Established in Germany, this website covers various genres that fall under the “indie” umbrella – rock, folk, Americana, singer-songwriter music as well as news and reviews. Indie music is known for its DIY ethic and sense of community, making it the perfect way for Generation Z to express themselves emotionally while challenging societal norms. Artists […]
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No matter if you are an aspiring musician or simply curious about what goes into making beautiful sound, understanding the core tools of production such as mixing consoles, microphones and headphones is helpful in understanding their role and purpose in audio production. Other essential audio engineering skills include fast sound adjustments and being able to
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Some left handed guitar players find reading chord charts challenging as they are designed with right-handed fretboard orientation in mind; however, chord structures remain consistent regardless of orientation. Popular left-handed guitarists include Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, Paul McCartney, Tony Iommi of Black Metal fame and surf rock pioneer Dick Dale. C Major C
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Many stories alleging that music aids plant growth are anecdotal or grounded in new age beliefs; however, some scientists have conducted experiments supporting this theory. Researchers discovered that sound waves increase yield of cucumbers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, wheat and rice while decreasing pests and diseases such as late blight, grey mold and tomato virus disease.
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Play piano Missoula is a free public art project which strategically positions three pianos throughout downtown Missoula to showcase visual art and music, contributing to place-making efforts, building community pride and cultivating pride of place in Missoula. Cassandra Bak is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Montana and also teaches piano at PLAY
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Discover banjo-themed t-shirts, posters, stickers and other pieces created and sold by independent artists – your purchase contributes directly to their income! Every purchase gives money directly back into their pockets! No one disputes that racism has deep roots within the banjo’s history; what may not be as well understood, however, is how racism has
Major chords are among the most frequently used in music, as they’re easy to play and can be found across genres of music. Triads are composed of a root note, third interval and fifth interval and are known by this name. Sometimes chords written with the sus symbol, like C sus 4, indicate they should
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Chord diagrams are visual depictions of chord notes on a fretboard, often including three specific pieces of information: strings, frets and notes. Each number on a chord chart represents where your finger should go when playing specific notes; for instance, “2” on the A string means placing your index finger at its second fret. Strings
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Early sound films featured vaudeville acts involving ukulele players. Lucille Ball, known as Lucy from I Love Lucy, played an impressively flashy ukulele during one such act in one episode of her classic sitcom. Israel Kamakawiwoole’s hit song Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World has become one of the most beloved tunes for ukulele
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Your home studio desk should serve as the hub of your audio equipment setup, and selecting one can have a dramatic effect on its acoustics and workflow. Begin your search for home studio desks that provide ample room for all of your gear, as well as a keyboard shelf. Also important is finding one with
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