Researchers who analyzed half a million pop songs published in the UK between 1985 and 2015 discovered that they have become less upbeat and sadder, which they attribute to personality traits. There’s something calming and comforting about music from the 80s that just hits home, or sometimes its lyrics reflect our personal lives perfectly. Here’s […]
Studies conducted in 2009 determined that R&B music had the most explicit lyrics among musical genres and featured more songs about love than any other form of musical entertainment. Singers like Toni Braxton made powerful feminist statements with their dance R&B hits, such as her 2000 hit “He Wasn’t Man Enough”. This song made sure
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Reggae music is distinguished by a heavy four-beat rhythm with thick bass sounds that often emphasizes the lowest note in each beat. Lyrics tend to be political and address social reform or spiritual guidance. Many artists who identify as Rastafarian use cannabis (or herb) as an offering. 1. The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff
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Guitar tab can be an effective tool for learning songs, but the complex symbols may make it hard to use to your full advantage. By reading some basic chord symbols and learning a few of your favorite riffs you will soon be making music with guitar tab. Vertical stacks of numbers represent chords; play them
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Are you searching for royalty-free ukulele music tracks to use for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram vlogs? Look no further. Here you will find light and playful royalty-free tracks perfect for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Vlogs. Add an upbeat sound to your videos with this cheerful melody featuring ukuleles, cajon, leading bass lines and
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Oasis’ iconic megahit ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ had long remained somewhat of a musical mystery until Noel Gallagher appeared on That Pedal Show to show us its chord shape. Now, thanks to Noel’s appearance we finally know exactly what this mysterious chord looks like! F Major 7 can add a summery or jazzy sound
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Music and love share similar mechanisms and evolutionary functions; both can assist with mating selection, attraction and social bonding processes as well as aid emotional regulation and strengthening commitment (through synchromy-bonding effects). Madaninka and Bartholomew (2014) examined top-40 chart data to examine lyrical emphasis on love/lust themes within top-40 songs. Their research demonstrated that love
Home Studios, led by Oliver Haslegrave, has designed some of New York City’s hippest places to dine, drink and be seen. However, Home Studios’ first residential project is located in Brooklyn townhouse. Curves adorn this Fort Greene townhouse’s interior in abundance – from its custom Vesper console in the parlour dining room, copper-lined bathroom nook,
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Mastering minor chords on piano requires paying careful attention to finger placement and coordination. By learning these chords, your musical expression and repertoire will grow immensely. Minor chords are composed of major chords modified by shifting one note down by 1/2 step; this creates a minor triad. A minor triad is comprised of the root,
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Triads are among the fundamental chords, consisting of three notes separated by intervals such as thirds (minor and major), as well as perfect fifths. Extensions add variety to these triads, giving them various tonal colors. You might hear these chords in Jewish songs. A major triad has an upbeat, happy sound while minor chords have
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