Reggae music has had a global influence. Reggae became more mainstream with Three Dog Night’s 1972 hit and later with Bob Marley’s Rastafari movement. Reggae music became influential among New York MCs such as Kool Herc and Coke La Rock who used its toasting style for their performances, ultimately evolving into rapping. Dub Dub is […]
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The blues scale is an indispensable foundation of guitar playing. Easy to remember and applicable across any key, it forms the cornerstone of a solid musical foundation. This scale is a minor pentatonic scale with one additional chromatic passing tone – flattened down to a blue note b3. When played properly, this note adds tension
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Gigging bassists should consider investing in a solid-state power amp. It can add no coloration or distortion to their tone. Beginners might prefer a combo bass amp as it has both the preamp and power amp combined in one unit for easier setup and maintenance, while pros often opt for head and cabinet sets which
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Open D is commonly associated with blues music and works particularly well when coupled with acoustic folk and singer/songwriter songs, as well as certain types of country music. Major chords are easy to form in open d tuning – all it takes is barring across the frets for you to create one! Major Chords Playing
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Music and video can be powerful ways to convey culture. Lyrics can convey messages about love, loss, tragedy and humor – providing powerful expressions of culture in all its guises. Japan has long been at the forefront of dance music production. Their productions spanning everything from techno to trance have been widely celebrated worldwide. 1.
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Hip hop’s commercial peak appeared to have passed by 2023. Only a select few rappers held number-one albums on the charts, such as Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, Drake’s For All The Dogs, Travis Scott’s Utopia, Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape and Rod Wave’s Paint The Town Red by Nicki Minaj or Rod Wave respectively.
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Sweet Home Alabama is a well-known rock song that can easily be learned on an acoustic guitar. The main riff relies on chords for easy learning; just start from the intro riff and practice single note picking until it sounds clear. Next, play the song’s signature opening riff several times until you become comfortable with
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Though many songs employ chords from one major scale, songwriters rarely rely solely on these chords for writing music. By including other chords from this scale as part of their repertoire, they are able to add variety and create different moods with their music. To understand these other chords, it is necessary to explore their
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From timeless classics to boot-stompin’ anthems, this country music quiz will have you nodding faster than a bronco at a rodeo! Find out who replaced Taylor Swift on a Nashville mural; which singer recorded two of their top-selling albums while in prison; and how many records Shania Twain has sold. Can you name all the
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The ’90s gave us everything from bubblegum pop to girl power anthems that still fill dance floors today. From Haddaway’s “What Is Love” and Ce Ce Peniston’s “Finally,” these catchy melodies and rhythms have inspired an entire generation of music enthusiasts. Turn up the volume and take a spin on these dynamic dance floor machines!
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