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  • Guitar Chords For Unchained Melody

    Unchained Melody is an iconic love song that has become one of the most-recorded tracks ever. With emotive lyrics and captivating melodies that draw listeners in, Unchained Melody stands as a true masterpiece. This song employs a popular chord progression known as the ’50s progression’ which can also be found in classic love songs. It’s…

  • Bass Guitar Learning Tips For Beginners

    Bassists of Parliament-Funkadelic’s Bootsy Collins, Geddy Lee from Rush, or Nikki Sixx from KISS often take an important part in songwriting. Bassists provide depth and rhythmic layers that enhance overall song sound quality. Learning bass guitar requires time, dedication and practice – so creating a dedicated practice space will help to establish it as part…

  • The Banjo Origin

    Although most people associate the banjo with Appalachian culture, its origins lie elsewhere – in Sub-Saharan West Africa specifically. One such instrument from Africa that shares characteristics with modern banjos was known as an akonting and played by Jola people of West Africa. The banjo first made its debut in American culture through minstrel shows,…

  • How Rap Music Affects Society

    Rappers and hip hop culture have an enormous effect on contemporary culture. They have led to new discussions regarding race and authenticity while calling attention to issues like racism, poverty, and urban chaos in inner cities. Although some rappers may promote gangsta lifestyles or discuss controversial subjects, many focus on social issues to give hope…

  • Sad Songs of the 50s and 60s

    The 1950s and ’60s were decades marked by exhilarating highs and heartbreaking lows; this list explores some of the best tragic songs from this era. Many male listeners of 70s radio shows were overcome with emotion when this song played on the radio, even with its muted honky-tonk beat and soothing honky-tonk melody, when its…

  • Learn the Major Chords on the Ukulele

    Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, it’s time to move on to major chords – the first chords requiring multiple fingers to play them simultaneously while moving up and down the fretboard. To play these chords effectively, it’s essential that you understand the circle of fifths; a visual aid which shows how sharps and flats alter…

  • Zulu Music Is a Unique Blend of Throbbing Beats and Compelling Melodies

    Zulu Lion’s music takes you into another world and can evoke all kinds of feelings, from pure blissful happiness and exhilaration, to pensive contemplation. His creative blending of musical styles makes him one of the most exciting artists to watch today. MC ZULU crafts dancehall reggae that sounds out-of-this-world. His progressive form of electro bass…

  • Zombie Ukulele Songs

    Zombie by The Cranberries Zombie by Irish band The Cranberries rose to worldwide fame during the early 1990s. Led by singer Dolores O’Riordan (deceased 2018), their music often used dreamy melodies with catchy hooks enhanced by Dolores O’Riordan’s distinctive accented vocal style to create emotive and moving compositions. This song was composed in response to…

  • Zombie Guitar Chords

    Zombie is an easy guitar song with a straightforward chord progression and strumming pattern that are ideal for beginning players. Additionally, only four basic shapes need to be memorized – E minor being one of them! Basics Zombie has an extremely accessible chord progression that’s simple and straightforward for beginners to learn, making it one…