a used drum set will not lose value and can most likely be resold for about the same price you purchased it for.

About the Author

Scotty Thompson is an experienced drummer and recommends learning more about the benefits of buying used drum sets. Scotty also recommends checking out useDRUMSET.com’s collection of Pearl drum sets.

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