“If it isn’t recorded, it doesn’t exist” — The One Thing Every Influential Guitar Tone Has In Common

“I love how you have created a goldmine of fantastic guitar youtube content by doing 1 simple thing no one has ever thought to do in the history of guitar youtube: Apply critical thinking skills.” “You’re the hero the guitar community didn’t want, but the hero we so desperately need.” “I’m curious about the 43 … Read more

Music and Medicine: The Use of Sound Healing

The Use of Sound Healing with Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment Mitchell L. Gaynor MD This workshop will use the sounds of metal and quartz crystal singing bowls with guided meditation, imagery, and chants, to help you create a harmony within. This harmony allows you to experience inner silence. Silence is not, as commonly believed, the … Read more

Musical intervals and relative pitch: Frequency resolution, not interval resolution, is special

Abstract Pitch intervals are central to most musical systems, which utilize pitch at the expense of other acoustic dimensions. It seemed plausible that pitch might uniquely permit precise perception of the interval separating two sounds, as this could help explain its importance in music. To explore this notion, a simple discrimination task was used to … Read more

Tonality, Vocal Intonation, Speech, Speaking, Language, Words

How do we sound credible? Dr. Sicola shows how your vocal delivery influences how your message is received, and how to use it to your advantage. Watch Laura Sicola’s talk to learn how to hone your “vocal executive presence” and make your desired vocal impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02EJ1IdC6tE   Tonality, vocal intonation, speech, language, and words are … Read more

How the human ear works: Science of hearing for musicians

In this video I go over the basics of how a human ear works, and why we all hear things a little differently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrM3K8QCJcE   === Understanding how the human ear works is crucial for musicians, as it directly affects how they perceive and interact with sound. Here’s a simplified overview of the science of … Read more

The Sound of 3D Printed Guitars

I got a friend and incredible guitarist, Nadav Tabak, to do a little video clip of my 3D printed guitars in action in a range of different styles of music, and showing off some of the different designs. The clip goes through chords, finger picking, funk, blues, heavy rock, progressive, and alternative rock. The bodies … Read more

Tonewood – Does it make a difference in Electric Guitars

This is an attempt to question the validity of ‘Tonewood’ in electric guitars. Many will tell you that it doesn’t make any difference what the body of an electric guitar is made from. Others, generally those who want to sell you guitars want you to believe otherwise. So I’ve taken a perfectly decent guitar and … Read more

British Museum Ancient Egypt & Acoustics with Gary Evans

Gary Evans has been studying ancient cultures and Earth mysteries for 20 years. From his studies of ancient cultures around the world, Gary has realized how deeply our ancestors appreciated Nature; something many of us have become disconnected from in the modern age. His keen interest in an unfamiliar chapter of pre-history, before Sumeria (3500BCE), … Read more

Music and the Mind

Jan 22, 2008 213,174 views • Jan 22, 2008 In this edition of “Grey Matters,” Aniruddh Patel, of the Neurosciences Institute, discusses what music can teach us about the brain, and what brain science, in turn, can reveal about music. Series: “Grey Matters” [4/2006] [Science] [Show ID: 11189]   “Grey Matters” is a book authored … Read more

Blues and the Tuning of the World: Gary Lucas

“The voice of God speaks through a bent note. Howling. Wailing.”   Content Published on May 23, 2013 Dubbed “The Thinking Man’s Guitar Hero” by The New Yorker, “The world’s most popular Avant-rock guitarist” by The Independent (UK), “One of the 100 Greatest Living Guitarists” (Classic Rock), “Legendary Leftfield guitarist” by The Guardian (UK), “Guitarist … Read more

How to set your intonation correctly, and always play in tune

In this guitar lesson I go over everything you need to know about setting your intonation on any guitar. It works for hard tails, tune o matics, floyd rose, all bridges. You will use this information for the rest of the time you play on your gibson, fender, Ibanez, or any guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3phxqPP9UTU See also https://www.electricherald.com/how-to-intonate-a-guitar-or-bass/ … Read more

Sacred Geometry and Pat Martino

Pat Martino sheds some light on the Nature of Sacred Geometry and its relationship to Music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sidx0ATFVY8     Pat Martino was a renowned jazz guitarist and composer known for his complex musical theories and deep connection to spirituality and philosophy in his approach to music. One of the more intriguing aspects of Martino’s life … Read more

Sonic Geometry: The Language of Frequency and Form

“Sonic Geometry: The Language of Frequency and Form” is a concept that explores the relationship between sound, geometry, and the fundamental patterns of the universe. It suggests that sound vibrations and frequencies have a profound impact on the structure and organization of matter, influencing the formation of geometric patterns and shapes. Here’s an overview of … Read more

CYMATICS – New Science from Sound Research

Audio Interview with Cymatics researcher Johnathan Reid about the Sound characteristics in the Great Pyramid. What he reveals amazes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXK1bd1EnGA   === The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops, is a massive stone structure located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. While the primary … Read more

A DIY Tunable Pickup: Any sound, one pickup

A guitar pickup is a device used to capture the sound of vibrating guitar strings and convert it into an electrical signal that can be amplified and heard through a guitar amplifier or recording equipment. Pickups are an essential component of electric and electric-acoustic guitars, as they play a crucial role in shaping the instrument’s … Read more

Importance of 432 Hz Music – Omega432

THE IMPORTANCE OF 432HZ MUSIC Omega432 Importance of 432Hz Music Article By: Brian T Collins Can the current international concert pitch of music somehow be improved to create a more resonant and pleasant positive experience for both the musician and the listener? Can that change be more resonant based on observations of geometry and mathematical … Read more

What The Bell ?!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-R1C3tABI   Bells have played significant roles in various ancient cultures around the world, serving religious, ceremonial, practical, and cultural purposes. Here are some examples of the use of bells in the ancient world: 1. **China**: Bells have a long history in Chinese culture, dating back to the Shang dynasty (around 1600–1046 BCE). Large … Read more

Various metal drum shells compared

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Metal Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5Y970ma6E The Mapex Black Panther 2020 Metal Snare is a high-quality snare drum designed for drummers seeking a powerful and versatile sound suitable for various musical genres and playing styles. Part of Mapex’s Black Panther series, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials, this … Read more

The Bernard Purdie Interview: Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin & “The Purdie Shuffle”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uusF1iie88 Great comment: “So So refreshing, the slop, NO CLICK TRACK, totally human space, air, feel, slosh, groove. ”   Bernard “Pretty” Purdie is a highly acclaimed American drummer known for his influential contributions to popular music, particularly in the genres of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. He is renowned for his distinctive groove, impeccable … Read more

The ROCKMAN Headphone Amp | Def Leppard “Hysteria” Guitar Tones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0-pMx39TB8   The Rockman headphone amp is a portable headphone amplifier designed for guitarists and bassists to practice silently or monitor their instrument’s sound privately. It was developed by Tom Scholz, the guitarist of the band Boston, and initially released in the 1980s. The Rockman headphone amp gained popularity for its compact size, built-in effects, … Read more

Can you not hear the stark differences between $200, $2,000, $20,000, and $200,000 guitars?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPY9Mxg3OJQ   Brandon Acker importance of characteristics — Playability – not fighting the player Timbre Resonance Projection (un-trapped) Sustain – all fundamental, no overtone, coloration   Notes on guitars and price points — $200 guitar – overbuilt inside for abuse, cheap laminated top.  Sound is trapped, no colored overtones. $2k guitar – solid top but … Read more

Ross Barrable, Sound Healing – Conversations with Dr Tom Cowan and Friends – Episode 14

In today’s podcast interview, I explore with Ross Barrable the healing effects of sound waves. The exciting part of these interviews for me is that I feel as if I am the one learning the most from my guests. Today’s interview was no exception. Please tune in and learn about the Pythagorean scale, wind harps, … Read more

Superb Info on Sessions, Tone, Guitars, Amps

Guitar amp tone refers to the specific sound characteristics produced by an amplifier when connected to an electric guitar. This tone can be influenced by various factors, including the type of amplifier (tube, solid-state, or digital), the settings on the amplifier (such as gain, volume, bass, midrange, treble, presence, etc.), the guitar being used, the … Read more

What is Sound Healing and How Does It Work?

Sound healing is a holistic practice that uses sound frequencies, vibrations, and resonance to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is based on the principle that everything in the universe, including our bodies, is in a state of vibration, and that specific frequencies can have profound effects on our health and consciousness. Sound healing … Read more

In blind test, soloists like new violins over old

“…the fundamental premise of tonal superiority has not yet been properly investigated.” http://www.pnas.org/search?fulltext=violi  n&submit=yes&x=0&y=0 http://www.pnas.org/content/109/3/760.a  bstract ABSTRACT Most violinists believe that instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri “del Gesu” are tonally superior to other violins–and to new violins in particular. Many mechanical and acoustical factors have been proposed to account for this superiority; however, the fundamental premise of … Read more