Gags, gusto and far more than simple guitar riffs mark New Odyssey’s unique stage show. Three guys wield 30 instruments and combine their individual virtuosity to form a raucous production featuring comedy, skits and audience participation. “Once it gets going, they start putting on costumes and getting people onstage,” said Sandy Harmon, general manager of […]
Acoustic Guitars
What are frets, and when should I have them replaced?
Frets are metal strips (usually nickel alloy) embedded along the fretboard (also called fingerboard) and located at exact points that divide the scale length in accordance with a specific mathematical formula. When a player presses a string against a fret it shortens the vibrating length of the string, thus […]
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert August 7th
August 7 Summer Concert St. John Hospital, 3 p.m., Cafeteria St. John, Free Concert Guest Soloists: Don Baker, principal oboe, Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Laurie Landers Goldman, violin, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Oboe Concerto No. 3 in g minor by Handel Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major by J.S. Bach Violin and Oboe Concerto, […]
Register Now For Fall Music Lessons
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Sign up now for Private and Group Music Lessons You can register early to get the best available times starting in September Families can save valuable time each week by scheduling lessons for 2 or more children at the same time! Private Lessons Guitar (Electric, Acoustic, and Bass Guitar) Our […]
Why is it called “rock n’ roll?” What does the “roll” mean? Why is it sometimes “and” yet sometimes “n’?”
Is “Rocket ‘88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats the very first rock and roll record? The question has inspired debate amongmusicologists for years. Another equally contentious question: Where does the term “rock and roll” come from? “Rock” is derived from the Old English roccain, related to the Old Nordicrykkja meaning, “to pull, tear, move.” The earliest […]
Art and Lutherie Ami Guitar
AMI Never judge a book by its cover! The Ami’s are modeled after the dimensions of a parlor guitar of the early 1900’s. Small in stature but surprisingly large where it counts most… Tone and projection. The Ami’s tone is clear and pronounced, making it a great guitar for acoustic blues, slide, folk, fingerstyle or […]