by Manuel Marino | Music
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When people used to talk about Christian hip-hop artists, it wasn’t always in the most positive light. The genre of hip-hop for spreading the Gospel had its fair share of disappointments as it found its footing. However, today we can witness some of the most impressive musicians in this genre.
Let’s start with one of the most renowned Christian rappers today, Lecrae. As an artist signed to Reach Records, Lecrae has had a remarkable career in this genre. He has released several hit albums and has broken barriers with popular tracks like ‘Jesus Muzik’ and ‘Take Me As I Am’.
There are also artists who have been able to navigate across genre lines and find their place. One such example is Toby Mac, who gained initial recognition and stardom as a frontman in DC Talk. He then ventured into rapping and created a unique blend of funk, rock, and bass-driven anthems that captivated audiences. Toby Mac is also the owner and operator of Gotee Records.
Another rapper who cannot be overlooked in the genre is KJ-52. While he may be best known for his tracks ‘Dear Slim’ and ‘Dear Slim Part 2’, which received MTV exposure, KJ-52 … ...Read the rest.
“Checking Out The Best Christian Hip Hop Artists”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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Guitar improvisation is an essential aspect of playing, as it can help you master different lead guitar scales and enable you to play solos.
Guitar improvisation can be divided into various categories, such as utilizing scales like the blues Learning the Blues Guitar, Things To Consider - The blues, a musical genre characterized by its vocal and instrumental style based on blue notes, originated in the 20th century, shortly after the Civil War in the Mississippi Delta. It evolved from the self-expression of African American communities in the United States through spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, and rhymed simple narrative… scale, minor and major pentatonic scales, and others, along with applying techniques like bends and tapping. Many guitarists spend a lot of time trying to learn how to solo using only one or two scales.
Most guitarists typically rely on the 5th and 12th frets, but this is not true improvisation. Guitar improvisation involves using more scales and exploring the entire fretboard. The scales that can be used for guitar improvisation include the basic scales. There are primarily five basic scales that every lead guitarist should be able to play.
Learning these scales will help … ...Read the rest.
“Using Major Scale Patterns For Lead Guitar Improvisation”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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String muting is another technique that can help you define your individual style. Muting can also allow you to create cleaner and more impressive chords and solos by eliminating unwanted sounds from your guitar.
There are two types of string muting: palm muting with your picking hand and string muting with your fretting hand. They serve different purposes but are both essential for perfect guitar playing Strumming Practicing The Guitar - Practicing the guitar takes time and dedication. Learning to play the instrument requires consistent practice, but it doesn't guarantee that you'll become a rock star. Nonetheless, with regular practice and skill development, you can still achieve proficiency. There are two methods to start strumming a guitar: using your fingers or using a pick. Find a… .
Fret-hand muting is particularly important when playing chords and power chords. The goal is to use a part of your fingertips and fingers to mute the strings you don’t want to include in the chord being played. For example, when playing the C major chord, you’re only supposed to hit the fifth string to the first, while avoiding the sixth string. I use the tip of my third finger, which … ...Read the rest.
“Important String Muting Tactics For Lead Guitar”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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It is important to note that many popular Latin music genres originated in Central and South America, but they have also had a significant influence on music in the United States. These genres didn’t develop in one specific location, but rather spread across various metropolitan areas with a large Hispanic population. Let’s explore this topic further in the following paragraphs.
In fact, some of the earliest forms of American music American Music and Vintage Guitars - Mark Weakley is an impressive artist; sculptor, painter, musician. He plays guitar, banjo and harmonica, and has recently recorded a CD of his original compositions. In this exclusive article he talks about himself, about his passions, about his father, about traditional american music, about vintage guitars and banjoes, and much more. American Music and Vintage… paid homage to the Spanish population and their cultures. The roots of contemporary jazz and rhythm and blues The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues guitar is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as the blues scale. Blues music originated in African-American communities in … ...Read the rest.
“Latin Music Today And Its US Connections”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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Walking into a guitar store without knowing what kind of guitar you want can be a nightmare. It’s important to understand that guitars vary from branded to non-branded versions, and the prices also differ.
Here are some tips to help you choose the best blues guitar The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues guitar is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as the blues scale. Blues music originated in African-American communities in the U.S., drawing from work songs, spirituals, field hollers, chants, shouts, and simple… :
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Before making a decision, determine the type of guitar that best suits your style, specifically a blues guitar The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues guitar is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as the blues scale. Blues music originated in African-American communities in the U.S., drawing from work songs, spirituals, field hollers, chants, shouts, and simple… . Both acoustic and electric guitars are suitable for playing blues music An Explosion Of Blues Music - Author of this article is Robert Benson. He writes about rock and pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates CollectingVinylRecords.com, where you can pick up a copy of his ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting." You can have your vinyl records appraised at VinylRecordAppraisals.com. An Explosion Of Blues Music Anyone … ...Read the rest.
“Learn how to choose a good Blues Guitar”
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