UWA stands on land owned by the Whadjuk Nation and where knowledge has been exchanged for millennia. We take great pleasure in teaching on such sacred ground. Overall, all incoming music undergraduates surveyed in this research study perceived practical university music units to be beneficial and important – this was true both among UWA and […]
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Independent sound zones differ from traditional systems by providing separate audio output for each individual occupant without disrupting or disturbing others in the cabin. They also help reduce energy usage by targeting sound to where it’s necessary – without unnecessary broadcast of media content to everyone at once! Intelligent audio management systems Contrasting with traditional
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Major chord progressions are essential elements in many hit songs, providing their bright and upbeat sound as well as emotional depth by building tension before finally dissolving into positive, upbeat moments. Chord function involves much more than simply knowing which key a chord falls under; rather, it involves understanding its relation to other chords as
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No matter your opinion on it, pop music seems to be becoming sadder over time. Researchers have noted a steady decrease in songs that sound joyful while an increase has occurred for songs with sadder tones and emotional content. This trend marks a revival in “sad girl” pop from artists such as Billie Eilish, Gracie
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A bass guitar neck plays an integral part in shaping its sound. To meet string tension requirements, these are typically constructed of harder woods. Fretboards, commonly referred to as fingerboards, can be made out of many different kinds of wood/materials including rosewood, maple and ebony. Thickness Thickness of neck is one of the key elements
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At first glance, major chords seem brighter and happier than minor ones musically speaking. One explanation may be that the interval between root and third creates a different feel to each chord created from them. The Beach Boys’ classic tune ‘California Girls’ utilizes major chords throughout its first verse to convey a positive, hopeful atmosphere
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Delay pedals can add depth and texture to guitar lines, fill out dead space in between songs, or act as percussive instruments. From subtle tape-like flutter of Roland RE-2 Space Echo models to digital delay options with bass compatibility; there are plenty of bass-friendly delay options out there to choose from. Controls on a delay
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Seventh chords can have various qualities that can be enhanced by altering the interval relationships among their root, third and seventh notes. A major seventh chord can be formed by taking a major triad and adding one note at major seventh above it (e.g. C-E-G-B). A seventh chord that creates a dissonant sound is the
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Music and dance make an evocative combination, providing the sonic framework for an experience known as “flow.” Although flow may not involve full engagement, it certainly offers more than background noise. Dance music’s lasting appeal lies in its long, repeating musical processes which gradually change; perhaps this is one reason why its followers remain engaged
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Pickups on a bass are key components of its sound, and there are multiple varieties: single coil, split coil and humbucker. At its core, a bass guitar pickup consists of a magnet and copper wire coil. When vibrating strings cause changes to their magnetic fields, small electrical current is generated within the wire coil by
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