While ratchet and trillwave styles still reign supreme in hip-hop production, soul samples can occasionally be heard at genre-specific DJ sets. Producers such as Kanye West and Just Blaze have utilized soul samples from artists like Lionel Richie, Al Green and Aretha Franklin over time for use in their productions. Gaye and Robinson both advocated […]
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A bass guitar headphone amp can help you practice in peace without disturbing others. These lightweight devices connect directly to your instrument, connect headphones and contain many sounds and effects for practicing quietly and in peace. Play along with built-in drum patterns to hone your timing and feel, or create three unique gain modes to
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Electronic music first emerged around the turn of the 20th century, when experimental electronic instruments first gained popularity. These innovations included the Hammond organ (1934) and Novachord (in 1938). In the 1940s, magnetic tape allowed musicians to easily modify its speed for music creation, leading composers such as John Cage to use two variable-speed phonographs,
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Reggae draws its influence from numerous musical genres, but its roots lie with ska and rocksteady. Reggae is a rhythm and blues genre with influences coming from African music as well as calypso. Following are the most iconic reggae songs from the 1980s that helped cement reggae as an international phenomenon. 1. ‘Buffalo Soldier’ by
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Bass amplifiers come in different forms: combo amps and separate power amp “heads.” For large venues, high-powered heads paired with single or double cabinet amplifiers provide powerful bass tone. Many bass amps feature a gain (sometimes known as drive) control to modify signal intensity. Reduce it for cleaner sound or push harder for added grunge.
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No matter the occasion – from bridal ceremonies and other formal events to romantic dinner dates or intimate dance parties – these classic love songs will leave your heart racing. Say ‘I Do!’ to soulful vibes with this D’Angelo classic that conveys the message of finding “your one and only”. Your guests will surely sway
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Country music is an American genre with deep-seated traditions, so this quiz will cover various questions related to this musical genre. Who is famous for the song ‘Ropin’ the Wind’ and her cooking show Trisha’s Southern Kitchen? What knowledge do you possess on this artist? What was the name of the first country musician to
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Melodic Death Metal bands have perfected the art of channeling human emotions through music. Contrasting harsh with melodic, aggressive with harmonious, dark with bright; Death Metal thrives on contrast. Earache Records and Roadrunner Records quickly rose to become two of the genre’s premier labels at the outset of the 1990s. The origins of death metal
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Beginner guitarists find it particularly challenging to differentiate between open and power chords. Open chords involve using fewer strings and frets and require fewer fingers; power chords focus more closely on one string and require multiple fingers. To create a C major chord, place your finger on the first fret of the B string and
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Hip hop culture encompasses more than music; it is an entire way of living which includes taunts, boasts, and sociopolitical commentary. Rap artists tend to portray themselves with larger-than-life personas, whether that means being super-smooth or tough and speaking out against problems in their neighborhoods and beyond. Their lyrics typically touch upon these struggles while
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