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Khene Solo from Esan

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:03:39 +0000

Many years ago I was living in Minneapolis Minnesota. I had a chance to work with the Lao Community Service Center. While there I was able to collect some awesome khene instrumental solos from various people. Thought I would share it with our Lao Music Community. Let me know how you guys like it.

Also, just a quick reminder of Bird’s concert in Los Angeles. It’s this weekend I’m very excited about this. More information at Birdinusa.com. Hop over there and check it out when you get a chance.

Ketron X1 vs Tyros 3 Keyboard

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:25:24 +0000

Which do you think is better between Ketron X1 and Yamaha Tyros 3? I really like the Ketron X1 I think it sounds marvelously awesome! I’m trying to get an idea for our Lao Music Community followers on which keyboard they should consider adding to their wishlist. Share with us what you think in the comment section.

Ketron/ Solton X1

Yamaha Tyros 3

Also, this week I would like to share a free style for the Yamaha PSR keyboard owners. This is a Techno 3 Cha style..Check it out let me what you think.

Download Yamaha Lao 3-Cha-Techno Style

The First Lao Keyboard Online Video Instruction

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:24:02 +0000

Just last week, I created an online video instruction on “How to Play Lao Keyboard in 30 Minutes“! This is my first video online instruction and I think I am the only one who is doing this at the moment. If you get a chance please review this product and let me know what you think.

Also in this post, I would like to share a general keyboard style for those who have this keyboard. I was asked last week about it. So here you go. Let me as well if this sample works for you.

Download General Keyboard Style

I Love Playing My Midis

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:35:07 +0000

If you are a midi player one way to make it sound good is to run it through an electronic

keyboard. If you are playing it from a computer you will need an MIDI USB cable

connecting from the computer to the keyboard. I would recommend using Cake Walk to play the midi.

You could control the playing from this software.

Also, Check out these Lao marlum midi files – they are fmarlum lovers. Great

way to learn how to play Lao marlum styles.

If you are a midi player one way to make it sound good is to run it through an electronic keyboard. If you are playing the midi from a computer you will need a MIDI USB cable connecting from the computer to the keyboard. I would recommend using Cake Walk to play the midi. You could control the midi playing from this software.

Also, Check out these Lao marlum midi files – they are for marlum lovers. Great way to learn how to play Lao marlum styles. Feel free to post any comments or suggestions!

Download Lao Marlum Midis

How to Play Lao Morlum Scales on Your Guitar

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:22:41 +0000

This week let us look into how to play Lao Morlum scales on the guitar. I have always wanted to learn but could not find any lessons on it. Luckily, I stumbled across a very helpful tips and tricks provided by Pat Sisomphou from Lowell, MA. Check it out!

Also, to help further your skills don’t forget to download the free Lao Morlum midi files.

Download Lao Morlum Midi Files

Please share with us your favorite styles of Lao music in the comment section.

Learn How You Could Save on Lao Electronic Keyboard

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:54:43 +0000

I think we spend too much money on getting a Lao keyboard instrument. An average people spend anywhere from $700-$1000 on it just because it’s their passion. Here is the deal, if you want a keyboard and you are just using it to entertain your friends at home.I would suggest going for an older model because you will save so much money.

The first thing I would do is go on Ebay and do a search for the keyboard by typing in the name for example “Yamaha PSR 520″ you will be amazed at the price. And learn how to load the styles yourself. This will save you even more. I got my first Yamaha from Ebay for $100 and it was great!

Good luck in finding your next keyboard!

Another great place to look is CraigsList in your city under “Musical Instruments” Check it out!

Learn How to Play Lao Music on Your Keyboard In One Day

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:30:11 +0000

First, learn how to play the chords. You could download the keyboard chord chart from this post and start practice playing them. I would suggest you start out with learning these chords first – Dm F Gm Am C Bb – When you learn these five chords you could play just about all Lao country songs out there because with the keyboard you could use the transpose button for scaling the notes.

Second, learn the melody. For me I used a program call Vanbaso. I just load in the midi file of a song that I want to learn. Mute all the channels except for the melody and a play along with it. And if I want to get the chords for the song I would mute all the channels except for the guitar chord. You could also lower the tempo if it is too fast for you. Pretty cool program to get the chord and the melody part.

If you are not a visual person then I would suggest this program Midi2Notation. Just get the player version it is free! With this program you could print out the melody part of a song or just the guitar chord. Check it out!

The key here is to learn the chord of a song, the melody and then bringing them together. Have fun!

Download these programs, a free midi and test them out. This is how I learn! If you like to share with us how you learn your keyboard lessons please post it here.

Keyboard Chord Chart

Professional Resources:
Professional Piano Chords For Everyday Pianists
Instant Chord Finder

Play Simple Chords On Keyboad

Thai Pop Music Lyrics and Chords

Loading A Music Style files on Yamaha PSR E403

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:31:55 +0000

First, you need to install the music software downloader on your PC. The software should come with the keyboard. Once you have that, connect a USB cable to the E403 and in the software, click on musical instrument and flash memory.

Add your files and it will take about 10 seconds each to download.
When this is complete, you can retrieve your style files by pressing the function button and scrolling through until you find the sub menu “SFF load” all of your loaded styles will be in that area.

To load a style from “SFF load” press “0″ than press the yes button.
This will load that one style into style # 156

Learn How to Play the Khene – Part 2

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:51:49 +0000

Thought I would go ahead and share the second lesson with you guys. Hope, you got a chance to check out our first lesson with Master Bounseung. In this lesson, you will learn of a soothing style of Lao traditional music called “Lum Puthai”. This is my one of my favorites. Check it out! Feel free to leave your comment.

Top 5 reasons you should start playing the guitar

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:13:30 +0000

Growing up in Thailand, I never had a chance to play a musical instrument or have my own band. I was too poor at the time and still now! I am very anti-talent when it comes to music and it’s very hard for me to overcome. Just last year, I got myself an electric guitar. I had no clue what to do with it or how hard can it be to learn but I just I knew was that needed it!

5. Lamvong Lao – Leum Lai Ban Fan
Listen to a Lao band in Thailand playing the song “Leum Lao Ban Pha” with the guitar intro! Exceptional guitar piece. Video from YouTube.

4. Santana – Moon Flower
At the time, I didn’t know the name song but I just love the guitar intro solos of the song. Way to go Santana!

3. Loso – Somsan
Loso is great! Probably one of the greatest songs of all time..with very awesome ending solos!

2. Wanipop – Carabao
Thai band – they are good! The solo part is very inspiring. The first time I heard the song was just amazing to me.

1. Morlum – Motasai Hang
I love the guitar sound playing to this style of music. I guess I am a country boy.

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