Magesh Magesh

Articles by Magesh Magesh

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  Advancements in Midi and Drum-Triggering Technology

  Drum technology has progressed in the last 20 years. I want the focus of this article to be specifically about midi drums and drum triggering. As recording music has become easier now because of phones and laptops it is important to understand how and when to use...
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  Interview With Session Drummer Christian Nativo

  Magesh, Musicngear: You are an incredibly versatile drummer. You have played jazz to death metal. How do you recommend musicians learn different styles authentically?This is something that I encourage all of my students to do. The first thing...
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  Gear Review: Startone MK-300 Keyboard

  General OverviewThe Startone is a great keyboard for children or adult students. It has 61 touch-sensitive keys. 5 octaves is enough for beginners! It has 2 built-in speakers that are surprisingly loud and would be fine for acoustic jam sessions...
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  Building a Killer Drumkit: A Step-By-Step Guide

  The best thing about playing the drums is you really get to choose every aspect of your kit. It is easily the most customizable instrument. There are a few things you should consider before spending money on cymbals, pedals, hardware, and drums.I would like to...
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  Interview With Session Singer Lashana Dendy

  Lashana Dendy is a session singer from Los Angeles. She has worked with Snoop Dog, Coolio, and Anastacia. Lashana is currently recording and producing her own music. Magesh, Musicngear: You sang on Snoop Dogg's hit song 'What's My Name?' How did...
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  Gear Review: Yamaha PSR-E473 Keyboard

  Photo Source: YAMAHA General OverviewThe Yamaha PSR- E473 is a great Keyboard for beginners....
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  8 Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Songs That Require Dropped Tuning

  Dropped tuning has been used in heavy metal and hard rock music since the 1970s. Although it has been popular in short bursts. It became extremely popular in the early 2000s with Nu Metal acts who were looking for a brand-new sound.Playing songs in dropped tuning...
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  Getting into Pop Music: Gear, Techniques, and Practical Advice From Established Artists

  Mitch CairnsMitch Cairns is an Australian-based Bass Player and ProducerProducer of several ARIA-nominated and winning albums, Mitch has also had a successful songwriting...
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  Getting into Hip Hop: Gear, Techniques, and Practical Advice From Established Artists

  Although hip-hop was considered underground in the 1980s, it is clearly mainstream now. I wanted to see how technology had changed the process of creating hip-hop music. I also thought it was important to get advice from a diverse selection of musicians, producers, and...
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  7 Iconic Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Songs With Odd Time Signatures

  I was always fascinated with music that was in odd time. From my experience as a musician, it was usually from a guitarist playing an unusually long riff. The reason it went into odd time was because it couldn't fit into traditional 4/4 timing. I was even more impressed...