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The Varieties of Folk Music

Folk music is a genre of traditional music performed in villages, families and nations by small social groups such as villages. The terminology can differ depending on culture; English uses folk music; French and Italian use musique populaire or musica popolare respectively. Additionally Czechs may refer to log git (“the people’s music”). Violin strings can […]

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What Is K-Pop Music?

K-pop offers music lovers much to appreciate. Its upbeat tunes often feature four-on-the-floor drum patterns, while its lower-key songs employ rock, hip hop and electronic styles. Furthermore, its songs incorporate ii-V-I turnarounds and chord extensions for complex melodies that will leave fans craving more. Artists at the forefront of K-pop are commonly known as idols

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Essential Home Studio Equipment For Recording and Producing Music

To record and produce music at home, you’ll require some basic equipment. A quality microphone, audio interface, mixer, pop filter and mic stand should suffice as starting points for creating music at home. Beginners do not require a MIDI controller; however, one is highly recommended as an aid to learning music. Finally, headphones will come

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Hip Hop Music 1996

As gangsta rap gained popularity, its content often highlighted systemic problems like police violence and economic inequality while simultaneously offering hope of brighter futures, empowering black youth while showing the creative power of black artistic expressions. Reasonable Doubt, JAY-Z’s cinematic autobiographical chronicle that showcased his verbal dexterity on top of sophisticated production, set him on

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Music Soul R&B

Music soul r&b focuses on human, often romantic relationships through jazzy beats and vocal phrasing. This genre continues to thrive thanks to artists like Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Frank Ocean and Sampha. Gospel traditions can be heard throughout soul music, particularly with call-and-response vocals between singer and choir appearing frequently. Producers Kenny Gamble and Leon

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