The 1990s witnessed a golden era for R&B music with artists such as Toni Braxton, Usher and Boyz II Men establishing themselves as hitmakers with luxurious runs and assured singing chops that thrilled audiences with soulful melodies. In the 1960s, legendary artists like Etta James and Sam Cooke fused R&B with pop to form soul […]
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Metalheads often carry an unfavorable reputation, with studies linking their music to acts such as blasphemy, suicide and school shootings. But is this genre truly harmful? studies on metalhead personality traits and mental health. Contrary to popular opinion, headbangers don’t tend to be violent neanderthals – contrary to popular stereotypes they can actually be more
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Chord voicings (or shapes) refer to how your fingers are placed on the fretboard to form chords. Each shape contains various notes which can be arranged differently for an unconventional sounding chord voicing. Major chords create a joyful and celebratory tone, while minor chords bring on more melancholic emotions. A Major Major chords can be
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Watching piano videos is an excellent way to learn to play piano, including learning music notation and how to improvise by ear. Regular practice will become part of your routine just like brushing your teeth or taking a shower! Learning to read notes Learning piano can be both rewarding and frustrating, yet perseverance and patience
The 1970s witnessed an array of bands find success. Boston was among them; some, like them, criticised capitalism which was prevalent within America at that time. Others embraced the quirky styles of earlier generations of rockers, like Sex Pistols’ aggressive sound or Velvet Underground’s formal daring. Such bands enjoyed considerable popularity but failed to achieve
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Hotel California by Eagles is an iconic piece everyone should learn and an excellent way to build stamina for barre chords. The lyrics of this song promote hedonism and lack of commitment, suggesting that anyone can leave anytime they choose, yet never truly leave behind anything they cared about or believed in. Basic Chord Progression
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An instrumental song lacks vocals, yet vocals add emotion and can take it further than ever before. Some EDM genres, like synthpop, require lyrics for success while other big room beats by Armin Van Buuren or Fedde Le Grand do not. What is it? Electronic music without lyrics, more commonly known as instrumental music, covers
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The world’s largest musical instrument retailer, Guitar Center features a massive selection of guitars, bass, drums, amps, DJ equipment, recording gear and more. You can rent equipment, take lessons and get repairs at any of their NY locations. Beware of their pushy sales staff and prices that are often inflated by hundreds of dollars above
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Sad music orchestral is distinguished from other genres by its strict conventions of melancholy. Chords tend to remain within a narrow range, phrases are long and slow and the overall sound often has ripples or buzzing that ripple across its soundscape. Huron and colleagues wanted to know which musical instruments could best convey sadness, so
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Add easy guitar riffs to your repertoire for increased musical progress. If it’s new to you, practice without music first to familiarise yourself with its motions of picking and strumming. Redemption Song was released by Marley in 1980 as an acoustic ballad without reggae rhythm; its emotionally charged lyrics continue to resonate worldwide. Intro Learn
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