No matter if your style of choice is Motown funk, rock stylings of Green Day, or Willie Nelson-esque country lines – your bass guitar pickup kit can make all the difference in creating that perfect sound! Your choice of bass guitar pickup and its placement within the instrument dictates its tone. Here are your options: […]
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Whether your bass is a single-coil or humbucker, the basic wiring remains the same. Here is a typical four-knob jazz bass configuration with each volume pot controlling one pickup, and the tone control blending them together. Tip – use shielded cloth wire on longer connections to reduce unwanted electrical noise. Always tin the lugs of
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The F dominant 7 sharp 9 chord (or F7(#9)) consists of five notes arranged as F, A, C, Eb and G# and is similar to its F 9 counterpart but with an additional augmented ninth added on top. View a text-based chart below or click here for an interactive piano version. Scales Scales are repeated
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Songs featuring an accessible drum groove are ideal for beginners. This song offers a four-on-the-floor beat with a straightforward snare pattern and no complex hi-hats to get acquainted with the drum kit. Beginners can focus on mastering the “money beat,” as well as practice their snare flares during the pre-chorus of this rock song for
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Country music offers much, yet many are reluctant to give it a chance. They assume it consists solely of pickup trucks, whiskey, and fight songs; yet its diverse subgenres make it accessible for wider audiences. Morgan Wallen has seen incredible success despite using racist slurs during his concerts, and it is time we stopped judging
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Reggae music has had an enormous influence on musicians from across the world. Ugandan musician Papa Cidy fuses reggae beats with traditional African music while Ugandan gospel singer Arthur Lutta and Sudanese band Tiken Jah Fakoly both use reggae beats to craft their unique styles of reggae music. Even those who may disagree with dancehall’s
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There are countless variations of C chords used on guitar, with each shape serving either to provide different tonal options or reduce finger movement on the neck. An open C chord can be transformed into a C major barre chord by barring all strings at the third fret with your index finger for a different
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Like every musical scene – such as mods, skinheads or rockers – trap is a lifestyle with its own set of rules and behaviors. Its vocal delivery and lingo provide powerful expressions of identity and struggle. EDM trap music is an upbeat fusion subgenre of electronic dance music that marries vocal styles found in Southern
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Zydeco music has become an integral part of American culture. Films and TV series like The Big Easy and Treme highlight its vibrant sounds and deep cultural roots. Beau Jocque has become known for creating music combining accordion-driven arrangements with blues and R&B influences, drawing crowds in dance clubs across Louisiana, Texas and California. Origins
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Heavy metal music can be an effective way to help focus when studying, working or engaging in creative pursuits. Furthermore, its emotional expression capabilities and communal spirit make it an invaluable form of therapy. Existing research on heavy metal music and aggression may be affected by negative stereotypes associated with metal fans in social and
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