Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is an iconic Christmas song and easy for beginners to learn, yet challenging if you are unfamiliar with key changes and using different fingering patterns. Mahalo provides this lesson on both acoustic and electric guitars using their AABA structure, providing valuable context for future learning of other songs you will […]
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In the ’90s dance music was an amazing source of rhythmic diversity, from rockers and dance-pop cuts to runway-ready strutters all fitting seamlessly onto one club floor. Marky Mark’s signature rap style and Loleatta Holloway’s powerful vocals made this song an irresistible classic of the 90s dance party scene, making this an irresistible addition to
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Pop music is a vast genre that encompasses numerous different styles of music. Designed to appeal to an array of people from children to adults, its lyrics often depict real life situations and are designed to reach as wide an audience as possible. Contrasting classical, which is meant for live performance, pop music was originally
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As HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones enters its final season, now is an opportune time to revisit all eight seasons–and music composer Ramin Djawadi provides just the soundtrack! His tunes accompany dragons, White Walkers and political intrigue alike. Here are a few of our favorites from his repertoire of melodies that may put you
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New banjo players quickly discover that banjos are very loud instruments. To protect the ears and bodies of loved ones and roommates from getting killed by noise pollution, banjo players need a way to subdue the volume. This banjo bridge mute easily slides on and is adjustable to suit all bridge widths, without hindering right
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Hip hop has become an international cultural movement over time, celebrated through music videos, films and television shows alike. From Big Daddy Kane of Brooklyn to Miami’s 2 Live Crew and beyond – hip hop has cemented itself into global culture. Hip hop music varies considerably across regions and countries; artists from each one bring
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Dance music from the 60s and 70s can be exhilaratingly upbeat and catchy; its popularity has outlived generations, becoming an integral part of multiple genres and cultures. Motown music spanned decades of novelty dance crazes like Chubby Checker’s hip-swivelling “The Twist”, while soul singers kept things more low-key. A Motown compilation is always surefire way
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If you love dance music from the 1990s, this playlist will surely please. Packed full of timeless club hits known by every dance lover worldwide, this collection will have something for everyone. “U Can’t Touch This,” by MC Hammer, needs no introduction; its catchy tune compels anyone listening or viewing to move to its beat
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Understanding how chords are created using the Major Scale will enable you to better comprehend songs and improvise – this knowledge is especially helpful for beginners looking to play piano. Chords are constructed using three-note triads that include the root, third and fifth degrees of the scale. Each scale degree has a different interval relationship
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Classic soul is a form of rhythm and blues music with roots in African American gospel music, which has greatly influenced various contemporary popular genres such as hip-hop, disco, and funk music. Many soul artists began their musical careers as church choir members, drawing upon gospel singing traditions such as call-and-response vocals to influence modern
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