Electronic Tuners, Stretch Tuning, Tempered and more... - Delft's Workshop
by Simcha Delft
Yes - I have one... a little chromatic tuner with rows of red and green lights; small enough to slip in my pocket with the car keys.
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The Art of Jazz Accompaniment: Part 3 - The Rhythm Section - Drumming Details
by Frank Gibson Jnr
With the single exception of Louis Armstrong and the classic discs he made with his Hot Five and Hot Seven, there has been no series of recordings in jazz history that has had the impact of the Miles Davis quintet and sextet records, nor the later albums with Gil Evans and the large band. ...more
The Guitarist vs the Musician - Guitar Cool
by Kevin Downing
As this issue of NZM has an education focus I thought I would chance taking some of you out of your comfort zones. ...more
A Brief Guide to Microphones (Part 2) - Home Studio Helpline
by Brian Hodges
In the last issue we looked quickly at the various types of microphones. This time we'll explore specs, characteristics and other juicy things about mics.
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Harmonising the Melodic Minor Scale and its Modes: Part 1 - Regular Bassis
by Johnny Fleury
Before we go harmonising the melodic minor, best we identify what the Melodic Minor is. ...more
Bic Runga: Listening for the Weather - X Factory
by Stephen Small
Ladies and gentlemen: from Bic Runga's 'Beautiful Collision' album (currently six times platinum locally) comes Listening for the Weather.
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