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Since moderator Tim called for more Glam in a thread, I was listening to Electric Warrior as I prepped the week's feedings. I forgot...

I posted a screen shot of the scales in question in case anyone wants to play along. If you play the G, C, and E strings (assuming you...

It isn't too complicated. The modes each have an emotional profile. Most people have heard the oversimplification that major is happy...

One thing to mention on this topic: you need to have a purpose. Music theory is a mountain of facts but not all music theory applies...

I am going to be the vapid the superficial person here. I don't like softwood because it is ugly. I have custom ukes and every time...

I made some sweet potatoes with pequín peppers, cumin, and an aromatic mixture of chives and shallots. It is nice and the peppers only...

On the culinary front I made a mustard sauce. Which sounds a bit fancy but it is just runny mustard. And mustard is easy to make. I...

I have a prescription-strength black-rimmed monocle. But I don't wear it. My body isn't made for it. The skin around my eye touches...

somewhat appropriate with the hirsute discussion, I just received this ad for cyber Monday:

I cannot argue with the antiquing but something that I have always wondered about is why luthiers don't stain the wood to give it a bit...

Au contraire, ma mere. I can be bought. Name a price. Next week, I am scheduled to meet with my luthier to confirm that he has all...

I think the best thing you can do is make your own. Of course when I first started I bought the Hal Leonard chord finder and scale...

I just saw a curious thread about music theory for beginners. It was intriguing because even though I know some theory, I don't think I...