With Cinco de Mayo approaching, Music again plays a big part in the celebrations and festivities! We have prepared a special selection of instruments that will be just perfect for your Fiestas! Because Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's 1862 victory over France (Not Indendence Day, which is a common misconception. That actually occurred over 50 years earlier on September 16th.) Mexican Mariachi music is usually the first style that comes to mind. No Mariachi Band would be complete without Violins, Guitars, Vihuelas (guitar with a rounded back, sometimes referred to as a Lute), Harps and Trumpets. Most everyone has heard "La Cucaracha" and while listening you can probably picture the musicians in their silver studded charro outfits and wide brimmed hats!
As Cinco de Mayo Celebrations have gained in popularity both in the United States and abroad as a great reason to throw a party with themed decorations, food and drinks, various other types of Mexican music have also started topping the charts. Nothing gets a party started like Chips and Salsa . . . and Salsa Music!! Whether you're musically inclined, or not so much, anyone can shake their Maracas!! These percussion instruments come in a great variety of colors and sizes. Did you know that the amount of pebbles in a maraca is traditionally an uneven number to create a distinct sound? How 'bout giving a Guiro a try?! This percussion instrument started as a dried gourd with ridges on the surface of the shell to provide a rough place to rake a wooden stick across. How 'bout a Ceramic Ocarina; we have one that's a necklace!
So hang your pinatas, whip up a batch of guacamole, put on your sombrero, make sure the blender is full of refreshing Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas (Recipe Below), break out your Cinco de Mayo Instruments and lets....Get This Party Started! Ole!
Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
Nutritional Facts1 cup (calculated without tequila) equals 271 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 71 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 1 g protein.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Easter Treats With A “Beat” Are Sooo Sweet! (Without a trip to the Dentist!)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Bodhrán: A Great Gift Idea For St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to explore traditional Irish culture by giving a gift that is rooted in Ireland’s history. With March 17th approaching why not get into the spirit of the holiday by giving a musical gift that celebrates the Irish culture. Weather you have Irish ancestry or are just one of the many who love to play “Irish for the day” incorporating music into your celebration is a great way for people of all ages to celebrate the season. With this excellent gift idea you can delve deeper into genuine Irish heritage than the stereotypical green beer and shamrocks.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Take Advantage Of Our New Triple Play Promotion & Save $$
It pays to play!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Flute Buyers Guide
In choosing a flute there are many different things to consider, including the musicians age and skill level as well as the features on the instrument. As a buyer the more you know about flutes and the different features that are available, the more of a chance that you will buy the instrument that is perfectly suited for you. Our expert team of band directors, teachers and musicians have collaborated to put together a basic knowledge of the flutes construction and design in the Flute Buyers Guide below. In this guide you will find information on the different types, features, and specifications of flutes as well as recommendations on trusted brands for players at each level of performance. We are committed to helping our customers find the greatest potential in their musical instrument. Please do not hesitate to call or email us if you have any additional questions.
Monday, February 20, 2012
ST. PATRICK’S DAY – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC!
Friday, February 17, 2012
How A Community Can Be Helped Through Music
Sisters create music to benefit charities
Charlotte teens hope talents can help Dickson Countty
5:25 PM, Feb. 16, 2012 |
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Charlotte teens, Sammie, 13, and older sister, Stephanie, 17, are writing songs and giving the proceeds to individuals and causes. / Elizabeth Thompson photography
Written by
Colleen Creamer
The Dickson Herald
Charlotte teens, Sammie, 13, and older sister, Stephanie, 17, are taking issue with music. Stephanie, a junior at Creek Wood High School, and Sammie, in sixth grade at Dickson Middle School, are writing songs and giving the proceeds to worthy individuals and causes, some very close to home.
“We had an essay to do in my English class for the state,” said Stephanie. “It was about if we had a million dollars, what we would do for the community. That triggered our first song “Land of the Free.”
The proceeds from “Land of the Free” are going to House of Hope and New Beginnings, a refuge for homeless families in Dickson.
Stephanie, quite the acoustic finger picker, continues to learn guitar, and Sammie sings in a young, breathy voice that is pitch perfect. They also have a little help on guitar solos from another local musician, Zack Brooks, 23, who also contributes on harmonies.
The story behind their second song started close to home with a terrible tragedy. When the sisters’ nephew suffered severe child abuse and then, ultimately, Shaken Baby Syndrome, they knew they had their second song — and their second cause. “Eyes of Tragedy’ will go to The Child Advocacy Center in Charlotte.
“When you watch TV, and you see that other kids are being abused, we wanted to write about that and inform people that this does go on,” Stephanie said.
The third song on the CD is entitled “Believe in Me” with Sammie on vocals and Zack and Stephanie on guitar. When the girls found out that a family friend, Drew Stacy, had melanoma, and that the family needed money for medical expenses, they simply added the family to their list and are donating the proceeds to them.
The CD entitled “The Voice of Change” sells for $6. So far, “The Voice of Change Project” has raised $300 for Drew Stacy, $135 for the homeless and $100 for child advocacy.
So, when will all this end? Not likely any time soon. The list appears to be growing. Apparently, these two believe there just might be better things to think about other than boys and cell phones.
To listen to their music and read about their causes, visit their YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/user/jarvisgirls.
This article appeared in print on February 16, 2012, in The Tennessean with the headline: Sisters Create Music To Benefit Charities.
You can also follow the Jarvis Sisters at: http://www.songcastmusic.com/profiles/TheJarvisSisters
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Mardi Gras and Musical Instrument Haven . . . Perfect Together!
Music and Fun have always been in the forefront of our motto at Musical Instrument Haven. With Mardi Gras right around the corner (February 21, 2012) music and fun once again take center stage. Even if you’re not able to make it to “The Big Easy” for Mardi Gras, it’s a great Holiday to celebrate in your own home, or a reason to throw a themed fundraising event or party for your community or civic organization. Musical Instrument Haven can help you fill all your music needs, so that your guests will think they’ve been transported to a balcony on Bourbon Street!
Music is an important aspect of the Mardi Gras vibe and feeling. Musical Instrument Haven is your One-Stop Party Shop for everything music! Check out the Mardi Gras Sale section on Musical Instrument Haven today! Our Slide Whistles, Bells, Kazoos and our unique Fruit-shaped Percussion Shakers are an inexpensive and fun way to get your party started!
For the more accomplished, or aspiring Jazz musicians, our quality “University Series Saxophones” Dean Backwoods 6 Banjos, Buffet B12 Bb Clarinet and the RS Berkeley Bb “Artist Series” Silver Plated Trumpets, along with so much more, will keep your party rolling all night long and provide you with hours of playing enjoyment for years to come!! All of our instruments are brand new and ready to ship! Order now to receive them in plenty of time for your Mardi Gras Bash!
Interested in making your own Mardi Gras Instrument? Try the instructions below to create your very own Mardi Gras Noise Maker.
Mardi Gras Noise-Makers - Decorate the back side of 2 paper plates in the traditional colors. Staple or tape 12-18 inch long streamers around the outside edge of one of the plates on the non-decorated side. Hot glue a craft stick to the rim of the plate and pointing outward to make a handle. Place the second plate on top of the first one with wrong sides together. Staple around the outside edge of the 2 plates to staple them together, leaving a small gap opposite the stick handle. Staples should be close enough together to prevent the beans from falling out. Put some dry pinto beans through the hole between the plates and then staple shut.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Calling All Music Lovers and Lovers of Music Lovers!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Another Happy Customer at Musical Instrument Haven.com
MUSIC SHOULD BE A PLEASURE, NOT A CHORE!
To The Fine Folks at Musicalinstrumenthaven.com,
Allow me to start by saying that I don’t often take the time to correspond with a company. Truth be told, this is the first time I have ever felt passionate about something enough to feel the need to write.
No different than everyone else, the Holiday Season had me overwhelmed. As time seemed to be fleeting all too quickly, my Granddaughter, Melissa, hinted for a last minute Christmas gift. She wanted to get involved in music. Flute? I asked her. That’s what I started out on. A guitar? I knew her best friend played the guitar. I didn’t even mention a piano; even Grandmas have their financial limitations. Melissa didn’t seem to have a strong opinion about any of my suggestions; she just knew she wanted to start playing an instrument.
Unsure as to what direction I should guide her towards, I happened upon your website for Musicalinstrumenthaven.com. I was floundering. Do I go with a stringed instrument, a wind instrument? I didn’t want my eldest granddaughter to be disappointed or discouraged in any way. And then I saw it! Your Hohner Student 32 Melodica! The decision making process was over! Melissa could have the best of two worlds! The Melodica would give her the opportunity to play by mouth and utilize a keyboard at the same time. My gift was a hit and, more importantly, still is!
Melissa’s school music teacher thought it was a unique introduction to the music world and complimented me on my choice saying that your Hohner Student 32 Melodica was a great entry level instrument that would continue to serve Melissa well even as she becomes a more advanced player.
I was tickled when my last minute gift arrived so quickly and in perfect condition! The music teacher gave me a big thumbs up on the price that I paid besides!
Without your website, I’m not sure what kind of instrument I would have chosen, but I do know from now on that you will be the ones I count on to open the musical doors for my other grandchildren! Thank you for making a difficult decision so easy!
With Thanks,
Cecilia Ryder
Order #743AA975