Piano Man is an enjoyable song to learn on harmonica and is accessible enough for beginners. Recorded in C, most people should find it simple enough to play using standard chromatic harmonicas. Key to playing this song well is having a sense of rhythm. To ensure that your playing matches up with the lyrics, count […]
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A cassette is a fairly simple device. Inside is two spools holding the long piece of tape, two rollers and two halves of a plastic outer shell with various holes and cutouts to hook it into the tape player. The most important thing is to use the right type of tape. You should use name
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The History of the Banjo While many associate the banjo with American culture – specifically country music, folk music and bluegrass – its origin can actually be traced back to Africa where its story of development eventually led it towards becoming what we know now as the instrument we know as banjos. The banjo first
Bass guitar pedals may seem expensive at first, yet they provide endless creative potential when used to craft bass grooves and compositions. Overdrive and distortion pedals add grit, saturation, and aggression to your sound, providing it with depth and character. As these are tone-producing effects, they should come before modulation effects such as chorus and
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Reggae music often brings up images of dreadlocked musicians surrounded by marijuana clouds, tropical locales and relaxing vibes. Reggae music draws its influences from rhythm and blues, mento, calypso and African music styles; always played in 4/4 time signature. How well are you versed in reggae music? Take the quiz now. Bob Marley Bob Marley
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Be it in your basement or converting an empty closet into an office, adding style can make any space more inviting and productive. Check out these creative home studio designs which combine function with aesthetic appeal! Clean, lab-like environments create an appropriate professional work environment. Add personal flair with posters, trinkets, paintings or any other
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Have you heard seventh chords before in music? These chords are created by adding the 7th interval above a major triad. Changes to interval quality can drastically transform a chord’s character; from tension-filled and unresolved passages, to smooth jazz. Recognizing different types of seventh chord guitar can help you become familiar with its variations. Major
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Pop music, often called pop, is one of the most mainstream musical genres, featuring songs with both explicit and clean lyrics to choose from. When participating in a talent show, it’s essential to prepare with songs appropriate for children. In this article we explore some popular pop tunes with lyrics appropriate for performances! ‘Nancy Mulligan’
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Is This Love is a classic reggae song originally recorded by Bob Marley and the Wailers on their album Kaya, and later covered by Hawaiian reggae band Three Plus on their 2003 album 3+ 4 U. This version has slightly altered keys than its original incarnation but should work equally well on both electric or
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Music is full of patterns, and the more you master transitioning between major and minor chords and their finger positioning, the easier it will be for you to play your favorite songs such as those by Beach Boys such as California Girls. A basic A minor chord has a major sound, but adding inversion or
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