Sturdy mic stands are essential components of any home recording studio. Cheap ones have a tendency to collapse mid-session and derail recordings sessions; make sure you invest in quality ones from the outset. Beginners may find a USB microphone useful, since they do not require an audio interface and typically come equipped with a pop […]
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Many car manufacturers are committed to providing premium sound systems. Acura, for example, partners with Grammy award-winning music producers to create a unique system that makes your vehicle feel like a recording studio. Cadillac also partners with Bose for their higher end models, including the CT4. Volvo uses a state-of-the-art system from Bowers & Wilkins
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Major chords add an upbeat element to any song – such as this Beach Boys classic which relies solely on them to tell its tale of sunny days and teenage dreams. A major chord consists of three notes, the root, the major third and perfect fifth. Music built on major scales tends to sound brighter
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Learning piano can be both rewarding and difficult; to be successful you should practice regularly while making sure your hands and wrists remain relaxed to prevent repetitive stress injuries. Start by finding middle C with your right thumb (finger number 1). Each white key that ascends increases by one letter of the musical alphabet. Learning
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Ukuleles may not immediately come to mind when thinking of rock music, yet many popular tracks from this genre can be performed brilliantly on this strummer instrument. “Paint it Black” wasn’t written specifically for ukulele playing, yet works extremely well when performed by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Jake Shimabukuro. Country & Folk Folk and country music often
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Ska and rocksteady helped establish reggae music, but Bob Marley’s larger-than-life presence and innovative lyrics catapulted it to global fame. Through his association with Rastafari movement, his music became an integral part of Jamaican culture. Marley’s songs often address social issues like cannabis use (also referred to as herb, ganja and sinsemilla), apartheid policies and
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Seventh chords can add strength to a cadence or create tension in music, so this lesson will focus on five essential types of seventh chords for piano: These chords can be extremely useful to any pianist – be they beginner or experienced – regardless of genre of music they may come up in such as
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Standard tuning (with or without capo) offers numerous guitar chord shapes and voicings to accompany a hallelujah chorus, including several combinations of notes – predominantly triads – at either 1, 3 or 5 note intervals above the bass notes. Cohen’s original version of Hallelujah had a religious bent, with references to King David and Bathsheba
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When asked to name names associated with folk music, people may think of rock bands and country stars before those associated with folk artists. Yet it’s essential that we remain open-minded towards all forms of folk music taking place around us today. FMO’s 2022 Developing Artist Program provides one-on-one mentorship from established artists and industry
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Bass traps are an effective solution for home studios with smaller rooms; these thick absorbers not only reduce low frequencies but are also broadband enough to help balance out your studio’s frequency response. Diffusers work to disperse sound waves throughout your space and prevent trapped reflections, maintaining its natural tone while providing protection from echos
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