VARIOUS TYPES OF PIANOS.
When it comes to pianos they vary with different types.This due to their styles,shapes and sizes.They mainly include; The vertical pianos and the horizontal pianos.
VERTICAL PIANOS.
They are named due to their height and position of the strings.Their height ranges from 36 to 60 inches.There are four types of vertical pianos which include; spinet,console,studio,upright.
1.Spinet pianos.
They have a height of around 36-38 inches and an approximate width of 58 inches.Its the smallest of all pianos.One noted downside of the spinet piano is called Lost motion; this means ,it has less power and accuracy due to its size and construction.
2.Censole pianos.
They are slightly larger.Their height ranges from 40-43 inches and an approximate 58 inches wide.This type of piano comes in various styles and finishes.It is made with a direct action,thus producing more enhanced tones.
3.Studio pianos.
They are mostly found in music schools and music studios.Studio pianos are around 45 to 48 inches in height and has a width of approximately 58 inches.Because of its larger sound board and longer strings,they produce good tone quality and they are durable.
4.Upright pianos.
It is the tallest among all the vertical pianos.Their height range from 50 to 60 inches and have an approximate width of 58 inches.They have a rich history and if cared for properly.They stand the test of time and maintains its rich tones.
That is part one of types of pianos,stick around for part two.
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Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GUITARS.
Just like there are different kinds of music guitars also are different depending with their functions and how they are made.For instance the number of strings,location of the sound hole etc.There are about 12 different kinds of guitars which are:
There are two kinds of acoustic guitars the: Steel-string/flat top acoustic guitars and the classical acoustic guitars.These kinds of guitars have a wide neck and they utilize nylon strings.They are also similar in that one can use a plectrum or finger style to play them.
They have hallow body and produce a deep tone and they are prefered for chordal rhythmatic strumming.
Most of us know this kind of guitar mostly because it is used to play rock songs,blues,jazz and pop music.It is plugged into an amplifier so as to produce a loud voice.When it is amplified it produces a metallic sound with a long delay.They have thinner strings compaired to acoustic guitars.
Just like the name these kinds of guitars have 12 strings.They have the usual six and another set of six thinner ones.Every string of the second set matches the note of its standard string counter Part.They create pairs and are played in a simillar way as the usual six-string.It is essential for chord progressions that need thickening.
They are semi-hollow steel acoustic/electric guitars.Acoustic and electric archtops have a similar design but differ due to addition of electro-magnetic hpickups and pots.They are available in full bodied and thinline.The archtop guitars mostly used to play jazz music.
They originated from Hawii.It's placed horizontally crossways on the players knees hence very different from other guitars.There are two kinds: Pedals and lap steel guitar.The pedals steel has a similar mechanical tactic with the harp.One uses pedals and knees levers to change the pitch of each string while playing hence providing the player with the entired chromatic scale.The lap-steel is playrd using a solid bar of steel and lay the neck horizontally.
Those are just afew of the types of guitars that are found .
Monday, 1 December 2014
Elani Live in Concert at Impala grounds. This is how it went down. Did you know that Bahati can dance like this?
Elani Music live performance #ShareTheLove gig went down this weekend at the Impala grounds along Ngong road.
It all begun at 1.pm as the crowds started streaming in one by one. The love bug had struck, and the couples kept on tacking themselves next to the fence. Elani muzik is known for ballads and some nice love songs that rocked our air waves earlier this year. The famous Kookoo, Milele and Barua ya Dunia singers have flawless voices. One can seat a whole day listening to Elani music.
This must have been a perfect dating ground. The flow was too slow, that the event organizers were filled with apprehension. Anxiety kept on rising. It was not until 6.pm that the real Kenyans started flowing in to the event. #SharetheLove Concert
The DJ was on stage with the decks steaming, and within no time the grounds were full. At the sunset, the grounds were packed. The VIP section was almost full. The food and drinks were plenty. As usual the young lads had lost it by 7.00pm. One wonders why they came in the first place. #Blackout
The most visible DJ was DJ Crème who turned the tables upside down with the crowds gushing their vocal chords out. In attendance was DJ Pinye, DJ Joe Mfalme, Producer Jaymo- Hatchery Records, Sauti sol among others.
DJ Creme De La Creme |
The MC of the day was Ms AdelleO dressed to kill. The curtain raisers were Bahati, H_ART the Band and ofcos the Lingala ya yesu fame – Pitson who performed along Elani.
Did you know that Bahati can dance….ooooh my! See the photos. His heart is out am sure! He performed Barua among many others. Elani performed their Barua ya Dunia also.
#TeamBahati dancing @Elani |
The event was a booming success! This set a standard in the events and concert sectors in Kenya. I wonder why so many media and other celebrities did not turn out in numbers.
Enjoy the paparazzi moments!
H_ART The Band was also curtain raising for Elani music at Impala grounds.
Talk of talent....these guys have a talent. The rhymes were just flowing. Esp..."Na katheri ninavyo katafuna, ili ukule burger, Uliza kiatu" lolest the men sang their hearts out!
Totally moved the crowd.
Then came the grand opening! #Elani
The long awaited moment for Elani!
Maureen of Elani Music |
The Elani music performances begun!
It was all sold out to the gilrs!
And the men!
The ambience's set the standards!
The WOW
No doubt...the voices were projected!
And truly it was #ShareTheLove
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Small Compact Cameras for HD Videos
The Canon Gear for Photographers and Videographers
When I was growing up and kept on admiring what the
videographers and photographers gears were, I thought that the bigger the
machine the better. Experience had taught me otherwise. The situation and perception our people
however have not changed much. To any lay person who has no clue on videos and
photography, they will be forgiven to think like I used to.
The reason why I have felt compelled to do this article is
to polish the skills and knowledge of our local wananchi. A few weekends back I
attended a function in Karen. This is one of the up-market suburbs of Nairobi. The owner of the function together with the organizers
almost sent away this guys who showed up with a Canon EOS 60D camera. They
called him a joker with a village machine. When I looked at the guy who was at
pains trying to explain the specs, the quality of his camera, it just dawned on
me, the who I was, before my interest grew on media and photography. It took our effort to show the folks that this
is a powerful machine and best for shooting even movies.
How can you know the Cameras?
With the changing technology, no need to carry the jaw
breaking, shoulder burdening video cameras. Some with the aerials and
receivers! A simple small, portable
camera can nowadays, shoot high definition videos.
Some of the photos in this article will give you an idea of some
of the best HD cameras that can be used both for video and photography! It’s
all depends with the hands behind it.
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Bishop Kiuna on the hot seat with "Prophet Dr. Kanyari"
As the hashtag #prayerpredators rock twitter, the handle remained hot today after Bishop Allan Kiuna tweeted something that did not go well with the already hurting Kenyans. His tweet coupled with a photo of him with a golf bag in Pretoria South Africa has sent the angry mob tweeting again.
What one tweet can do! People can interpret anything to mean something but men of god should also be careful what they write as this can be seen a pride and prejudice or just a don't care attitude. While DR. aka Prophet Victor Kanyari was being roasted in Nairobi, another pastor is busy playing golf and tweeting telling his congregation to meet on Sunday.
After Bishop Kiuna, unmoved by the social media noise went on to tweet once again
Unmoved! My faith is built on the solid rock.....JESUS CHRIST!!!
— Bishop Allan Kiuna (@BishopKiuna) November 4, 2014
Bishop Allan and Kathy Kiuna have received numerous criticism on their lavish lifestyle. This is still trending on twitter and Facebook as go online.
Monday, 3 November 2014
Did you know that Betty Bayo is wife to false “DR. Prophet” Victor Kanyari??
Betty Bayo, wife to the alleged preacher, Dr. prophet Victor
Kanyari has come out to the public to clean herself of knowing what the husband
was doing.
Through the statement she gave on her social media pages
says “I ‘d rather die than be part of it”
The city preacher who
insists on being called a Dr. or Prophet Victor Kanyari, was yesterday exposed by
the Jicho Pevu Mohamed Ali and the Inside Story of Allan Namu of KTN for swindling his followers millions of
money. The preacher is a son to Prophet Lucy Nduta was also jailed for two years for purporting to
heal HIV / AIDS. The mother was asking for Kshs. 200,000 in order to get the miracle healing.
Bety Bayo through her social media pages quoted "Anything that is unholy ..anything ..that's is ungodly.. anything that
contradict my faith... Anything that mock the God who got me from wilderness
humble beginning and raised me for His glory... I would rather DIE ..that be part of
it.." she wrote.
However, believers and her musical fans are wondering why she has been quite
all along and not speaking a word about his husband’s illegal “church business”. Surprisingly Betty Bayo has been married to this man since 2012 when she revealed of their secret wedding. The prophet was accused of coaching witnesses and using chemicals like Potassium Permanganate to fool his innocent congregation, that its oozing blood and getting needles off their bodies.
Learn more about the writer
See more on the Inside Story as covered by KTN with Mohamed Ali on Jicho Pevu and Alan Namu
See more on the Inside Story as covered by KTN with Mohamed Ali on Jicho Pevu and Alan Namu
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