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Hear the Music & The In Tune Listening List
Listen to the In Tune Listening List podcast, stream entire songs, and check out Hear the Music selections for November 2011.
• Archives of past editions are now available on the same link!
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February 2012
The February issue of In Tune includes an interview with Mary J. Blige, stories on Latin influences in music, looping, summer music programs, and stories on artists ranging from Earth Wind & Fire to opera singer Marian Anderson.
• Before Blige Listen to the artists who influenced soul singer Mary J. Blige and compare her style with her predecessors.
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•Looking at Loops 1: See artist KT Tunstall and the action from the Roland Looping World Championships.
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Loop Demo: Watch video of a MIDI loop under construction.
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Latin Music Examples: Hear audio from the February 2012 issue's music examples.
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Hear the Music: Hear tracks from Earth Wind & Fire, Vince Gill, Bessie Smith, and Marian Anderson.
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Interview with DJ Avicii by Susan Kornfeld
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January 2012
Bonus content from the January 2012 issue includes video on keyboard setups, score reading, and Hear the Music selections from artists featured in In Tune's print addition.
It's Under Control:Click here to see how to to set up a MIDI controller to run music software
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Hear the Music:
We Are The Crowd, Kina Grannis, Javier Colon, David Nail, Surfer Blood, Bonnie McKee, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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Score! Writer Jon Chappell guides you through the complete score shown in In Tune's January, 2012 Techniques Column
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December 2011
The December issue of In Tune features Florence and the Machine, jazz combos, Loretta Lynn, and introduction to the guitar, and more!
Hear the Music: Check out selections from Florence and the Machine, Loretta Lynn, Devotchka, Andres Segovia, and Bob Dylan.
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Pick It Up!: The December issue of In Tune offered advice on how to get started on the guitar, and explained the differences between the instrument's various types. Click to hear a 12-string, 6-string, and nylon string in action.
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Jazz Combo: Check out small jazz groups from the early jazz asge, be-bop, avant garde, fusion, and beyond.
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November 2011
The November issue of In Tune Monthly features members of Wilco talking about the band's new record label; a look at the blues and its influence on other genres; a tour of the Peavey instrument and equipment factory; profiles of Itzhak Perlman, Ron Blake, and more!
• Blues and its influence: Elements of the blues can be heard in many forms of music, from pop to jazz to musical theater. Here are some examples.
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• On the Marching: Check out the college marching bands featured in the November issue of In Tune.
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• Hear the Music: Hear selections from Itzhak Perlman, Ron Blake, Wilco, Hank Williams, and more!
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• Wilco's drummer/percussionist Glenn Kotche discusses how the band records and how he arranges percussion in this elusive audio excerpt from this November 2011 cover story.
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• In this video, Peavey Factory Tour: Founder and CEO Hartley Peavey shows us how the company makes speakers for amps and P.A. systems (Video will open in a new window).
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October 2011
In October issue of In Tune, we'll take a behind-the-scenes view from a GRAMMY Foundation benefit concert by Coldplay; meet songwriter Jason Reeves trace Lady Gaga to Louis Armstrong; learn about audio effects and take our annual look at music colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools.
• Hear the Music: This month's Hear the Music will feature Ray Charles, Jason Reeves, Coldplay, 2 Cellos, and more!
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• Canon Fodder:The October 2011 issue's Techniques column takes a look at canons and rounds in their forms. Hear canons in action, from the traditional to the unusual.
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• College Quotes: We didn't have room for all the great tips we gathered from college professors and graduates in the print addition of Best Music Schools 2012, so we added more here!
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College Program Links: Find links to music school program and faculty pages here.
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• Effects examples: Listen to and download to audio effects examples from this month's Gearhead feature!
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May 2011
In this issue of In Tune, we talked to singer-songwriter Christina Perri, explained how you can form your own big band, toured an amazing art museum guitar exhibit, concluded our arranging lesson, and more!
• Hear the Music: This month features Owl City, Christina Perri, Big Phat Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Cab Calloway, Count Basie Orchestra, Amanda Shires and Hahn-Bin.
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• Big Bands Can Start Small: Writer Rich Breske expands on his Livin' Large feature by showing how to create a big-sound with an ensemble of any size.
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• Guitar Heroes: Check out the exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that showed how instrument-making traditions brought over by Italian immigrants met American jazz to inspire some of the finest guitars ever built.
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• Guitar Heroes Video: see more from our guitar heroes feature.
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• In Tune Music News TV Station Listing: Click here to download a PDF showing the latest information.
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April 2011
In this issue of In Tune, we look at different arrangements of the same song, explore the idea of a musical duo, explore digital audio workstations, and listen to some cuts from Sugarland, the Rolling Stones, Alan Menken and Cake.
•Dynamic Duos:April cover artist Sugarland are just one of a new wave of successful musical duos. Check out some other of music's hottest double acts.
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•Arranging: From the first part in our series on arranging, listen to some audio samples as examples.
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•Hear the Music Sugarland, The Rolling Stones, Alan Menken, Cake, and Music of New Orleans.
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•DAWs Learn the difference between audio and MIDI, hear software instruments in action, and find links to some free demo software...
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•Terje Isungset
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March 2011
In this issue of In Tune, we conclude our two part series on studying complex scales, examine the process for Maroon 5's Grammy nominated single, and appreciate the talent of some of the greatest artists of the trumpet.
•Maroon 5: The hit single "Misery" helped the band to top the charts and earn a Grammy nomination. Co-writer Adam Levine explains each step of the song's journey.
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•Trumpet Titans: Read more about Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and other great artists of the trumpet.
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•Hear the Music: Maroon 5, Etta James, an a cappella sampler, NAMM highlights. Opens in a new window.
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•Maroon 5's Influences: In the March issue, Adam Levine discusses how producer Nile Rogers influenced the band's approach to writing "Misery." Check out some of Rogers' work and songwriting techniques.
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February 2011
In this issue of In Tune, we talked to Ne-Yo about his new concept album, studied scales, learned about electronic drums, and took a look at summer music programs. Plus, we heard from Grace Potter, met a ukulele sensation, looked at the life and music of country legend Hank Williams, and more!
•Ne-Yo's concept: See a video from Ne-Yo's concept album Libra Scale and some of the artists who influenced him.
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Loop Demo: Watch video of a MIDI loop under construction.
• Electronic beats: See and hear how electronic drum sounds have evolved through the decades.
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• Scales, Part 1: Listen to selected music examples from the February issue's Techniques feature. (The link will open a new web page.)
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January 2011
In this issue of In Tune, we talked to The Script about creating a show, completed our improvisation lesson, got inside of amplifiers, and looked at artists ranging from Howlin' Wolf to Rico Love.
•Hear the Music: This month's player includes selections from Howlin' Wolf, Band from TV, Susie Ibarra, the Corrs, and Beyoncé, plus links to audio related to the Script and string quartets.
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•Dialogue from the Script: Hear exclusive audio from our interview with the band.
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• More About Amps! "Gain" more knowledge about amplifiers. Click here to listen to how low, medium and high gain amps compare sonically.
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•Quartets Four Sure! Check out some of the string quartets covered in "The New 4mula for String Quartets.
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December 2010
The December issue of In Tune features Arcade Fire, the Music of India, the Saxophone Family Album, a look at drumming duets, and the first installment of a two part improvisation study. The issue also includes Cuban legend Celia Cruz, jazz composer Kenny Werner, mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, and more!
• Hear the Music: Check out selections related to Saxophone Family Album, Music News, Icon, the Write Stuff, Coda, and more!
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• The Instruments of India: Learn more about the many instruments used in India's rich musical traditions, and see and hear samples of a selected strings, winds, and percussion.
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•Arcade Fire: Hear and see some of the exotic instruments used by Arcade Fire, and see an up-close hurdy-gurdy demonstration.
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• Improv!: Hear selected music examples from the first part of our Improvisation feature, and use backing tracks online. You can also download them as MIDI files.
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November 2010
The November print edition of In Tune Monthly features an exclusive interview with No. 1 artist Zac Brown; an overview of marching music; a look at new music apps for mobile devices; the conclusion of our two-part transcribing tutorial; and stories about Buddy Holly, Victor Wooten, video game composer Tom Salta, and more!
• Hear the Music: November selections include Amanda Shaw, Buddy Holly, the New York Philharmonic, Zac Brown, video game composer Tom Salta, bass virtuoso Victor Woooten, demonstrations of the Moog synthesizer, and a selection by Zac Brown.
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• Country Rocks!: Our November issue features an exclusive interview with No. 1 artist Zac Brown, who discusses how his band incorporates rock and pop influences into its country sound. Hear others who've brought rock beats to Nashville.
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• Marching Masters: Check out videos from top marching outfits like Florida A&M, USC, and the Concorde Blue Devils drum corps.
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October 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes an exclusive interview with Sara Bareilles, advice on how to turn a musical competition into a learning laboratory—no matter your score, a look at the latest practice technology, a jazz cellist, an introduction to transcribing, and more! Click below to find bonus content.
• The John Lennon Songwriting Contest: "Battles of the bands" give performers a chance to hone their skills, but songwriters aren't left out of the arena, either. The John Lennon Songwriting contest gives tunesmiths a chance to get their work heard.
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• Hear the Music Listen to the artists and composers featured from In Tune's October 2010 issue, including Akua Dixon, Aaron Copland, Fe Fe Dobson, the Crescent Super Band, and more!
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• Sara Bareilles Compare songs from Sara Bareilles debut album Little Voice with music from her current hit Kaleidoscope Heart.
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• Try Transcribing, Part 1 Use the audio samples provided here to create your own transcribing exercises.
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May 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes singing tips from voice teachers who coach the cast of the hit show Glee, tips on how to start your own brass ensemble, a visit to a drum clinic, a beat-boxing flutist, the songwriter for the Black Eyed Peas, and more! Click below to find bonus content.
• Glee:
This month's issue of In Tune monthly featured the hit television show Glee. Check out some of their songs here!
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• Horn Ensembles:
The May 2010 issue of In Tune Monthly discusses starting your own ensemble. Check out some of the top touring brass ensembles of today. You can also click on their names to go to their web sites.
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• Is All that Jazz?
Click here to listen to audio examples for this month’s technique article!
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April 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes a profile of Orianthi, a study of cymbals, an account of a high school marching band's trip to the Rose Parade, and more.
• Orianthi:
The April 2010 issue of In Tune discusses this hot young guitarist; click here to see her in action, along with some of the guitar heroines of years past.
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• The Rose Parade:
Check out these videos of marching bands doing what they do best.
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March 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes a profile of Imogen Heap, the origins and development of jazz, the anatomy of an upright bass, an examination of the circle of 5ths, and stories about Elvis, the New York Philharmonic's harpist, teen opera singers, a veteran radio host, and more! Click below to find bonus content.
• Imogen Heap At Home in the Studio:
In the March 2010 issue of In Tune we discussed how Imogen Heap's vBlogs offered fans a look at the making of her record, Ellipse. See selected clips here.
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• Basses in the Spotlight: Listen to great upright bass players and see demonstrations of bass techniques.
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•Circle of Fifths:Techniques: Resources for the Circle of Fifths
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•An Audio History of Jazz: Listen to key selections from the history of jazz, including selections from Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and more.
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February 2010
In Tune's February 2010 issue includes an exclusive interview with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, a look at summer music programs, tips for transposing, and a look at the art of conducting. Click below for bonus content from In Tune's February 2010 issue.
•Conducting 101: The February 2010 issue of In Tune offers a guide to conducting basics. Click here for video demonstrations of basic techniques.
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January 2010
In Tune kicks off 2010 with an exclusive interview with the members of Lifehouse, a look at the technique of tension and resolution, the art of mixing, and more!
•Tension and Resolution Audio Examples: Stream or download audio files of the music examples from January's Techniques story on tension and resolution.
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• Mixing Resources: Download individual tracks to practice mixing and link to demos and online mixing resources.
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December 2009
The December 2009 print edition of In Tune Monthly explains why Carrie Underwood may be poised to ascend to the throne as the next Queen of Country. Click below for more on Underwood and other stories from the December issue.
•Winter Guard Videos and Links: See indoor drum lines in action and see how you can get involved!
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•Classic Country: See video of some of the artists who influenced Carrie Underwood.
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November 2009
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• Publishing Resources: Performing rights organizations are paying attention to students and aspiring writers with resources, programs, and educational articles. Click here to find them—and link to the U.S. Copyright office.
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• Guitar Factory Tours! Watch how wood, steel, and electronics come together to make awesome electric guitars.
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October 2009
The October 2009 issue of In Tune features: • An exploration of collaboration with Demi Lovato • A guide to vibrato • Tone tips for marching musicians • In Tune's annual guide to college music programs • The In Tune Listening List and more.
College Directory: Links to Schools Featured in In Tune's 2010 Best Music Schools.
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•Sound on the March Whether you're a wind or percussion player, these online resources and links will help your step up your sound on the marching field.
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2008-2009 (In Tune Volume 6)
We've archived some of the most popular bonus content from past volumes of In Tune Monthly. Click below to explore the stories, links, audio, and more!
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Bonus Content: In these excerpts from our exclusive interview, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus frontman Ronnie Winter discusses songwriting, lyrics, and perseverance.
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In Tune Interactive Hear archived music examples from the May 2009 issue of In Tune.
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Jazz Museums Are on the Rise: In our April 2009 issue, we looked at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem; click here to find info and online resources for more jazz museums around the country.
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Drum Factory Tour: Watch video of drums being made and see a demo of the Pearl Reference Series drums mentioned in "How Drums Are Made" from In Tune's April 2009 issue.
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Titans of Tone: Compare the sounds of some of the most toneful musicians of the last 50 years.
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Q&A with the Fray: Excerpts from our interview with Fray frontman Isaac Slade
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Build A Press Kit: Follow this link to download materials to help you create your own press kit.
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March(ing) Madness!: The May 2009 issue of In Tune includes 10 tips to help you get "A Leg Up" on marching band this summer. Click here for links to lessons and videos to help you get started.
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Soloing and Tone: In Tune is teaming up with Notion Music to provide interactive versions of the notated music examples printed in the magazine. Click the links below to launch streaming QuickTime movies.
Link to October and November 2008 stories, including Ear Safety, a Piano Factory Tour, High School Musical, and more.
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Now Hear This! As a musician, your hearing may be your most valuable asset—but loud music can damage it. Learn the risks, and how to protect yourself.
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Waaaaaaay Off Broadway While New York City remains a hub for musical theater, regional theater around the country has continued to grow.
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The Lowdown on Low Brass
Check out some video of low brass players in action, playing everything from rock to classical to jazz.
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In Tune Interactive The October 2008 issue of In Tune explores the concept of melody. Click here for audio files of two music examples from the piece. Author Jon Chappell's online lesson offers tips for writing melodies of your own.
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When Jazz Went Electric In the 1960s, all popular music was in a state of change, partly due to the new electronic instruments, amplifiers and audio effects that were becoming available. Many jazz musicians jumped onboard the electronic bandwagon to create a jazz-rock mix that would become known as “fusion.”
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High School Musical Songwriter Speaks As bonus content for our feature on High School Musical 3, Jamie Houston shares his insights on songwriting.
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Taylor Swift
Read more about In Tune's April 2008 cover artist.
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