Minor chords are some of the most frequently-used chords on guitar, lending songs a melancholic atmosphere or cheering them up depending on its usage. To create a minor chord, start at its root note and move down by one major third. A minor chord consists of its 1st note along with its flattened 3rd, flattened […]
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In 1974, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley started Kiss. Soon thereafter they added drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley. The group’s initial six albums feature predominantly minor, major and mixolydian tonality; their 1976 record “Destroyer” however was more ambitious musically with orchestral arrangements and symphonic elements. Origins Kiss became one of America’s most beloved
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Wagon Wheel, composed by Bob Dylan and later reworked by Old Crow Medicine Show, recently saw renewed popularity as Darius Rucker covered it onstage. This song recounts a hitchhiking journey from New England to Raleigh, North Carolina; with hopes that his beloved will meet up again along the way. 1. C-D-E Minor-C C – D
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From Levert’s soothing vocals crooning about playing Casanova roles on wax to Mariah Carey’s mellifluous midtempo ballads, female singers dominated R&B music in the 1990s. Erykah Badu made her mark with her debut single “On & On”, an amalgamation of R&B, jazz and soul that stands the test of time. As artists integrated regional elements
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Chords are essential building blocks of music. They create an harmonic framework for melody and lyrics. Major chords are triads composed of three notes; their root note being known as the chord root while the remaining two notes represent third and fifth notes from their scale respectively. All major chords follow the same interval pattern
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No matter if you are a musician, producer, or engineer; your studio chair is one of the most essential pieces of furniture in your home studio. A good one will save your back from strain while simultaneously increasing productivity and saving time in recording sessions. Looking for an ergonomic chair should include height adjustment and
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Learning bass guitar can provide your child with a firm foundation in music. Bass guitars typically feature four, five, or even six strings and are tuned an octave lower than an electric guitar. As Paul McCartney or Bootsy Collins demonstrate, an excellent bass line can make or break a song. Tapping into this knowledge can
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The right microphone can make or break an auctioneer’s ability to enage the crowd. Fox recommends headset mics from brands like Shure and Sennheiser. While Bonhams sold Lennon’s EMT 140 and Mercury’s home studio gear, the Abbey Road console didn’t meet its estimated seven-figure guide price at Analogr. Guernsey’s Dylan tape lot didn’t sell either.
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Learning movable bass patterns and riffs that you can play over chords is one way to create interesting-sounding bass lines without being limited by scales. Arpeggios (movable patterns) usually begin by starting from the written chord root before skipping notes up (or down) an octave – this process is called going chromatically. Triads Triads are
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The Zoom Live Track L12 mixer is an all-in-one mixing console, audio interface and digital recorder in one compact chassis. Boasting an impressive channel count and various features, this unit is ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters and small home studio setups. Modern home studios typically rely on an audio interface for all their input needs, while
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