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Guitar Pro 5.2

Have you ever heard of Guitar Pro? I bet you did. Its awesome,
First, I downloaded the Demo of Guitar Pro, I was amazed on how
it works, its really easy to use, It is the best Tablature software!!
After a few weeks, using the Demo version of it, my friends gave me
a torrent of the full version :P
Man, it was the best Tablature software ever, It's awesome!! It is easy to learn every single tabs with it.

P/S: I recommend everyone to BUY the Guitar Pro, instead of downloading the full version for free, because it's illegal.

I really recommend this software for a guitarists, bassist, drummers, pianist, and almost everyone!!

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How to Re-string your guitar like a pro!

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Amplitube Metal Review
Features: Ik Multimedia’s Amplitube is a software-based amplifier and effects modeler. With a simple setup using a USB analog/digital converter and a set of headphones, you can convert your personal computer into a virtual guitar amp rig capable of producing a variety of guitar tones. Amplitube Metal is the newest release from Ik Multimedia boasting the following features:

- 5 separate modules: Tuner, configurable Stomp pedal board, Amp head, Cabinet + Mic, and Rack Effects.

- 14 Rare Stomp Effects

Stomp Models - Based on*

BigPig - Electro Harmonix® Big Muff Pi
Delay - AmpliTube ® Delay
Distortion - Boss® DS-1 Distortion
Distortion Feed - Boss® DF-2 Super feedbacker & Distortion
Flanger - Boss® BF-2 Flanger
GR-EQ - AmpliTube® Graphic EQ
Wharmonator - Digitech® Wahmmy™ WH-1
Metal Distortion - Boss® MT-2 Metal-Zone
Metal Distortion 2 - Boss® HM-2 Heavy Metal
Metal Flanger - MXR® Flanger 117
Overdrive - Boss® SD-1 Overdrive
Phase Nine - MXR® Phase 90
PROdrive - Pro Co RAT™ Distortion
WahWah - Vox®Wah847

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Sarawak Sapeh
[ Borneo Lute ]

Introduction

The sape is one of the string instruments from the lute family, which has a short neck.It is made from soft wood, usually the meranti's. The sape has quite an elongated body which is hollowed out and functions as a resonator. The shape of the body looks like a sampan and is often called 'the boat lute' in the west.

History

The sape is a traditional lute of many of the Orang Ulu or "upriver people", who live in the longhouses that line the rivers of Central Borneo. Sapes are carved from a single bole of wood; many modern instruments reach over a metre in length. It is famous among the Kayan and Kenyah tribes of East Malaysia. It is used in entertainment and to accompany dances such as 'Datun Julud and 'Ngajat' (one of the warrior dances associated with headhunting according to legend). Originally , sape strings were made from the Sago tree but now these have been replaced by nylon strings.

Tuning

One of the systems that are usually used are as follows:

String 1: Tune like the middle C of the piano
String 2:Tune like C one octave lower than middle C
String 3: Tune to A, a minor third below middle C
String 4: Tune to F, a perfect fourth above middle C

Playing

All the strings are plucked using the thumb and only one of the strings is used to play the melody. The rest of the strings function as drone strings, playing only open strings. The strings are fixed across the body, supported by a bridge which is movable, for tuning purposes.

Songs

The sape repertoire comprises songs like: Sambe Main Daton, Jempen Letoh, Kabun, Kelewah, Eng-tang Takoh and Nau-hu. The Kelewah is usually performed for the purpose of entertainment of the residents of the longhouse. The sape is usually played in a duet, playing in two registers, low and high. Sape music is best known through the works of the late, great Tusau Padan. The tradition of Sape at present remains in the good hands of Uchau Bilong and Mathew Ngau Jau.

Construction

Initially the sape was a fairly limited instrument with two strings, three strings and four strings. Its use was restricted to a form of ritualistic music to induce trance. It gradually became a social instrument, used as accompaniment for dances and as a form of entertainment. Today, three, four or five-string instruments are used, with a range of more than three octaves.

Application

Musically, the sape is a simple instrument. One string carries the melody, the accompanying strings are struck rhythmically to produce a drone. In practice, the music is quite complex, with many ornamentations and thematic variations. There are two common modes, one for the men's longhouse dance and the other for the woman's longhouse dance. There also is a third rarely used mode. Sape music is usually inspired by dreams; there are over 35 traditional pieces with many variations. The overall repertoire is slowly increasing.

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0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
E	F	F♯	G	A♭	A	B♭	B	C	C♯	D	E♭	E
B	C	C♯	D	E♭	E	F	F♯	G	A♭	A	B♭	B
G	A♭	A	B♭	B	C	C♯	D	E♭	E	F	F♯	G
D	E♭	E	F	F♯	G	A♭	A	B♭	B	C	C♯	D
A	B♭	B	C	C♯	D	E♭	E	F	F♯	G	A♭	A
E	F	F♯	G	A♭	A	B♭	B	C	C♯	D	E♭	E

Frets From 1st fret to 12 frets,

Standard tuning EADGBE

Drop D - my favourite tuning :P DADGBE






below is how Standard tuning sounds like.