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Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment.

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Listening To Today’s Music, To Make Your Own Music Better

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If you listen to the current music on the radio, you’ll come across a wide variety of songs and beats. It’s not uncommon to hear people singing over hip-hop beats or rapping over R&B beats. The blending of these two genres is quite prevalent in today’s music scene. However, one common mistake made by many underground rap artists is that they are overly focused on being what they consider “real” or “gangsta.”

It seems that they are more concerned with portraying a tough image than with marketing their records and making money. Consequently, they only use hard-hitting and “gangsta” sounding beats, and their lyrics revolve around themes of violence and crime. While it’s fine for them to express themselves in this way if it aligns with their artistic vision, it’s important to note that not every song on an album can be like that if they want to achieve commercial success as a multi-platinum selling artist. In order to have your music played on the radio or featured on platforms like BET or MTV, you need to have at least a few singles that have a more commercial appeal.

Many artists overlook this aspect and miss …

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“Listening To Today’s Music, To Make Your Own Music Better”

How To Play a Ukulele Like A Pro

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If you’re looking to learn a musical instrument, I must tell you that there are few instruments easier to grasp than the Ukulele. This type of acoustic instrument is not only cute, but also easy to carry around due to its small and lightweight nature. Now, before I tell you a few words about a learn how to play Ukulele program, let me share some fun facts about this charming instrument.

Things to Know About the Ukulele

The Ukulele is most commonly associated with Hawaiian music, but it is known to have evolved from two different Portuguese instruments: the braguinha and the cavaquinho. The exact development of this new hybrid in the late 19th century remains unclear, but legend has it that a Portuguese voyager arrived in Hawaii with a similar guitar, which captivated the hearts of the Hawaiian people.

The name “Ukulele” actually means “jumping flea” in the Hawaiian language. Whether it refers to the original Ukulele player, the instruments’ history, or the fact that a player’s fingers jump up and down the fretboard as quickly as possible, nobody seems to recall exactly.

Today, the Ukulele is a popular instrument found in almost any Hawaiian music …

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“How To Play a Ukulele Like A Pro”