Here is an example of a mid shot that would usually be found on the front cover of a music magazine.

The image clearly shows from the head to the waist of a model, which is the typical frame.

An image similar to this would be good to use as a front cover focus as it is a clear visual shot that would help immediately identify the artist featured.

Here is an example of a head to toe shot of the model.

A shot like this would typically be seen in either a Contents Page or Double Page Spread amongst text or possibly another image.

This shot is posed with a guitar to fit the supposed career of the model.

A shot like this would be useful to use on a page with a lot of text in the background or an article, so would feature well on a Double Page Spread beneath or beside the text. The classical grand prop off the piano also helps to convey a glamorous image of the artist.

Here is an example of a an in-action, posed shot that would usually be found within an article or on a contents page. The image clearly shows from the head to the waist of a model, however in this case she is sitting down playing the instrument.

Images like this look sophisticated and glossy on articles that feature just one artist.