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RainMusic Review - Issue #16 - 05/15/99
Reviews this issue include the Digital Piano FAQ, The Muse's Music Songwriters resource,
and the Stagepass.com Music Instruction and Songbooks resource.
RainMusic Review is a bi-weekly email newsletter featuring reviews of the best independent music and pianist resources on the Internet. These sites are reviewed weekly at RainMusic.com, and then archived via this newsletter. Subscribe Here
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Featured Reviews
Digital Piano
FAQ
They aren't quite the craze they used to be, but digital pianos are still a great purchase option for those in
the right circumstances. This is the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list for rec.music.makers.piano regarding
digital pianos. Items covered include everything from the advantages to buying a digital piano to where you can
get the best deals. Updated version posted every month.
The Muse's Muse - A Songwriters Resource
Songwriters will find a lot to peruse here. Everything from links to songwriting organizations,
to articles, a monthly newsletter, interviews, chat rooms and more. Serious songwriting professionals will find
information on publishing, administration and promotion. The Muse's Muse is really quite a tribute to the songwriting
craft, and that is exactly what makes it so unique. Be sure to subscribe to the free monthly newsletter.
Stagepass.com: Music Instruction Resource
If you're in the mood to pick up a new instrument or simply brush up on your chops, Stagepass.com
offers a wide variety of instructional books, videos, and software for the musician. Instrumental resources include
the standards; guitar, bass, drums and others, but also include more obscure instruments like the mandolin and
dulcimer. Software and MIDI titles include the popular "Discovering Music" series as well as MusicMaker
and Tune 1000.
Stagepass.com: Songbooks Resource
Stagepass.com offers musicians a great number of "how to" books and videos, however
visitors to this page may be most interested in their wide selection of songbooks for piano and guitar. Songbooks
are grouped alphabetically by group/artist making it very easy to find exactly what you want. Stagepass features
songbooks by a large variety of popular artists.
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Featured Articles
The Music/Violence
Connection
Is there a link between music and violence? Here's a great overview featured at The Mining Co.
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