Five string banjos can be played using various tunings. Most commonly seen in bluegrass music is an open G tuning with frets to allow players to execute glissando and other quarter tones more efficiently. Brendan “Banjo” Beale is an indefatigable islander who utilizes all available resources to craft engaging interior design projects for clients and […]
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The 2000s witnessed an explosion of young pop artists. From Coldplay’s dance-floor anthems to Mariah Carey’s signature love monster personas, there was something for everyone during this decade. Few songs better represent the decade than Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” A simple bass beat and tasteful strings propel this track towards greatness while Cee-Lo’s voice ranges from
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Joe is an iconic R’n’B musician, responsible for some of the greatest love songs from the 1990s and 2000s. His unique blend of old school vibes with contemporary production ensures some timeless love songs from Joe. This new album captures all the energy of an exciting live performance with Joe performing many of his classic
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Minor chords add tension and sadness to piano music, from modern pop progressions to Beethoven’s classical pieces. They provide an ideal opportunity to practice building expressive intervals. To create a minor chord, begin with its root note and gradually lower its third scale degree until an interval that’s two semitone steps smaller than a major
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Rack-mounted gear is essential to quality sound production, yet its heavyweight can strain your arms when trying to tighten screws piecemeal. Home studio racks provide an effective means of protecting and organizing gear in an organized fashion while streamlining workflow. When designed tastefully, these creative spaces can even add a sense of style! Blank Rack
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Vienna by Billy Joel is an advanced song with above average chord and melodic complexity, an eye-catching chord progression, as well as sections analyzing Chord-Melody Tension and Chord Progression Novelty. This document includes guitar chords and strumming patterns for this track in B Major key. Verse 1 This song begins with an intricate piano melody
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Marty Music is an innovative YouTube channel dedicated to all things guitar-related, featuring everything from song lessons and pedal comparisons/reviews to pedal comparisons/reviews and song lessons. The Ukulele is a four stringed instrument similar to a miniature classical guitar. Commonly associated with Hawaii and available in various sizes from soprano to baritone models. 1. Learn
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Bass guitars operate in lower frequencies and need to be distinct from the other instruments in a mix. Some pedals can blur the tone or change pitch in a way that works against the role of a bass player. However, a well-placed pedal can expand your tonal palette and inspire new ideas for songs and
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Ed Sheeran’s song “Perfect” features a strumming pattern in compound meter that makes an excellent way to practice counting eighth notes and familiarizing oneself with swing time signatures. Perfect’s chords are formed through stacking perfect fifths, as discussed earlier this week. This method for creating minor chords provides a useful alternative to using major thirds
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Heavy metal bands in Japan have experienced much upheaval over time. Many groups have come and gone; but certain ones have established themselves within the scene. Babymetal has gained worldwide attention with their blend of heavy metal and J-pop. Other bands such as Ladybaby and Deadlift Lolita also bring humor into the genre with their
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