Preamps are one of the main factors that distinguish amplifiers from one another. By altering and strengthening guitar’s input signal before sending it to power amp, preamps add depth and texture to sound of amplifiers. Some people like to include a valve (‘tube’) in the preamp stage for aesthetic reasons, yet this adds nothing that […]
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To play an A major chord, simply number your fingers and strumming five of its strings below it – leaving the low E string “open”. This form is known as strumming major chords. Once guitarists master fundamental chords like major and minor triads, they often advance to seventh chords. A major-minor seventh chord combines two
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Steering wheels have long been an integral component of automotive life. From complete interior designs, to serving as the focal point for drivers themselves, steering wheels have long been integral components. Custom 15.5” Classic Banjo steering wheels designed specifically for hot rods and custom cars come equipped with a working horn button, V-8 or DeLuxe
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EDM music encompasses various genres including beatless ambient, 200 BPM hardcore and house. Genres within EDM include drum and bass, psytrance and jungle dubstep – so its reach spans across many musical subgenres. After drinking several bottles of Lucozade, you would head onto the dancefloor and be mesmerised by pumping Chicago house music or trippy
Hip hop culture began as an outgrowth of street life. Rap music has emerged as its hallmark medium. DJ Kool Herc helped to shape modern rap by delivering poetry verses over instrumental breaks of funk music. His interjections took cues from oratory traditions such as African Griot history, blues songs with talking parts and jailhouse
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Thrash metal and classical music may seem worlds apart, yet musicians often draw upon both genres for inspiration. From adapting full classical compositions into rock tunes to borrowing lines from classical pieces to incorporate into lyrics for songs, musicians have taken classic pieces and given them their signature rock edge. Definitions Rock and classical music
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The seventh chord is an integral component of musical language, adding depth and dimension to its sound. Seven-chords can be found all throughout music, so it’s wise to have some different shapes in your repertoire. Discover these four types to enhance the harmonic landscape: Major Seventh Major seventh chords (commonly known as maj7) are formed
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The C Minor Scale is used by guitarists across genres to produce moody, (sometimes) bluesy sounds. This scale can also be useful when performing improvised guitar playing. Scales are an effective way to develop finger independence on the fretboard, which can be especially useful for beginner players. Root position As soon as you start learning
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As with any national tragedy, country music provided artists a powerful vehicle to respond. A well-crafted tune can reveal deep feelings while building community spirit. This lesson seeks to introduce students to the various ways country artists reacted to 9/11 through three country songs. Students will analyze songs such as Alan Jackson’s reflective “Where Were
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Pentatonic scales provide an effective foundation for learning guitar soloing, with this particular F minor pentatonic scale being one of the easier ones to master due to only having five notes in total. As soon as you’ve graduated to transposing into another key (G minor and Bf major), keep pattern 1 at fret 5 while
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