At first blush, many ears familiar with Western music tend to associate major chords with happiness while minor chords with sadness; this perception could be the result of multiple factors. Remember, major and minor chords contain identical notes; their main difference lies in voicing and location within a scale. They sound happy One of the […]
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Having your audiology equipment calibrated on a yearly basis is one of the most important steps to take in maintaining accurate test results. This is called a Biological Calibration and it ensures that any resulting output complies with strict values set by the American National Standards Institute or manufacturer’s specific references for hearing thresholds. Yearly
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Pop music fans have certain songs that always remain close to their hearts – such as Kylie Minogue’s classic disco-influenced Europop hit “Spinning Around.” This irresistible tune from Kylie’s repertoire remains timeless today, drawing us all in. Pop songs of this decade tended to celebrate positivity and optimism while at the same time offering musical
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Folk music‘s revival in the 1960s coincided with a height in civil rights activism; Doc Watson made his mark as part of Berkeley Folk Festival’s 1964 lineup, for instance. Kingston Trio’s “Tom Dooley” brought folk music into the mainstream, inspiring subsequent folk-style pop bands such as Peter, Paul & Mary, The Limeliters and others who
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Learning B chords may seem intimidating for beginners. Thankfully, there are a few beginner-friendly techniques you can employ to gain this essential chord under your belt. The first example is an A shape moved up two frets that requires finger strength to play effectively as it’s a barre chord. Triad Triads are one of the
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Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts, the fifth installment in the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, takes place eight years after Banjo-Tooie and marks the first time any other publisher apart from Nintendo was responsible for publishing it. Mumbo’s Test-o-Track features the Viva Pinata Lickatoad as part of a vehicle, while two windows in Showdown Town showcase pictures of Conker
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Since seventh chords contain more than three notes, their inversion system must differ from that used with triads. To locate an inversion of a seventh chord, first count up seven notes in its key and lower each note by one semitone to create the inversion. Inversion Numbers Inversion numbers represent the order of tones within
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At first, familiarize yourself with chord shapes. Form them using your fingertips and ensure they land behind the frets for clean sound quality. If the chord diagram features numbers enclosed by dots, these represent which finger to press against each string and fret. Identifying the Frets To properly read a guitar chord diagram, it’s necessary
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Soul music is a genre combining rhythm and blues, jazz and gospel music styles, most famously practiced by artists on Motown and Stax/Volt labels. Additionally, its influence can also be found in disco and funk music styles. Soul music employs the call and response format, where two musical phrases are traded between singers in an
Hip hop is not simply music – it is also an artistic movement exploring various societal topics through the works of its musicians, producers and directors alike. Afrika Bambaataa was one of the founders of hip hop culture and championed its values such as peace, love and unity. He revolutionized beat making using two turntables
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