Reggae’s relaxed tone and messages of love, peace, unity, and social justice have long resonated with audiences worldwide. From political commentary from roots reggae artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh to dancehall rhythms from Sly & Robbie, reggae has inspired numerous genres. Reggae music‘s distinguishing feature is its distinctive rhythmic pattern known as a […]
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Rappers are both vocalists and producers; this means they write their own lyrics as well as creating beats to set their songs to. Rappers typically recite their verses over the beat before recording them to get an idea of how their verses sound together. An effective song structure gives a rapper the space to express
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Music is a powerful medium that can express an array of emotions. Additionally, music can also serve as a means for social change promotion – such as Reggae music from Jamaica which has long been used to drive political and social transformation. Many songs in this genre evoke an Rastafari spirituality and focus on black
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Rock music stands apart from its predecessors in that its lyrics cover an array of topics – rebellion, hedonism and love all feature prominently among them. Producers typically follow a formula proven successful; the songs have catchy melodies with great rhythms that are easy to sing along to. Sound Every listener of pop music knows
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Songwriting is an intimately personal process and there are various approaches you can take when approaching it. From chord progressions to melodies or even words for your lyrics, each writer can find their own approach that works best. Once you’ve constructed a strong chord progression, it’s important to add melody. A melody brings us closer
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Songwriting is an individual experience and no two writers work the same way. Some compose their music in their heads before adapting it for guitar instruments such as an electric or bass guitar. Beginners often start off learning chord progressions and then writing lyrics and melody around them. Repeated use of similar chords over an
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R&B music draws its inspiration from black urban experiences and issues, offering lyrics ranging from love songs to social commentaries. Though this genre shares many similar elements with rock and roll, R&B artists have developed its own distinct sound. Modern R&B musicians utilize various styles and instruments to craft their distinctive sounds. History R&B (rhythm
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Guitar chords or tabs are a simplified form of sheet music for guitar. While some musicians may consider them inferior, guitar tabs can be useful to those without strong ears for reading music for learning solos and riffs. On a tablature, horizontal lines represent strings with numbers representing frets on which fingers should press –
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Hip hop songs typically feature catchy hooks in their chorus. A catchy hook should encapsulate the main idea and be short, memorable, and catchy; it can either be rapped or sung – or both! Rappers often write lyrics that speak about their personal experiences and perspectives, making their songs engaging to listeners who tend to
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The best songwriters know how to master chord progressions and use them to compose songs. A great chord progression will set the mood and bring out both melody and lyrics of any tune they write. Most songwriters start with chords before writing the lyrics for their song – this approach has proven more successful than
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