Enjoy Your Cell Phone Ringback Tones

By Matt Brodderick

Anyone that owns a cellphone has probably been bombarded with all of the possible add-on features that are available, such as super duper voice mail packages, call-id, block call-id, downloadable games, custom ringtones, etc. What I have just discovered lately is another fun customization for your cell phone, custom music clips that play for your caller when they are waiting for you to answer. I have some fun ideas for anyone that has been considering ringback tones for their cell phone, but is still undecided.

First thing, I have to tell you that my favorite customization is not even the music clips. I love to find fun audio clips for adding to my cellphone. Anyone can hear the latest pop song, in fact they are probably sick of it by now and it's the last thing they want to suffer through while waiting for me to answer my phone. I may as well put on elevator music.

The audio clips that I look for are old style comedy clips. Even though these haven't been in circulation for many many years, and have long ago exited the tv comedy show rotation, I think they are fun to find and put on my phone as my ringback tones. Since a lot of people that call me will be hearing these for the first time, it's actually seems like I have the coolest ringback tone around.

The more common choice for ringback tones is still music though. This is understandable, since your caller won't really feel like they are missing out on anything if you pick up and the song is cut off. Songs are entertainment, and can be really fun depending on the song you choose, but in the end it is just a cool dead air filler that gives your cell phone a bit of your own personality and identity.

Even if you are a die-hard fan of a less popular music style - for example I know some people who just won't consider listening to anything but jazz, then you won't have any problem finding ringback tones that fit into your musical tastes. Since you depend on your wireless carrier to create a selection of downloadable ringback tones, there might be a limited selection if your style of music is really obscure, but most providers carry at least some tones from just about any genre you can think of.

In order to get the ringback tone to play for your caller when they dial you, you will need to go through your cellphone carrier. The easiest way is to use the web interface, where you can browse, preview, and order the ringback tone or ringback tones you want on your cell. Unfortunately, there is no way for you to upload your own tones, which also means that the possibility for you to upload free ringback tones is also out. Regardless of that, the fun ways that ringback tones allow you to customize your cellphone for your friends and relatives is still worth a few bucks to me, so you know that I'll keep using them. Well, that is until the next fun cellphone customization thing comes along. - 18762

About the Author:

Read more about finding ringback tones at ring back tones.

Online Bass Guitar Lessons: Reinforce The Concepts Many Times As You Need To

By Demetrius Walker

I recommend getting a bass guitar though, because the strings are fatter, harder to press than those of an acoustic guitar, and the frets are wider apart. You can learn on your own, but looking up tabs, listening to songs and individually listening to the bass lines and trying to figure it out.

In playing the bass guitar, one should always take one lesson at a time. Bass playing requires repetition and there's no sense in hurrying the learning process, one should feel the notes through his soul and through his heart and become one with the bass guitar.

If your strings ever break mysteriously at the bridge, check your saddles. If there are any string "bite" marks, snags or burrs on the saddles, it means that they are wearing down your strings and the constant vibration of the strings makes the burrs act like little saws on the windings of the string. Eventually the core gives in - and POW, there goes a string - and possibly an eyeball.

With your thumb in position as described under the Hand Positioning section strike the low E string with the middle knuckle of your thumb and hit it pretty hard to get that classic "thump' sound and then immediately release.

The lst note of the exercise will be the first notes of the sixteenth note exercise. Another important thing to develop in bass playing is the strength of both hand's fingers. The bass guitar is a sturdy and solid musical instrument, strength is needed to play it.

NEVER SING if you feel uncomfortable about it. NEVER HARMONIZE if you're not sure what notes to hit with the lead singer. Avoid "falsetto vocals" if at all possible. Falsetto only belongs when you are driving in the car, ALONE, and with your favorite CD playing

Unfortunately, it turns out to be harder than it looks. Here's why: The muscles that move your hands and fingers across the neck and strings are rarely used for other tasks. The fine motor skills needed to play a stringed instrument require that the small muscles of the hands be strengthened. So when you take up the bass, you're like a baby learning to walk: Not only do you have no idea of what you're doing, you don't even have the muscles to do it.

A tooth-loosening, earth shattering bass sound is attainable at the home studio level through two highly effective recording methods: by micing the bass amp with a quality signal chain, using a direct injection box to go straight to the board/input, or both! - 18762

About the Author:

The truth about how to play bass is finally revealed! Visit us at online bass guitar lessons to get all the free insider information.

Percussion Instruments Throughout History

By David Zed

It is generally agreed amongst anthropologists and archaeologists that other than the human voice, the first musical instruments known to mankind were percussion instruments. After the discovery of the voice as a means of creating sound for aesthetic purposes, percussion certainly followed shortly after. Sticks, hands, feet and rocks were struck in order to create a rhythm to accompany singers and evolved into percussion instruments closer to the types used today. Along with the technologies of simple tools for agriculture and hunting came the developments of more sophisticated drums, with logs being shaped with tools to produce louder sounds and smaller logs being cut into a set of drums which produced different tones.

With time, percussion instruments became more complex. By the 10th century, the kalimba (aka the thumb piano) was in use in Africa. In the Americas, maracas and other percussion instruments were known at least three millennia ago; Australian and Micronesian seed rattles have been in use for thousands of years, as have chimes, gongs and xylophones in Asia. Percussion instruments were used as part of religious ceremonies, for practical communications and simply for enjoyment.

Percussion instruments that are displayed in orchestra first came from Asia Minor. In the 15th century, people began migrating east and brought with them numerous instruments. Our percussion instruments got their initial stages there, when the Crusades took back the drums that they found in the Middle East. From then on, evolution of percussion and drums kicked up a notch and assortments of percussion instruments came into being.

The function of percussion instruments within an orchestra or other musical ensemble varies depending on their design and size. Some instruments produce sounds which can carry melodic or harmonic roles, while others are strictly percussive in nature. Composers and arrangers usually assign the percussion and instruments in the lower register parts which make them work as a team to create a rhythmic basis for the composition.

Drums and percussions as well as bass are known as the rhythm section of the most popular music genres. Most classical pieces written for an orchestra since the time of Mozart and Haydn are schemed to put emphasis on strings, brass and woodwinds. However, time and again they include a pair of timpani (kettle drums) although not played continuously. But moderately, they serve to offer additional accents when needed.

The 1700s and 1800s saw small percussion instruments such as cymbals and triangles coming into use in the orchestral setting, though again largely in a supporting role. It wasnt until later that percussion instruments were accorded a more equal footing with other instruments within the context of the orchestra.

Although not always the center of attention, percussion instruments are indispensible to almost every modern musical genre. Military and marching bands use percussion to provide the rhythm not only for the music being performed, but for the pace of marching soldiers. Jazz is in the minds of many synonymous with the sound of the ride cymbal, the brushed snare drum and the hi-hat " and its hard to imagine rock music in any style without percussion. From rhythm and blues to heavy metal, hip hop, country and other genres, percussion is the backbone of popular music.

There are even musical ensembles which perform works consisting entirely of percussion instruments. The range of percussion instruments is varied enough that compositions can express melody, harmony and rhythm using only percussive elements and of course, these performances are quite a sight to behold. - 18762

About the Author:

David Zed has been an authoritative figure on percussion instruments for nearly twenty years.

Get Legal Movies Online Now

By Giclas Cerreto

Downloaded movies from the web normally need to have their video and audio formats changed before they can be viewed on DVD players. Internet download formats are commonly compressed for fast download times. Learn to create movies from downloaded files.

Some websites allow you the option of watching the movie you are buying while it is downloading. This is called streaming. The only problem with this, however, is that some older computers may slow down while this is occurring.

A movie site should have simple, step by step directions to download their movies. No one wants to get confused with hard to follow instructions. Make certain that the movie site you pick has easy to understand instructions for movie downloading.

Picking a legitimate movie download site can help assure you that there are no viruses or spyware attached to the program. These sites are much safer to download from. They are also usually faster and easier. You may also find that their customer support is much easier to access.

Look for websites that offer high speed downloading options. At some sites, it can take a long time to download a movie. Movie files are generally very big, so choose a website that offers you an option for a high speed download program.

Some movie download sites are free. However, they may also be illegal. You can get in trouble for downloading illegal movies from the Internet, so move on when you find these sites. It is better to pay money for your movies from a legitimate site than to risk trouble.

Conversion software uses codecs data which tells computers how to read multimedia files ' to convert one video/audio format to another. Opening multimedia files during conversion of movies downloaded from the web can cause catastrophic errors because the playback software uses the same codecs as the conversion software. Always restart the computer before converting, and avoid using any programs during the process to avoid errors.

It is not uncommon to find that movies downloaded from the web do not play in DVD players. In fact, many Internet movies are deliberately encoded so they cannot be directly transferred to DVD to avoid detection by anti-piracy groups. This measure lowers video quality and makes DVD playback difficult, but it helps pirates avoid detection.

If you cannot get correct DVD playback of a downloaded movie, try running the conversion software after restarting the computer and do not run any programs during conversion. If that doesn't help, attempt to install all the proper codecs from their respective websites. If that still doesn't solve the problem, check the original file for errors.

When you download a program for a movie download, be sure that the program is compatible with your computer. Choose a website that offers a program that is easily downloaded. If your computer freezes or if the program takes too long, you may want to look into another site.

In conclusion, making a DVD from an Internet video is not the most difficult process in the world. Fortunately, freeware software exists which makes the process easy for beginners. However, be responsible! - 18762

About the Author:

With a Vudu box you have 13,000 movie or TV titles available for renting or purchases. Purchase Software Code The search term "Purchase Software Package" is a good one to use for movie download information. Video gaming consoles are now being used as a movie download tool.

Online Movie Reviews And Search Terms

By Sarah Fisher

In the past you had to go to a store if you wanted to rent or buy a movie. Instead of buying or renting the dvd, people now can choose a movie download instead. Below, is a sample of some of the movies you can find using movie download sites.

Titanic: It is the maiden voyage of the spectacular new ship. People are exited to make the voyage from England to New York. The Titanic is deemed unsinkable, but then the unthinkable happens, and the ship starts sinking into the Atlantic.

From the Hip: Once more, Nelson plays a personality only a mommy might love: a barrister who's made a name for himself by winning a miserable case through shocking courtroom strategies. Now he's given a new challenge: guarding 'Hurt' who's implicated of slaughter. Hurts elaborate behavior couldn't spare this mongrel of a film. Cast includes Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, John Hurt, Darren McGavin, Ray Walston, Dan Monahan, Allan Arbus, and Edward Fall. (112 minutes, 1987)

Dino: Mineo at his disobedient best playing youth offender befriended by a gal Kohner and a communal employee Keith. Reginald Rose adjusted his esteemed Television play, and Mineo re-made his featuring role. Cast includes Sal Mineo, Brian Keith, Susan Kohner, Joe De Santis, Dime Santon, Blunt Faylen, and Richard BakaIyan. (94 minutes, 1957)

A Perfect Murder: Knowing his wife has taken a lover Steven Taylor is going to set up the perfect murder. He confronts the man who is sleeping with his wife. Together they become part of a plan to kill the wife. When the night comes things don't go as planned.

Higher Learning: Columbus University is a true melting pot of cultures and social backgrounds. These young kids face racism, rape, peer pressures, and sexual development in this tense trauma. One confused, mild mannered, student finds himself part of a violent skinhead gang when he finds nowhere else to turn for help.

II Posto: This early Olmi characteristic has something of the feel of early Truffaut and Milos Forman in its depiction of everyday life with its small glories and failures. Easy tale that interests a teenaged boy getting his first job and meeting a gal, however the beauty of the film is in the admiring and perceptive examination of human beings. Cast includes Sandro Panseri, Loredana Detto, Tullio Kezich, and Mara Cherish. (93 minutes, 1961)

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold: This movie was an unfortunate adventure bomb. Chamberlain returns to Africa looking for his sibling, who's been tracking a lost off-white tribe. Cast includes Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Rock, James Earl Jones, Henry Silva, Robert Donner, and Doghmi Larbi. (99 minutes, 1987)

I Never Sang for My Father: (1970) C-93 Cast includes Melvyn Douglas, Gene Hackman, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons, Elizabeth Hubbard, and Lovelady Powell. Tender adaptation of Robert Anderson play in reference to grown man (Hackman) faced with the problems involved in caring for his older dad (Douglas). (93 minutes, 1970)

Adalen 31: Adalen 31 is a Swedish story of mill striker's, and their battle with management. Things get complicated when one of the strikers develops a relationship with a factory manager's daughter. When she becomes pregnant things become even more complex. Peter Schildt, Kerstin Tidelius, Stefan Feier- bach and Roland Hedlund star. (1969 Swedish-drama directed by Bo Widerberg)

If your looking for downloads, type in "Watch A Movie Online" to a search engine, see if you find something good. A change in the phrase will sometimes get a better result. You should punch in "Online Movie Downloading" for another set of results. - 18762

About the Author:

When I want to look for new movies to download I search "Downloading Movies Online" and see what"s new. Movie Downloads Websites With a high speed connection you can now download movies in a reasonable time. Download films and then burn them to DVD.