Instrumental Beats: A New Production Style

When you listen to commercial radio today, instrumental beats are likely to be the sound coming out of the speakers. For a while, urban music has been at a stand-still as far as production goes. Just recently, trap music has emerged as a mainstream genre. While it's roots date back to the early 2000s, the genre is just now making it's mark in the music industry.

Trap beats symbolize the struggle, the pain, and the victory in life in general. Producers all over are tapping into this new way of producing. These instrumentals have an authoritative presence and beg for attention. Dope trap beats are now being used in conjunction with traditional sounds in major R&B productions. With the new sound being so sought-after, the market has completely opened up for aspiring producers. There is now a demand that was almost non-existent before. So while economists claim that we are in a bad economy, these producers are cashing out with no problems.

Artists to the likes of 2Chainz, Young Scooter, and Trinidad James are only part of the clientele listing for these producers. Moreover, the artists who aspire to be like these major artists are a huge addition to that list. Old-head producers are now playing catch-up with the new wave of sounds coming in. You have new producers coming out faster than others who have been trying to make it for over 5 years, simply because they are making dope trap beats.

The competition in production is much stiffer than it has ever been since the emergence of this new sound. Everyone figures that he can make a lot of money by producing it. It is possible; they just have to do it the right way. Creating sounds that captures souls more fiercely is where trap music is heading. You have to be able to make heads bounce; make people mad, the whole nine. I do not see these types of beats going anywhere any time soon.

Taking in consideration that this genre is so closely related to Hip-Hop, some of thrown the style off as just another version of Hip-Hop. In reality, if you ask a Hip-Hop mogul what it is, he would get mad that you even made a comparison. Authentic Hip-Hop is a far-cry from trap music. It is not only a spin off of it, but a spin with a twist. Trap music is made more for the clubs and partying. Anytime a genre of music comes out that can make people dance and have fun, it is here to stay. Producers are in for a good treat with trap music being so fairly new to the general public. Dope trap instrumentals will run the radio for the next several years.

For more information on instrumental beats, go to that website to get a feel for the movement. This style of music will be around for another decade at least.

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Monae's Music Moment - Dissecting the Lyrics - Wale: Love Hate Thing

Is it me or has Wale really out shined a lot of Rap artist by keeping real lyrical content with meaning in all his music? For me, Wale deserves 5 stars and joins the ranks of OutKast, Common, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Jay Z and many more, for keeping his lyrical flow moving, thought provoking and current with today's hottest beats on all his tracks. Follow me as I dissect the lyrics to the latest release from his much anticipated 3rd album "The Gifted" which has already climbed up the charts with the hit "Bad" featuring Tiara Thomas.

Refreshingly enough this is not another rap song about money, sex or cars in the bold & blatant fashion that we've become accustom too hearing on the radio. Wale drops lyrics about his past, present & future in a way that makes you think about every word, acronym and its meaning.

In the1st verse, Wale speaks of "studying at UDC" which stands for the University of District of Columbia; a community college in Washington DC. I didn't find any record of Wale attending the school but I'm sure he knows some guy who attends or went there in the past. Guess Wale was right when he said "You gon' need more than Wikipedia to get to me" cause according to Wikipedia Wale attended Robert Morris University and Virginia State University on football scholarships, then transferred to Bowie State University.

Next Wale drops more acronyms about his past. "PG to Mo County bet they all know 'bout me" speaks about counties that Wale grew up around; Prince George & Montgomery counties in D.C.

In Wale's line "Having dinner with Leonsis I'm dreaming to own" drops the hint that he is a loyal fan to his hometown basketball team the Washington Wizards own my Ted Leonsis and it also hints at his ambition to branch out into the business world of franchise ownership some day. Looks like Wale might be on your heels Jay Z.

All obvious dissection aside, the heart of the songs speaks of Wale's disappointment in the "Love you Hate you" attitude that comes with success and fame. Lines like "Ain't no love in the heart of the city is what they tell me" and "Listen when you get the keys it's seldom you don't get the beef" speak to the reality of the fact that with fame comes friends and foes. One minute everyone is happy that you're at the top then the next minute they're trying to pull you down. The most profound verse in the hit to me is "I lost a lot of friends and none of them dead. When I was on my way up, why you ain't see the stairs" which speaks of the jealousy from people in his past and that may have that "help a brotha out" attitude now that Wale is famous. Then the line "How could you blame us envy? We do the same thing for a living" speaks of the present envy he deals with from rappers in the industry today that want to beef or pull Wale down just so they can come up.

I must admit that I did not follow Wale's mix tape era but it seems that he has been consistent with his lyrical content from day one. I honestly thought he would get pulled into the "record label money making formula" like most artist do when they join a major record label, but Wale has stuck to his guns on having creative control over what he writes and what's released. This determination brought Wale to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group in 2011 and he's been dropping hits every since.

Lyrics from the heart have always been hit makers but the industry has a formula too; drugs, sex & money which move CD's off the shelf, but they lyrical content makes most of these types hits fade into the background quickly and easily. It's funny how the more things change the more they stay the same. As Hip Hop & Rap births and buries new artist everyday, its good to see Wale keep his heart and soul intact while walking through the mire, muck & clay of this rap game that pits popularity and record sales against lyrical content and enlightenment. When Wale says "I'm tryna redefine the culture, renovate the soul" I get it. Wale is making music that's here to stay.

My hat's off to you Wale! Keep you head up, your lyrics tight and God on your side. Your line, "Lord Father if I opted to follow them, my heart would tear from my dreams let me know that you here!" is heard loud and clear. Peace and Blessings to you Wale.

This has been a Monae Music Moment. Til next time! Peace!

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How to Get Exposure for Your Rap Music Beats - Exposure in the Music Industry

Getting exposure in the music industry can be tough these days. There are so many other artists out there that are working just as hard as you to make it in the industry. You need to have an advantage if you are going to get seen in the vast ocean of artist there are out there. Here are some exposure tips that will help you stay ahead of the crowd.

SEO

Search Engine Optimization is fairly new to the music community. The old way of marketing is where artists used to pass out fliers or spread their information via word of mouth. The new way of marketing is Optimizing your webpage for Google. If someone types in the words "new artist" into the Google search engine, results populate with relevant results based on the keyword. SEO is simply optimizing your webpage for Google so that they know you are relevant to certain words. An SEO expert will make sure that your page is optimized so good that you will be the most relevant result. That's what SEO can do for you. SEO makes it possible for people who are already looking for new artists to find you.

Forums

Post on forums all the time. Just do a Google search for Producer forums and find one that you like. Make sure that you set your signature up with your website in it that links to your music. Getting a link from a producer forum can be a great addition to the SEO that you are doing for your website. Forums are great way to build back links to your website quickly and give you points with Google. If Google sees that you are active a lot, they will reward you with ranking.

Offer Free Beats

Offering free beats on your website can generate tons of traffic. So many people are looking for free beats every day. If you can SEO your site for the keywords "free beats", you will get so much traffic you won't know what to do with it. Free beats are also a great way to get artists on your beats. These artists are trying to promote their selves too and that means that they are promoting you at the same time by default. Make sure that you tag your beats with your signature phrase or producer name on it. That will ensure that every time that artists plays that track that people will hear your tag. That's free exposure for your beats.

Erick B Carlson is the owner and operator of MusicBeats.net where artists can download free music beats.

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Beat Buying Tips - How to Buy Beats Online for Cheap

Beats can cost a lot of money if you don't know where to look. Luckily, there are plenty of websites online that have instrumentals for as low as.99 cents. If you are on a budget then buying beats for cheap is one of the best things you can do to save money on your recording project. Here is a list of the best ways to find cheap instrumentals to buy online.

Google

Google search is the best way to find cheap beats. Just do a Google search for "Cheap Beats" and there will be more than enough results to pick from. You will find producers who offer their beats in bundles. These bundles usually contain 5 to 10 beats that were hand selected for that beat bundle. You can usually score a 5 beat bundle for around 20 to 100 dollars depending on the amount of beats. You can also buy individual beats but they usually cost more that way. Google will contain almost all of the results there are for buying beats.

Producer Sites

There are tons of producer sites online that you can find on Google. Most of these sites have thousands of producers on them that are trying to sell their beats. The good thing for you is that there is so much competition that they have to sell their beats cheaply. There will usually be a list that contains that the hottest or most purchased beats on it to help you find what's popular. Most producer sites contain more than just one producer. Almost all will have at least 2 or more producers on them to give you a variety.

YouTube

YouTube is a great way to find undiscovered producers that have instrumentals for sale. They will usually have their prices in the same video that is playing their beats. They will have links in the description of their video that will take you to their site where you can purchase the beats. Most of the time, they will have specials that are only announced on their videos, so make sure that you watch closely. A lot of producers will put their beats in playlists so that it is easier for you to find them. The videos with the most views are not always the best beats. Make sure you take your time and find beats that suit you the best. The last thing you want to do is pick a beat that is not right for you.

Erick B Carlson is the owner and operator of MusicBeats.net where artists can buy beats for cheap.

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3 Benefits of Using Free Beats For Your Upcoming Album

It's not easy being an artist these days. To create an entire Album can cost upwards of $500 dollars or more and that's if it's cheap. You have to purchase studio time, buy beats, and get your songs copyrighted. That's of course before all of the marketing that you will have to do for your first album launch. Marketing alone can be in the thousands or more depending on your budget. If this is your first album you should not waste all of your money on beats. Most artists won't get discovered until a couple albums in anyways. Using free beats will give you practice that you need without having to pay the high cost of licensing instrumentals. Here are a couple of the benefits of using free beats.

Save Money

Artists usually don't get discovered right away and if they do it's usually because they know the right people. If you don't know a lot of people starting out I would suggest building up a fan base before you even think about buying beats or copyrighting your songs. You are probably going to spend over $1,000 on your first album and only going to sell about 50 copies. Unless you know a lot of people already you are probably not going to sell many copies of your first album.

Practice

The best thing about free beats is the practice you get. Nothing is better than recording songs on beats that are high quality. That's the great thing about free beats. You get to use them without paying. Some producers will even put fewer tags on the beat so that the artist can make a great sounding track without the producers tag on it every 5 seconds. Practice makes perfect and while you are in the beginning stages of recording this is a great way to get it.

Exposure

If you happen to make a great sounding track to one of these beats that you download for free, submit it to the producer who made the track. Most producers will support artists who make great songs to their beats. They will even host the song on their page and give you free exposure. The only thing better than using free beats for your recordings is getting free exposure at the same time. Getting on producers pages can be a great start to your career. Some of these producers know big people in the industry. They could help you further your career.

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Top Tips For Safe Audio Setup

This is a delicate balance between the best sound and the safest process for guests and for your equipment. Having a speaker stand capsize can be dangerous, and expensive to replace. Keep speaker stands out of traffic areas, both on stage and off.

Keep mic stands out of stage traffic, and run cords and wires toward the front of the stage to keep them out of the way of performers.

Make sure you have a mixer zone, where you can work freely and not be interfered with. If there is no designated sound area, you will need to create one.

Dress your wires.

• Secure wires for speakers, lights and microphones to their stands.
• Bundle multiple wires running in and out of equipment to make a single wire bundle.
• Secure wires to inputs with tape or ties.
• Avoid running wires through traffic areas if possible.
• When you do need to run wires in traffic areas, invest in carpet runners with rubber backs to cover wires safely. This is good safety for your wires and equipment, and the guests at your event.

Gaffer tape is your friend.

• Wires, cords and other lines in and out of the mixer and speakers should be secure.
• Run wires along baseboards where possible.
• Tape lines down using gaffer's tape. Duct tape sounds like a good idea, but it leaves a residue on carpets and walls. Gaffer's tape is safe for use anywhere without leaving residue behind.
• Run a piece of tape lengthwise down your cable. Keeping your cable centered press hard on both sides of the tape until the cable is secure. Tip: This is also good for an easy tear down after your event. Putting your foot on your cable, pull up on the tape, and it will come up in essentially one long strip for you. You'll have a nice tape ball when you're done!

It's amazing how easily wires can work their way away from where you've laid them, so don't be afraid of tape. It takes time to secure cords and wires, but that time is well spent. If you're still not sure how to do this safely, consider a class at a sound engineering school.

Keep the power coming.

Be sure to tape all of your cords to the outlets you are using. A careless guest can easily dislodge your power cord by accident, shutting down the show, and no matter how much you invested in your DJ training you won't get to show your skills.

Secure both the plug, and the power cord using the method described above.

Secure the input ends as well, and dress all power cords into your mixer by using ties, tape, or velcro. Neat and tidy cords are also efficient and safe.

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3 Warnings For Independent Album Launches

Releasing your own independent album ensures you have total control over the end product, gives you the responsibility of getting your music to exactly the audience you're aiming for, and puts potential profits right in your own pocket. While this is an exciting, interesting, and thrilling endeavor, there can also be pitfalls on the way to your dream. The good news is that once you're aware of these problems you can take steps to avoid them. Consider these three common warnings and learn how to avoid the most common problems.

1) Take Advantage of Live Shows and the Opportunities They Bring

While getting out a quality product is important, the reality is that if you don't reach an audience, it may all be for nothing. There's a lot of focus put on gaining an internet following, and while it's important, it's not the best way to make money from your music. Set up live shows in your area to really get fans behind you - and to get the money rolling in. Even if the venue doesn't pay you for playing at first, you can sell merchandise - including your new album. Live shows are still the most lucrative way to get your name out there.

2) Treat Your Band Like a Business

Most people who get into the music industry do so because they love music and they want to share that enthusiasm with others. While this is a noble goal, if you really want to reach a larger audience, and make a living playing music, you need to treat it like a business. This doesn't mean letting the market dictate the way you write or play your songs, and it doesn't mean you can't have fun while you're doing it. But it does mean that you need to make savvy decisions about the way your music is produced, distributed, and enjoyed.

3) Quality Recordings Are a Must

The quality of your writing and the music itself is the first step, but if it doesn't sound as good on your alum as it does live, then you're not going to find success. You can pay big bucks to have someone engineer the album for you, or you can invest in audio school. The right audio engineering schools will not only give you the chops to get your next album out, but they'll give teach you how to engineer an infinite number of albums in the future.

In fact, audio school can help you in many other ways as well. When you're able to help produce the work of others, you'll have the opportunity not just to network with other prominent bands, but to get paid to do it. Audio engineering schools are an investment that can pay off big for many years to come.

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3 Easy Ways To Make Your Band Really Famous!

Forming a band for some people has not been challenging because most of them are friends who started singing from way back, and simply followed their dreams. Of course, there are several challenges they face and some give up along the way, maybe due to financial problems or choosing to pursue other career paths. If your band is still standing strong in the music industry, then kudos! After some time, competition gets tougher and just like any other band; you have bills to pay. You need more sales to get more revenue and this means reaching out to more listeners. Fame has its positive and negative sides, but since you know that already, here are some ideas to make your band more famous.

· The Internet

Today, almost everyone can access the internet. Your band can increase its number of fans through social websites such as face book pages, twitter accounts and having a website for the band where people buy or listen to its music. Create links on other bands' website pages, as this is the current trend being used to get more visitors on your site. Similarly, you can use the internet to post your videos in the most viewed site in the world- You-tube; you have a larger audience than posting on any other website page.

· Be original and unique

Originality in your music and as a band is the key behind successful bands. Unique dressing, band name and characters can also make you band stand out. There are several types of bands and each of them has that one element that distinguishes them from others. For instance, just by looking at rock bands, you can clearly see the difference from hip-hop bands. In addition, being unique grabs a particular type of group audience and if you hit the right keys-jackpot!

· Work with leading and upcoming bands

Most bands prefer hiring an agent for this. All leading bands have agents who make decisions such as working with another group. Through this, your band name will be next to the leading bands' which means you will gain a lot of fame from new fans and the other band's fans as well. Most music enthusiasts are always looking for new and fresh music and an opportunity will always open up; if your band is there at the right place and at the right time, it is a perfect chance to get famous for a long time.

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Top 20 Everly Brothers Hits

The Everly Brothers, Donald, born in Brownie, Kentucky on February 1, 1937 and Phillip, born in Chicago, Illinois on January 19, 1939 were brought up in a musical family. Their father and mother were singers and had their own radio show in Iowa in the 1940's. Don and Phil were added to the act when they were five and seven, respectively. They traveled the area as The Everly Family.

After high school, and on their own, the Everly Brothers caught the attention of country music legend, Chet Atkins, who got them signed with Columbia records in 1956. Although their only single for the label was unsuccessful, they continued on improving their tight harmonies.

In 1957, Archie Bleyer signed them to his Cadence Label. They toured with Buddy Holly in 1957-1958. Phil was one of the pallbearers at Buddy Holly's funeral. Don was reportedly too upset to attend the funeral.

In 1960, they signed a ten year deal with Warner Brothers Records. During this time, they set up their own record label, Calliope Records, so they could do solo work. Phil formed the Keestone Family Singers, in 1962, which featured Glen Campbell and Carole King. Their only single flopped and Calliope Records folded.

Joining the Marine Corps Reserves kept them out of the spotlight for a while and when they returned, they failed to have the success that preceded them.
On the charts, The Everly Brothers had over twenty-five Top 40 hits (only Hall & Oates have more as a duo group) with three of them going to number one. Here are The Everly Brothers twenty biggest hits, according to Billboard's Weekly Top 40 Charts:

1. All I Have To Do Is Dream - 1958 - Their biggest single went to number one for five weeks and was accomplished in just two takes. Chet Atkins is featured on guitar. Other charted versions include those by Richard Chamberlain, Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The B-side, "Claudette" also went to #30 on the charts.

2. Cathy's Clown - 1960 - The brothers first single for the Warner Brothers label went to number one for five weeks. In 1989, Reba McIntire covered this song and went to number one on Billboard's Country Music charts.

3. Wake Up Little Susie - 1957 - Although this single was banned in Boston, it still managed to be The Everly Brothers first number one song. During Simon and Garfunkel's "Old Friends" tour in 2003-2004, they brought the brothers onstage to sing this song with them.

4. Bird Dog - 1958 - The B-side of this single, "Devoted To You' went to number 10 on the weekly charts.

5. Bye Bye Love - 1957 - Their first hit single also enjoyed success on Billboard's Country Charts by going to number one. George Harrison recorded a version of this song for his "Dark Horse" album. His added lyrics, referencing his wife, Pattie Boyd leaving him for Eric Clapton, did not gain critical acclaim.

6. Problems - 1958 - The B-side of this single, "Love of My Life" went Top 40. Both songs appear on the album "The Everly Brothers' Best."

7. 'Til I Kissed You - 1959 - Written by Don, a cover version by Connie Smith went Top 10 on the country charts in 1976.

8. Crying In The Rain - 1962 - Written by Howard Greenfield and Carole King, who wrote the song in one day when they switched writing partners. Carole was teamed with Gerry Goffin and Howard with Jack Geller. Carole and Howard never collaborated on another song, but gave The Everly Brothers this Top 10 hit.

9. Let It Be Me - 1960 - Originally a French song written in 1955, The Everly Brothers took a translated version into the Top 10. Dozens of cover versions have been recorded, but the most successful is by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett in 1964 when they went to #5 on the charts.

10. So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) - 1960 - The B side of this pretty ballad is the Little Richard rocker, "Lucille," which went to #21 for the brothers.

11. Walk Right Back - 1961 - Written by Sonny Curtis while he was in basic training. Anne Murray had a country hit with it also. The B-side "Ebony Eyes" also went Top 10.

12. When Will I Be Loved - 1960 - Written by Phil, the most notable cover of this song came in 1974, when Linda Ronstadt released it from her "Heart Like A Wheel" album and taking it to #2. The B-side of the Everly Brothers version was a cover of the Gene Vincent classic, "Be-Bop-A-Lula."

13. Ebony Eyes - 1961 - John D. Loudermilk's lyrics, about a boy who loses his love in a plane crash, were too upsetting for the BBC and the song was banned. However, in the U.S., it went Top 10, as did its B-side, "Walk Right Back."

14. That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be) - 1962 - This was The Everly Brothers last Top 10 single.

15. Devoted to You - 1958 - Not only a pop hit, but a country hit and a #2 R&B hit as well for the brothers. Other cover versions include those by Carly Simon and James Taylor and by Mike Love and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys.

16. Take A Message To Mary - 1959 - This song is about a guy in jail who is trying to get a message to Mary, but he doesn't want her to know where he is. The B-side, "Poor Jenny" was also a hit.

17. Don't Blame Me - 1961 - A hit for Ethel Waters in 1933, this version was part of a four-song EP released that also included the songs, "Muskrat," "Walk Right Back" and "Lucille" for the brothers.

18. Lucille - 1960 - Originally recorded by Little Richard in 1957, other cover versions of this song include those by The Beatles, AC/DC, and The Flying Burrito Brothers.

19. Poor Jenny - 1959 - Featured on the album "The Everly Brothers 20 Greatest Hits."

20. Like Strangers - 1960 - Their last single for the Cadence label sat outside the Top 20 at #22. They did fare better in the U.K. where they went to #11 with this single.

Bouts with drugs for both Everly Brothers, especially Don and personal problem, along with the British Invasion, all but ended their string of hits. An attempt to go back to their "country" roots only provided them with minor success.

By 1973, animosity towards each other caused the breakup of The Everly Brothers. It was reported that they did not speak to each other for a decade, except at their father's funeral.

They both continued to work solo. Don recorded a duet with Emmylou Harris in 1979 and had some success on the country charts. Phil recorded more and did well writing songs for the Clint Eastwood movies, "Every Which Way But Loose" and "Any Which Way You Can."

In 1983, Don and Phil reunited with a reunion concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

They also sang vocals on the title track to Paul Simon's album, "Graceland." The Everly Brothers were a big influence on Simon and Garfunkel. During their "Old Friends" Reunion Tour of 2003-2004, Simon and Garfunkel invited Don and Phil onstage to sing together.

In 1986, The Everly Brothers were among the first ten inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

They received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.

They were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

Phil was married for a time to Archie Bleyer's daughter, Janet, who sang with The Chordettes.

Don's daughter, Erin, was married for a short time to Axl Rose of Guns 'N Roses.

Although they claim to be retired, The Everly Brothers still perform occasionally together, bringing their tight harmonies to new audiences.

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4 Types of Acoustic Guitars

Just about everyone loves music. There is quite a variety of instruments that are used to produce fine music and one of the most popular, especially in the west, is the guitar. Guitars come in various forms and this article is going to deal with the types of acoustic guitars.

Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

Firstly, we have the jumbo acoustic guitar. This type is made to have more bass than a standard guitar, and is usually loud because it is designed to be so. When well-made this type is great but in some cases the mid frequencies get outweighed by the bass. Keep a keen ear open when shopping for this type.You should do testing in different rooms of varied sizes before making a purchase.

Nylon String Guitar

Another type that is farily popular is the nylon string guitar or the classical guitar. This type uses nylon strings, as the name suggests, and has a wide neck and a fingerboard that is flat. The classical guitar best suits classical music and produces a unique great sound that really brings out the warmth of this instrument and type of music.

Dreadnaught Guitar

The dreadnaught guitar is the type that usually crosses everyone's mind when a guitar is mentioned. This types is also often referred to as the "western guitar," though that should not be confused with a "steel string guitar" which is often used for western or country music. The dreadnought has a somewhat fuller body when compared to other guitars, which gives it a full and rich sound. If someone is an average player, this type is recommended for him/her as it is the best guitar to learn on.

Parlor Guitar

The parlor guitar is another, albeit less popular, style of acoustic guitar.The name of this type dates back to when music was unrecorded, and so entertainment was just conducted live in the parlor of those who we privileged enough to have one. It has a small body as compared with dreadnoughts and classical guitars. Their small size enables it to have a more response in its frequency. This means that all frequencies, for example bass and treble, have the same volume. Often, the neck of this guitar is wider when compared to that of a dreadnaught.This type is usually the type of most players that use finger-style methods since the neck is wide and accomodatign for manuevering around the strings and up and down the fretboard.

You can find out more about the many different types of guitars if you visit typesofguitars.net.