Tablature Guitar tab, commonly referred to simply as “tab,” is an effective method of notation that enables beginner guitarists to quickly and effortlessly learn songs. Using a numbering system that indicates which strings and frets to play as well as special techniques. Bending is a technique for raising the pitch of strings. This process is […]
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Bugsnax soundtrack is an enjoyable way to experience its whimsical world as a half-bug, half-snack creature game – and won over PlayStation gamers when first announced during a livestreamed event last month. Iam8bit recently unveiled its full song release on strawberry-scented vinyl. Crapple’s Lullaby As Snaktooth Island features half-bug, half-snack creatures that transform body parts
Garnet Silk (born Garnet Smith in Manchester, Jamaica) epitomized dancehall reggae’s transition from its rough roots in the 1980s to more refined forms in the ’90s. Beginning as Little Bimbo deejaying on Sugar Minott’s Youth Promotion label and later joining forces with Tony Rebel in Rastafarianism – Garnet Silk represented dancehall reggae as it evolved
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Rap’s explosive rise occurred against a backdrop of political unrest, racial discord and violent demonstrations – which caused its focus to change from middle-class aspirationsal music towards violence-laced “gangsta rap”. Controversial events inspired MCs to experiment with various complex rhyme schemes and techniques such as internal rhymes. As a result, hip-hop genres such as drill,
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Bass guitars come in various shapes, sizes and construction styles – each factoring in to its tone and playability. 4-string bass guitars can play notes as low as E1, giving them 4 full octaves of deep range. 5- and 6-string basses may also be tuned down to B for extended playback capabilities. Frequency Range Bass
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Key of D Christina Perri first released Jar of Hearts as an instant hit song in 2011. Glee featured the tune, as did Twenty One Pilots; plus it has even made its way into Twilight movie! This song’s chords are not difficult for beginner guitarists to learn; even novice guitarists should be able to master
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Heavy metal music is a form of rock that features distorted guitars, loud vocals and powerful drum beats. If this genre speaks to you, take this quiz that will test your knowledge about some popular heavy metal bands! Although this quiz may present challenging questions, take it in good fun! All questions are designed for
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Indie rock hallmarks such as off-key vocals and slacker attitude have become part of mainstream rock albums in a startling way. 1995 marked an iconic year for indie alternative, featuring releases by Radiohead, Oasis, Tricky and others. Pulp’s class-baiting satire found new life as alt-pop gold on “Common People.” The Chemical Brothers pioneered an entirely
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A chord is any collection of notes that work harmoniously together, typically following a specific scale, while each type of chord evokes different emotional responses in music. Understanding chord progressions can help you learn songs faster and more efficiently, like Dolly Parton’s hit Jolene by looking at its chords. In this lesson we’ll take a
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Seventh chords are an integral component of most musical genres and provide an immediate sense of movement and tension. Dissonant seventh chords have also been employed as an emotional hook in certain songs. Each seventh chord possesses its own specific qualities based on its composition of triads and seventh intervals. Here are five of the
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