Music Making

Fret Glide or Bryl Creem what's better?

I use Bryl Creem, so did Chuck Berry, Elvis and Eddie Cochran. Just reach into your quiff and slide onto your fretboard... what's your pleasure sir??

Topic author: jjsouthend · 489 views · 6 replies · Last post: Thursday 20 Apr 2017, 1:26pm by KeyTarMan

Why won't my Guitar Teacher show me the H chord ???

I wanna learn it I have learnt , A, B , C , D , E F G at 20 bob an hour I should get all off the chords from A -Z but he's being tight he keep telling me I'm ...

Topic author: soulman 5000 · 3210 views · 26 replies · Last post: Monday 17 Apr 2017, 8:35pm by jjsouthend

Feedback please

Just made a website for my band, what do you all think? does it need more or less? www.thepreciousfew.co.uk Thank you Mike mike@thepreciousfew.co.uk

Topic author: Michael Connelly · 699 views · 10 replies · Last post: Monday 17 Apr 2017, 4:12pm by WoodyMan

Equipment getting more expensive?

I buy a lot from Thomann and am also saving up for a Gibson Hummingbird - looking at the exchange rate prices seem bound to go up... Anyone noticed this yet &am...

Topic author: Mesaboogers · 741 views · 18 replies · Last post: Sunday 16 Apr 2017, 8:11am by x51WSH7N

Home recorded demo

Released a home recorded demo for my band if you could check it out and or give any feedback it would be amazing https://soundcloud.com/user-236234599/the-r...

Topic author: Brad1997 · 545 views · 3 replies · Last post: Saturday 15 Apr 2017, 9:51pm by simonjames90

Why are demos so important

Anyone can stich a good one together provided they have some basic working knowledge of certain software apps , or buy some quality studio time. Faulty voca...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 638 views · 7 replies · Last post: Friday 14 Apr 2017, 10:58pm by jjsouthend

NEW SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Hey, my name is Dakota! I'm hoping to get into the industry.... I sing and write my own songs but also sing covers with a unique approach. Nowadays there isn't...

Topic author: dakotasimpsonmusic · 638 views · 2 replies · Last post: Friday 14 Apr 2017, 8:05pm by x51WSH7N

Has anyone ever entered one of these fee- songwriting comps

Hello Play Mates !!!!!!!!!! I have seen loads of these songwriting contest online usually theyll have name like Lennon songwriting compettion , UK talent ,...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 839 views · 12 replies · Last post: Friday 14 Apr 2017, 3:42pm by Urban_Bluesman

Recording

Hi all, I want to start recording but currently don't have any recording equipment, just wondering what people would recommend for recording guitar, vocals &...

Topic author: mattkivi · 631 views · 5 replies · Last post: Friday 14 Apr 2017, 5:52am by Urban_Bluesman

Jamming/Joining a band

Hi, Just looking for some tips really. Been playing guitar on and off for a couple of years and have recently decided to focus on playing bass. I play ...

Topic author: emgem91 · 627 views · 3 replies · Last post: Friday 14 Apr 2017, 5:20am by Urban_Bluesman

New Track needs some audiance feedback

Hi people , https://soundcloud.com/tricky-donavan/flaur Looking for some feedback on this track. I thought it could be used as intermission music on BBC day...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 1257 views · 13 replies · Last post: Friday 14 Apr 2017, 4:55am by Urban_Bluesman

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Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 548 views · 0 replies · Last post: Thursday 13 Apr 2017, 6:12pm by Tricky Donavan

is TPOSC actaully any good in reality

A source with a lot of energy and 0 output out it would be ineteristing to know. TD

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 646 views · 8 replies · Last post: Sunday 9 Apr 2017, 2:51am by jjsouthend

Can a acostic guitar without amplification be heard

INYO how well can a unmodified , (without an amplifier ) steel or nylon guitar carry sound In a lively smallish pub? Thanks TD

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 397 views · 2 replies · Last post: Sunday 9 Apr 2017, 2:21am by jjsouthend

In tune or out of tune

Sorry if the title is a bit cryptic or misleading but hard to know what to call this. Thought I'd pose a slightly different question to the norm and see if any...

Topic author: profusia · 1533 views · 22 replies · Last post: Sunday 9 Apr 2017, 2:14am by jjsouthend

How high is the best singing pitch for the key of A

I reckon a low warm pitch is best with Bb E usually makes you high and others I'm still not to sure of. But I'm inrested in what vocal pitch suits the k...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 430 views · 2 replies · Last post: Sunday 9 Apr 2017, 2:06am by jjsouthend

Got To Get Away

https://soundcloud.com/stateofmodernage/got-to-get-away

Topic author: Somasu · 424 views · 1 replies · Last post: Saturday 1 Apr 2017, 3:09pm by x51WSH7N

Lyricist

Hello ive just set up a website today called lyricistforhire.com . I was hoping if you guys would go and have a look and tell me what you think. o and if you...

Topic author: Busybecky · 497 views · 3 replies · Last post: Wednesday 15 Mar 2017, 7:47pm by profusia

Indie rock/post punk

I want to make an indie rock/post punk tune like Libertines, Clash, Arctic Monkeys sort of vibe ans I was wondering is there any tips of like chord progressions...

Topic author: DrDreWalkerrr · 496 views · 4 replies · Last post: Tuesday 14 Mar 2017, 3:18pm by TOTALNECRO

Collaborations/Licensing/Royalties/Copyright

Just wondering who out there has experience of working with other artists to collaborate on writing a song, and, what kind of arrangements you'd recommend on co...

Topic author: profusia · 546 views · 11 replies · Last post: Wednesday 8 Mar 2017, 1:01am by Tricky Donavan

Punk demos

Alright folks my band has just released 2 new home recorded demos they are pretty rough but I would appreciate it a lot if anyone would give them a listen! ...

Topic author: Brad1997 · 596 views · 1 replies · Last post: Saturday 25 Feb 2017, 8:03pm by x51WSH7N

Guitar amps

Hi there i need some good advice on guitar amps i got the guitar i always wanted just need to compliment it with a decent amp but dont want to pay stupid money ...

Topic author: eric 05 · 1099 views · 13 replies · Last post: Saturday 25 Feb 2017, 10:33am by kenbo

Musicians wanted for quick survey on experiences

I am recruiting musicians just like you to volunteer in this online survey in order to get a feel for how musicians engage in music, their thoughts and feelings...

Topic author: Heidi@Surrey · 306 views · 1 replies · Last post: Wednesday 22 Feb 2017, 9:25pm by x51WSH7N

Letters To My Ex

https://soundcloud.com/stateofmodernage/letters-to-my-ex

Topic author: Somasu · 466 views · 0 replies · Last post: Wednesday 22 Feb 2017, 11:23am by Somasu

How do you make beats ?

I hear a lot of modern composers refer to making beats and composing whole songs around it. I'm guessing it's all done on computer without the need for real ins...

Topic author: Tricky Donavan · 582 views · 5 replies · Last post: Sunday 19 Feb 2017, 1:58pm by Von-Funkenstein