Dance music stands out as being more vibrant and energetic than many other genres, encouraging listeners to get up and move – creating that synergy between music, body movement and mind. The 80s was an important turning point for dance music, as synthesizers and other electronic instruments became more cost-effective allowing bedroom producers to experiment […]
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G minor is an atmospheric chord found across genres from surf rock hits like “California Girls” to Cherry Glazerr’s indie pop songs. Although not the most frequently utilized open chord shape, G minor should still be familiar as just in case it comes in handy. This chord shares many characteristics with its counterpart E major
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Though Banjo Ben is an accomplished guitarist, his passion lies in teaching. Today he provides lessons in guitar, mandolin and banjo to students around the world. Minstrel shows and their associated musical genres established the banjo as part of white American culture, yet preserved many Black folk tunes and an authentic Black playing style through
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F chords can be challenging for beginning guitar players to master, yet are essential tools in your arsenal – from classic rock tunes to contemporary pop. Make playing easier by trying these variations of F chords! They still use all of the same notes, but allow your first finger to mute any thicker strings. Barre
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Music can evoke various feelings. It can spur creative thought and help individuals express themselves better; and music is even used to make memes! Last month, a meme surfaced which showed Ben Affleck sitting next to a piece of music that can bring on feelings of depression and despair. Oh No The “Oh No” meme
No matter your taste in music, dance music has become an integral part of society and culture. From getting people moving to simply getting our hearts racing and feet tapping – dance music keeps our blood pumping with energy! What exactly is dance music? In this article, we’ll look into its history and subgenres. Origins
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If you are new to bluegrass music or looking to begin, chances are that you have come across Banjo Ben Clark’s hilarious yet informative videos on YouTube. While his comical appearance might make for entertaining viewing, his serious teaching approach takes pride in helping beginners become bluegrass musicians. Now you can shop together at his
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Gibson bass guitars are well-renowned for their rich tone and flexibility, boasting a range of body shapes, neck styles and pickup configurations to meet individual player preferences and aesthetic tastes. Furthermore, these instruments come in an assortment of colors and finishes. The single-pickup Thunderbird IV bass is a long-scale competitor to Fender’s Precision bass. The
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Rap music is an enticing genre filled with energy and creativity – much like poetry set to music! Rap offers something for every taste from catchy anthems to soulful dirges; offering something for all audiences and personalities alike. No matter if it’s Indie Rap or Gangsta Rap that speaks to you, this quiz can help
Roman numeral analysis allows you to classify chords based on their scale degree and quality. Scale degrees of roots are indicated by capital Roman numerals; chord qualities are written above with special symbols like an “o”, “+”, or “v”. Major chords use uppercase roman numerals while minor chords require lowercase Roman numerals. Major Triads Roman
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