How can you help kids understand the philosophy behind music before they fully understand what philosophy is? How can you teach them a deeper understanding of the history of music or why it is so much a part of what it is to be human? How can you project music into your child's curriculum and set of interests to help them launch into a lifetime love of music?
How about yourself? Would you like to re-discover music from the very basics forward? Have you considered what you may have missed when you first learned of music? Even if you cannot carry a tune or play a musical instrument, you can become one with the melodies and find yourself with a deeper understanding that will make your music enjoyable and rich well into the future. How so you ask? Well, let me recommend the perfect book for you, your kids and your entire family:
"Make Mine Music!" by Tom Walther - 1981.
Are you truly interested in music, ever wonder why it has such an effect on you? Would you like to re-discover music in a way that is meaningful? Then this is the perfect book for you. Music, and acoustics are a science as much as an art. Think about what's behind musical instruments, rhythm and how simple things can be used to create interesting and unique melodious sounds.
The book has ideas, experiments and simple solutions that can help you demonstrate the art of sound and the basis behind music to your children and leave you with a wonderful new view of the tunes and sounds you have come to love, no matter what type of music that you are into.
Senin, 27 November 2017
Senin, 20 November 2017
Learn Practical Guitar Playing Tips With Learn and Master Guitar
Guitar playing is an art and not everyone is a gifted guitarist. This article is devoted to all those guitar lovers who have at some point of their life or the other, experienced a deep desire to learn playing guitar. Well, guitar learning is not as difficult as people say it is. At least with the DVD series of the Learn and Master Guitar program, the challenging task of learning to play the guitar becomes much more easy and uncomplicated.
This program has such a wide range of guitar concepts, techniques and styles to teach, that any person who follows this program is sure to learn the guitar quite fluently, confidently, flawlessly and with a reasonably high degree of versatility within a few months of starting with this program. This best part about this program is that apart from the rich knowledge that it provides through the video lessons, it also provides an unlimited amount of practical tips, which add a lot of life to your guitar playing skills, in addition to making guitar playing very effortless and simple for you.
The instructor, Steve Krenz is a very experienced guitarist, an accomplished musician and a widely acclaimed guitar teacher. He seems to know what piece of advice or what tip to provide at the exact moment when it is needed. It is as if he can read you mind and can understand your requirement completely. Here are a few tips and suggestions from Steve, that are very simple and yet without them, you would be missing out on a lot of perfection and pleasure of playing the guitar.
Guitar Tips and Guitar Tricks
Very often, beginners complain that playing the guitar hurts their fingers. Steve suggests exercises for improving finger agility and strength in the initial part of this instructional program itself, so that nobody quits learning because of this problem. He clarifies that the problem can be solved through regular practice, which encourages callus building, when the finger tips press down hard on the strings. He also points out that barring a chord is very helpful for callus building and also improves finger strength and dexterity.
In addition to introducing you to the world of chords, chord families, chord progressions, chord formulas, smooth chord transitions, chord substitution, advanced chords and altered chords, Steve also equips you with several tips pertaining to chords. He tells you to teach yourself as many different ways of playing a chord as possible, because it adds greater flexibility during cord changing and is also going to be useful when you try to compose your own music. According to him, you should carry the guitar with you and practice playing chords as frequently as possible, while watching TV or talking to a friend, as this will refrain you from looking at the guitar and playing each not. As you continue with this practice, your fingers will get used to playing fluently and with greater confidence, even if you do not look constantly look at the fretboard each time you strike a note.
This program provides many such useful tips, which we can very well do without, but whose implementation can add an element of grace and perfection to your guitar playing skills. This program provides you with such a large variety of free guitar licks and songs that you can practice as often as you like. It helps polish your guitar playing skills and takes your guitar learning process to an entirely different level, wherein you know how to apply what you have learnt. Therefore, irrespective of whether you are a born guitarist or not, you can soon start playing the guitar like any of the professional guitarists.
This program has such a wide range of guitar concepts, techniques and styles to teach, that any person who follows this program is sure to learn the guitar quite fluently, confidently, flawlessly and with a reasonably high degree of versatility within a few months of starting with this program. This best part about this program is that apart from the rich knowledge that it provides through the video lessons, it also provides an unlimited amount of practical tips, which add a lot of life to your guitar playing skills, in addition to making guitar playing very effortless and simple for you.
The instructor, Steve Krenz is a very experienced guitarist, an accomplished musician and a widely acclaimed guitar teacher. He seems to know what piece of advice or what tip to provide at the exact moment when it is needed. It is as if he can read you mind and can understand your requirement completely. Here are a few tips and suggestions from Steve, that are very simple and yet without them, you would be missing out on a lot of perfection and pleasure of playing the guitar.
Guitar Tips and Guitar Tricks
Very often, beginners complain that playing the guitar hurts their fingers. Steve suggests exercises for improving finger agility and strength in the initial part of this instructional program itself, so that nobody quits learning because of this problem. He clarifies that the problem can be solved through regular practice, which encourages callus building, when the finger tips press down hard on the strings. He also points out that barring a chord is very helpful for callus building and also improves finger strength and dexterity.
In addition to introducing you to the world of chords, chord families, chord progressions, chord formulas, smooth chord transitions, chord substitution, advanced chords and altered chords, Steve also equips you with several tips pertaining to chords. He tells you to teach yourself as many different ways of playing a chord as possible, because it adds greater flexibility during cord changing and is also going to be useful when you try to compose your own music. According to him, you should carry the guitar with you and practice playing chords as frequently as possible, while watching TV or talking to a friend, as this will refrain you from looking at the guitar and playing each not. As you continue with this practice, your fingers will get used to playing fluently and with greater confidence, even if you do not look constantly look at the fretboard each time you strike a note.
This program provides many such useful tips, which we can very well do without, but whose implementation can add an element of grace and perfection to your guitar playing skills. This program provides you with such a large variety of free guitar licks and songs that you can practice as often as you like. It helps polish your guitar playing skills and takes your guitar learning process to an entirely different level, wherein you know how to apply what you have learnt. Therefore, irrespective of whether you are a born guitarist or not, you can soon start playing the guitar like any of the professional guitarists.
Senin, 13 November 2017
Senin, 06 November 2017
The Importance and Value of Books for Children
What's your favorite fairy tale? Each one of us could answer this question rather easily. Fairy tales are an important part of our childhood. Our parents read them to us at bedtime allowing us to bond with them and meet our favorite heroes in dreamland as well.
Fairy tales and other similar types of stories are frequently found in books for children that are common at home or in libraries and in school. These books can really stir up the imagination of children and teach them good morals and values.
In the past, boy's and girl's preference for the kind of stories found in books for children differed. Boys are interested in stories about adventure like those of pirates, explorers, and pirates. Girls n the other hand are mostly to read about ponies or training as nurses.
Modern stories however cater to the interest of both sexes, and while in the past stories revolve around a group the same gender, today's stories often combine them. The trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series is a perfect example.
Most of the stories in the past also portray a pleasant world were children could wander around safely. In modern books for children however, girl characters like Hermione can get stuck in dangerous situations as much as their boy counterparts.
Nevertheless the mellow flavor of traditional stories is still part of their charm, it allows readers to be reassured by the idyllic world of classics like The Wind in the Willow.
Books for children can be quite lucrative. They can be found in our homes, day cares, and children libraries throughout the world. The characters have even been brought to life in movies. Disney made movies of the classics like, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, and Snow White.
JK Rowling is recognized as today's foremost wirier of books for children. She follows in the light o other writer's in children's fiction like Roald Dahl and JRR Tolkien. Her characters, Harry Potter and his friends are now world-famous and her stores have also been immortalized on the silver screen as well.
Her work is so appealing the children who had no attraction to reading are now awaiting the next potter book impatiently. Although her books have been criticized as having no place for religion and are exposing children to potentially harmful realm of magic they also teach values to children.
Fairy tales and other similar types of stories are frequently found in books for children that are common at home or in libraries and in school. These books can really stir up the imagination of children and teach them good morals and values.
In the past, boy's and girl's preference for the kind of stories found in books for children differed. Boys are interested in stories about adventure like those of pirates, explorers, and pirates. Girls n the other hand are mostly to read about ponies or training as nurses.
Modern stories however cater to the interest of both sexes, and while in the past stories revolve around a group the same gender, today's stories often combine them. The trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series is a perfect example.
Most of the stories in the past also portray a pleasant world were children could wander around safely. In modern books for children however, girl characters like Hermione can get stuck in dangerous situations as much as their boy counterparts.
Nevertheless the mellow flavor of traditional stories is still part of their charm, it allows readers to be reassured by the idyllic world of classics like The Wind in the Willow.
Books for children can be quite lucrative. They can be found in our homes, day cares, and children libraries throughout the world. The characters have even been brought to life in movies. Disney made movies of the classics like, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, and Snow White.
JK Rowling is recognized as today's foremost wirier of books for children. She follows in the light o other writer's in children's fiction like Roald Dahl and JRR Tolkien. Her characters, Harry Potter and his friends are now world-famous and her stores have also been immortalized on the silver screen as well.
Her work is so appealing the children who had no attraction to reading are now awaiting the next potter book impatiently. Although her books have been criticized as having no place for religion and are exposing children to potentially harmful realm of magic they also teach values to children.
Senin, 30 Oktober 2017
Eczema Treatment and Inflammation Nation Book Review
Inflammation Nation was written by Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D. and explains common inflammatory diseases and their causes. A good portion of the book is dedicated to eczema, which is dermatitis or skin inflammation. Many of those dealing with the disease could benefit from Dr. Chilton's explanation of eczema which not only dives into the "how to" but also the "whys" of the disease.
I was particularly impressed with three aspects of the book. One was his detailed explanation of the common causes of inflammation in the U.S. He presents information which points to things that most of eat, drink and do which are causing issues. If you've wondered why you've come down with eczema, then this book is for you.
Also equally as impressive was his systematical and extremely logical approach to eczema treatment. He gives you fundamental steps that you can take to reduce your overall risk for the disease, as well as steps to take rid yourself of eczema if you are already having issues. I tend to be drawn towards very practical ideas, and his book is chalk full of them.
Third, he presents a list of other issues and inflammatory diseases that are common because of the same reasons. I was particularly surprised and how often illnesses I've suffered could be related to simple, fixable issues that have put me at higher risk.
If you're looking for a great overall book on eczema inflammation and eczema treatment, then Inflammation Nation by Dr. Chilton may be the book you've been waiting to read.
I was particularly impressed with three aspects of the book. One was his detailed explanation of the common causes of inflammation in the U.S. He presents information which points to things that most of eat, drink and do which are causing issues. If you've wondered why you've come down with eczema, then this book is for you.
Also equally as impressive was his systematical and extremely logical approach to eczema treatment. He gives you fundamental steps that you can take to reduce your overall risk for the disease, as well as steps to take rid yourself of eczema if you are already having issues. I tend to be drawn towards very practical ideas, and his book is chalk full of them.
Third, he presents a list of other issues and inflammatory diseases that are common because of the same reasons. I was particularly surprised and how often illnesses I've suffered could be related to simple, fixable issues that have put me at higher risk.
If you're looking for a great overall book on eczema inflammation and eczema treatment, then Inflammation Nation by Dr. Chilton may be the book you've been waiting to read.
Senin, 23 Oktober 2017
K-12 Virtual Education - Making Sense of Online Curriculum Development & Virtual Teaching
I must say for a textbook this is a gripping read! Lynnette Porters "Developing an Online Curriculum" is in a class of its own. It is perfectly evident that a lot of thought went into the building of this very practical text. If you are a teacher or are planning to have anything to do with online education you must give this one a go! Porter methodically takes you on a journey behind the scenes in Online Education. Understanding the thought process behind creating online curriculum helps you develop an appreciation for the lengthy process of online delivery from creation to teaching and learning.
So much will be learned in the arena of online learning in the next 20 years. We will inevitably be in a very different place but I do believe that many of the core ideas raised in Porters book will stand the test of time.
"Interaction and socialization are keys to effective online education."
Incredibly throughout her book she references how to best deliver the materials you create. This focus is of course so very important as creating content that is not practical and has no benefit for the learner is a waste of time. Her emphasis on creating social and interactive online experiences shoes her dedication to effective teaching practices.
Porters text is not a boring regurgitation of technical verbage!. Her use of straightforward language makes this text a hugely user friendly guide! She offers tools to enable successful online teaching practice. She covers everything from teachers roles, learning styles, online communications, facilitating chat rooms, class projects and more. Her detailed sections on teacher student communications would benefit any teacher online or otherwise.
I have developed online classrooms and I found this book to be an absolute gem. It really had me understand all that I must encompass in my own online teaching practice to successfully and effectively share knowledge.
Often textbooks covering specialist subjects become an ego trip for the author. It is entirely refreshing to see experts understanding that everyone would like the opportunity to use the information they are sharing! Thanks Lynette for keeping it real and useful.
So much will be learned in the arena of online learning in the next 20 years. We will inevitably be in a very different place but I do believe that many of the core ideas raised in Porters book will stand the test of time.
"Interaction and socialization are keys to effective online education."
Incredibly throughout her book she references how to best deliver the materials you create. This focus is of course so very important as creating content that is not practical and has no benefit for the learner is a waste of time. Her emphasis on creating social and interactive online experiences shoes her dedication to effective teaching practices.
Porters text is not a boring regurgitation of technical verbage!. Her use of straightforward language makes this text a hugely user friendly guide! She offers tools to enable successful online teaching practice. She covers everything from teachers roles, learning styles, online communications, facilitating chat rooms, class projects and more. Her detailed sections on teacher student communications would benefit any teacher online or otherwise.
I have developed online classrooms and I found this book to be an absolute gem. It really had me understand all that I must encompass in my own online teaching practice to successfully and effectively share knowledge.
Often textbooks covering specialist subjects become an ego trip for the author. It is entirely refreshing to see experts understanding that everyone would like the opportunity to use the information they are sharing! Thanks Lynette for keeping it real and useful.
Senin, 16 Oktober 2017
How to Sell Your Comic Books From the 50's and 60's
FLAME ON!
With the recent interest by hollywood in comic books from the 50's and 60's and 70's and with the blockbuster box office hits like "Spiderman", "The X-men", "The Hulk", "The Punisher" and "The Fantastic Four", just to name a few, comic buyers and collectors have been frantically looking for the best way to get there comics to the market place. One of the main reasons for this renewed interest is that there's a whole new generation buyers that are just beginning to take notice of all things old. Have you noticed all the teenagers that have "found" The Beatles?
So, every collector knows about Comic Con and being able to sell their books to the local store or selling wholesale, retail, placing ads, trying eBay or Yahoo or even direct mail. But, EVERYONE knows about these same avenues so how do you stand out or even appear to be novel in such a saturated market? You need to know what the insiders and big players know. They aren't placing classified ads or renting booths at the local comic book show. No, they don't need to. They have systems and secrets that most comic book buyers and sellers never get in on!
It's Clobbering Time!
They know how to stop looking for buyers and actually have the buyers looking for them! Novel idea, eh? And most of them can do it anytime they feel like it. The big dogs with comic books from the 50's and 60's don't waste their time and money hanging posters on telephone poles or bulletin boards.
Well, Alan Lamont's "Comic Selling Secrets System" finally reveals just how it's done in REAL world of comic book buyers and collectors. Promoting a product that's not sold in stores he takes you through, step by step, the process that teaches you:
How to pick winners before they become "the next hot" item
Comic and Titles that you should have and KEEP
How to package even the most difficult comics to sell so the sell even faster
How to make money GIVING away comics for free
How to get people to buy comics at YOUR price
And much more...
Coming from a background where he's been collecting comic books for 21 years and ending up with over 400 boxes in his collection with 300 books per box, he relates how he got fed up with the comic cons, ads, auctions and trade shows and was ready to trash them all when he came upon a collector that knew how to move "hard to sell" collections. Now, he's taken those shared ideas and turned them into a book for the average joe collector that's frustrated trying to make his way through all the turmoil and confusion.
This is remarkable resource for anyone with comic books from the 50's and 60's and 70's that wants to capitalize on all of the excitement (and basically free advertising) being generated by the fine folks in Hollywood!
With the recent interest by hollywood in comic books from the 50's and 60's and 70's and with the blockbuster box office hits like "Spiderman", "The X-men", "The Hulk", "The Punisher" and "The Fantastic Four", just to name a few, comic buyers and collectors have been frantically looking for the best way to get there comics to the market place. One of the main reasons for this renewed interest is that there's a whole new generation buyers that are just beginning to take notice of all things old. Have you noticed all the teenagers that have "found" The Beatles?
So, every collector knows about Comic Con and being able to sell their books to the local store or selling wholesale, retail, placing ads, trying eBay or Yahoo or even direct mail. But, EVERYONE knows about these same avenues so how do you stand out or even appear to be novel in such a saturated market? You need to know what the insiders and big players know. They aren't placing classified ads or renting booths at the local comic book show. No, they don't need to. They have systems and secrets that most comic book buyers and sellers never get in on!
It's Clobbering Time!
They know how to stop looking for buyers and actually have the buyers looking for them! Novel idea, eh? And most of them can do it anytime they feel like it. The big dogs with comic books from the 50's and 60's don't waste their time and money hanging posters on telephone poles or bulletin boards.
Well, Alan Lamont's "Comic Selling Secrets System" finally reveals just how it's done in REAL world of comic book buyers and collectors. Promoting a product that's not sold in stores he takes you through, step by step, the process that teaches you:
How to pick winners before they become "the next hot" item
Comic and Titles that you should have and KEEP
How to package even the most difficult comics to sell so the sell even faster
How to make money GIVING away comics for free
How to get people to buy comics at YOUR price
And much more...
Coming from a background where he's been collecting comic books for 21 years and ending up with over 400 boxes in his collection with 300 books per box, he relates how he got fed up with the comic cons, ads, auctions and trade shows and was ready to trash them all when he came upon a collector that knew how to move "hard to sell" collections. Now, he's taken those shared ideas and turned them into a book for the average joe collector that's frustrated trying to make his way through all the turmoil and confusion.
This is remarkable resource for anyone with comic books from the 50's and 60's and 70's that wants to capitalize on all of the excitement (and basically free advertising) being generated by the fine folks in Hollywood!
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