Chords act like flippers and bumpers, changing the trajectory of songs. That is why country writers have increasingly been willing to experiment with unfamiliar sounds in their writing. Let’s examine Morgan Wallen’s seven summers chord progression. In this example, starting from a G-shape pattern as its basis and connecting it with other shapes using CAGED […]
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Minor chords evoke emotion like no other musical element can, from the soft melancholy of blues songs to haunting gothic rock ballads; their power can be felt throughout any genre of music and can help musicians express complex feelings while creating deeper bonds with their audiences. Major and minor chords differ in terms of their
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In the sixties, American popular music experienced a transformation as soul music emerged as an influential new genre. Combining gospel elements with rhythm and blues styles to form its unique sound that could cross genre boundaries. Neo soul is an evolving musical genre that blends 1970s-style vocals with contemporary R&B sounds and hip-hop urban beats
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Garnet Silk (born Garnet Smith in Manchester, Jamaica) epitomized dancehall reggae’s transition from its rough roots in the 1980s to more refined forms in the ’90s. Beginning as Little Bimbo deejaying on Sugar Minott’s Youth Promotion label and later joining forces with Tony Rebel in Rastafarianism – Garnet Silk represented dancehall reggae as it evolved
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First step to understanding major and minor chords is understanding how a major scale works. Music is all about patterns, and once you understand its rules it can become easy to find your way around a key. To create a major chord, simply take the first, third and fifth notes from your scale – this
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EDM (Electronic Dance Music) refers to any genre of music which uses electronic instrumentation in combination with drums and other rhythmic elements for an electric experience. In the 1950s, electronic musical instruments first made their debut. Composers such as Pierre Schaeffer began experimenting with musique concrete composition, which combined recorded everyday sounds into new forms
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Scale C guitar is often the first scale that beginning guitarists learn. This seven-note pattern spans two octaves and creates an open shape on the fretboard. Simply, this scale position confines your finger in one area on the fretboard for more accurate notes and patterns without needing to move them up and down the neck.
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Drums can be an extremely challenging instrument to master, and prolonged practice sessions can cause injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome as well as strain on shoulders, arms and back. No matter if you choose to learn on your own or with a teacher, the key to successful musical growth lies in setting realistic goals and
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Heavy metal memes are some of the most viral trends online, showcasing various genres from nu metal to grindcore and even kawaii metal! Metal music may have negative associations, yet studies have demonstrated that many fans are welcoming and easy-going. 1. Toto’s “Africa” As this meme has gone viral, bands have recorded new versions of
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Rap’s explosive rise occurred against a backdrop of political unrest, racial discord and violent demonstrations – which caused its focus to change from middle-class aspirationsal music towards violence-laced “gangsta rap”. Controversial events inspired MCs to experiment with various complex rhyme schemes and techniques such as internal rhymes. As a result, hip-hop genres such as drill,
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