Last summer’s release of Keron Salmon aka Kabaka Pyramid’s free-to-download Rebel Music EP caused quite a stir among reggae music fans. This project combined roots reggae with conscious hip hop elements and seemed to unite them all under one banner. Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy award-winning conscious revolutionary lyricist and seamlessly merges reggae’s energy with […]
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Searching for that ideal guitar tone has driven many players to explore innovative techniques for integrating effects pedals with amplifiers. Four Cable Method (4CM) provides excellent tonal control with its highly flexible setup. Connect a standard instrument cable from your guitar to the output of the first pedal in your chain (red). Next, link up
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If you consider yourself an enthusiast of rock music, this quiz will put your knowledge of legendary bands and songs through a rigorous test! From The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Jimi Hendrix to Motorhead; from these classic rock questions will see just how well-versed in rock you are! Many sub-genres of rock began as
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Major and minor chords differ only by half steps, making their calculation simple using the same formula used to find basic major chords. As with major triads, minor chords follow the same formula. You start with the root note followed by major third, perfect fifth intervals and flattening major third to make minor. To create
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Frenulums are thin ridges of skin that connect the foreskin to the base of the glans (qv). When broken, frenulae will likely bleed heavily and can be extremely painful; they should only be broken as necessary though. G Tuning – the standard tuning used for bluegrass banjo playing; C Tuning – changing the 4th string’s
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Practice switching chord shapes at sloth speed – without hesitation or hesitation from either end. A metronome might help, but for now just focus on transitioning between G and D as quickly as possible; count how many clean transitions there are in a minute. Level 1 & 2 This first level is ideal for beginners.
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Guitar chords are essential components of any song. They give the song structure and help listeners understand what they can expect, while being fun to play! Switching between guitar chords may initially seem daunting, but with practice it will soon become second nature. The key is developing muscle memory for your fingers and chord shape
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Guitar chords form the backbone of any song, creating unique sound and harmony and serving as a vital part of musical theory. In this lesson we will introduce one of the fundamental types of chord called triads, which consisting of only three notes and are often found in songs. 1. C Major Understanding a major
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If you’re new to guitar, Radioactive may seem dauntingly difficult. Don’t give up! With practice and three helpful variations of the F Major Chord that will be easier on your fingers and wrists. The F Major Chord F Major is an ideal guitar song for beginners to learn and remember quickly, thanks to its simple
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Piano is one of the most rewarding musical instruments to learn, since you won’t have to struggle for melody like other instruments such as violin and trumpet do. Adults understand the value of setting goals, making time for daily practice sessions and motivating themselves in order to further their education. 1. You’re too old Adult
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