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Rhythm Of The Soul
October 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The 1st half of our program would be akin to ‘River Dance’ music with acoustic and electric violins followed by a series of explosive & energetic performances using African drums, rhythmic progressions (’Chairs & Sticks’), dancing & singing. Directed by Mr. Brian Tan, our Music Director, resident conductor at KL PAC Sinfonietta Orchestra and recent award winner for Most Promising Artist at the Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, together with children of all ages, the concert will truly be one... [Read the full story]
Keyboard
Choosing an Electronic Keyboard
May 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Electronic keyboards give you a great way to explore music and learn to play an instrument. Different types of electronic keyboards work best for different players. Popular keyboards include everything from Yamaha keyboards, Roland keyboards, and Korg keyboards to keyboards from Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Kurzweil, Casio, and Moog. Pack up a portable electronic keyboard Affordable and easy-to-play portable electronic keyboards can go anywhere and you can play them anywhere, even on your lap. Plus, portable electronic keyboards come... [Read the full story]
Music and Movements
Introduction To Orff Schulwerk One Day Workshop
September 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The ‘Orff Schulwerk Approach’ also known as the ‘Orff Approach’ offers a holistic approach to Music Education originally conceived by German Composer, Carl Orff (1895 - 1982). It integrates singing, speech activities, movement, folk dance, creativity, listening skills and playing of percussion instrumentss to encourage active music making. AMPAC are proud to present a one day workshop designed to introduce participants to the ’Orff Approach’ methods in teaching music, happening on 28... [Read the full story]
Piano
Taking Care Of Your Piano
May 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Like any other furniture, there is a proper way of cleaning and caring for your piano. If you want your piano to last for a long time, you must know how to properly care for and maintain your instruments’ good condition. Here are some tips: Cleaning the Keys - Never use rubbing alcohol, bleach or other commercial cleaning products to clean your piano keys. Most of these products have ingredients that dry out the natural oils in your piano’s ivory keys. Use a cleaning solution specially made for pianos, you can... [Read the full story]
Rock
How To Scream Like a Rocker!
May 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Ever wanted to scream like any of those bands like Linkin Park or System of a Down? Here’s how you can become a great screamer without hurting your throat. Steps OK, let’s break it down to you. Four locations you need to know in your body. Your mouth. Your Throat/Pharynx. Your Chest. Your Diaphragm. While screaming, each of these parts has “jobs”. Lets start from the top. Your mouth releases the sound and forms the scream into words. Your mouth should be opened as wide as possible. DO NOT distort... [Read the full story]
Violin
How To Choose a Violin
May 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
One of the most common beliefs in choosing a violin is that the more you pay the better the tone. This is unfortunately not true. There are some people who get a fine sounding violin for a small amount of money and there are some who spend a lot of money for a poor sounding violin. There are many criteria in evaluating a violin. Unfortunately tone is not typically near the top. For the most part here is the list of characteristics of a violin that determine price, in declining order of importance: The Maker Country of... [Read the full story]
Vocal
Perfect Pitch
May 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Most of the time when singers are thinking about pitch, they’re thinking about how to improve it! Going off pitch when singing is also called going “off key”, and it means that you sing a slightly different note then you intended to. Usually, you end up hitting a note that’s a little bit higher or lower then what you were aiming for. This is called going sharp (a little to high) or flat, which is a little to low. Everyone goes off key sometimes, but some people have a hard time controlling their... [Read the full story]
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Events
Rehearsals Have Begun!
In the spirit of what we believe here at AMPAC, we are organizing a charity concert in aid of Orang Asli (OA) childrens. We aim to raise RM100,000.00 (one hundred thousand) to... [Read more]
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Recital Hall
Recital Hall
AMPAC has a professional recital hall for rental for companies producing or presenting dance, theater, music or film, as well as for meeting spaces, festivals or conferences. AMPAC Recital... [Read more]
Recital Hall
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Musical Instruments For Sale
Strad Classic Student Violin Includes Violin Case, FOM shoulder rest, Perlman Music Stands & Nikko Metronames For further information, please call... [Read more]
Yamaha Soprano Recorders, Percussion Instruments (Castanets, Tambourines, etc…), Djembes and Violin Strings. For further information, please call us or... [Read more]
Hand-picked by the Principal direct from supplier, 1st Class Reconditioned Kawai/Yamaha Pianos with 5-year Warranty. All with Built-in Piano Heater,... [Read more]