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RainMusic Review - Issue #20 - 07/15/99
Reviews this issue include Easy Chord Construction Formulas, Oasis CD Duplication,
Outer Sound, Pianists Pain Prevention Tips, and Sight Reading Tips.
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Featured Reviews
Easy Chord Construction Formulas
Chords are really a series of fingering patterns, and once you understand the four primary chords, you can then
easily build all other complex chords. This article focuses on teaching the differences between major, minor, diminished
and augmented thirds and how mastering each one provides the building blocks for better composition, performance,
chord-reading and accompaniment.
Oasis Duplication: CD Manufacturing
Oasis is one of the most highly respected independent music CD manufacturing plants in the business, and for good
reason. You'll find competitive prices, as well as a very service oriented team ready to assist you with your project.
They are also one of the few manufacturers who continue to support their clients after the project is complete.
For example, Oasis clients get the benefit of taking part in the OasisSampler CD Series. Each sampler is geared
toward one particular music genre and these samplers go out to radio stations across the country. This is a FREE
service provided to all Oasis clients. In addition, Oasis clients can now participate in their national distribution
program which gets your CD at amazon.com, CDnow, Borders and more. There's a lot to like at Oasis, ask anyone who's
used them (You'll find a long client list at their site). One of the best of the best.
Outer Sound
Outer Sound continues to be one of the webs most interesting and vibrant independent music communities. There's
a lot of content here, and a lot to oooh and aaaah at as you look around. In addition to providing hosting and
page design services for independent musicians, you'll find numerous articles on the business at Outer Sound University.
While you're visiting, check out Band Row, the DIY Center (great press and studio search tools) and the Demo Universe.
Pianists Pain Prevention Tips
This helpful article shows how proper fingering, preparation and relaxation contribute to a pain free piano playing
experience.
Sight-Read Any Music! Ten Free Tips...
Here are ten quick steps to better sight reading. Each step, though simple in itself, will take some time to master.
With focused attention on each of these during your practice time, you should see marked improvement in a comparitively
short period of time.