A bass guitar cable can have a tremendous influence on its tone. A better cable won’t transform you into an expert of bass playing overnight – but it will definitely help! Instrument cables are designed to transmit an unamplified signal from your pickups to an amplifier, where it will then be amplified to higher volumes. […]
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Major chords evoke memories of songs like “Hey Jude” or classical pieces with upbeat and joyful music, like Bach’s Suite No. 6, for which they provided inspiration. Major chords consist of three parts: root, major third and perfect fifth. Minor scales consist of whole and half steps; minor chords containing specific notes from this scale
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Learning how to construct and identify seventh chords is central to jazz music theory – especially since these chords don’t appear on sheets of music! In most western musical harmony situations, 7th chords shift towards becoming dominant 1 chords, so any scales you play over them must harmonise with their chord tones. Major Seventh The
Heavy metal music is an extremely varied musical genre that boasts an enthusiastic following among its many enthusiasts, creating a sense of community within the genre. According to UCL Anthropology student Lindsay Bishop’s study on metalheads (also known as metalheads), they exhibit strong social bonds as well as having their own code of conduct including
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By knowing how to string chords together into intervals with scales and arpeggios, you will master the fretboard. Chords form the basis for all guitar playing. Make an effort to memorize each chord shape so your fingers return quickly when transitioning from one chord to the next, building muscle memory and making your hand much
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Historically, hip hop artists haven’t had much love from Oscar voters; that changed in 2003 when Eminem won his golden statuette for “Lose Yourself” from 8 Mile. Three 6 Mafia would go on to claim this prize two years later for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” from Hustle and Flow. Eminem Eminem, widely
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No band would be complete without an impressive bassist to add solid, silky low end. At Sweetwater, you’ll find traditional 4-string basses as well as 5-string bass guitars to fit every playing style and genre imaginable. Need something that will cut through rock mixes? Check out a Stingray or Precision. A slap bass needs specific
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Dance music latin, like that created by Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi’s hit single ‘Despacito’ or Colombian Karol G and Nicki Minaj’s collaboration, is a multifaceted form. This article will examine its history, styles and influences. Salsa originated from New York City’s Latin melting pot during the 1940s. This genre fuses Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican
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Banjos can be difficult to tune, but it is possible to tune a banjo by ear. Start by finding a reference note, then select an open string that corresponds with this note. As an example, an open D string should sound similar to a G; when fretted at 5th position it should also sound similar
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Learning three note per string patterns of scales can bring many advantages. They can help you play faster, improve fluency and broaden your fretboard knowledge. These fingerings do not form compact shapes like CAGED scale patterns, requiring more flexibility from your fretting hand and creating challenges for players with smaller hands or limited flexibility. Improved
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