Compact Disc Tip

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. 

Red Auerbach

I’m not sure when and where “music” first started, but I’m glad the “music pioneers” passed it on and it has thrived throughout the years. Enjoyment of music has no age limitations – from babies to centenarians. The musical scales, treble and bass, run from A-G, in addition to sharps and flats. It’s the timing and how the notes are put together that give us the musical categories. Lullabies can soothe a fussy baby. Christian and Gospel music lead us to praise, worship, and reflections. Merengue, Samba, and Salsa music have dances to match the music. Opera and Country are types that have the music wrapped around stories. Other genres that make the toes tap, fingers snap, and body move are Rock ‘n Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Rap, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Heavy Metal, and Folk. Classical, can slow the mind and is a favorite to many. Whatever your selection, listening to it has become easier. Our grandparents heard the songs of their time on the radio. We still listen to those songs on the radio. Each generation had their own distinguishable music. The old 78 rpm’s and 45 vinyl records we thought were great … back then, have become collectibles. Then came the 8-track  and the sound quality improved. Moving from the 8-track to the cassette came a reduction in size and another increase in sound quality. Technology improved again and introduced the compact discs (CD’s) and you felt just like you were at a live concert. When computers entered the scene, a huge jump in the music industry took place. Today, we can download thousands of songs onto a MP3 player that is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and enables you to listen to crystal clear sounds for hours.

Compact Disc Tip:

I have hundreds of CD’s and love listening to them. In fact, I have a huge selection in almost all genres. I think back to what Red Auerbach said:  

   If ……. Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life….what cleans the dust off the CD that plays the music? Is there a “proper” way to wipe down a CD? The answer is YES. And it’s not wiping the side of the CD that plays in a circular motion with the proper cloth. Instead, use a straight line from the hole in the center out to the edge. This can potentially keep scratches from occurring that might cause the disc to skip when playing.