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So what else is new?Guitar Pro 5 Full Version Professional golfers use techniques that amateur golfers don't use (at least not very well), and pro ball players use techniques that sandlot and weekend athletes don't use -- or again, not very well.

So it's not surprising that professional piano players have some tricks up their sleeves that the rest of us mortals don't have. But that doesn't mean we can't try to emulate the great pianists. We may not pull it off as well as them, but we sure can have a lot of fun trying, and who knows? Maybe a few of us can actually learn these techniques well enough to win some admiration from our friends, join a group, play for our own enjoyment, or whatever.

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Here is a list of just a few of the technique the pros use when they play piano. There are more, of course, but this is a pretty good estimate of the most important skills:

Pro Secret 1: Straddles. Leaving one of more notes out of a chord to create an open feeling.

Pro Secret 2: 2/1 & 3/1 Breakups. Breaking a chord up by playing part of the chord & then the rest of the chord.

Pro Secret 3: Waterfall Chords. Broken chords cascading down from the top of the keyboard similar to a waterfall.

Pro Secret 4: Tremolo-Fired Runs. Rapid-fire runs made of chords, but starting with a tremolo.

Pro Secret 5: Half-Step Slides. Approaching the next chord from 1/2 step above or below.

Pro Secret 6: Suspensions. Using the 4th as a "hangover" instead of the 3rd.

Pro Secret 7: Chord Substitutions. Harmonizing songs using different chords than the traditional ones.

Pro Secret 8: Voicing in 4ths. Stacking chords in intervals of 4ths instead of 3rds.

Pro Secret 9: Turn-Arounds. A chord progression that turns you around, like a cul-de-sac.

Pro Secret 10: Introductions. Creating a front door for the song.

Pro Secret 11: Endings. Creating a back door for the song.

Pro Secret 12: Transposing. Playing a song in a key different than it was written in.

Pro Secret 13: Modulating. Getting from key to key smoothly.

Pro Secret 14: Altering a Melody to Create a New Melody. Using neighboring tones to craft a new tune.

Pro Secret 15: Inversions. Instead of always playing chords in root position, using a variety of "upside down" chords.

Pro Secret 16: Creating Original Chord Progressions. Linking chords together creatively.

Pro Secret 17: Echoes - Rhythmic, Melodic, Harmonic. The easiest way to begin the arranging process.

Pro Secret 18: Touch. The difference between a sledge hammer and a pillow.

Pro Secret 19: II7 to V7 Progression. One of the most common chord progressions.

Pro Secret 20: Latin-American Rhythms. Using various rhythm patterns such as Samba, Bossa Nova, Cha Cha, etc.

Pro Secret 21: Locked Hands Style. Playing the melody in both hands with a chord under the right hand melody.

Pro Secret 22: Jazz Styles. Lush, offset beats, comping, color tones, etc.

Pro Secret 23: Two-Handed Arps. The Flowing River Of Sound. Using broken chords in both hands at the same time.

Pro Secret 24: Parallelisms. Parts moving the same direction (such as 10ths, octaves, etc.)

Pro Secret 25: Ragtime Techniques. Barrel-house and early jazz styles.

Pro Secret 26: Polytonality & Superimposition. Playing in two keys at the same time, and playing two different chords at the same time.

Pro Secret 27: Delay-Catch-Up Technique. Falling behind the beat, then catching up.

Pro Secret 28: Slash Chords. Chords over a left-hand counter melody.

Pro Secret 29: Counter-Melodies. Creating a sub-tune that is complimentary to the main tune.

Pro Secret 30: Western Sounds. Wagon-wheel bass styles, etc.

Pro Secret 31: Gospel Sounds. "Get on that church" and "shouting" styles.

Pro Secret 32: 12 Bar Blues. The basis for thousands of songs in all styles.

Pro Secret 33: Passing Tones. Tones that "pass through" the current chord.

Pro Secret 34: Question-Answer Techniques. Repeating a previous musical phrase but in a new way.

Pro Secret 35: Far-Out Harmonies. Extended chords, altered chords.

Pro Secret 36: Syncopation. Playing between the beats.

There are other techniques the pros use, and new techniques are always being invented. But for a list of worthy goals for an aspiring piano player, this list will keep us busy for a long time.

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On a electric guitar is it possible to have just the Floyd Rose locking nut without the tremolo system?

I need a replacement neck for my Jackson. But most of the necks I come across have the locking nut already installed, or have the top of the neck pre-routed for the locking nut. So i'm wondering if you can have the locking nut without installing a new tremolo system?

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Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS with Locking Tremolo $699.99 Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS with Locking Tremolo The sounds that create legends! The Standard Stratocaster HSS offers legendary Fender tone combined with classic styling that includes a one humbucking/two single-coil pickup configuration, shielded body cavities and medium jumbo frets. This model also comes with a Floyd Rose®-licensed locking tremolo for added tuning stability. New features include a tinted neck, parchment pickguard and control knobs, and a '70s-style logo. The Standard Strat HSS-plug one in and listen for yourself! Standard gig bag included. Specifications: Model Name Standard Strat® HSS with Locking Tremolo (Upgrade) Model Number 114-4700-(Color #) Series Standard Series Colors (302) Lake Placid Blue, (306) Black, (309) Candy Apple Red, (332) Brown Sunburst, (375) Midnight Wine, (380) Arctic White, (Polyester Finish) Body Alder Neck Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Tinted Satin Urethane Finish) Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5" Radius (241 mm) No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo Pickups 1 Standard Humbucking Pickup (Bridge), 2 Standard Single-Coil Strat Pickups (Neck and Middle) Controls Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup) Pickup Switching 5-Position Blade, Special Switching: Position 1. Full Bridge Humbucker (No Tone Control) Position 2. Front Coil of Bridge Pickup and Middle Pickup (Lead Tone Control) Position 3. Middle Pickup (Lead Tone Control) Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickups (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls) Position 5. Neck Pickup (Rhythm Tone Control) Bridge Floyd Rose® Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo Machine Heads Fender®/Ping® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines Hardware Chrome Pickguard 3-Ply White Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm) Width at Nut 1.650" (42 mm) Unique Features Floyd Rose Tremolo, Fender Transition Logo, Parchment Plastic Parts Strings Fender® Super Bullets® 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003 Accessories Standard Gig Bag Case None Introduced 11/2008 Notice Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice Get Your Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS with Locking Tremolo Today!

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EBS TremoLo Tremolo Pedal $179.95 The EBS TremoLo is the latest contribution to the famous Black Label Pedals series and will be available some time in 2007. It gives you the choice of vintage type tremolo or sweeping filter effects.

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Boss TR-2 Tremolo Pedal $99 The Boss TR2 Tremolo is designed to provide guitarists with classic tremolo effects in an easy-to-use compact pedal. Dedicated "Wave," "Rate," and "Depth" knobs provide a multitude of effect possibilities.

Ibanez RG Guitars

Ibanez' RG series of guitars was originally part of Steve Vai's JEM/Universe series introduced in 1987.  The guitars are designed for one purpose- to rock hard.  The RG series models all have a thin, flat neck and a wide double octave fret board which helps with performing chords and solos.  The body is sleek and distinctive, and from the look of the guitar you will immediately know that this guitar isn't made for acoustic love songs.  The RG series is famous for being the basis of a line of easy to play seven string guitars, although the company added eight string models in 2007.  The guitars feature all of Ibanez' high quality construction features with the addition of a rock and roll appearance that makes them favorites among professional musicians.  The Ibanez RG line falls into five sub-categories:

 

• The Ibanez RG Prestige series models were first introduced in 1987, and are still rocking today.  They are well known for their distinctive shape- thin, fast necks that create hard edged rock and heavy metal tones.  The Ibanez RG Prestige series guitars are made in Japan by the best craftsmen Ibanez can find.  The RG Prestige models feature Wizard necks with Prestige finishing; Edge Zero and Edge pro bridges, and a wide range of intense pickups in different configurations.  The Ibanez RG Prestige series also offers seven and eight string models
• The Ibanez RG Tremolo series has several models with different features and unique finishes.  The coolest part of these models is the diabolical, double locking Edge III bridge, which allows the player to create wild tremolo effects and provides total tuning stability.  Ibanez RG Tremolo tremolo-equipped guitars continue to pus the limit on what hard rock should be.
• The Ibanez RG Fixed defines what a metal axe should be- it is simple and has a fixed bridge.  Ibanez offers thru-necks on some models of the RG Fixed, and they can take whatever beating you give them when you are slamming out hard core beats.  The RG Fixed series was designed to accommodate guitarists who want the loud sound of an RG without dealing with double-locking.
• The Ibanez GRG series is an affordable model with high dollar features.  The GRG series is designed for beginner guitarists who want the chance to own a guitar that will grow with them.  The GRG models feature Powersound pickups in a hum/sing/hum configuration that creates tons of tonal variation.  The GRG has a maple neck and basswood body, a Fat 10 bridge, and comes in three different finishes.  Just like Ibanez' more expensive models, the guitars are set up and inspected so you can open the box and start rocking.
• The GRX series has a basswood body, standard tremolos, Powersound hum bucking pickups, and comes in a range of metallic finishes.  The GRX is another great guitar for the new guitarist, because although they are priced low they are designed to satisfy you for many years.  Like the GRG series, the guitars are inspected and set up so you can start playing the second you open the box.

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