Chemistry - The Two Kinds of Cobalt

Chemistry - The Two Kinds of CobaltHave you ever heard of the term 'cobalt' in chemistry? Have you ever wondered if it was the same as the metal gold, or if it was a rare and valuable element? Well, Cobalt is indeed an important and unique element. It is not quite the same as the gold, but it is quite close.Cobalt has many characteristics that make it unique. It has two oxygen atoms at the center of its crystal structure. If you were to break this atomic structure down, you would find two oxygen atoms that were connected by one hydrogen atom. This means that there are two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms that are connected by one oxygen atom.Now, let's say that the oxygen atoms bonded with one another, but they did not have the hydrogen bond. In this case, you would not find the oxygen atoms, because the bonding atoms would be missing and therefore you would not find oxygen.If you had a little more time, you could read up on what Cobalt actually is. The element is referred to as a transition metal. These metals are not the actual metals, but rather molecules that have a bond that is different from the normal atoms that we are used to.In chemistry, these are referred to as transition metals because they are a small molecule that undergoes a change in the way it behaves, in some instances, changing the way it absorbs and releases heat. This is a very exciting discovery because it means that there are new compounds that can be made. We will just have to wait and see what the next discovery of this type of element will be.Cobalt has become quite popular in recent years because of the fact that it is now used in nuclear fusion power plants. It is now one of the most abundant elements on earth and it is mostly found in cobalt-based minerals and manganese-based rocks.Therefore, the human brain can use Cobalt to have the kind of energy that it needs. There is no such thing as a totally energy-efficient device, but there are some devices that can use the kind of ener gy that we need, and it is through the conversion of Cobalt into Electron Beams that makes this possible. It would be great if there was more of it on the planet, because then, we would all be able to use the power that our brains are capable of.

13 Things Only Children of Musicians Will Understand

13 Things Only Children of Musicians Will Understand Megan L. Musical families have a lot of funny quirks in common! Do any of these things sound familiar? 1. Family sing-alongs never stop! Whether youre getting together for the holidays or just relaxing after dinner, you can bet your bongos that your family will break into song. Singing harmonies feels as natural as breathing, and certain songs will always make you think of home. 2. In fact, sometimes family sing-alongs can get pretty intense. Dont miss your cue! Sometimes your musically talented family might get a little competitive or give you more criticism than youre prepared for. Just remember, if you have your sights on a singing career or other musical aspirations, your musical family will help you prepare for receiving feedback later in life. 3. You had a house full of instruments. There might even have been more instruments than people. Growing up in a house full of instruments sparked your passion for music, and helped you learn how to tune out a lot of noise along the way. 4. So naturally, you started learning how to play music before you could read. Is anything more exciting to a kid than a toy that makes noise? Nope! So its no surprise that you were fascinated by musical instruments and couldnt wait to get your hands on one of your own. 5. You got the good parts in your school plays and talent shows. You got your singing career started right with the solo in your schools musical, or you got to play the best parts in band. Your years of practicing music at a young age paid off! 6. You thought it was weird when you found out your friends families didnt communicate mainly in song. If you said something at home that was the start of a song, your parents would definitely sing the rest. When you found out non-musicians didnt always act the same way, you couldnt believe it. 7. You had a house rule against clapping on the 1 and 3. Unless youre polka fans, you just know this is wrong. 8. The junk drawer in your kitchen probably has rosin, some extra strings, a tuning key, or other pieces of musical paraphernalia. Other people have a tool drawer. In a way, thats what this odd assortment of music gear is. Its also not unusual to find random music stuff in your parents car, on the kitchen table, or tucked in to a bookshelf. 9. Your family has taken you to sporting events just to see the band at halftime. What game? Were here for the band. 10. You put on mini-concerts for your parents. Your parents were your first audience, and theyre still your biggest fans. As soon as you could play Twinkle Twinkle,  you were putting on a show! 11. Youve always joked about forming a family band. When you get so many talented musicians together, its only natural that youd want to start a band. 12. Music lessons were absolutely mandatory! Your family nurtured your musical leanings, and they knew that music lessons are the best way to encourage a young musician. You know the elements of music and music theory as effortlessly as the alphabet. 13. Your parents always encouraged you to follow your dreams. Your family understands how much music means to you, and they support you in everything you do. Lucky you!! Does this sound like your musical family? Share your stories in the comments below! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Who was Helen Frankenthaler

Who was Helen Frankenthaler Beyond Surrealism: Helen Frankenthaler’s Innovative Style ChaptersWho Was Helen Frankenthaler?Style and InfluencesUnderstanding Abstract ExpressionismAnalysis: How Does Helen Measure up?There is no denying that Americans tend to march to the beat of their own drummer, even as they emulate their European ancestors.Well, not as far as the need to create art is concerned. In that respect, Americans, like their European ancestors, obey the very human drive to make beautiful things.To be sure, during the Italian Renaissance â€" the time when painting and drawing evolved and eventually set the standards for European art in general, the Americas had been discovered but had not yet been colonised.By the end of the European Renaissance, in approximately 1700, the French, Spanish and English were battling each other (and the native inhabitants) for the greatest and choicest plots of land in the New World.Out of those conflicts arose a people uniquely opposed to mainstream ideas and conventions.  Still today, Americans resist outside influence, invent ing and establishing their own means of accomplishing just about anything.It is that fierce independence that gave rise to a uniquely American style of painting, opening the doors for generations of artists to explore singular artistic expression.Well, that and an optimal sense of timing...Today, Superprof looks at American painter Helen Frankenthaler, the artist who established the soak-stain technique of painting. Helen was born and raised in New York City, later she associated with the art scene there Image by Free-Photos from PixabayBennington College in Vermont.How Helen developed an interest in art is not clear; she might have been inspired by her sister, Gloria â€" a tapestry artist who worked closely with painters and other weavers.What is well-documented is her reaction to Jackson Pollock’s work. She was 22 years old when she saw his brand of art for the first time; she said she ‘wanted to live in the land he created and learn its language.’Pollock’s unique style of applying paint to canvas did not call for brushes, even when he was painting representational art - say, a still life or a self-portrait. He preferred to use palette knives, trowels and sticks.Eventually, he graduated to ‘the drip method’, a technique in which he placed a large, unprimed canvas on the floor of his studio and dripped or splashed paint over it.This method of abstract painting resonated with young H elen who, at that time, was making tentative inroads into the art world through her relationship with Clement Greenberg. As shown in this picture of Jackson Pollock, Helen would place large canvases on the floor of her studio A 'fair use' file from Wikipedia, photographer: Hans NamuthStyle and InfluencesInspired by Jackson Pollock, Helen placed her large, unprimed canvas on the floor of her studio.However, rather than using the heavier oils or house paints that Pollock employed, she diluted her oil paint with turpentine and, once she achieved a satisfactory consistency, she carefully poured it onto the canvas.Her dilution method had the effect of softening the colours and, because the canvas was not sealed with primer, it absorbed the tones and hues more readily â€" effectively achieving a fusion of canvas and colour.The downside to this technique is that the oil in the paint caused the canvas to discolour; invariably, because of the unprotected canvases, her early works succumbed to rot. By the 1970s, Helen was no longer using the ‘soak-stain’ method she had pioneered.She had graduated to thicker acrylic paints and bright, vivid colours reminiscent of Fauvist painters like Henri Matisse.Frida Kahlo, another painter who loved vivid colours, also found her style through trial and error.Understanding Abstract ExpressionismTiming was crucial for American painters to in taking centre-stage in western art.Helen grew up during the Great Depression, a time when a large proportion of the global population was starving whether they were artists or not.In Europe, shadows of the Great War and concerns of another brewing impacted every aspect of life and hit the artistic community especially hard; many European artists found refuge in the United States.Europe’s drawing inexorably closer to another devastating contest of military might caused a vacuum in the art world which opened the door for American artists to take the lead in bringing about the next big art movement.After WWII, America â€" specifically, New York City supplanted Paris as the centre of progressive art.The new style th at first generation of artists â€" Pollock, de Kooning and Gorky created a modernist art movement that incorporated elements of impressionism, fauvism and surrealism â€" mostly surrealism.Art critics called this style abstract expressionism but that was not a new term or, necessarily, a new art movement; it was used to describe expressionism in Germany as far back as 1919.And then, art historian Alfred Barr used it in a 1929 art review to describe paintings by Wassily Kandinsky.What made it remarkable in the 1940s was the uniquely American spin of such works, which catapulted art produced in America to the epicentre of the western art world.The painting and sculpture produced in the United States since the turn of the century and especially after the Second World War had an anarchic feel to it; it embraced and represented the American spirit of rebellion and, some might say, nihilism.When thought of in those terms, Helen Frankenhalther (and other such artists) pouring paint on canva s â€" as opposed to standing in front of an easel, palette in hand and making measured brushstrokes, fits right in.Action PaintingHelen’s ‘soak-stain’ method of painting and Pollock’s drip technique are described by a term that does little to relate them to any specific American painting movement.Instead, it connects the physical interaction of the artist and her canvas; stopping just short of describing an assault on the pristine whiteness of it. One might envision an angry clash: paint flying, landing wherever it may...Some call action painting avant-garde while others disdain the movement entirely, labelling it simplistic and contrived.No matter what you might call it, these works continue to intrigue and awe whether they are on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York or on loan at the Tate or any other museum of art.Still, for as big a splash as this expressionist movement made in art circles, not every American artist conformed.  Georgia O’Keeffe, a female artist famous for painting giant flowers, became known as the ‘mother of modernism’ Like her idol, Jackson Pollock, Helen did not use any paint brushes Image by DarkWorkX from PixabayAnalysis: How Does Helen Measure up?What inspired her to become an artist is not known, although there is an assertion in certain circles that she had always wanted to be an artist.Unlike Artemisia Gentileschi and countless other artists from Picasso to da Vinci, Helen’s father did not take her under his wing or especially prod her toward becoming an artist. Neither did her mother, as far as anyone can tell.Equally unlike Mary Cassatt, who defied her father and bore the scorn of society at large and the art world in particular for having the temerity to want to paint; a woman who, for that craving, gave up marriage, children and financial security â€" all requisites for the females of her day, all because she felt she must paint or die...Helen, by all accounts, made no such sacrifices and, while she lacked the mentoring of her father â€" only because he was not an artist himself, she did enjoy the guidance of several big names in the art world such as Ruffino Tamayo and Paul Feeley.She also benefitted from the wisdom of art critic Clement Greenberg, with whom she had a long-term relationship. He was much older than she was and had cultivated deep ties within art circles by the time they met; it was he who ensured the inclusion of her work in the 1964 exhibition of Post-Painterly Abstraction.Mary Cassatt would sooner have died than submit to the ‘sponsorship’ of a male to ensure her work would be seen!Nevertheless, Helen made a name for herself and made a living from art. She experimented with more than one medium and mastered more than one form of artistic expression.She pioneered novel uses of paint and, for a while, created an abstract world that invited people to plunge in head-first and try to understand her particular brand of expressionism.Even at the end, she wouldn’t give in to convention. She never used paintbrushes to depict ordinary subjects: st ill lifes and portraiture, landscape painting, genre or even historical/religious works.Helen was unique in the field of visual arts; even Jackson Pollock didn’t take the concept of dribbling paint on large canvases to the depth that she did.If only for her innovation â€" if not for the visual treats she gave the world, Helen has earned her place in art history; her work ensures her inclusion in the pantheon of great women who painted.

Cellular Respiration Chart Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace

Cellular Respiration Chart Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace Cellular respiration is the actual biochemical process of enzymatic breakdown of respiratory substrate inside the cells. The energy stored in the chemical bonds of glucose are broken down with the help of oxygen and energy is released for various chemical reactions in the body. Respiration is of two types-aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic is the respiration which takes place in the presence of oxygen and anaerobic is the one which takes place in the absence of oxygen. Aerobic respiration is the usual mode of respiration in all higher organisms and most of the lower organisms. The reason is that it yields maximum amount of energy. Aerobic respiration occurs in two steps-Glycolysis and Krebs cycle. Glycolysis: It is the first step of respiration which is common to both aerobic and anaerobic modes of respiration and occurs in the cytoplasm. Respiratory substrate is double phosphorylated before it undergoes lysis to produce 3 carbon compound, glyceraldehyde phosphate.NADH2 and ATP are produced when glyceraldehyde is changed to pyruvate. Krebs cycle: Pyruvate passes into mitochondria. It undergoes oxidative decarboxylation to produce acetyl CoA, CO2 and NADH2.Acetyl CoA enters Krebs cycle. Here 2 decarboxylations,4 dehydrogenations and one phosphorylation or ATP synthesis occurs. NADH2 and FADH2 liberate electrons and hydrogen ions. They are used in building up ATP molecules and activating oxygen molecules to combine with hydrogen to form water. Synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate with the help of electron generated energy during oxidation of reduced coenzymes (NADH2 and FADH2) is called oxidative phosphorylation. Oxygen is used at the end of Krebs cycle for combining with hydrogen and the process is called terminal oxidation.

Want to Learn to Play the Electric Guitar Heres How.

Want to Learn to Play the Electric Guitar Heres How. How to Learn the Electric Guitar. ChaptersDifferences between an Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar.Advantages of Playing the Electric Guitar.How to Learn the Electric GuitarTeach Yourself to Play.Take Electric Guitar ClassesLearn to Improvise: Insider TestimonyOnline Tools for Learning to Play the Electric Guitar.With over 1.5 million electric guitars sold each year, the world has seen its share of electric guitarists! You can meet a guitar player everywhere you walk these days!The electric guitar attracts many beginner guitarists  who want to master the instrument of their favorite guitar-idols like Slash, Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz and Carlos Santana. And if all these different people can learn how to play guitar, there is no reason why you can't do it too!But learning the electric guitar is different from training on acoustic, folk or classical guitars. For one, the neck of this instrument is generally thinner, and the strings are closer to the bridge, producing a sound that resonates better.But is it easy to l earn? Is there a particular method you should be using? What about tricks and secrets for learning the guitar? And are you obliged to take guitar classes, sign up to a guitar course, or take a guitar lesson? PeterGuitar Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EdgarGuitar Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PaulGuitar Teacher 5.00 (12) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToddGuitar Teacher 4.75 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamueleGuitar Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KurtGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RyanGuitar Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDifferences between an Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar.These two guitars notably differ in terms of usage and means of amplification, so you should make your decision based on the sound that you wan t to produce and the music genre that you want to play (generally speaking, electric guitar is ideal for rock and metal and acoustic guitar for pop, country, and folk).The folk guitar has a more natural amplification: its “hollow” soundbox creates sound naturally, while an electric guitar, with its “solid” body, requires a pickup to emit and amplify sound (by plugging in the amp).The forms of these guitars are also different: the electric guitar is thinner than the acoustic guitar and its neck is longer. This makes sense when you consider its main usage: to play accompaniment or arpeggios, the acoustic guitar is perfect, but as soon as you have to play a solo, especially in high notes, the electric guitar becomes a very valuable tool.How is tuning an electric guitar different than tuning an acoustic guitar?Learn how to play the guitar - either an acoustic or an electric. Classic vs Folk. Source: Jesus Solana Fine Art Photography / VisualHunt.comAdvantages of Playing the Elec tric Guitar.The electric guitar is more versatile than an acoustic or classical guitar. You can do everything you can on an acoustic guitar and much more, like playing guitar solos higher than the 12th or 14th fret.The electric guitar allows you to play guitar at a high speed, and fluidly alternate between techniques (legato, slide, hammer-on, pull-off, etc.), as its neck is more suited to moving the fingers and sliding the hand. Also, the strings are thinner than those on an acoustic guitar, which further eases playing and movements on the neck.Are you at a loss of what those terms mean? Discover our complete guide to learning to play the guitar...You can also play the electric guitar at 3 in the morning without waking your neighbors, all by plugging in headphones. Go on, try to do the same thing with an acoustic guitar!For those who like to play with sound effects, the electric guitar has much to offer: between the different pedals and other effects, in a single riff you can go fr om a low “heavy” sound to a lighter one, etc.Learn to play a mythical solo, a la Jimi Hendrix, rock legend and master guitarist. Source: VisualHunt.comDownsides to Playing the Electric GuitarAs for any instrument, there are both advantages and disadvantages that can sometimes hinder or demotivate beginner guitarists.An electric guitar costs more. Indeed, in addition to the guitar, you also have to purchase cables and amplifiers. Tuning one’s instrument and amp is no easy task for a beginner and can be frustrating. Playing and setting up the electric guitar also demands much more preparation than just picking up an acoustic guitar.Read about how to buy an inexpensive first guitar...How to Learn the Electric GuitarJust like any other music instrument training, there are different methods, theories and exercises involved in learning to play the electric guitar.People who have learned how to play by themselves are very rare, and very few self-taught players attain advanced levels. So, to avoid discouraging yourself and to be sure to acquire a solid foundation,  we highly recommend beginning by taking guitar classes.Book your first online guitar lessons on here.This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to go to a music school! There are other options at your disposal! You can even be alone in a “class”, but for it to count as a class you must stick to it regularly and practice in between!Several types of courses are available according to your personality and learning goals:Private guitar lessons with an independent instructor who usually comes to your home, such as guitar lessons london,Private lessons  in a music school, conservatory, cultural center or association (in all American cities you can find these by searching for:  â€œguitar class  Boston,”  â€œguitar class Omaha,” etc.),Guitar classes on the Internet: you can follow classes in an “e-school” that is specialized in music instruction, or learn from videos or tutorials. Some are payi ng, but there are also free guitar courses. However, the quality of these two options is not always equal as you might imagine.Courses by paper tutorials: many bookstores, specialty shops and instrument vendors propose such courses, with or without tablature.A good teacher is first and foremost someone who can listen! PeterGuitar Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EdgarGuitar Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PaulGuitar Teacher 5.00 (12) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToddGuitar Teacher 4.75 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamueleGuitar Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KurtGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RyanGuitar Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsTeach Yourself to Play.It is completely possible to teach yourself the electric guitar but you must have enormous discipline, motivation and regularity.Learn to Tune your Guitar.You’ll need a tuned electric guitar if you want to learn to play well!For help, you can ask a more advanced musician, a professional or salesperson in a music shop for advice or buy a small electronic tuner (which will become a most useful companion during your training!).A well tuned guitar will help you improve your intonation and play the right notes, while an out-of-tune guitar will produce a poor sound, quickly discouraging you as a result. Plus, with a well-tuned guitar, you’ll have less finger pain!Learn to tune your guitar! Source: VisualHunt.comLearn your Music BasicsThe electric guitar, like all other instruments, demands  a solid base of instrumental and musical knowledge.The more you familiarize yourself with music theory, the more you can hone your guitar-playing skills. Instead of wasting your time looking for the right chord, your musical knowledge will point you quickly in the right direction.Learn to Read Sheet Music and TablatureDoing everything by ear is complicated, especially for the beginner guitarist! This is why it’s important to learn how to read music. Wikipedia tells us the difference between partition and a tablature:In music, a tablature is a notation system for an instrumental piece that indicates a schematic representation of the parts of an instrument, fingering and rhythm. The information that it provides is different from that on sheet music in the sense that a tablature takes into account the specificities of the instrument, allowing the musician to simplify his or her execution, and guide the musician on the precise use of the instrument. For example, it might be useful when deciding what fingers on the right hand to raise or lower or which string(s) one should play.Just to be clear, to learn to read a tablature, you’ll need to know how to read sheet music. But a tablature will provide you with precious advice for your instrument that won’t be provided on a simple score.When you want to play a famous guitar solo like “Sultan of Swing” by Dire Straits or the intro to Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” it’s easier with a tablature!Listen and Repeat.Whatever the piece you’d like to play, whether you already know it or not, you must be able to play it again and again, and practice just until it is inscribed in your natural playing.Don’t try to play only guitar solos, be attentive to the entire piece, pay attention to the bass parts, read your sheet music and tablatures well, learn to keep time, and to articulate a passage.The important thing isn’t becoming an electric guitar virtuoso or learning all the solos, but being capable of identifying, hearing and recognizing the right notes  to play them perfectly.If the sheet music or tablatures are not enough to challenge you, try finding tutorials on YouTube or other sites.The Easy and the Difficult Aspects.It’s important to learn to alternate e asy and other more complex pieces, so that you don’t loose focus, or become bored and lose your motivation.After having worked on a difficult guitar song or passage, take a break by playing something easier, something you’ve mastered for “stretching” your fingers, and regaining your confidence.Train yourself on sheet music that gradually increases in difficulty: evaluate your level regularly and increase it little by little. This is a surefire way to becoming a better guitarist! When you come up against a difficult passage, try to analyze it, and play it note-by-note, increasing the tempo using a metronome.Play without EffectsThe best way of learning the electric guitar is to learn in a “raw” manner, which is to say, without using pedals and other multi-effects. These accessories produce incredible effects but they also mask any eventual errors that the beginner guitarist will surely make.If you have a pure, raw sound, all your mistakes will be more clearly exposed in or der to correct them. Don’t use pedals or effects in the beginning, except if you are having fun or jamming with your friends.Find out more about learning to play the guitar faster...Take Electric Guitar ClassesOf course, one of the best ways of learning to play the electric guitar is to take lessons with a professional, especially in a music school or through private lessons.Having a professor by your side will completely boost your guitar training: he or she will be there for the good moments, always ready to encourage you, to give you tricks, advice and new techniques to try.Your instructor will also be there during the bad times, those instances where your motivation shatters, when you feel like you’re not progressing or “forget” how to play. Those are the times you’ll need a teacher to re-motivate you!Know that when one learns something new, whether it’s the guitar, piano, dance, or any other sporty activity,  we make enormous progress in the beginning (it’s normal , when starting from zero you can only improve!), which inevitably stagnates. Progression will begin again but in a slower manner, alternating between phases of progression and of stagnation. Don’t worry about this, it’s a completely normal human response.Find a Good Electric Guitar Teacher.To master your electric guitar, you should take lessons with a good teacher. But what do we mean by that?Our platform is swimming in Superprofs who are waiting to teach you the guitar! Source: VisualHunt.comA good teacher is one who corresponds to you, that’s to say, adapt to your needs and desires, who knows to set goals and listen to you. Of course, it’s vital to choose your teacher according to the type of music you’d like to learn: don’t go to a country or blues guitarist if you want to learn to play heavy metal!Finally, the best way to learn if a teacher is right for you is to test them out! Meet as many guitarists as you can and see if you get the right “feel”! It’s a bit like when we meet someone, we generally know rather quickly if we’re on the same wavelength. If you get along well in the beginning, there’s a strong chance that the class will go well, that you will be motivated and progress quickly!Read Music.Music is not just a succession of notes, rhythms, and black and white keys, etc. Playing the electric guitar also means having a perfect understanding of one’s instrument: learn the different parts of your guitar, listen to your teacher’s advice on where to position your hands perfectly, whether it’s for the rhythm with your left hand or to pluck the strings with your right hand.Practice All the Time and Never Stop.This is a lesson that you must learn and apply as consistently as possible. The best way to learn to play the electric guitar is to practice regularly.Of course, make sure to attend each of your guitar lessons, but don’t limit yourself to only that. Practice at home and work on what your teacher has shown you, as well a s try different things.Finally, don’t forget to have fun playing your electric guitar: even if your guitar classes demand a lot of work, self-sacrifice, and practice, it is definitely worth all the pleasure you will get out of the result.Our platform is swimming in Superprofs who are waiting to teach you the guitar! Source: VisualHunt.comKnow that all the (big) guitarists have had to overcome these same steps. Concentrate on keeping up your motivation, work and fun to reach a high level. You can even sing while playing the guitar!Discover our complete beginner's guide to learning the guitar...Learn to Improvise: Insider TestimonyOkay, theory is great and all, and practice makes perfect, blah blah, what you really want to do is improvise on those guitar riffs! But we’ll stop you right there, without an understanding of music theory, this is more or less mission impossible!Of course, there is a way to learn to play the guitar alone. That’s what guitarist Camille Roux has done. H e challenged himself to learn the guitar in six months and learn the art of improvisation. He relates how he’s heard all the typical advice, which didn’t quick sink in: ”begin to play on an acoustic guitar, play with the fingers before using a pick, learn songs by heart, work on your scales… I did the complete opposite!” Camille’s GarageBand beginningsCamille started to learn on GarageBand, a free application available on Mac computers. There you’ll find a series of courses that are of a pretty high standard for picking up guitar basics. According to Camille, “The classes are of a high quality, the best I’ve found yet on the Internet.”You can even enroll if you feel like having a score at the end like on Guitar Hero. This goes far in terms of boosting motivation! However, Camille’s motivation began to wane after 2-3 months. After having completed his GarageBand courses, he scoured the Internet without finding what he was after:  improvisation at a beginner guit ar level.Finding an Improvisation TeacherThis is when Camille turned to a music teacher! We always find ourselves here! Even if you are motivated enough to learn an instrument all on your own, there always comes a time where you will feel limited and where your progress stops. And this is often the case when it comes to learning to play the electric guitar.Camille’s teacher taught him things he never knew before, which were key to learning how to improvise:  â€œharmony foundation, styles, compositions and chord progressions, modulations, cadences…”   To know how to improvise, as we’ve said, you must have a strong guitar foundation and moreâ€"a quality teacher, books, tutorials, and practice!A good guitar instructor is  a teacher who listens to you: if you would like to learn improvisation, his or her classes should be focused on this.To know how to improvise, practice is essential.  It isn’t enough to go to class once or twice a week. Play your electric guitar every day fo r 10, 20, 30 minutes, or 1 hour, depending on the time you have.To measure your progress, try recording and listening to yourself! Source: VisualHunt.comRecord YourselfTo keep track of his progress, Camille took up the habit of recording himself:  â€œfrom the beginning, I recorded myself regularly and every time that I listen to all the recordings from the beginning, I can see clear progress, which really motivates me!”Improvising is possible to learn, and by recording yourself, you’ll understand what you are not doing right and how to improve your errors. Don’t hesitate to ask your teacher to listen if you have a hard time identifying the spots to correct. He or she will definitely know how to guide you.This technique is especially useful if you will sing while playing the guitar...Online Tools for Learning to Play the Electric Guitar.As you may know, the Internet is brimming with guitar tutorials, but we advise taking actual lessons in person for a few months before venturin g onto the world wide web. Self-taught training is useful, good and economical, but it is too easy to develop bad habits that you’ll keep over time.There is no one, perfect method for learning to play guitar. There are many paths that could all lead to your guitar playing goals. But there is one sole certaintyâ€"that you’ve surely heard repeated many timesâ€"the key to success is repetition and practice!Finally, we’ll echo what others have said: starting on an acoustic guitar is a good idea. This is in part because the physicality of the acoustic guitar is much harder, so your fingers will learn to be strong. It is also musically simpler.Begin your journey on an acoustic guitar. Source: VisualHunt.comThe electric guitar is just a control surface for the real instrument: the amp. You’ll need to learn a range of information and skills, in the areas of tonality and electronics. So it’s normally best to learn music notions on the acoustic guitar, and save the equipment for lat er.There are other online resources that can be very useful for the beginner guitarist, which can notably help you with:Learning your basic chords,Familiarizing yourself with rhythm and tempo,Helping you choose your guitar and tuner,Finding a chord chart,Selecting guitar tablatures for every level.Electric Guitar for IdiotsOnce you are ready to pick up the electric guitar, why not turn to Youtube? This famous site provides videos that can be really helpful for beginner musicians just starting the electric guitar. Learners can watch a video as much as he or she wants to gradually improve training. You might learn to:Use an amp,Play and pluck strings,Position your hands correctly,Play major and minor chords,Play well-known guitar tunes like “Smoke on the Water”  by Deep Purple,  â€œA Little Help From My Friends” by the Beatles or even  â€œYou Really Got Me”  by the Kinks.Just a few things to keep yourself busy for a few hours!As we said above, it’s completely possible to tak e electric guitar classes online. They can sometimes be a good compromise between teaching yourself to play the guitar and taking private lessons. What are the advantages?They are probably less expensive than a private lesson,You can quickly learn music passages,You can learn your rhythm from the comforts of home.To sum up:Learning to play the electric guitar demands a lot of time, patience and perseverance. But what counts the most is the fun you get from it!There are no tricks or secrets to learning to play guitar:  you must work and start from the basics!  No one learns to run before they walk, and this is the same thing for the guitar!Teaching yourself to play is possible but demands much more motivation than taking a guitar class. A teacher will know exactly what to do to encourage you and help you progress more rapidly.While we recommend taking classes, we also advise that you take advantage of several training sources: Internet, videos on Youtube, tutorials, tablatures… Don ’t limit yourself to one hour of class each week, you’ll progress faster the more activities you do!Did you know you could also learn to play the guitar one-handed? And you can do bass guitar lessons. Want to Learn to Play the Electric Guitar Heres How. How do I become an Electric Guitarist? ChaptersThe Main Differences Between Acoustic and Electric GuitarsHow do You Learn to Play an Electric Guitar?Teaching YourselfLearn by Taking an Electric Guitar ClassLearn to Improvise: a Case StudyWhat Tools Can You Find Online to Learn the Electric Guitar?More than 1.5 million electric guitars are sold in music stores each year. That’s a lot of people out there who are learning to play the electric guitar - or who at least  want  to learn how to play guitar, or  dream  of being a guitar player.Learning the electric guitar is a bit different from learning on an acoustic, folk, or classical guitar, however. There's a lot of different guitar techniques that you need to learn - and a whole different guitar shape you need to get comfy with.The neck of an electric guitar is generally much skinnier, and the strings are closer to the frets to make them easier to play. The electric guitar is often very attractive to beginner guitarists who want to learn the instrument of their favorite m usic stars like Slash, Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz or  Carlos Santana. It's good for beginner guitar players, as its technique is based more heavily on chords - including power chords - and pentatonic tonalities, at least at the beginning.Is it easy to learn? Is there a specific method to follow?What are the things you need to know when you first begin learning the guitar?  Should you start with guitar chords or dexterity? Should you learn to play songs or focus on a guitar technique such as fingerpicking?Should you sign up for guitar classes, a guitar course, or online guitar lessons?There are many different kinds of classes that are possible depending on your goals, circumstances, and learning profile:Private guitar lessons with an independent teacher, who comes to your house to teach you how to play the guitarOrganised classes that you can find in any town or city around the country (just type guitar lessons london, guitar classes Portland or guitar lessons in Boston into your we b browser) organized by your local rec center or music schoolOnline guitar classes - it’s possible to sign up and take classes in a ‘virtual school’ that specializes in music classes, or to follow different YouTube videos or tutorials. You can usually find some free ones, but the quality can be hit or miss, so it’s worth shelling out for a proper class.Guitar classes from a book - many libraries and music stores will sell various guides that use sheet music, music tabs, or another method.In short, a good electric guitar teacher is one that listens to you!Reading MusicMusic isn’t just a series of notes and rhythms, of black and white marks on a page.Playing the electric guitar will require a perfect understanding of your instrument - you should learn all the different parts of the instrument and listen to your teacher’s advice as they show you where to hold your hands, whether it’s sorting out the beat of you left hand, or showing you how to strum the strings with your right hand.Practice Again and Again, all the timeYou’ll often hear that you need to practice as regularly as possible in order to improve.The best way to learn how to play the electric guitar is to practice regularly.Clearly, make sure you go to all of your classes with your teacher, but don’t limit yourself to just going to classes. Make sure you play at home too, to practice what you've learned with your teacher and to try out new pieces.And don’t forget to enjoy playing the electric guitar! Even if your guitar classes take a lot of work and investment, the results are truly worth the effort!Jimi Hendrix, an idol for many electric guitarists!You should know that all (great) guitarists have trod the path you’re on now and taken the same steps. Focus on your reasons for learning the guitar, practice, and take pleasure in the small victories.You can also start singing while you play the guitar.Learn to Improvise: a Case StudyOkay, so you get the idea - work on your pieces of music and practice until everything is perfect - but you want to start improvising and jamming!I’ll stop you right now…without learning the basics and music theory, it will be almost impossible.But of course, there are ways to start. That’s what Camille did. He accepted a dare to learn to play the guitar in six months and especially to learn how to improvise. He flew in the face of standard advice:“I began playing on an acoustic guitar and playing around with my finger positions before I started using a pick, learning pieces by heart, and working on my chord combinations…I did everything in reverse!”Starting out using GarageBandCamille had started learning guitar on GarageBand, a free application on the Mac. Using the app you can follow a few different lessons that cover the basics fairly well. “The courses are of very good quality, I still haven’t found anything better online!” said Camille.You can even sign up properly if you like, and get a ranking at the end of the course like on Guitar Hero. Now that’ll motivate you to learn!But Camille’s motivation hit a low after 2-3 months. After he had done all the Garage Band lessons, he searched the internet for more classes, but struggled to find what he was looking for - how to improvise as a beginner guitarist.Perhaps you are struggling to find more information about the electric guitar...Finding the right Improv teacherThat’s when Camille started looking for a music teacher!It always ends the same way! Even if you’re motivated enough at the beginning to learn an instrument on your own, you’ll still get to a point where you’ll struggle to improve or your progression will stagnate for too long. It’s especially true for the electric guitar.Camille’s teacher helped him learn “tons of things - the basics of harmonies, different styles, compositions and transitions between chords, cadences…” - plenty of things that Camille hadn’t known anything about. And as he explains, “in order to be able to improvise, you first need to understand what you can play and when.”As you’ll see from Camille’s story, in order to learn how to improvise, you need to know the basics… and more! The more you can learn from a good teacher, books, tutorials, and practice, the better you will be.A good teacher is one who listens to what you have to say - if your goal is to learn how to improvise, the classes should be set up to help you achieve that goal!In order to learn how to improvise, I’ll let you in on the secret - practice is essential. It’s not enough to just take a class once or twice a week. You should be practicing the electric guitar every day! 10, 20, 30 minutes, even an hour if you have the time to spare. You’ll improve so much more and much faster!Record YourselfIn order to track your guitar progress, it can be a good idea to record your practice and listen back.In order to understand how he was progressing, Camille began recording himself. “In the b eginning, I recorded myself regularly and every time I listened to all the recordings in order, I couldn’t help but notice my progress! That kept me motivated.”By improvising and recording yourself, it’ll help you recognize what isn’t working, hear your errors, and begin to improve bit by bit.Don’t hesitate to play your recordings for your teacher if you’re having trouble recognizing and correcting your errors. They'll be able to help.You can read Camille’s full account (in the original french) here.What Tools Can You Find Online to Learn the Electric Guitar?It is true that there are all kinds of tutorials online, but it’s a good idea to take some lessons in person, at least for a few months.Learning on your own can be really useful and budget friendly, but it is easy to pick up bad habits that you’ll have trouble changing over time.There isn’t just one way to learn how to play the guitar.There are many different ways that’ll help you achieve your musical goals .You’ll hear it often, but it’s worth repeating - the most important thing is to keep practicing.I’ll also second those other people who recommend starting out as a beginner on the acoustic guitar.One of the reasons for this is that the acoustic guitar is more demanding physically and your fingers will need to hold and strum the strings harder.The other reason is the the acoustic guitar is easier musically.Learn how to play the strings on an acoustic guitar to start.The electric guitar is just the switchboard for the real instrument, which is the amp.You’ll need to learn all the complexity around different tones, the electronics behind it all, and more.Learn all the basic music principles on an acoustic guitar first, and then put everything together later.Besides GarageBand, books, and guitar classes, there are also a few online tools that can help the beginner guitarist. Here they are:Guitar for Dummies - this always dependable brand has a series of free articles on their w ebsite that cover everything from restringing an electric guitar, learning to read tabs and music, plus more. You can have a look through their resources hereThis popular blog post, Tropical MBA, has helped a lot of people through the basics of buying their first guitar and learning to put together their first chords into a piece of music. It’s definitely worth a read and a great place to get startedThere are also a series of good YouTube lessons for beginner electric guitarists. They can be a bit hit or miss, but this one from Simon Smith has more than a million views - that must be worth something!In summary:Learning to play the electric guitar takes time, patience, and perseverance! But the most important thing is enjoying the music that comes as a result.There's no secret to learning how to play: you need to work hard and start with the basics! No one runs before they can walk, and the same idea applies to learning to play the guitar.It’s possible to learn to play on your ow n, but you’ll need more motivation than if you sign up for classes. A teacher will also help keep you motivated and make sure you’re improving.But if signing up for classes seems like a painful chore, there are still many different ways to learn - websites, YouTube videos, tutorials, tabs… Don’t just stop at one one-hour class per week, and you’ll learn more quickly!Now discover how the electric guitar has evolved over time...SaveSave

Should I Go To Cornell University

Should I Go To Cornell University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Andrew is a Chicago tutor who specializes in Algebra tutoring, Geometry tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and more. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors degree in Economics. See what he had to say about his undergraduate experience: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Andrew: The Cornell University campus features waterfalls, hills, and natural spaces with plenty of open, grassy areas in front of its many buildings. The campus is not urban, and I always found it to be quite safe. You can always call the campus police or take a bus late at night. I always biked everywhere! VT: How available are the professors, academic advisors, and teaching assistants? Andrew: I always found everyone to be available, provided that you made the effort to schedule an appointment. Normal conversations with professors are rare. I recommend regular, scheduled appointments. VT: How would you describe dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Andrew: At Cornell, North Campus had better rooms, but you had to travel more to classes. I always liked the food; be careful not to eat ice cream and cold cereal all the time! Socialization is up to you. If you make the effort, you will make plenty of friends. I found all my friends in the dorms. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Andrew: Cornell is especially strong in Physics, Mathematics, and Engineering. The pre-med program is also very good. I studied Economics because I wanted to go into business. Cornell did a good job of supporting students who sought out support and asked for attention and help. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Andrew: I found making friends to be easy as a freshman. Everyone is looking to make new friends! You wont have a problem as long as you put yourself out there. Greek life is important at Cornell, but the school is large and you dont need the Greek system to have a great social life. VT: How helpful is the Career Center and other student support services? Do companies recruit on campus? Andrew: The Career Center is very helpful, and more helpful the more you make contact with it. I recommend making connections at the Career Center as a freshman. Make the Career Center a regular part of your whole college experience, all four years! Many companies recruit on the Cornell Campus. VT: How are the various study areas such as libraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Andrew: The main library at Cornell is a beautiful, wonderful place to study or quietly talk. Different libraries worked for different kinds of studying; youll figure it out! I never felt crowded. I avoided studying at the student union or the dorm lounges, but I had great conversations in those places! VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments/things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between? To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Andrew: Ithaca is a wonderful town with plenty of restaurants, beautiful parks, and the best farmers market around. So, I went into Ithaca usually during the day. There is a part of Ithaca called Collegetown on the south side of campus, and there you will find diners, restaurants, and bars. Lots of students will go there at night. The natural beauty of the Ithaca area was very important to me, and I often hiked or did outdoor things. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class size? Andrew: Cornell is a big school, and class sizes are often large especially for Introductory classes. I prefer small class sizes, and I did get smaller class sizes sometimes when I took upper level classes. But Economics is a popular major. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one you regret the most. Andrew: I loved my creative writing classes! I had the same professor, the classes were small, the discussions were amazing, and he told me that I could write. So now I do. College can be a great place to discover new talents! Check out Andrews tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How to Study A Local Tutor Can Beat the Options - Private Tutoring

How to Study A Local Tutor Can Beat the Options Anna L Mar 1, 2019 Find the Best Local Tutor Near You! It's Simple and Secure - Get Real Results Fast. Find Expert Private Tutors at Reasonable Rates Today! InPerson or Online Online InPerson If you want to learn how to study and if a local tutor can help better than the options, read on!   When it comes to academic success, there are many avenues to help you achieve a positive result. Re-working problems, reviewing all information from the course and teacher as well as solid test preparation skills can be helped by books, online courses and local tutors. Naturally, your individual learning style and personality will dictate how you you learn best, and what works for one student may not necessarily allow another student to achieve the same success. Thats why weve decided to look at several different options to help you decide the best way for you to gain the academic accolades you deserve.   After all, if youre going to be in school or taking those tests, then you may as well get the best results possible! Books For many years books have been the ‘go to’ for both teachers and learners. Textbooks provide practice questions, explanations, examples and, quite often, answers. There are also plenty of books that explain theories and provide summaries of major topics, regardless of the subject. Being well-read is beneficial in subjects such as English and history, so the more you read the better your results will be providing you take in the content that youve covered of course! Reading provides you with an extensive vocabulary and a thorough background knowledge on multiple topics. 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Some people find it easier to physically flick through pages than scrolling on a tablet or computer screen. Studies have also shown that students actually do better and learn more using actual books over electronic books and note taking. Cons: Books are often expensive to buy. They take up space which can be problematic if you have a small room. If you don’t own the book you can’t write your own notes and thoughts. They are heavy to carry around between classes and study sessions. Online Courses The internet has opened up a wide world of studying opportunities, right at your fingertips. You can now study virtually any subject from even the most remote location. Online courses use a variety of teaching and learning tools including live chats, online lectures or webinars, practice questions, corresponding documents and study guides, forums with fellow students, and videos. Despite the beneficial aspects of online courses, you need to be very careful that the course you wish to take is genuine, covers the material you need to know and will be beneficial to your future. Pros: Online courses mean that anyone can learn and prepare for exams regardless of their location. Some of these courses are free. Due to the wide variety of courses, you are bound to find one that suits your needs. You can study on your own time schedule, when it suits you. Online courses often come with a plethora of online resources that you can regularly refer to. Cons: The course may not be approved by some schools or programs and the person or people running the course may not have adequate qualifications. Online courses can be expensive. You have to rely on your internet connection, particularly if there is a live chat or video component. Courses can be based in different time zones, making real-time help sometimes difficult. 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It’s a one stop shop to find a tutor near you.   Plus, if you and the tutor dont hit it off, you wont pay for that first session.   Its part of the good fit guarantee that is offered. Pros: One-on-one tutoring involves lessons that cater exactly for your individual needs. Even small groups sessions are more successful that large classes. A good tutor will keep you motivated and focused. You can increase the number of tutoring sessions as exams approach, or if you are having particular difficulties with a subject. Your tutor will use many different resources and teaching strategies to ensure you understand what is being taught. You are the number one priority â€" you’re not competing for attention against other students. Cons: If you live in a remote or rural area, it might be difficult to find a tutor in your area. Tutoring sessions can be expensive. You may have to try a couple tutors before finding ‘the one’. The bottom line is that the best way to learn content or prepare for an exam is to use a range of different learning strategies. For example, if you study using only books, you are limiting yourself. However, when you use a tutor they will generally teach using books, online resources, worksheets, videos and more! You are getting the benefits of all these learning tools in one â€" and the session is clearly designed to your learning needs and requirements which should mean faster, easier and better results. While the choice is entirely yours, using a local tutor is well worth the cost and is highly recommended. After all, you can’t put a price on a valuable education or getting the results in a course that you need!We can help you find the best online geometry tutor near you! It’s simple and secure â€" Get real results fast. Your first hour with any tutor is protected by our Good Fit Guarantee: You don't pay for tutoring unless you find a good fit. 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Eight Great Brain Break Ideas

Eight Great Brain Break Ideas Did you know that brain breaks are proven to improve student productivity, problem solving, and overall attention? Here are eight brain break ideas to incorporate into your classroom routine when your students need to refocus and reenergize: Do yoga stretches. Put on some soothing music and lead students through a few stretches and breathing exercises. Shoulder circles, cat and cow, tree, and ragdoll are some simple moves that will get your students revitalized. Flip water bottles. Keep a few half-full water bottles around for your tween and teen students, who are probably familiar with the bottle-flipping trend that overtook the internet over the last few years. Clear a few desks and line up in rows to have your students try to flip and land water bottles upright. Go outside. If you have a little more time for a break, take the class outdoors for some vitamin D. Lead them through a few group exercises like jumping jacks or just let them relax and talk. Bust out the beach ball. Keep a blown-up beach ball on hand and have students toss it around, challenging them to keep it from touching the ground or walls. Better yet, make that three beach balls to keep airborne. Line up by ____. Get students interacting and moving by giving a criterion and having them line up in order. For example, your students could line up by height, age, or alphabetical order of first or last name. Play Simon Says. Have everyone stand up and play this classic, and make it fun and active. For example, Simon says take five big steps across the room on your knees. Simon says try touching your foot to somewhere above your waist. Play Human Knot. Divide up into groups of five or six, have everyone put one hand into the circle to grab the hand of someone else, and then do the same with their other hand. The goal: untie the knot without letting go. Stand up. Short on time? Have everyone stand up. Let your students move around and socialize or start a conversation by asking what TV shows your students are watching or what theyre doing over the weekend. Sometimes, the best way to engage your students is to give them a quick break. Youll build camaraderie and boost their brain functions at the same time. Ready, break!

BPU Holdings Make Big Changes With ZimGo

BPU Holdings Make Big Changes With ZimGo pexels.com ZimGo has looked into one of the more prominent beneficiaries, such as Politics/Government. The company looked into the social media sentiment for the current election and saw that candidates were neck in neck when it came to positive or negative feelings towards them by the people. In lieu of the recent debates the level of sentiment has become minuscule, showcasing the fact that follower commitment is quite low. Crag Burton, technologist, advisor and BPU technical strategy leader stated that “This kind of social analytics empowers people to make more informed decisions as they seek to deal with the flood of social interactivity and manage their tribe while protecting privacy.” While other competitors are trying to become much better and seek to be more advanced than ZimGo, it has shown that it cannot be matched. BPU Holdings has shown that ZimGo is a complete Sentiment Analysis application and they have more recently added support for emoticons, while also having typical slang being analyzed; other companies are simply using an updated standard dictionary. ZimGo also provides Entity Recognition for certain people and organizations. English and Japanese versions of ZimGo will be available soon in limited beta release. Those of you that are interested in the beta release can enroll here.