“The Chronic” by Dre, is his debut album and brings hardcore gangsta rap into radio-friendly territory, skyrocketing him to the top of rap charts while reinvention his sound. Once a concert in Los Angeles turns violent, Run DMC is accused of instigating it – leading moral watchdogs to scrutinise hip-hop as an industry. The Birth […]
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The bm6 chord is another moveable chord shape worth learning, as its forms become second nature while playing songs. Practice making these changes so they become second nature for you. This chord is an easy-to-hear progression that can be applied across different styles of music. How to Play The B minor 6th chord (also referred
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Rappers are at the core of hip hop. They often discuss issues facing urban life and may discuss anything from crime to hedonistic living. Some rappers are renowned for criticizing certain aspects of urban culture while others celebrate it; Schoolly D is known for condemning criminal lifestyle while simultaneously advocating gun control measures. It is
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A bass amplifier is designed to amplify lower frequencies that may not be readily available on many guitar amps. Just because a bass amp accepts similar instrument cable input as its guitar counterpart does not mean they are interchangeable. Bass amps may feature either tube (known in the UK as valves) or solid state transistor
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American whiskey market may be dominated by Kentucky-made bourbon, but Tennessee distilleries like Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel have earned much praise with new releases. Lincoln County process distilling is key, which involves filtering newly distilled spirit through charcoal from sugar maple trees to remove harsh flavors and create a smoother spirit. A Major This
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Seven seconds are all it takes to send messages that will impact how others perceive you. Seventh chords have become an essential element of contemporary popular music, such as Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” or Sam Cooke’s “Chain Gang.” I-IV-V-VI The I-IV-V-VI chord progression is one of the most ubiquitous elements in Western music
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is an iconic Christmas song and easy for beginners to learn, yet challenging if you are unfamiliar with key changes and using different fingering patterns. Mahalo provides this lesson on both acoustic and electric guitars using their AABA structure, providing valuable context for future learning of other songs you will
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Banjo strings are under constant tension, gradually losing tone and becoming flat until they need replacing. Therefore, regular string replacement should be undertaken for optimal playing experience. Experimenting with different gauges is the key to finding a set that’s perfect for you. Lighter strings tend to be easier for beginners and produce brighter tones, while
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Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple’s groundbreaking work gained enormous acclaim from critics as it revolutionized rock music in 1968. However, their pioneering work attracted significant criticism by rock critics. Discussions of metal music often center on its “heaviness”. Acoustically, “heaviness” refers to low pitch and harmonic saturation (Mynett, Metal). Other musical features add
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After every gig, rehearsal, or jam session, your bass guitar needs a secure place to rest its head. Luckily, this section features top-quality guitar stands and hangers. These stands include folding models that easily fit in your gig bag, as well as some with stepped yokes designed to support offset basses. Additional designs feature locking
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