7 Easy Electric Guitar Songs for Rock Metal Beginners

7 Easy Electric Guitar Songs for Rock Metal Beginners James W. Looking for easy electric guitar songs? If youre ready to start laying down some heavy riffs, keep reading. In this article well share seven easy metal songs on guitar that even beginners can learn to play. You may not be a Randy Rhoads or a Zak Wylde yet, but if you have something to say then there’s plenty of room on the Ozzfest stage! Let’s start with the top seven easy rock guitar songs. Easy Electric Guitar Songs for Rock Metal Fans 1. Iron Man Black Sabbath This may very well be the coolest, heaviest guitar song ever, yet its also just about the easiest one to play. With this simple song, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath virtually invented this style of guitar! Have fun trying out this fun song to play that goes at a tempo anyone can master. 2. Whole Lotta Love Led Zeppelin This is one of our favorite easy rock guitar songs with its timeless, catchy riff that doubles as the hook of the song. It is estimated this riff made a million 14 year olds pick up the guitar for the first time in 1970, and it made believers out of 38 million fans. It made Page a force to be reckoned with and it can do the same for you at band practice. It doesn’t even matter if you can play fast lead guitar like Jimmy, because you can learn this opening riff in just a few minutes. SEE ALSO: 10 Easy Guitar Chords for Beginners 3. Back In Black AC/DC From the epic opening power chords of this song to the distinctive climbing riff played by Angus Young of AC/DC, this song has it all: simplicity, power, driving beat, and Gollum-like vocals by lead singer Brian Johnson. The A major, D major, and E major chords comprise the foundation, and it is instantly recognizable. 4. You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ Judas Priest Back in the day when albums ruled radio, most folks were strumming their acoustic guitars to the country rock sounds of Laurel Canyon Blvd and Newport Beach. Then came the aggressive stance of English rockers Judas Priest and their incredible power chords played on Les Paul’s and Stratocasters, and Marshall Amps turned up as loud as possible. When Rob Halford sang about fighting to get out of poverty in the UK Midlands you knew he meant every word. It was a battle cry for youth worldwide. 5. Master of Puppets Metallica With its simple walk down style power chords, this song is reminiscent of AC/DC chord choices. And even if you dislike James Hetfield’s wild vocals, you will love his rhythm guitar playing. This song begs for no mercy. Bonus: Another one of the best easy rock guitar songs is Kill’ Em All, which is on the same album. Its brutal relentless attack is a fan favorite. 6. Lonely Day System of a Down System, or SOAD as they used to be called, play Lonely Day in a cool Db tuning, one and a half steps below standard tuning. The song sounds heavier and darker as a result, even though it is a metal ballad. Anyone can play this one by using fingerpicking on the simple intro parts and letting loose on the power chords. It evokes the utter sadness of men traveling by themselves on tour and watching the world fall apart. RELATED: How to Read Guitar Tabs for Beginners 7. This Means War Avenged Sevenfold Avenged Sevenfolds song This Means War includes a slow-paced riff with a fun audience singalong so it is almost an anthem. You could play this easy rock guitar song in your sleep. A plodding guitar part played on the Sinister Gates model Schecter electric guitar evokes all the angst a metal guitarist can unleash. Ready to master all of these easy electric guitar songs? If you need help, you can always try working  with a private guitar teacher. Search for a guitar teacher  today, or get started with some free online guitar classes. Post Author: James W. teaches guitar lessons in Jacksonville, FL. He specializes in teaching pop, rock, and modern country styles. James has been teaching for 10 years.  Learn more about James  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Ted Van Pelt

What Do I Do if I Get Rejected From Medical School

What Do I Do if I Get Rejected From Medical School The following piece was written by Dr. Sahil Mehta. Sahil is the founder of MedSchoolCoach, a medical school admissions consulting company. He has been featured in ourAdmissions Expert seriesand is a former admissions interviewerfor Columbia University. Getting into an American medical school is a difficult task. With more than 60% of applicants rejected each year, its more likely than not that you will find yourself among them. There are several important factors to consider if you dont get into medical school. We recommend a multi-step approach to your application if you find yourself without a seat in medical school. 1. Breathe Yes, it is disappointing. Yes, it can be devastating. Yes, your dreams of becoming a doctor have been put on hold for one year. But take a deep breath, and remember that there are literally thousands of physicians practicing today who found themselves in the exact same situation that you do now. They are taking care of patients, performing surgeries, and enjoying their careers without any evidence of their past rejections. You can make it there too! 2. Evaluate Now is the time to take a few minutes to evaluate what went wrong. Many people can help you do this, and we suggest you take all their advice. Remember, however, that not everyone has a current and in-depth understanding of the process. You can contact those schools that rejected you, but their advice is sometimes generic. (Gain more clinical experience, is something we hear often!) 3. Take action Now that you have figured out your deficiencies, its time to correct them. This may include extra classes or a Masters program if your academics are the reason for your rejection. Or it may involve getting a research or clinical job if your activities were not up to par. The most important thing is to avoid submitting the same exact application again. That is a formula for a sure rejection. 4. Rewrite Yes, its painful, but you will likely have to rewrite your personal statement and activities to better reflect your strengths. You should not reuse the same essay you did last year, although certain parts can certainly be similar. 5. Reapply, but dont rush into it Because you have to make additions and improvements to your application, you may want to think about putting your next applicationon hold for another year. This should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but the bottom line is you do not want to rush into another application without addressing the issues at hand. 6. Think about alternative paths for your next application You should think about applying to osteopathic programs if you are interested in them and you should be! D.O.s are physicians who perform the same exact functions as M.D.s in virtually every manner. Osteopathic programs may be easier to get into, but you will still need to be a great student to attend a D.O. school, just like you must be to get into an M.D. school. 7. Keep your head up Keep your confidence up because it is so important. It can be tough to be rejected from medical school, but make sure not to let it get you too down. Again, many physicians have been through the same process and come out just fine in the end! Check outMedSchoolCoachfor more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

The Three (Main) Styles of Kickboxing Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate

The Three (Main) Styles of Kickboxing Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate Kickboxing vs Boxe Française vs Muay Thai: Which One Do You Choose? ChaptersWhat Precisely is Kickboxing, Then?American Kickboxing: A Bit of History.French Kickboxing, Savate, or Boxe Française.And Muay Thai Kickboxing â€" What Is That?Kickboxing for Fitness.The sport that we call ‘kickboxing’ actually has a long and complex history, to the extend that it is difficult to call it a specific sport at all.Most of the countries that play it have a different set of rules â€" whilst the names that they give to the sport differ wildly too.So, if you were struggling with which style of kickboxing to go for â€" either for your physical fitness or for your interest in martial arts training â€" then we understand. It isn’t necessarily straightforward for those not in the know.But here we’ll look at the three main types of kickboxing that you are likely to find in the UK. And whilst we’ve added a fourth â€" in which you might be a little more interested â€" these three are the major styles of kickboxing across the world today.So, let’s learn somethi ng: it’s important to be prepared before you step into the ring! AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Precisely is Kickboxing, Then?When you see ‘kickboxing’ advertised in a class at the gym, it is worth finding out what sort of kickboxing they are referring to.Because, whilst there is a specific sport that goes under this name â€" with a whole load of variations including Japanese, Dutch, and American kickboxing â€" it is also a generic term for any m artial art that uses both the hands and feet, both punches and kicks. Not really very precise at all.This is the thing. Because whilst going to the boxing gym for fitness kickboxing might sound appealing, sparring in Muay Thai boxing may well sound a little less fun. We’ll come to that precise style â€" which uses elbows and knees too â€" later on.A Generic Term.But kickboxing begins as a generic term â€" one that includes everything from taekwondo to full contact karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu to mixed martial arts, kung fu to British kickboxing. Each of these individual fighting styles has its own set of rules â€" and very rarely do fighters from different styles fight against each other.This hasn’t always been true, however. During the sport’s relatively brief formal history, the different styles have come about through their contact â€" literally â€" with other martial arts.Only since the sixties have different styles we now know as kickboxing â€" such as the American and the Dutch, for example â€" developed. And, now, the style that most of us know as ‘kickboxing’ per se, is the American variant.With the establishment of institutions such as the International Kickboxing Federation, a global set of formal rules were developed that promoted competition and brought the sport into the public eye in the west.Now, of course, you’ll find kickboxing classes all over the place. And whilst a lot of people learn the sport to take part in proper competitive bouts, most use it for the great workout it offers â€" for strength conditioning and for improving stamina, self-confidence, and a general fitness level.(You can read more, by the way, on the health benefits of kickboxing in another article.) Kickboxing can be a pretty brutal sport.American Kickboxing: A Bit of History.Kickboxing itself started, we can say, in Japan in the 1950s. Whilst karate was widely practiced and publicly enjoyed, it wasn’t much of a thing at the time to make actual contact with your opponent.This changed when Tatsuo Yamada decided to bring Muay Thai into the ring. With the combination of the full contact elements of Muay Thai and the grace and dynamism of karate, a new style was born.This was kickboxing â€" and the problems of definition, formal rules, and style were born right there with it. With each fighter taking different bits and bobs from the two different styles, it was never exceptionally clear â€" in the first days at least â€" which moves were allowed and which weren’t.Kickboxing’s first ruling body was set up in Japan in 1966 and, after this, the sport went global. By which we mean, it went to those countries primarily who did not already have an established tradition of martial ar ts â€" such as the US, where this mix of karate and Muay Thai became hugely popular.The Rules of American Kickboxing.Let’s take American kickboxing as the fighting style to look at in a bit of depth, as this is what we generally are referring to when we talk about kickboxing in the UK. Here's a full-blown explanation of the kickboxing rules too.In American kickboxing, the emphasis is on reflexes and agility, and, as such, the ring is kept quite small to ensure close contact between the fighters.Where American kickboxing differs from other forms of kickboxing is that you are limited to the use of fists and feet and you are prohibited from using the low kick. People have said that this rule â€" no kicks below the waist â€" is a deliberate attempt by promoters to ensure that fighters perform dramatic high kicks. The torso and head are the only legitimate targets for strikes â€" and no throwing is allowed.American kickboxing developed out of the Japanese style of full-contact karate a nd western art of boxing â€" during the sixties and the seventies.Here are the biggest names in kickboxing. AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsFrench Kickboxing, Savate, or Boxe Française.In comparison, savate or French kickboxing has its own distinct tradition. Unlike many of the other kickboxing styles in the west, it is not based on an Asian martial arts technique. Rather, it is a specifically French phenomenon dating back to the nineteenth century.That mea ns that you won’t find savate everywhere in the UK. Unlike its American counterpart â€" and the hugely popular Muay Thai â€" French kickboxing is a little more niche.Whilst that doesn’t mean you won’t find it, it’s a fact that is important to remember.A Distinct Sport.Savate comes out of two traditions: the style of hand-to-hand street fighting that was popular across France in the nineteenth century, and traditional English boxing.Whilst it came to be a respectable sport in the 1920s, when it featured in the Olympic Games, like all folk sports the rules differed from region to region in France. Whilst some traditions favoured open-hand slaps, others developed rules and fighting techniques that permitted the knee strike and strikes to the groin. Punching was not necessarily allowed because, under French law, this was seen as a weapon.In France, originally, the kick â€" including low kicks â€" was the most important weapon. And it wasn’t until French fighters had organised bouts with English boxers that savate as we know it now was born.What to Expect in the Ring.Whereas American kickboxing is close contact, savate demands a bit of distance between the fighters. It’s actually thought of as ‘fencing without the swords’, as it has developed into a style with elegance, thought, and athletic moves: the style favours excellent footwork, jumps, and movements.In the ring, savate fighters wear special shoes that allow kicks with the toes. The roundhouse kick, the reverse, and the shin kick are all popular moves for the feet, which it involves familiar moves with the fists too: the uppercut, the jab, and the cross.When fought well, it is actually a beautiful spectacle. And if you are looking for a total body workout, savate is the place to come.Check out our beginner's guide to kickboxing!And Muay Thai Kickboxing â€" What Is That?Of all the different styles of kickboxing found in south-east Asia â€" Pradal Serey in Cambodia and the ‘Burmese’ or Lethw ei style from Myanmar â€" Muay Thai has become the most popular in the western world.Ascribe to it historical reasons, perhaps â€" as Muay Thai, as you’ve seen, was one of the great inspirations behind what we call kickboxing generically these days. It’s a combat sport that uses shins, knees and elbows, and fists â€" as well as the clinch or hold.Muay Thai is almost as popular in the UK as American kickboxing. Yet, given the intense contact that it requires, injury is pretty common. Different types of kickboxing have different rulesElbows and Knees.The main difference between kickboxing and its Thai variety â€" ‘Muay Thai’, by the way, literally just means ‘Thai boxing’ â€" is in its use of lots of different parts of the body. You are not just limited to feet and fists as you are in French, American and western kickboxing more generally.In the same way, Muay Thai is not a sport that has been refined into something gentler and more palatable for a general audience. It remains intense, full contact and the risk of injury is high: you really need to be in exceptional physical fitness to perform it well.Check out the gear you'll need for kickboxing!Kickboxing for Fitness.Whilst these are the three main styles, a lot of people these days prefer to do kickboxing just for fitness. By that we mean, rather than actually sparring, practising the moves in the gym.Whichever you prefer â€" the real fight or the fitness regime â€" both are amazing fun. So, give it a g o!Find out the health benefits of kickboxing! You don't need to fight at all if you do kickboxing.

Accommodation in Morocco

Accommodation in Morocco Where Can You Stay When You Visit Morocco? ChaptersCamping in MoroccoYouth Hostels in MoroccoHotels and Riads in MoroccoRenting a Private Apartment in MoroccoStaying with a Family in Morocco“The impulse to travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life. ” - Agnes RepplierIn 2018, 22,100 nights were booked in Morocco. An increase of 14% in comparison to 2017.During your stay in Morocco, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation whether you’re travelling with your family, as a couple, or on your own.Whether you’re opting for an all-inclusive luxury trip or a bespoke trip, we’re going to look at all your options for accommodation in Morocco. HalimaArabic Teacher £13/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KotaibaArabic Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SoledadArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NancyArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaouesArabic Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DinaArabic Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AbrarArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UsamaArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCamping in MoroccoIt’s very easy to camp in Morocco. There are plenty of campsites all over the country. In Arabic, the term is “mukhayyam”. Why not go camping in the Atlas Mountains? (Source: sosinda)Keep in mind that wild camping is illegal in Morocco. However, you can ask the landowner if you can camp on private land. They may ask for a fee for you to use the facilities. There are tonnes of official campsites with electricity and running water. Many, particularly those in the north, even include a bakery, restaurant, pool, etc. Others are more basic with some rocky ground, a bit of shade, access to showers, and latrines.Generally, a campsite costs between 10 to 20Dh per person per night with a fee of 10 to 20Dh to pitch a tent. If you want to use the electricity, you’ll be looking to pay between 10 and 15Dh (around £1.50) and you’ll pay between 5 and 10Dh for warm water (around £1) but given how it is, you probably won’t want warm water.In the south of Morocco, the campsites are usually taken up by campervans.Even in the cities, you can camp, even though these campsites are far from the centre and quite rudimen tary.  That said, there are guest houses, youth hostels, and hotels where you can sleep on a mattress on the roof for between 30 and 50Dh a night, not including breakfast. This is a good option if you want to stay in the city but without breaking the bank.You can also enjoy the souks, pick up a pair of babouches, and bring back some argan oil as a souvenir.Make sure you check the weather in Morocco before you go camping there.Find out the best time to visit Morocco.Youth Hostels in MoroccoYouth hostels aren’t very common in Morocco. There are around a dozen listed on Hostelling International. You can find them in the main cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Meknes, Essaouira, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tetuan, Asni, Azrou, Chefcaouen, and Layoun. If you're on a backpacker's budget, you can always stay in youth hostels. (Source: motamid2006)They’re not all available on sites like Hostelling International. Generally, you’ll pay between £5 and £15 for a bed in a dormitory and it should be noted that, if you’re travelling in a couple, the dormitories aren’t mixed. You can stay in any youth hostel and there’s no age limit. Just because it’s a youth hostel, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be young. There are youth hostels in cities like Marrakesh that are generally more luxurious but they also tend to cost more. At a certain point, you may as well just pay the money for a hotel.Check out our guide to visiting Morocco. HalimaArabic Teacher £13/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KotaibaArabic Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SoledadArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NancyArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Taoues Arabic Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DinaArabic Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AbrarArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UsamaArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHotels and Riads in MoroccoYou can also stay in resort hotels or regular hotels. There’s a whole range of prices depending on the type of hotel you pick. They’re obliged to include their prices at the reception but you can always try to negotiate a bit, especially if the hotel isn’t full. You can stay in European-style hotels or more traditional riads. (Source: olafpictures)Generally, you’ll need to put your passport and visa number in the register upon arrival. Taxes and fees that usually cost around 35Dh.If you’re staying near a mosque, expect to be woken around 4 or 5 in the morning by the muezzin as he invites Muslims in for morning prayer.Only the higher-end hotels have heating so be careful as the nights can be quite cold in the south of the country in winter.Find online Arabic lessons London.Budget HotelsIn most large cities, you can find very cheap hotels. Generally speaking, the facilities are shared and you can’t guarantee the cleanliness. Don’t hesitate to ask to see the room before you pay for it. There may not be warm water as Moroccans often wash in a hammam and the hotel staff will be happy to point you in the direction of the nearest one.In the south of Morocco, you can also rent a Berber tent in a hotel for 25 to 30Dh.Moderately-Priced HotelsT here are average hotels (2 stars) that are usually decent. There are Western hotel chains like Ibis or even local independent hotels.  At this price, you’ll generally get a shower to yourself and in the south of the country, you can get these types of hotels for a very low price.High-End HotelsPullman, Marmara, Sofitel, etc., you can find high-end hotel chains in Morocco. There are plenty in Agadir, for example, and they tend to include a pool, golf course, clubs, and restaurants.  This is the option if you’re staying as part of your honeymoon!Luxury Riads, Dars, and CasbahsA riad is an old home built around a garden with trees and found in the hard of the medina. They’re regularly bought and renovated by westerners, particularly the French. You won’t be enjoying an authentic Moroccan experience in them but if you’re looking for luxury and a location in the city centre, these are the ones to go for.Marrakech is home to more riads than any other city in Morocco; there are h undreds of them. Fez, Meknes, Essaouira, and Rabat also have a good number of them.Riad is the generic term for a house built around an interior courtyard. A casbah, for example, is a former citadel that’s been converted into a hotel. The rooms tend to be darker and less charming but are also quite cool in the summer.If you want to stay in a riad, dar, or casbah, you’ll want to book ahead. The rates are similar to that of 4- or 5-star hotels and most will display their rates in Euros rather than in Dirhams.So how much should you budget for Morocco?Find out the cost of visiting Morocco.Renting a Private Apartment in MoroccoYou can also rent private accommodation which is a great option if you’re travelling as a family and want to save money.  You’re more likely to find private rents near Agadir, Taghazout, Essaouira, Asilah, and the touristy cities on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts.You can find them on rental sites like Airbnb. Make sure you search for the entire prope rty and not just a room in a property. In any case, plan so that you have time to find what you want.Be wary of touts offering apartments and flats as you get off the bus. These are rarely a good deal.Check out our tips for visiting Morocco.Staying with a Family in MoroccoIf you want to get the most out of Moroccan culture, you can also stay with a host family and some businesses can put you in touch with a Moroccan family. If you stay in a guesthouse or with a family, you'll probably be treated to meals. (Source: TheUjulala)You’ll be welcomed directly into a Moroccan family's home where you’ll undoubtedly enjoy some authentic Moroccan cooking. Families are usually chosen for their hospitality and kindness towards tourists and there are generally three main types of accommodation:Rustic: where you stay with the family and live as they would. You’ll have a room to yourself but you’ll probably sleep on a divan and won’t have access to warm water. The facilities will be shared with the family.Average: you’ll have a private room and a shared bathroom with warm water. You can even get rooms with private bathrooms in some cases.Comfortable: you’ll get a western-style room with a private bathroom.Usually, these are half-board but you can get full-board for around £6 or £7 more each day. Generally, you need to opt for at least 3 days with the family to stay. They tend to cost around £20 to £40 per day per person depending on the level of comfort and how many people are staying.So what type of accommodation will you opt for in Morocco? Whether you're staying near the Sahara desert, the High Atlas Mountains, Tangier, Chefchaouen, the Atlantic Coast, or the Mediterranean Sea, make sure you get the right accommodation.Before going to Morocco, you should consider learning some Arabic. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of talented Arabic tutors on Superprof. There are three main types of tutorials available: one-on-one tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. Each type of tutorials has its pros and cons so choose the right type and right tutor for you.Many tutors on Superprof offer the first hour of tuition for free so consider trying a few different tutors before settling on the right one for you.

The 5 Best Websites for Guitar News and Gear Reviews

The 5 Best Websites for Guitar News and Gear Reviews Maile Proctor Part of learning to play guitar is staying up to date on current events, gear, and industry news. To help you stay in the loop, guitar instructor Matt K. has put together a list of his go-to websites for guitar news Once you’ve taken a few guitar lessons, you may feel the urge to learn more about the instrument, and the gear that goes with it. The guitar can become an addiction, and once you’ve mastered the chords, scales, and licks, you’re going to want to learn about all the gear and equipment. A guitar isn’t just a six-stringed instrument anymore. The addition of an amplifier, pedals, and other fun gear can help produce a number of different sounds. There are several guitar news websites for up-to-date info on guitars and gear, along with  in-depth music news, and sometimes even tablature to learn new songs. Maybe you want to learn more about the guitar players that play your favorite songs, or learn when they have a new album coming out. From electric guitar news, acoustic guitar news, and gear reviews, here are my favorite sites to stay  in the loop with all things guitar. Music Radar Ill start with my favorite website for any type of gear news, from guitars to DJ equipment, Music Radar. Any time Im looking at a new piece of gear or a new instrument, I go to Music Radar and read one of their reviews. Music Radar also complies lists which make it easier to decide what to  buy. For example, before buying a new travel acoustic guitar I checked out their list 32 of the best budget acoustic guitars in the world today. Guitar World Guitar World is less techy, and instead  features lots of artist news and guitar videos. You can still learn about the latest gear and even get a quick video tutorial on how to tune the guitar in different keys, but I go to this website to see Dude Plays Metallicas Master of Puppets on Banjo. GuitarPlayer I remember being in the grocery store with my mom and picking up the latest issue of Guitar Player Magazine  when magazines were still a big thing. Now, the magazine is online and very easy to navigate. GuitarPlayer always has very informative, interesting articles. For example U.S. Made PRS vs. Korean Made PRS: What is the difference (PRS stands for Paul Reed Smith and is an excellent guitar). GuitarPlayer also has excellent product spotlights that I recommend checking out. Ultimate Guitar Where Music Radar is all about the gear, Guitar World and Guitar Player are about the news. Ultimate Guitar, however, is all about the TABS. When I want to learn a new song,  this is my go-to website. They have a great ranking system, so you know which guitar tabs are accurate and which ones were created by an internet troll. Premier Guitar Last, but definitely not least, Premier Guitar keeps you up to date on guitar news, gear, and artists. There are also some great how-to videos, and  my favorite feature, the Rig Rundown. This section features a new artist or band every week and shows the guitars and gear they use on a nightly basis. If you want to see how your favorite bands get their sound, check out Premier Guitar. Check out these sites and let me know which ones you like. If you have any other go-to sites for gear and guitar news, let us know in the comments below!   Post Author:  Matt K. Matthew K. teaches guitar, piano, and music theory lessons in Brooklyn, NY. He studied music composition at Mercyhurst University, and he has been teaching lessons for four years. Matthew is available to teach in-person lessons as well as online via Skype. Learn more about Matt here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Five Kingdom Classifications Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace

Five Kingdom Classifications Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace In 1969,R.H.Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification. He classified the living organisms into five kingdoms. The criteria used for classification are a. Cell structure b. Thallus organization c. Mode of nutrition d. Reproduction e. Phylogenetic relationships. The five kingdoms are Kingdom Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. Kingdom Monera:-The members are prokaryotic and microscopic organisms. True nucleus and membrane bound organelles are absent in these organisms. Kingdom Protista:-It includes primarily unicellular aquatic eukaryotic organisms. The cells of the protists have true nucleus and other membrane bound organelles and non-membranous organelles. Protistans Kingdom Fungi:-It includes eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic organisms. Yeast is an exceptional fungus which is unicellular. Kingdom Plantae: It includes all plants. They are autotrophs,Some plants are partially heterotrophic such as insectivorous plants and parasites. It includes multicellular algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. They are primarily producers on lands and are immobile .They have cellulosic cell wall. The life cycle of plants exhibit alternation of generation. There are two distinct phases In the life cycle of plants-the diploid sporophytic phase and the haploid gametophyticphase. Both of these phases alternate with each other and this phenomenon is called alternation of generation Kingdom Animalia: It includes multicellular heterotrophic eukaryotes. The cells are without cell wall. They directly or indirectly depends on plants for their food. They digest the food in an internal cavity and store it as glycogen or fat. They have a definite growth pattern. They grow into adults with a definite size and shape. They are holozoic and mobile. They exhibit heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

More Focused with Media

More Focused with Media Your child says that listening to music or watching television helps him or her concentrate when doing schoolwork. But is he or she right? Sitting down to concentrate on homework is hard when you have ADHD. Not surprisingly, kids, teens, and their parents are always on the lookout for ways to make homework less painful. For many families that Ive worked with, arguments often erupt over whether or not the television, music, or other noise should be allowed during homework. Desperate to help their kids get their work done, many parents are willing to make more concessions during homework time than they would for other activities and chores throughout the day. But do things like television and music really help kids with ADHD concentrate? Or are they simply fun distractions? Lets look at what the science has to say. Television: Your child may find homework less painful when he or she is watching television, but chances are his or her work performance is suffering. In a study conducted at a renowned ADHD center, scientists examined the effects of television on schoolwork completion and focus in kids with ADHD.1 When the television was on in the classroom, kids with ADHD, on average, completed significantly less schoolwork than when the television was turned off. They were also off-task more frequently and had to be reminded more often by the teacher to get back to work. Music: Like television, music can help make boring tasks less painful. For example, studies have shown that people will stay on a treadmill longer and find that time goes by faster when theyre listing to music. But is music too much of a distraction for kids with ADHD who need to focus on schoolwork? In the television study described above, the researchers also studied the effects of music and found it to be much less distracting than television. For most of the kids with ADHD, background music didnt have any effect on their performance, and 12% of the kids actually completed more work when they were listening to music! Additional studies of kids with attention problems have demonstrated improved performance on memory tasks when music without a vocal track is played in the background. White Noise: While your child may not be specifically asking to have white noise on in the background while he or she works, research shows that it may actually be helpful for kids with ADHD. A recent study compared the effect of white noise on the cognitive performance of three groups of kids: those with exceptionally high levels of attention, those with average levels of attention, those with low levels of attention2. For the least attentive kids, white noise (at a medium to high volume) significantly improved their cognitive performance. Interestingly, for the kids in the high attention group, white noise worsened their performance. It had no effect on kids with average levels of attention. A handful of additional studies have produced similar results for kids with attention challenges. Bottom Line: Skip the television. If your child wants to listen to music or white noise, then test it out. Does he or she make more careless mistakes on his or her homework, does he or she take longer to complete it? Or, if theres no change in his or her work, but your child seems happier, more calm and content, then that would count as an improvement. Let your child know ahead of time that youll be monitoring his or her progress. Maybe that will even motivate him or her to work better, so he or she can keep the music or background noise around! 1Pelham, W.E., Waschbush, D.A., Hoza, B., Gnagy, E.M., Greiner, A.R., Sams, S.E.Carter, R.L. (2011). Music and Video as Distractors for Boys with ADHD in the Classroom: Comparison with Controls, Individual Differences, and Medication Effects. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 39(8), 10851098. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-011-9529-z 2Helps, S. K., Bamford, S., Sonuga-Barke, E. J. S., Sderlund, G. B. W. (2014). Different Effects of Adding White Noise on Cognitive Performance of Sub-, Normal and Super-Attentive School Children. PLOS ONE, 9(11), e112768. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. 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Ideas to Revitalize Your Teaching Practices

Ideas to Revitalize Your Teaching Practices If you have been teaching for some time, it is easy to get into a routine, but its just as easy to fall into a rut. Whether youre seeking better ways to reach your students or need to infuse a little energy into your processes, here are a few tips to revitalize your teaching practices: Choose professional development that really lights you up. Yes, PD is required, but when possible, pick classes that are relevant for your position and current challenges. Good PD classes can also get you thinking about new ideas, introduce you to innovative practices, and help you figure out how to apply evidence-based research into your practices. Take the initiative to learn from your peers. The other teachers in your building are some of your best resources. Pick their brains. Talk with others about what theyre doing, and share what youve been working on as well. Talk with your principal about instituting some sort of peer coaching program, formal or informal. Build bridges across your school district or with other schools. In addition to collaborating with teachers within your building, find ways to establish connections with teachers in other schools. Seek out ways to visit other schools to observe their practices. Infuse technology into your teaching. The opportunities to bring technology into the classroom today are seemingly endless. Spice up your units and lessons by taking a virtual field trip somewhere or by incorporating blogging, an app, or other tech tools. Get ideas from your schools technology teacher or see if he or she might like to co-teach a lesson. Read teacher blogs for new ideas, tips, and resources. There are many excellent ones out there that will get your creative juices flowing and get you excited about teaching and making an impact on students. Whether you seek instructional inspiration or technology tips, there are many blogs that can help you. Need a boost? Try one or several of the above. Youll get this school year off to a positive start, and your students will notice the difference!