Listening to an iconic Beach Boys track such as California Girls may cause you to notice an abundance of minor chords; this is due to scales which contain specific relationships based on the key of the piece. Every major key has an equivalent in the minor scale that can be found by counting three semitones […]
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People often use the terms Rap and Hip hop music interchangeably. According to experts, however, rap refers to vocal delivery while hip hop represents culture. Singing emphasizes notes and melodies while rapping is rhythm-based and emphasizes rhymes with similes and metaphors for maximum impact. Even songs without lyrics still contain rhythmic beats which give their
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K-Pop dance songs usually feature music videos with elaborate choreography. But YouTube offers easier-to-learn “practice” versions for easier dance learning. Producing quality pop music takes dedication and practice. If you aspire to become an iconic producer in the studio or want to expand your songwriting and singing abilities, study modern production tools as the starting
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Sufjan Stevens has always made no secret of his Christian faith when writing music, yet Seven Swans stands out as his most directly religious work to date. Particularly striking are its final two tracks — two anthems depicting Christ returning to bring justice and triumph over evil — which speak directly to his listeners’ hearts.
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Banjo catfish are an exquisite species, often available for sale at exotic pet stores. This hardy species can tolerate various environments. Since they’re nocturnal fish, sand turtles prefer an environment with minimal lighting and are excellent scavengers consuming foods such as bloodworms, tubifex worms, earthworms and pellet-type food like catfish flakes. Habitat Banjo catfish make
An innovative behavioral study involved pairing four emotions represented by instrumental classical and jazz melodies without lyrics for analysis by both acoustic and perceptual means. Analysis revealed that music representing happier emotions had faster attack slopes, higher spectral centroids, quicker tempos, as compared to sadder emotions expressed through legato articulation with slower tempos. Emotional response
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Canadian musicians have left an indelible mark on rock music. From Rush’s progressive masterpieces to The Tragically Hip’s poetic storytelling, Canadian artists have significantly advanced rock both musically and lyrically. Rush is an iconic Canadian band who filled stadiums across the world with their complex compositions, eclectic style and lyrical themes – making them one
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Hatebeak stands out among metal bands with non-human lead vocalists by featuring its bird-fronted grindcore group from Baltimore. Led by Waldo, an African Grey Parrot from Congo Africa that screeches brain-rattling songs over Blake Harrison and Mark Sloan’s instrumental beats. Hatebeak will soon release their album ‘Number of the Beak,’ so VICE interviewed drummer Harrison
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Scotty McCreery’s song “Five More Minutes” reached #1 on Mediabase / Country Aircheck chart and earned double Platinum certification. The music video showcases home movies of McCreery growing up while celebrating life’s small moments and appreciating them fully. Country music has long been associated with patriotism; after 9/11 however, this symbolism took on new significance.
If you’re new to guitar, Radioactive may seem dauntingly difficult. Don’t give up! With practice and three helpful variations of the F Major Chord that will be easier on your fingers and wrists. The F Major Chord F Major is an ideal guitar song for beginners to learn and remember quickly, thanks to its simple
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