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Yowza! Did you hear that hideous noise? It sounded like a combination of nails on a chalkboard, a cat in a dryer, and a baby wailing at the top of his lungs. Do you have any idea of what made that awful sound? As a long-time musician, I think I may have the answer for you. It's a guitarist fiddling for the first time with his new amp.

Before I bought my first amp, I wouldn't have thought that a human could produce such a horribly wretched sound. But, now I know better. In the process of finding the perfect settings for your guitar and amp, you are sure to discover all kinds of disagreeable screeches and squeals, shrieks and screams. And, believe it or not, these unpleasant and often other-worldly sounds are all part of the learning experience.

I've often been asked to give beginners online advice on how to dial in their amps and guitar settings. For a number of reasons, this is no easy task. As you know, the experience of sound is totally subjective. What I may like, you may not. This said, it's hard to give definitive advice about guitar and amp settings.

So much is involved in getting the sound just right for your tastes-including the room you're playing in, the gauge of your strings, the guitar you're jamming on, and the type of amp itself. All of these come together to create a playground for experimentation: a place where you can twist this knob here and turn that knob there and, before you know it, you're a musical stylist, an expert in designing the perfect sound.

I can, however, offer a few general tips that might help out as you begin playing with your amp.

1. Always start with your dials pointing to 12 o'clock and twist and turn from there. 12 o'clock will give you the baseline to work from and you can let your ears tell you what does and doesn't work from there.
2. No matter how many other bells and whistles your amp has, you're almost always looking at a four basic areas you'll be most interested in learning how to manipulate:
• Treble
  Adjusting this setting will affect the amount of high end in your sound. If you go big with treble, you'll end up with a very sharp and crisp sound. However, if you go too big, you'll likely end up with a harsh sound.
• Middle
  The mids can be the most important setting to your overall sound. Adjusting these settings can really impact the overall character of your sound. Low settings can give you the classic rock-n-roll sound, while higher mids will take you down the honky-tonk, bluesy path. Play around with the mids to really see how much change you can create in your sound with the simple twist of a knob!
• Bass
  If you like that deep, booming sound, you'll definitely want to go fat on your bass. On smaller amps, however, you might not be able to get the full effect of the bass simply because of their size. But, no matter how you like it, be sure to see how the bass and treble can work with one another to create your ideal sound.
• EQ / Filter / Tone/ Contour
  They're called by different names on various amps, but they all do the basically the same thing: adjust all of your basic settings (e.g., treble, mids, and bass) with one knob. If you want to find out what the maker of your amp considers "correct" settings, play with these knobs to hear how your treble, mids, and bass all can work together for radically differing results.
3. If you've got a valve (tube) amp, be sure to:
• always replace the whole set when even just one tube blows
• never move your amp while it's still hot
• be extra careful that you line up he pins in each tube perfectly with their corresponding holes on the amp
4. To make sure you keep your amp in top condition, be sure to:
• keep your amp in a dry location
• always use the best quality leads (guitar, speaker, microphone, and effects)
• always have your amp serviced by a capable technician

In the end, you have to know this one rule of amps: there is no right or wrong way to set it up. If you like what you hear, you've done a great job. If you don't like what you hear, remember the settings and the sound and don't dial those in again. Experiment, experiment, experiment and have fun!

Jon Butt is the publisher of Musical Instruments Guide , a free resource dedicated to all things musical. From electric guitars to drum sets, tubas to bagpipes, and every musical accessory in-between, the http://www.the-musical-instruments-guide.com/guitars.html">Musical Instruments Guide is packed full of informative articles, find top-rated musical instruments and online merchants

René Lacoste is above all, a legend. A star on the courts of Wimbledon, Forest Hills and Roland Garros, René was one of the famous Four Musketeers (Jean Borot, Jacques Brugno, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste) who dominated the game of tennis in the late ‘20s and early ‘30s. They eventually led France to six straight wins (1927 through 1932) in the Davis Cup, and Rene became the world number one tennis player from 1926-1927. Nicknamed the ‘Crocodile’ and ‘Alligator’ for his tenacious attitude on the court, Rene is now better known for being the namesake and creator of the iconic 12.12 Lacoste Tennis shirt, which debuted in 1933.

Fast forward 75 years and the brand are celebrating this momentous occasion by launching a series of monotone shoes inspired by their tennis and yachting heritage. Unique to the 75 year collection is the use of the original crocodile which originated in 1933 and is embossed onto the uppers of each shoe. Tastefully executed in a consistent black and white scheme, the pack is a fitting tribute to the original purveyor of cool. July Release...

 

Just as children need their parents to read to them and teach the alphabet, parents can also teach their young children the foundational "music Language" skills for piano or keyboard. If you can teach your child the alphabet, you can also give them an important foundation at home for learning to read music and understand keyboard theory. Even if your young children are already taking piano lessons, piano teachers don't have time in a 30 minute weekly lesson to give kids the complete foundation they need to read music easily. But most parents don't know how easy this is to do because they don't have the right tools, resources and support from their child's piano teacher. Sometimes piano teachers even make parents feel stupid when they ask what they can do at home to help. They act as though only a piano teacher with their level of education and experience is qualified to do this. This is not true! Even if you don't play the piano, you are absolutely qualified to help your child get a great keyboard foundation at home.

When I show parents how easy it is they are so relieved. Their young children taking lessons are able to get the right musical foundation they need to advance much more quickly. Plus they stick with piano because their experience is so positive! I have been showing parents how they can do this for years. It's a very simple straightforward process. And you can learn it too.

So find a piano teacher who is willing to give you the guidance and support necessary to help your young children get the musical foundation they need to excel in piano. Don't believe you are unqualified. In fact when it comes to piano pre-skills, parents are the most qualified of all!

To learn the best way to share the gift of music with children visit Amazon.com for my Piano Bears Musical Stories for Children The exciting Piano Bears Musical Stories for children ages 5 to 11 feature the loveable characters, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Albeart Littlebud. Children love following along with Albeart to Mrs. Treble Beary's piano studio in Musical Acres Forest. Here they learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids readily understand and appreciate! Piano students laugh and giggle while reading "Little Bear's Musical Garden" and "Little Bear's Piano Goals."

For a wealth of f'ree information and piano music online visit Piano Bears Music Education Resources Don't Wait to Share the Gift of Music!

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Quit procrastinating by telling yourself you don't have what it takes to be a songwriter. You can! Here's the challenge. Give yourself a month, and I'll give you the beginner songwriting blueprint for success.

Songwriting is not rocket science. You just need to learn the foundation--the basics. This will set your songwriting in motion and all you have to do is provide your ideas for your songs.

As in any other career or vocation what you put in is what you get out. The great news is that anyone can learn songwriting rather quickly if they dedicate consistent time to practicing and studying their songwriting craft, for free! There are many songwriting articles on the web that can benefit a beginner to advanced songwriter but it's difficult to piece them together and actually learn if you've never written a song. This is why I created an article outlining a step-by-step beginner songwriting blueprint. Here is the condensed version so you can learn how to write songs quickly and effectively:

1. Pick Out A Song Title

Think of an idea for your song and come up with something original: i.e., instead of "I'm In Love With Her", pick something like, "She Takes Me Far Away". Great title = a song that's much easier to write

2. Choose a Song Form

As a beginning songwriter, choose this, the most common one until you become a little more comfortable and knowledgeable: Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus

3. Figure Out A Rhyming Scheme As You Go

For example: you can rhyme lines 1 and 2, or 1 and 3, or 1 and 4 and 2 and 3, etc. You get the idea! The trick is to use a different rhyming scheme in your verse from your chorus. Pick out a favorite CD insert and briefly study how songs are rhymed.

4. Sing The Title

Figure out what genre you want your song to be in, i.e., pop, r&b, etc., and start singing the title words no matter how silly you think you sound. Hey, guess what? You're actually writing a song!

5. Write The Verses

Once again while referencing off your CD insert to see how verses are written, write your verses, one word, phrase, or line at a time. Keep in mind that usually the notes in the verses are lower than the chorus for contrast, which will make your songs more interesting. Lastly, also know that the first and last lines in your verses should be the most powerful verse lines (they're the ones people always remember most).

Orlando Gutierrez is a former Warner/Chappell Staff songwriter who dedicates most of his time to his website, http://www.songwriteradvisor.com, in order to provide innovative songwriting tips and techniques to give songwriters an edge over the competition in an ever-changing music industry. Visit http://www.squidoo.com/beginner-songwriting-tips for the complete beginner songwriting blueprint today!

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People often pose the question "what makes metal... metal?" Well, firstly, for posing such a vague question you deserve to be shot! But I'll try my damnedest to make the point...

Metal guitar playing comprises of many features, techniques, tricks, or whatever you want to call them. You'll often find that guitarists will form their own little niche where they excel in one particular area, no different from a footballer's flare or a chess player's technique, and eventually it becomes part of their signature sound. However, the idea is to be a well-rounded player before you find your niche.

I've noticed nowadays that some people make the mistake of jumping ahead, and go straight onto trying to shred as fast as they can, locking themselves away in their bedroom practicing scales to a metronome, but they don't have a creative bone in their body, and if you asked them to write something they'd be stuck! Not to mention their technique tends to be under par, because they don't have the foundation to build on. Solid rhythmic techniques are the foundation of any guitar great. Without it you have no sense of feel and groove, and it's imperative if you don't want your playing to be mechanical and lifeless!

By all means shred, but you'll find the timing so much easier if you have a tight discipline in rhythm. You don't run before you can walk, in other words. I also feel nowadays that a lot of flare has been taken out of guitar riffs, and they're used purely as a stepping stone to get to the next shred passage, or a random section of sweep picked arpeggios are thrown in for good measure. A riff is the main body of the song, it's the bit you remember, and it's the music! If it's not grabbing people's attention, it's not catchy, it has no 'hook' and it's just generic, then you need to revise what the riff is all about!

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The newly launched Nike 1World project has been created in conjunction with select cool kids in the “sports, music, art and design fields”, presumably hand-picked for their innate panache on a global scale. The scope of 1World has been defined as 18 original shoes, which will be launched month by month via Nike's awesome AF-1 website.

Today the first three have now been revealed – from the rainbow excess of Busy P to the refelective digital camo of Gore-Texer (Nitro Microphone Underground) and finally Rasheed’s hightop with ‘Max Air’, you couldn’t find three more different AF-1s if you tried. Definitely a bright start to this project...
Just go to http://www.nikeairforce1.com and hit the 1World button - all will be revealed in due course!

 

Unplugged is the latest Pop CD put out by the richly talented Maxwell who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. Im confident Maxwell fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Unfortunately, its not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just cant force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Unplugged. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and youve got one of Maxwells most impressive releases ever.

I give Unplugged my highest recommendation. It just plain belongs in any serious music collectors collection regardless of genre preference.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 4 - This Womans Work, track 5 - Whenever Whereever Whatever, and track 7 - Gotta Get: Closer

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - The Suite Urban Theme. Good stuff!

Unplugged Release Notes:

Maxwell originally released Unplugged on July 15, 1997 on the Columbia label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. The Suite Urban Theme (The Hush)

2. Mello: Sumthin (The Hush)

3. Lady Suite, The

4. This Woman's Work

5. Whenever Wherever Whatever

6. Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)

7. Gotta Get: Closer

Unplugged Album Notes Personnel: Maxwell (vocals); G/Mo (guitar); Gloria Agostini (harp); Gerald Tarack, Matthew Raimondi, Veronica Salas (violin); Susan Poliacik (cello); Andre Roberson (saxophone); Russell Gunn (trumpet); Darrell Smith (Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Michael Neal (bass); Kerry Griffin (drums); Angel Luis Figueroa (percussion); Michael Dickerson, La Tina Webb, Khaliq (background vocals).

Recorded live at The Brooklyn Academy Of Music, Brooklyn, New York on May 7, 1997.

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Many people dream of learning the piano for years before deciding it just won't happen. Fortunately, technology is helping to provide some tools to make it easier than ever to fit learning the piano into a busy schedule. Depending on your learning style, you may or may not need an occasional offline lesson to supplement your online learning the piano materials. It may be harder learning the piano at an advanced age, but it can be just as pleasurable and beneficial in the development and maintenance of the mind.

Nowadays, the internet has come as messiah to those wanting to take online courses without leaving the comfort of their home. That's why it's not surprising to see an increasing number of aspiring pianists turning to the web for piano courses. Now, this is a great option for those who have the patience, dedication and the money for costly CD courses. But what about those who would like to learn piano at their own pace and on their own terms? Wouldn't it be great if there were website's out there that would provide piano enthusiasts with all the knowledge they needed to master the piano without overburdening them? Fortunately there are websites that can help you learn the piano your way, but these can be found few and far between. This means that you really need to do your research, especially when there are so many websites out there trying to take your money, leaving you frustrated and without any skills.

The good news is that once you do find such a site, you can easily learn to play tunes on the very first day of your lessons, even if you've never touched a piano key before in your life. This is possible because, there's no reason for you to feel overawed by the grandness of this instrument because after all, a piano keyboard is merely a row of buttons and if you are able enough to push buttons, you can easily create music. So all you really need is the will to make music and you should be well on your way to becoming a pianist.

Oftentimes, people shy away from making the effort learn the piano just because they were told that in order to learn piano you need to put in tons of hard work. Now, this wasn't exactly untrue a decade or so ago, because students often had to play those painfully excruciating exercises and learn songs they didn't like in preparation for recitals which they dreaded. In other words, back then, learning the piano was made an unpleasant and boring ordeal. In complete contrast to the old ways, today, simple and easy to understand visual cues and "tricks" have replaced the boring lessons in manuals. Practical changes like this among others have made the experience of learning the piano now, far easier and enjoyable than it ever was.

Apart from novices, even experienced performers can benefit from the host of piano learning avenues out there. So if you already know the basics but have a desire to effortlessly execute those rapid fire key runs and fat, intricate chords, you need not worry, simply because, whether you would like to believe it or not, now you can gain access to many covert secrets to unlocking these finger feats and be able to play like your favorite musicians.

Thus to conclude, instead of giving up with the thought that you'll never be good enough, just believe in yourself and look forward to how great you can be!

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René Lacoste is above all, a legend. A star on the courts of Wimbledon, Forest Hills and Roland Garros, René was one of the famous Four Musketeers (Jean Borot, Jacques Brugno, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste) who dominated the game of tennis in the late ‘20s and early ‘30s. They eventually led France to six straight wins (1927 through 1932) in the Davis Cup, and Rene became the world number one tennis player from 1926-1927. Nicknamed the ‘Crocodile’ and ‘Alligator’ for his tenacious attitude on the court, Rene is now better known for being the namesake and creator of the iconic 12.12 Lacoste Tennis shirt, which debuted in 1933.

Fast forward 75 years and the brand are celebrating this momentous occasion by launching a series of monotone shoes inspired by their tennis and yachting heritage. Unique to the 75 year collection is the use of the original crocodile which originated in 1933 and is embossed onto the uppers of each shoe. Tastefully executed in a consistent black and white scheme, the pack is a fitting tribute to the original purveyor of cool. July Release...

 

It can be a challenge trying to find your niche. There are a lot of aspects you have to keep up on to get the work you need to stay busy. In the DJ mix, however, a few skills are universal to us all. These are simply a matter of practice, and the time you're willing to dedicate to your craft, regardless of your particular genre, or which dj scratch samples you decide to use. DJ scratching is more than just an art, it is a trade skill that if honed properly will serve you well and give you the freedom to create your own sound.

SELCTING SAMPLES

Digging in and of itself is a labor of love. You might as well become used to the dry eyes and the dusty fingers. To procure the samples that you will need to find an original sound, you may have to search the darker reaches of the music world. Finding the best samples means going where no one else had trod, and having an ear to see beauty where others passed by. This is a skill that only comes from taking a broad variety of samples through the motions.

WORKING YOUR SCRATCH

There is no shame in learning from the best. In fact, there is not much point in re-treading the leaning ground that others have worked. In short, it's ok to learn the skills of other DJs. To push our art forward you need to do this, so that you can effectively pick up where they have left off. This apprenticeship type learning is true throughout all music and it no different with scratching. Watch the videos, talk to whoever you can, and practice. That is where everyone starts and it's the quickest path to walk to get down to the business of finding your own sound

FULL CIRCLE

There is a world of mix waiting out there to be discovered and played with. DJing can only be pushed forward by your listening, and your hard work. The only thing keeping you from defining your own sound is you, so go hit the stacks, pick your tracks, and go home and get to work. I'll be listening.

This article was written by Sam Marshall. He is an accomplished DJ that has performed internationally, as well as across the United States. Sam Marshall is now writes articles and eBooks to provide training for newbies and professionals.

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Learn about Gear (equipment), lighting, turntables, DJ scratching samples, DJ amplifiers, records, CDs, Mixed tapes.

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during my recent months of perpetual busyness and silence here, i started listening to bon iver's for emma, forever ago . with everything i had going on, i never had a chance to pay much attention to the… (in post everything that happens is from now on from sand is overrated. Download this at Amazon iTunes)

Hannah Montana Concert Tickets? Sold Out! And your teen's gone into drama queen mode? Read on for some key tips on how to snag those hot tickets maybe even a backstage pass package to boot and keep your sanity while youre at it!

Radio Contests

Can be time consuming, but why not let that teen put in some sweat equity to gain those tickets? Let them put that phone use to good use! Contact all the local stations and ask if theyve got a promo/contest coming up for those hot tickets. Get the particulars on how their contest will be conducted and program in the phone numbers or post them boldly where youll be calling from. Often these type giveaways will include perks like limo service, backstage passes, invitation only autograph sessions, etc.

Ebay and Auction Sites

If youre not turned off by a possible bidding war, have the nerves and time to invest in keeping tabs on the proceedings, this can be a worthwhile effort. Got the nerve, but not the time consider using a proxy service to keep bidding for you.

TIP: Search for a misspelling of the artists name and youll find the listings with much lower competition.

TIP2: Decide on the most youre willing to spend then wait until 20 seconds before the auction ends to place it wont leave time for anyone else to counter. If you have a slower internet connection, increase the time so youre sure your bid is received before the auction closes.

Secondary Event Ticket Sites

The best option and my personal favorite sources to find Hannah Montana Concert Tickets are just clicks away (see below)!

Secondary Event Ticket sites carry large inventories of premium to general admission tickets for the hot demand concerts (i.e. Hannah Montana Concert), sporting events, theater productions and other entertainment events. Even TV show taping tickets can be had. Compared to other options, generally speaking, Secondary Event Ticket Sites (at least my favorite picks) stand out for best selection, competitive pricing, variety of payment options, quicker delivery and more reliable service.

The bottom line theyve got the tickets everyone wants music concerts, Bowl Games, any major league sporting event including MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, Rodeo, Nascar and everything in between can be found. Theater, New York, Broadway and even Las Vegas Shows are among the stash. One even has sweet package deals too rich to describe here.

Inventory and availability can change rapidly so be persistent about checking back to catch those just arrived primo tickets.

TIP: Sign up on each site's Want List or Alert Section, plug in your Wish list. Youll get tipped off ASAP when something comes available.

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Interviews, for a lot of people, are the hardest part of a job search. Not to worry my friend, with a little preparation, you will ace the interview and then some. Just like when you take an exam, you have to study to be confident in getting a good grade. Interviews are no different, except not as nerve wrecking. It's rather simple to prepare for an interview and I have listed them for you.

Interview Preparation

First off, you have to have an idea of the questions you will be asked. Sit down and think about the questions you would ask if you were the one conducting the interview. As a note, you can't possibly anticipate every question, but think of the biggest ones. Doing this little exercise will provide you with a base to answer whatever the employer throws at you.

Key, first impressions are everything. When it comes to an interview, being presentable can make or break your chancing of getting the job. This includes showing up clean shaved, showered, haircut, in other words look professional. Just make sure you don't over do it (too much perfume).

Even though what you say will sell you the most, body language has a huge affect on you communication. An experienced interviewer can read your body language like a professional poker player. While you may not be able to hide the messages your body sends, you can still control the things you say.

In Summary

This is just a simple, brief overview of what you can do to prepare yourself for an interview. Keep in mind the questions you have thought up and most importantly remain calm and collective. You will have success with this little insight but you can check out more information about interviews and what to expect by heading over HERE and click on the interview link

Best of Luck and God Bless

Aseriah is a senior writer at Shiba Resume and has written over 300 professional, entry-level, and recent graduate resume. His clients have had an incredible successful interview landing rate of 100%. If you are in need of a professional resume writing service you can find his services at free resume posting

The thing I love to do most on a guitar is to play old-time fiddle tunes with a flatpick. It was not until after I had played guitar for about ten years that I took a few lessons Mick Martin, an incredibly fast and articulate flatpicker in Pittsburgh. Mick set me on the right path toward getting those fiddle tunes to flow and to really ring out crisply and cleanly on a guitar. These principles are applicable to not only bluegrass or fiddle tunes, but to all kinds of acoustic guitar music played with a flatpick.

Let's start with your picking hand. If you want to play fiddle tunes or do lead guitar breaks in a bluegrass band, the first thing you need to do is start with a pick that is thick enough! Use at least a medium pickusually about .73-.81mm. This may seem difficult at first, but it is absolutely necessary, so that youll get strong, snappy notes that really make a statement.

Next, be sure to grip the pick firmly so that your thumb and index finger cover most of the area of the pick. I use a standard Fender 351 Medium pick (or something comparable). Instead of holding it lengthwise, I hold the pick so that the top (that is, the shortest side) of the pick is lined up over the top of my thumbnail, so that the edge of the top of the pick is hitting the strings. This may or may not be best for you, but, in any case, choke up on that pick! You dont want to play little wimpy licks!

Last, but not least, DO NOT rest the palm or wrist of your picking hand on the bridge or on the top of your guitar. Your hand needs to float freely so that you can keep the edge of the pick at pretty much a 90 degree angle from the strings. Keep your pinky or ring finger (or both) stiff so that one of these fingers glides LOOSELY over the top as a reference. This will definitely seem awkward if you are not used to it, but it is a must if youre going to be a good acoustic guitar picker!

So, we have looked at some techniques for the picking hand (the right hand, assuming you are right-handed). Now lets consider the question: What should the left hand be doing?

As to good left-hand technique, here is the first rule (which should be obvious): Keep those fingernails trimmed well! You need to be able to press the strings down with the least amount of effort in order to be a good pickerand long fingernails throw a monkey wrench into the works.

Now, lets start at the very beginningat the first position. The first position simply refers to musical pieces that are played, for the most part, using the first four frets. Thankfully, the kinds of picking I like to do (bluegrass licks and fiddle tunes) are often in the first position. This allows for lots of open strings to be hit often so that the tunes are anchored by the drone of the open strings. This gives the guitar a full sound even when you play all by yourself!

Now, when you pick out guitar lead parts in the first position, the index finger will cover the notes played at the first fret. The second finger will cover notes in the second fret. The third finger will finger the notes in the third fret. And, Mr. Pinkie will finger the notes played on the fourth fret.

Now, as with most things in life, there are exceptions. The above principle should be regarded primarily as a guideline. From time to time, you will find it necessary to break this rule. Many chords, for instance, simply cannot be played unless the "one finger per fret" rule is violated. Certain licks will be played more speedily and cleanly by straying from the principle. But as a general rule, it is best to discipline yourself to abide by the precept of every finger has its fret and every fret has its finger. Make exceptions only when there is a definite purpose in doing so.

Disciplining yourself to play within these guidelines may seem awkward and difficult at first (especially in situations that require the use of Mr. Pinkie). But the long term results of speed and precision will make it all worthwhile!

If you are new to picking, get started out the right way. If youve been playing for years, but it doesnt seem to be happening for you, then unlearn your old ways and learn the way that works. You wont regret it!

Copyright 2007 Lee Griffith. All rights reserved.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lee Griffith is an avid acoustic guitar player and a vintage instrument enthusiast. He invites you to receive a FREE REPORT on a revolutionary acoustic guitar lesson kit, along with his weekly newsletter via email. just click on http://optin.flatpickpost.com Check out Lee's blog, "The Flatpick Post" at http://flatpickpost.com

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More than ever, employers want employees who can produce results! Here are five qualities employers seek in such employees.

1. Attitude. You hear a lot about folks with an attitude. If youve got an attitude, lose it! Employers want employees with these attitudes:

* Can do attitude

* Im willing to risk failing to give it a go attitude

* Im willing to apply myself and learn attitude

Smart employers hire for attitude and train for skill.

2. Process Thinkers. Doing your work well used to be good enough. Now employers need workers that both do their work well and think about how they do their work simultaneously!

Do you ever perform a task more than once? Do you do it the same way the second time? Shame on you if you do!

Think about what can be done:

* Faster

* With less effort

* Smarter

Then change how you do it. Your employer will love you for it!

3. Problem Solvers. Face it, we consume someone elses product at work and produce a product for someone else. How well you manage the chain above you and support the chain below you effects how well the company works. Employers want folks who know how they affect everyone elses work and affect it positively.

Communicate clearly what you need from the folks who produce the product you use. Be receptive to the needs of the consumers of your product. Youre all working to accomplish the same goal make the process as smooth as possible for everyone!

4. Emotional Intelligence. I rode the subway to and from work in Washington, D.C. for over 20 years. If I had a nickel for every conversation I overhead about bickering, uncooperative co-workers, Id never have to work another day in my life!

Employers want employees who are:

Not Judgmental. Give your co-workers the benefit of the doubt. Focus on getting a result or solving the problem at hand. Ask yourself, Do I know all the facts? Judging puts you in an emotional quagmire. Dont go there!

Above Hearsay. In court, testimony is inadmissible unless the witness tells what he or she observed with his or her five senses. Dont repeat anything that you dont know first-hand. Build credibility by not taking sides or gossiping. Report only what you know! Dont speculate!

Dont Project. Psychologists tell us that we see our own faults in others behavior. Know yourself and what you dont like about yourself, and then deal with it outside of work! Dont project it onto your colleagues.

5. Aligned with the Company. In their book, A Simpler Way, Margaret Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers posit that we gather in organizations to do work we cant accomplish alone. But we must make sure our personal life vision is aligned with the vision of the company.

If we cant support the companys vision, we withdraw our energy from the company and invest it elsewhere. Neither you nor your employer is well served if you cant support your employers mission. Do your homework before, during and after your interview. Check the company website, its annual report and anything else you can find about it. If you cant support the companys purpose, find one you can support!

Employees with results-driven attitudes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, emotionally well adjusted and aligned with the company are worth their weight in gold! Figure out how to be this way yourself and employers will clamor to work with you!

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Rick Hanes is a life and career coach, writer, outdoorsman, gardener and tireless advocate for living life with purpose and passion. He founded Fruition Coaching in 2004 to lead the fight against leading lives of quiet desperation. Check his website at http://www. fruitioncoaching.com to contact him about rekindling the fire of your life!

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