On March 2, 2018 as one of his singles from his second album?, XXXTentacion unveiled “Sad!” from his sophomore release. Co-written and produced with John Cunningham, the rapper put this track out as one of its premieres. Lyrically, the song discusses an uncertain romantic relationship that he fears might end and threats suicide should she […]
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Chords are groups of at least three notes played together and are composed from the major scale with intervals of thirds. Once you’ve mastered triads, you can progress onto more complicated chords such as dominant sevenths. Though more challenging, they will give your songs extra punch! Major Beginners would benefit from learning chord progressions in
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Rappers can either write verses with engaging rhyme schemes or freestyle their words to the beat, it’s essential that their flow feels natural to them and matches the overall vibe of the song. A bar is a musical unit of time consisting of four beats that typically lasts one beat. Most rap songs contain an
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Bass guitar music plays an essential part in any band’s sound, from providing rhythmical support to vocalists and other upper range instruments, to laying down rhythmic patterns synchronized with drumming beats. Bassists have the choice of playing either with their fingers or using a pick for faster and more versatile playing styles. Picks provide greater
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Beginners typically begin learning major and minor triads as the foundational chords for most songs. These chords are composed of intervals (major and minor thirds and perfect fifths) played in combinations. By understanding them, you’ll soon be able to play any chord. 1. G Major G major is a basic chord comprised of G, B
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Norah Jones is an active duet partner of Willie Nelson and she shares some thoughts about this legendary country music icon. She discusses her upbringing listening to him; day drinking during COVID-19; and family values. Tablature With her debut album Come Away With Me, Norah Jones quickly established herself as an innovative singer-songwriter who dared
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Welcome to Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea! Each week, one blogger posts the opening paragraph from a book they chose based on its description at its start. An arresting way to draw readers in, this gives an immediate indication of the tone of the book. 1. Fmaj7 The F major seventh chord
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Playing chord progressions in minor keys can sometimes make finding satisfying cadences challenging. This is due to minor chords not employing leading scale tone as much as major V chords do, making cadence creation harder than when working with major keys. Minor scale chords provide a way to learn these changes more easily and produce
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No matter if you play bass guitar, keyboard bass, or another instrument requiring amplification, a quality amplifier can make your sound stand out. A combo amp combines an amplifier “head” and speakers in one piece of equipment making it easy to carry to gigs or rehearsals. Selecting a bass amp requires some important considerations. Read
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Beginners might benefit from learning these no capo guitar chords as a first step to learning to play the instrument. Hey Soul Sister has an easy picking pattern and open chords which won’t cause any hassle to beginners. 1. Riptide by Vance Joy Vance Joy, an Australian troubadour, co-wrote and produced Riptide alongside drummer Edwin
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