Bass amplifiers typically feature various switches and knobs to control both preamp and power amp circuitry, as well as higher-priced models equipped with graphic equalizers that enable bassists to adjust their tone in an incredible variety of ways. Many bass amps employ hybrid technology, with a tube preamp and solid state power amplifier combining to […]
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C Sharp Minor 7 adds an engaging, bright yet heavy sound that gives songs personality. You’ll often hear it featured in pop classics as well as country songs. We will begin this lesson step by identifying the scale notes of C sharp minor. After, we will construct 7th chords using those scale notes and identify
Soul music‘s roots lie in Black church culture and gospel traditions. Idioms from Black gospel music such as call-and-response vocals between a lead singer and chorus can often be found throughout much soul music. Nina Simone and Curtis Mayfield of New York City released powerful songs with hard-hitting social commentary that helped foster the 70s
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Nationwide, music fans adorning cowboy boots take to music festivals across the nation to sing along to their favorite country artists and sing-a-long. Country fans must attend these music events. This year’s CMA Fest deftly took advantage of the enduring appeal of 1990s country artists while honoring contemporary hitmakers with equal reverence and relevance. Additionally,
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Hip hop songs frequently utilize rapping as their primary vocal style. This rhythmic, rhymed form of speech complements the beat. NYC’s melting-pot community gave rise to hip hop in the 1970s when DJs such as Kool Herc hosted block parties with DJ-sampled disco hits and encouraged dancing during long percussive breaks (“breaks”). Salt & Peppa
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Jamaica gained independence in the 1960s, sparking a sense of national pride that manifested in reggae songs like Desmond Dekker’s “Israelites”, depicting black people as slaves living under modern-day Babylon and imploring God to hear their pleas for freedom. Bob Marley and the Wailers popularized reggae music in the United States, where it influenced rock
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Bass players need the power and presence to rumble in the low end while supporting a group’s soundscape. We offer pickups that suit any style from deep humbuckers to classic P tone; come find one to suit you! Includes a 3-Pot Strat-Style Switch (Volume, Middle, 5-Way) and Dual Rail Tone Pot with Treble Bleed for
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Acoustic panels have become essential tools for studio musicians, home office workers and families who wish to control sound reverberation. You can even use them to reduce noise from neighboring rooms or distracting street and road sounds. These acoustic panels can effectively reduce echo and noise from TVs, music and family conversations without costly construction
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AC/DC’s comeback after Bon Scott’s untimely death can be seen here with this classic track that helped launch Zakk Wylde as Ozzy Osbourne was replaced in 1986. Metal has long been political; from Black Sabbath’s fiery anti-war lyrics on War Pigs to Napalm Death’s punk rage – but in recent times it has taken on
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The basic major chord consists of three notes – root, major third and perfect fifth. However, extended major chords can include additional notes for added dimension. These chord extensions, often written as CM7 or CM9 chords, increase the ninth interval by one semitone. Major Triad Major triads are defined as any three-note chord that includes
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