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Jacob Collier talks music, instruments, and what fires his creativity
London based double Grammy award-winning Jacob Collier is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, arranger, composer and producer described by Quincy Jones as "an absolute genius”, he continues “I have never in my life seen such a talent like this. One of my favourite young artists on the planet - absolutely mind-blowing".
Jacob is hailed as one of the most extraordinary and innovative musicians of his generation. His enthusiastic and unique style combined with an infectious and overwhelmingly
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23rd Mar 2018
Rainbow Music Shop's Guitar Amp Guide for Guitar Newcomers
Look anywhere on the Internet and you will see an abundance of different options to choose from when you need to buy a new amplifier for your favourite guitar. In this post we are going to give you some advice on selecting the best one for you! Read on to discover the factors that you will need to consider before you even narrow things down to a particular brand or model, when buying an amp from a music shop like Rainbow Music, online or in the shop!Output Power!First and foremost, you need to e
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6th Jan 2016
Orange Amplifiers – The History Of The Famous Orange Amps
If you're a guitarist or rock music lover, you'll be familiar with the distinctive presence of the Orange Music Electronic Company. Usually referred to simply as Orange; this company was founded almost 50 years ago and they have built up a huge presence on the rock circuit, especially in the UK, which is where they are still headquartered. So, continue reading to discover more about Orange amplifiers and the iconic UK firm behind them.
Orange guitar amps have built up a loyal f
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19th Dec 2015
How to Spot a Fake Gibson Les Paul Traditional (and Other LP Lookalikes)
World-famous Gibson guitars, like the
iconic Gibson Les Paul Traditional,
are practically the byword for quality, beauty, and overall musical sophistication:
this has made them objects of desire for musicians and enthusiasts the world ove
for many years. The Les Paul family of electric guitars has in itself been a
huge influence in shaping the today's musical soundscape, and this heritage alone
make the guitar a valuable and pricey investment as well.
Since gu
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16th Apr 2015
How to find the right harmonica key for the song that you are playing in
How to choose the correct harmonica in the right key to play a particular song
The most common harmonica keys used today are C, G and A. What you must to play a particular remember
The “circle of fifths” is a quick and easy way to determine exactly
which harmonica key you’ll need.
First, locate the key of the song you’ll be
playing in on the diagram. Then, move one position counterclockwise
around the circle to find the appropriate harmonica key.
If
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9th Nov 2014