Major chords form the backbone of many songs and are among the first chords most music students learn to play. Major chords consist of the first, third and fifth notes in a major scale. What separates major from minor chords is their root note distance to their third note intervals. Definition Chords are composed of […]
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Country music could use some heavy metal influence. Songs about drugs, alcohol and death seem suited for country’s musical style. Metal and country share an ancestor in blues music, making their compatibility surprising at first listen. Additionally, many country singers such as Brantley Gilbert have adopted many metal guitar chords and dark imagery into their
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Soul jazz was a relative of hard bop that featured small organ-based combos with guitar accompaniment (sometimes also including blues and gospel). As “people music“, its infectious grooves quickly gained followers. Though soul jazz was overshadowed by Miles Davis and fusion during the ’70s, its popularity remains. Something Else! ensemble renews this genre’s spirit through
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Though guitar and bass pickups may appear similar, there is actually quite a bit of distinction between them. Their size and string spacing differences differ drastically; larger pickups tend to be used on basses. Picking out the ideal pickup can have a dramatic impact on your bass tone, from its magnet type and coil wind
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Your choice of cables between your guitar, amp and pedals has a major effect on the tone. Therefore, investing in quality ones may pay dividends; cheap cables often introduce noise or break easily while more durable and long-term quality ones will sound better overall. Purchase cables featuring superior connectors (Neutrik or similar), such as those
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The daug chord is an augmented triad consisting of D, F# and A# notes. It can be played in several positions on the mandolin. Here we will examine some of its most frequent application on mandolin. Augmented chords can be created by raising the fifth note of a major chord by half step, creating a
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When reading a guitar chord diagram, it’s essential to keep in mind that each fret represents one tone and that each bar represents its respective fret tone. Therefore, when placing your finger on any given fret it should be near but not directly over it. Led Zeppelin’s song, “Tangerine”, serves as an excellent introduction to
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Unlike most other bass-players on youtube he publishes serious lessons, but he also makes them entertaining with nice video-edits and little add-ons. Moreover he can explain famous instrumental-parts (not only bass-parts) of well known songs like nobody else. He has even established own trademarks, for example the color orange or his lofi-look of the thumbnail-pictures.
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Hip hop culture provides an outlet for inner city youth who are struggling with poverty, drugs and gang violence. The music‘s values foster community cohesion, peace and unity. Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 track “Rapper’s Delight” introduced an unsuspecting nation to rap. Subsequent MCs and rappers developed personae as cool, macho or tough; boasting about their skills
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The Flow Band has provided entertainment at many festivals and special events around Pittsburgh. Their performances add an island flair that truly completes any special event. Rock Reggae and Relief music festival returns this year with reggae tunes and unity in downtown Pittsburgh, while raising money for Catapult Greater Pittsburgh – this year, proceeds will
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