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  • Who Plays Bass With a Pick?

    Some bassists believe that picking is not the true way to play bass; these people are wrong. Decisions on whether or not to utilize a pick are highly subjective and depend on both your style and genre of music. There may be instances in which using one would be advantageous over fingerstyle. David Ellefson of…

  • Guitar Lesson – Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry”

    This song is straightforward to play, with only four basic open position chords. However, its extra touches make it engaging for more experienced musicians. This progression is a popular one for doo-wop and modern pop songs alike, and is easily transposable using a capo. Key of D The key of D is an accessible key…

  • How Can You Live Without Music?

    If music were to disappear from society, people would no longer have anything to turn to for entertainment purposes. Without music’s presence in society, entertainment would take the form of visual stimulation instead. Without one of humanity’s most profound forms of expression there would be only silence and monotony to experience daily. Find music that…

  • Bass Guitar Arpeggios

    Bass arpeggios are a great way to build finger dexterity and familiarity with the fretboard. They also help to give a fuller harmonic foundation to your bass lines when used alongside chords. The basic four note triads are the best to start with. They’ll be the basis for everything you add to them later; rhythms,…

  • Are Bass and Guitar Cables the Same?

    As you play an electric guitar or bass, its vibrations produce an electrical current which is then captured by pickups and sent directly to your amplifier via cables. Many cable manufacturers advertise their cables as providing superior sound clarity and enhanced bass response; unfortunately, such claims are completely misleading. What is a guitar cable? A…

  • What’s Popular Music Right Now?

    Trending music is a global phenomenon. From soundtracking television ads to creating an atmospheric background for videos and blogs, these versatile sounds can be utilized in creative ways. Kenya Grace’s upbeat track makes for an excellent choice when editing time-lapse footage or just wanting to express yourself more freely in video format – as evidenced…

  • 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…