Chords are the foundation of music, playing an integral part in creating its atmosphere. From heartfelt ballads to upbeat anthems, chord progressions help convey your desired emotion to listeners. One small change to a chord can have profound effects on its sound and emotional resonance; this is especially true when discussing major and minor chords. […]
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If you enjoy rap music, there are numerous radio stations dedicated to it. One such Atlanta station is V-103 which features Rickey Smiley’s morning show along with various hip hop artists. Meruelo Media, the owner of this station, was established as a minority-owned entity in 1986 and claims that hip hop lives there. V-103 V-103,
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Most bassists adhere to playing simple bass lines by sticking with the root notes of each chord, which works in most situations but may become repetitive and limit your creativity. Learning minor chords adds another dynamic to your bass playing. Minor scales feature flattened 3rds in their chord patterns, giving you more options when creating
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Brain and music researchers have discovered two reasons that sad songs can make us cry: One is they make us feel less alone; two, they can help create feelings of nostalgia for years gone by. Huron and colleagues asked participants to assess 44 instruments’ ability to convey sadness using several acoustic features, including how easy
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Strumming patterns can help bring chord progressions to life. Redemption Song’s is particularly generous; its strumming pattern changes every bar to add some variety and spice. Remembering to move the second finger first when switching chord shapes will make switching easier and smoother. John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ This 1971 classic from former Beatle John Lennon calls
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Seventh chords add great hue and dimension to a progression – just take a listen to America’s “Tin Man” or Muddy Waters’ “Blues Before Sunrise”, for instance. These chords feature a major triad with a minor seventh interval above its root note and produce a powerful sound, often represented with the 7(b9) or 7alt chord
A chord in guitar chord theory refers to any series of three or more notes played together using strumming, separated by what’s known as an interval. As you gain more knowledge about intervals, you’ll discover that various triads sound very differently due to the intervals they contain. E Major The A E major chord serves
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The pentatonic scale can be found throughout most forms of music around the world, from popular tunes to folk and children’s music. Even young children use it frequently due to its ease in singing without dissonant effects. Musicians also use it extensively when improvising as it allows them to venture “outside the key” without worrying
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When performing sad piano music, the key to producing tear-jerking performances is keeping dynamics and intensity low while adding stronger vibrato and emphasizing minor harmonies to enhance drama in your performance. Switching from a major key to minor can dramatically change the feel of a song. 1. Axis of Awesome Progression One of the most
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R&B music has long provided a window into African-American culture through its stirring lyrics, often touching upon topics like racism, oppression, relationships and economics. R&B also serves as an outlet for artists to express themselves as well as release personal frustrations through expression of personal struggles through song. Here are some popular RnB songs youtube:
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