Love songs are ideal for beginners as they do not require much finger and wrist movement. Their gentle yet soothing tempo makes this love song suitable for any guitarist to strum, fingerpick or fingerstump it as needed. With straightforward chords and its classic down-down-up-down pattern, this song will surely leave an impressionful memory in the […]
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In the 1960s, bands experimented with different genres of music and their efforts gave birth to genres such as Punk and Heavy Metal. Little Richard’s Tutti Frutti brought youthful vibrancy to rock and roll music. Its lively energy and unstoppable swagger inspired generations of young musicians. Loretta Lynn was an innovator in country music, singing
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Dream A Little Dream Of Me is an elegant song which works wonderfully on the ukulele. This video begins with a demonstration before moving into an explanation of chord shapes used and various strumming techniques; no bar chords are used so should be suitable for beginners. The Mamas & The Papas In the mid and
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Bring joy and happiness into their day with this upbeat royalty free ukulele music track, designed to lift their mood and lift their vlogs, YouTube videos, animations or corporate presentations. Adele’s song is quite straightforward to learn on the ukulele; using C, Em and G major chords – three of the easiest shapes for learning
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Rock music is defined by its challenging lyrics that often revolve around love, lust, rebellion or antiauthoritarian sentiments. Additionally, this genre blends various musical styles and genres. The Beatles are widely recognized as pioneers of rock music after their iconic appearance on Ed Sullivan show in 1964. Albums like Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
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In the 1980s, hard rock bands like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Poison and Europe found enormous success with their “hair band” music that featured big hair and flashy stage shows. Additionally, these bands gave rise to Christian hair metal subgenre of music. Reba McEntire and other country artists found an audience for their music through
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People may mistakenly believe that electronic music began with the invention of synthesizers, but its roots can be traced much further back. Indeed, electronic instruments first appeared near the end of 19th century. Early pioneers of electronic music were mostly musicians and composers influenced by new technology that was becoming accessible and affordable for everyone.
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In the 1960s, rock music experienced great disruption: hard and soft sounds were split apart into distinct genres, punk’s emphasis on authenticity being contrasted against glam’s celebration of artifice. Country & Western saw stars such as Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette emerge, while in Africa, Fela Kuti and Mulatu Astatke pioneered Afrobeat. The Beatles The
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In the mid 1960s, folk singers and bands began combining traditional folk songs with rock music. Tight vocal harmonies and an almost “clean” (effects- and distortion-free) approach to electric instruments were the hallmark of this genre, heavily influenced by The Beatles in 1964 when they combined their folk influences with rock music. The Byrds The
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Rock music and drug use is a controversial issue. Studies suggest that those who listen to certain genres are more likely to use drugs than non-listeners, though the link between music and substance abuse remains complex. Some rock bands have taken this topic head-on and made a statement, while others used drug references as an
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