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The Types and Origins of Reverb

By Lincoln Crane | Published: June 28, 2010
What are the different types of reverb, and where did they originate? Editor’s Note: A reverb effect is based on an acoustic phenomenon created when a sound is produced in an enclosed space. The reverb sound effect mimics the echoes and decays of the sound as they build up and then dissapate.
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First Steps to Songwriting

By Ron Llenado | Published: June 23, 2010
Songwriting is a great way to express oneself in a unique and fulfilling way. The question is, how do you start? Here are some practical starting points when you sit down to write a new song.
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Practical Advice on Practicing

By Ron Llenado | Published: June 21, 2010
When one is learning to play a musical instrument, the most important time spent on the instrument is spent without the instructor present. Practicing efficiently and properly will lead quickly to the mastery of the instrument because that journey comes from within. Here are some practical tips to make that journey move faster.
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