Though his poetry may not be as widely recognized today in Australia, Banjo Paterson remains popular and our digitised collections provide a fascinating look into his life and work. Banjo attended Sydney University before finding employment as a law clerk, qualifying as a solicitor, and publishing poetry in The Bulletin journal. During this period he […]
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SpongeBob Squarepants’s antagonist Squidward Q Tentacles may look like an angry sea squid, but in reality he’s an octopus with ten arms! Stephen Hillenburg named him Squidward due to how oddly Octoward would sound; so instead they gave him his familiar nickname of Squidward instead. Squidward enjoys listening to music, particularly clarinet — but certain
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Woody Guthrie traveled throughout America performing songs for workers and farmers alike. He became well known for reviving classic folk ballads while creating numerous new ones of his own, most famously “This Land Is Your Land,” which eventually became our national anthem. By the late 1940s, Guthrie began showing symptoms of Huntington’s disease and eventually
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The B chord can be one of the more challenging beginner guitar chords to master, yet is an integral component of many songs. As this chord requires extensive use of your pinky finger, make sure that before practicing this chord you strengthen it beforehand. Easy B Triad Beginners or those unfamiliar with more intricate B
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Em is one of the three most frequently used chords. It’s easy to play, sounds great and can be used across multiple genres of music. This article will provide instructions for playing an open E minor guitar chord and barre Em guitar chord – two popular methods to do so. Open Em Beginner guitarists typically
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Heavy metal music evokes powerful emotions. It fosters relationships among fans while uniting social outcasts. Music’s aggressive, antisocial themes may trigger moral panic among community groups, parents and political leaders (Walser, 2013). Possessed and Morbid Angel were pioneers of death metal’s early days when it comes to creating fast drumming with deeper growling vocals –
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D is one of the most frequently-used major chords and works particularly well when followed by an A chord in sequences. To play this D, place your first finger at the 10th fret and bar across all five strings (1-5). Do not strum the 6th string. This D shape chord, also known as a Dsus2,
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50 Cent was an iconic figure in hip hop. His charismatic persona and rise-from-rags-to-riches story propelled him into stardom; yet some purists took issue with his crossover pop-rap music. This song boasts a gritty edge with 50 Cent’s signature aggressive flow. The hook is catchy and memorable while production values are phenomenal. Get Up This
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This song is an easy and accessible beginner tune with a straightforward chord progression, providing the ideal opportunity to develop strumming patterns. Elvis made this classic piano tune famous in 1956. It is an easy tune to learn, sounding stunning on either an electric or acoustic guitar. The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody Unchained Melody
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Establishing your home photography studio on a budget and with ease is possible and cost-effective. A few key items will serve you in creating portrait photos at home. An investment in a high-quality camera with multiple lenses will serve you well when embarking on the path towards videography. Furthermore, purchasing props or surfaces to add
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