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Sad TikTok – Music About Heartbreak and Loss on TikTok

Since the advent of “sad girl” pop, songs about heartbreak and loss have become immensely popular on TikTok. Songs by Leith Ross such as ‘Drivers License” to Katie Gregson-MacLeod’s Complex have taken over TikTok’s “For You” page with songs expressing despair dominating. But is their impact beneficial or detrimental? Here is what you should know.

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Bass Guitar – The Key Instrument in Rock, Funk, and More

Bass guitars have long been a crucial instrument in rock, funk and other musical genres. Like other musical instruments, they add depth and provide the foundation of songs’ rhythmic structures. Mastering any instrument takes practice and repetition; whether you start on guitar or bass, many of your lessons will cross over into learning the other

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Bass Chords 101 – Learn the Basics of Bass Chords

Chords offer great tonal variation to bass lines. If you want to bring in blues-influenced grooves, chords may provide the answer. Triads are the simplest chord form and contain only three notes. When played consecutively they form an arpeggio; otherwise known as broken chords. Scales Minor scales are expressive sounding scales, often used by songwriters

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Bass Guitar Vs Electric Guitar – What’s the Difference?

Bass guitars play an essential role in most genres of music. They provide rhythm that enhances lead instruments and other musicians during live performances, providing rhythmic support that complements lead instruments perfectly. There are various shapes and sizes of basses available; finding one which suits your playing style perfectly is key. An electric bassist who

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