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A Drums For Beginners Book Review

Drummers looking to expand beyond basic stick techniques will find this book beneficial. Divided into major sections that focus on hand/leg coordination training as well as independence training at different time signatures, this guide offers something new. Knowledge of syncopation provides drummers with an in-depth view into its intricate workings, helping them increase speed and …

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R&B Vs Pop Music

R&B and pop music are two equally beloved forms of musical expression; however, pop usually caters more towards white audiences while R&B caters more toward African Americans. From 1940-1950s R&B music flourished by incorporating jazz, rock and roll, gospel, and soul elements. This created Contemporary R&B genre. What is Pop Music? Pop music can generally …

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Why is Alternative Music Called Alternative?

Alternative music has traditionally been defined as music created outside of mainstream formats by performers not affiliated with major record labels. Subgenres within rock music include alt-rock, indie rock, garage alternative and goth rock. Today this genre is also famous for incorporating electronic music and rap to create fresh and unique sounds that many listeners …

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Top 10 Songs in Heavy Metal Music Keys

Heavy metal music can be broadly defined as any genre of rock that features guitars with distortion, an aggressive rhythm section and harsh vocals. Heavy metal is often divided into subgenres such as speed metal, death metal, thrash metal and black metal for easy categorization. Songs written within this genre tend to be dark and …

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