Frets are metal strips (usually nickel alloy) embedded along the fretboard (also called fingerboard) and located at exact points that divide the scale length in accordance with a specific mathematical formula. When a player presses a string against a fret it shortens the vibrating length of the string, thus changing the pitch or note that […]
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Five Ways Piano Lessons Benefit Children
Why Piano Lessons Are a Great Investment for Your Child Commentary by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we often meet parents who wonder: Are piano lessons worth it for young children?The answer is a resounding yes — and not just for musical reasons! Piano study provides children with lifelong skills […]
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert August 7th
🎶 Sharing Local Music Events with Our Community 🎶 Summer Concert📅 August 7, 2011 | 🕒 3:00 p.m. | 📍 St. John Hospital Cafeteria🎟️ Free Admission Guest Soloists: Program Highlights: Upcoming Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Events: 📅 April 29, 2012 – Spring ConcertOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 📅 October 5 – Inner […]
Register Now For Fall Music Lessons 2011
Private and Group Music Lessons – Fall Registration Now Open! Secure the best lesson times for September! Families can save time by scheduling multiple students at once. Private Lessons Available Group Classes 🎶 Private lessons offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute formats.🎶 Group classes structured by age and skill level. 📍 Serving Grosse Pointe, […]
Why is it called “rock n’ roll?” What does the “roll” mean? Why is it sometimes “and” yet sometimes “n’?”
(Adapted from Dictionary.com) Is “Rocket ‘88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats the very first rock and roll record? Musicologists have debated this for years.Another equally hot topic: where does the term “rock and roll” actually come from? By the 1920s, “rocking and rolling” became a popular double entendre for either dancing or sex. […]
Art and Lutherie Ami Guitar
Never judge a book by its cover!The A&L Ami guitars may look small — modeled after the dimensions of early 1900s parlor guitars — but they deliver a tone that punches well above their size. Despite their compact stature, Ami guitars are surprisingly powerful where it counts most: tone and projection. The Ami’s sound is […]
Piano Lesson Myths: A Fresh Look at Common Misconceptions
Piano students of all ages often find themselves battling long-held myths about learning the instrument. These ideas, while deeply ingrained in popular culture, can actually slow progress and discourage learners if left unchallenged. Howard Richman, a respected pianist and educator, offers insight into many of these common misconceptions, encouraging students to rethink how they approach […]