Top products from r/musicians
We found 23 product mentions on r/musicians. We ranked the 50 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. The Beatles: Complete Scores (Transcribed Score)
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Number of reviews: 2
212 songs1,136 pagesHardcoverComplete Beatles music scores, in both notation and tablature, plus guitar chords and complete lyricsThis special music book contains every song written and/or recorded by The Beatles (including covers), transcribed exactly as played by the Fab Four
2. Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, Book & Includes Online Downloadable code
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Number of reviews: 1
Liberating the Master Musician WithinKenny Werner's Effortless Mastery from Jamey Aebersold is a remarkable book that deals directly with hindrances to creativity, and presents ways to let your natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effortIncludes an inspiring CD of meditations ...
3. CCA C10 Better in Ear Headphones/Earphones Design HiFi Five Drivers Hybrid (4 Balanced Armature + 1 Dynamic) in-Ear Monitors with Detachable Cable 2pin 0.75mm Gold Plated, (Purple Without mic) …
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<b>10 Driver Hybrid EARBUDS :</b>CCA C10 earphone has 10 drivers hybrid technology. 1 Dynamic&4 Balanced Armature each ear exclusively dedicated to silky highs, detailed mids, and deep bass.High-intensity resolution, rich sense of quality, full of vocals. True pure listening experience for you. Ever...
4. Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone, Black, Ideal for Project/Home Studio Applications
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The price/performance standard in side address studio condenser microphone technologyIdeal for project/home studio applications; The noise level is 20 db splHigh spl handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatilityCustom engineered low mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response...
5. PROHANDS Gripmaster Hand Exerciser, Finger Exerciser (Hand Grip Strengthener), Spring-Loaded, Finger-Piston System, Isolate and Exercise Each Finger, (5 lb Light Tension, Blue-Gripmaster)
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THE ORIGINAL SPRING-LOADED HAND & FINGER EXERCISER: Prohands is used by professional athletes, world-class musicians, and as a rehabilitation tool. Made from high-quality components ABS plastic, stainless steel springs and FDA-approved santoprene.STRENGTH, POWER & ENDURANCE FOR ATHLETES: Exercise ea...
6. Behringer Ultravoice Xm8500 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, Cardioid
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Number of reviews: 1
Cardioid characteristic with excellent feedback suppressionShock mount system reduces handling noiseTwo-stage pop filter minimizes breath and pop noises50 Hz to 15 kHz frequency responseSturdy, reliable metal construction and electromagnetic shielding.Sensitivity: -70dBNote : This product does not c...
7. Hohner Kazoo (KC 50)
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Number of reviews: 1
50 kazoos in a cardboard counter top display boxMultiple colorsGreat for all ages
8. How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician
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Number of reviews: 1
How to Make It in the New Music Business Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician
9. The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle
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Number of reviews: 1
11. Writing Better Lyrics
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Number of reviews: 1
Writing Better Lyrics
12. How to Play Jazz & Improvise, Vol. 1 (Book & CD)
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Number of reviews: 1
13. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio (Sound On Sound Presents...)
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Number of reviews: 1
Focal Press
14. The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony
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Number of reviews: 1
Berklee Press Publications
15. Recording and Producing in the Home Studio: A Complete Guide
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Number of reviews: 1
246 pages"Size: 10"" x 8"""Author: David FranzISBN: 876390483Stop dreaming and start producing!" "With the explosion of project studio equipment available, it's easier than ever to create pro-quality music at home
16. Rhythm Guitar
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Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
17. The School of Velocity, Op. 299 (Complete): For The Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics Vol. 161)
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Number of reviews: 1
101 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Editor: Max VogrichISBN: 793552907Schirmer, Inc
18. Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises, Complete (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 925)
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116 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Composer: C.L. HanonISBN: 793525446A collection of advanced piano solos by Charles Hanon
Have fun and good luck!
As always it starts with playing something very simple and singing over that... playing quarter note chords on the piano with a few chords and figuring out a melody with your voice is a great way to start... watch some videos of people playing and singing at the same time, you'll notice that the parts they play will sometimes get simplified when they are singing, and then become more intricate when they can focus on just the parts.
I would like to point out that many piano books aren't actually the exact way the artist plays the song, in fact most of the songbooks include the melody line in the right hand that should be sung, and not played...
If you were to get the Beatles Score Book, you'll quickly realize that a lot of the melody lines are sung over a chord progression that is much easier than playing the chord progression and the melody line while singing the melody line as well...
I got a lot of value out of Steven Pressfield's "The War of Art": https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Winning-Creative-Battle/dp/1590710037/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=
In summary: waiting around for artistic inspiration/motivation is a mistake.
Successful and/or prolific artists don't wait to feel motivated, they work every single day no matter what.
I have found that when I'm in a rut, but I force myself to start writing, I can still eek out some decent ideas.
That leads to another good point: "From quantity comes quality".
Not everything you do has to be groundbreaking, and you don't even need to release all of it. But when you sit down every day to create, you're bound to create some good stuff.
Hope that helps.
I’ve been playing thirty years and taught quite a few along the way. The modern way is probably YouTube but I can’t help you there. I recommend you start with this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0711982260
It’s an easy and quick book to get into but remarkably deep and effective.
Then move onto this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825640571
This book is tough and requires some dedication. Where you go after that is based on your personal direction. Crack the basics first.
If you really want to make progress, get a teacher. They will turbo charge your development and spot mistakes.
This is a pretty good one. It's centered around jazz but the concepts are super transferrable. You probably need to be able to read music for it though.
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Outside of that, I'd guess that almost any book on functional harmony would teach you what you're looking to learn. Hope this helps!
Get something like this to get you started. Learn the positions, notes and scales. Once you know that, you can go as far as your musical talent and willingness to work hard will take you.
In a lot of ways, trombone is one of the easier brass instruments. There are 7 slide positions, as opposed to a wind instrument with seemingly limitless fingering combinations. Getting the right embouchure is key to being able to play with good tone and a wide range.
Have fun!
Do you struggle with the music or the lyrics?
Most people struggle to write good lyrics. Most people's first songs are pretty awful lyrically. You can improve with practice.
Pat Pattison is the professor of songwriting at Berklee College of Music and an incredible teacher. He does clinics and has published some books and videos. Write Better Lyrics is a great introduction into how to think about your lyrics.
https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Better-Lyrics-Pat-Pattison/dp/1582975779
How are you doing it currently? Do you have an example of how it sounds? Possibly a lot of background noise?
Latency is the delay between when you (say) hit a note and when it gets recorded. A massive latency would mean things were out of time, but wouldn't give you any static.
A cheap solution:
Microphone:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002KZAKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Mixer/Audio interface:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005EHILV4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
You'd need an XLR to XLR cable as well. There are more expensive options than these, but these are good for starting out.
As far as I'm aware there's no difference between XLR and jack - the audio interface I link has a combined XLR/jack input.
Two 50-packs of Kazoos. Hand them out to everyone on public transportation.
The first thing to do is look for a copy of The Beatles: Complete Scores. Here's the Amazon link. That will help a lot with the other tips that have been given.
I've got an Audio Tecnica AT2020 that I put on a shock mount, and I use it for vocals, sax, and as a room mic in rehearsals. I'm really happy with it, and it didn't break the bank. It requires phantom power, so be sure to turn it on on your interface.
I don't know if you play jazz at all, but this book is an incredible practice resource. Also, do you know all your major and minor scales?
What about this?
You can also buy one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Exerciser-Tension-5-Pounds-Finger/dp/B0006GBDZY/
Not beginner at all, but even dumb laypeople like me can get something out of this. Like the human voice is a double reed instrument.
https://www.amazon.com/Music-Physics-Engineering-Dover-Books/dp/0486217698
This may not be completely applicable to your situation, but I've seen this book recommended when musicians mention getting stuck in a rut, feeling inadequate, etc.:
http://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X
I haven't read it myself, so I can't give any opinion on it.