“The House of the Rising Sun” is an iconic song that serves as a warning about life in New Orleans gone awry, making its debut by Eric Burdon and the Animals in 1964 but having long been part of folk music repertoire for decades prior. What distinguishes this song is its dynamic use of modal […]
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Chords form the core of music. They may be consonant and suggest restfulness or dissonant and indicate resolution to and from other chords. So let’s begin by starting off simple – and perfect for beginners – power chord progression with just G major triad and fifth fret of A string combined for instant classic. Major7
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Misch is a skilled beat maker who does not fit neatly into any genre. He blends smooth beats, relaxing strings, and guest vocalists into modern soulful sounds for an immersive listening experience. Geography is an unassuming crowd-pleasing album. But it never disappoints; its technical standard remains high throughout. His dusty loping beats are balanced out
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Reggae music often brings up images of dreadlocked musicians surrounded by marijuana clouds, tropical locales and relaxing vibes. Reggae music draws its influences from rhythm and blues, mento, calypso and African music styles; always played in 4/4 time signature. How well are you versed in reggae music? Take the quiz now. Bob Marley Bob Marley
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Is This Love is a classic reggae song originally recorded by Bob Marley and the Wailers on their album Kaya, and later covered by Hawaiian reggae band Three Plus on their 2003 album 3+ 4 U. This version has slightly altered keys than its original incarnation but should work equally well on both electric or
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Once you’ve selected either an acoustic bass or electric bass, your next major decision should be how many strings it should feature. Most basses come with 4-string or 5-string models. Extended range basses feature five lower-pitched strings (tuned EADGBE to produce greater musical versatility across genres). Body & Neck Bass guitars come in an assortment
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Chords are an integral component of any guitar song. But what exactly are they? Guitar chords are combinations of notes played on the fretboard that create different types of melodic intervals. Knowing these shapes is essential for every guitarist – from novices to more experienced musicians alike! 1. Major Triad If you’re new to guitar
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Chords are formed by connecting intervals – the spaces between notes. Every chord has a distinctive sound due to the presence or absence of specific key intervals that determine its sound. Major chords are well known for their bright, upbeat tone that forms the backbone of many upbeat genres of music. Additionally, these chords carry
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Key of Eb In this lesson we’ll learn to play Jar Of Hearts in the key of Eb. It is an accessible piano song with very easy guitar accompaniment. Additionally, we will examine some of its melodic lines found within its piano performance and how they may be incorporated into your accompaniment on guitar. This
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Eb Major All major scales can be broken down into two tetrachords (a 4-note segment with the pattern 2-2-1). This tuning allows for you to play power chords on all strings while leaving an 8th string open for soloing. Eb Major tuning can also be an ideal choice if you play metal music, providing access
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