In stadiums filled with thousands of people roaring as they eagerly await a beloved artist’s performance, a spoken word travels two feet. No matter how renowned, singers are ordinary people incapable of filling a rowdy stadium without vocal assistance. No human voice can do that. This is where microphones come in, with all the strange…
If you’ve dabbled in the realm of heavy metal, you’re probably familiar with the “big four” of thrash. But when it comes to punk, what bands stand on the podium of influence? This is a contentious topic, so be warned: you may disagree. So, who are the big 4 of punk? The Clash, Sex Pistols,…
Playing any instrument is painstaking. As a bass player, you are likely familiar with the stress that comes with getting your technique, tone, and tempo perfected. After all, everyone knows it’s your responsibility to carry the melody. Everyone knows that seemingly no one will complement your playing when drowned out by piercing treble unless you…
Music is an irreplaceable form of expression and ent1ertainment. But it’s also complicated. So whenever we get an opportunity to explain the elements of music as candidly as possible, we take that opportunity. No music degree is required here. The seven elements of music include: rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, form, and dynamics. Knowing what…
When it comes to a solid pair of earbuds, there is an overwhelming number of options these days. You don’t want to waste your time with a cheap pair featuring the sound fidelity of mud. On the other hand, you may not want to spend a small fortune on earbuds that only go to the…
Beneath the soaring melodies of vocals, drums, guitars, and MIDI tracks, the bass guitar thumps away its rhythm inaudible to all but the most discerning listeners. If you listen to music frequently (as we imagine you do), then you might start to wonder what purpose the bass guitar serves when it ceases to be heard…
