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Versions of "Take on Me" have crept into every corner of the world | Photo: Michael Hanscom (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Story of a Hit #4: "Take on Me"
How about a song in 7/4? Such as "Times Like These" by Foo Fighters. | Photo: Freya Goossens (flickr)
5 Rhythm Tricks in Famous Songs
Jean Michel Jarre playing an AX-Synth | Photo: Zero Coool, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
Milestones in Music History #25: Jean-Michel Jarre, Synth in the Blood
Playing in a band is not just about your slap bass lines or breathtaking solos. Interpersonal relationships matter, too. | Photo: Sam Moghadam Khamseh
TOP 5 Musicians Nobody Wants in a Band
When you combine 57 years of experience and the principles taught by Leo Fender's old school, you get a sound that is appreciated by guitarists all over the world.
Under the Hood #28: Abigail Ybarra and Her Work Devoted to Fender
Frank Deimel and Kora Jünger, makers of Deimel Guitarworks in their workshop. | Photo: archive of Deimel Guitarworks
Dreamstruments #6: Deimel Guitarworks
5 Musical Instruments That Are Derided Even More Than Viola
"I really feel that musicians… are like my brothers and sisters, they're like family to me because we speak the same language. And I love communicating that way," says John Doyle | Photo: J. Doyle's press kit
John Doyle: "We All Need To Spread a Bit More Happiness and Joy Rather Than Being Self-Contained"
It has become an anthem for Generation X who head-banged their way through their teens listening to it. | Photo: Wes Candela Photography (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Story of a Hit #3: "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Music theory should be primarily a practical musical tool. Simply play or sing all the concepts and you will find an unlimited well of inspiration. | Photo: Soundtrap
TOP 5 Myths About Music Theory That Hinder Your Musical Development
Even though the approach to writing songs changes with age, the joy remains. | Photo: Worshipfuel.com
Notes of a Frontwoman #4: Without Songs We Are Nothing
Artists like Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, The Who, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Björk acknowledge him as an influence| Photo: Rob Croes for Anefo, CC via Wikimedia Commons
Milestones in Music History #24: Karlheinz Stockhausen, The Visionary
"Wanna play "For Elise" on our piano? Then you'll have to clean our toilets!“ | Painted by: Joseph Karl Stieler. Photo: flickr
5 Famous Tunes in Classical Music that Made It to Pop #1
Neck profiles as those made by Tadeo Gomez are still among the most popular.
Under the Hood #27: Tadeo Gomez‘s Famous Fender Necks
"It's really important to have freedom. If you don't have that, it's very hard to express yourself," says Lari Basilio. | Photo: Jan Nožička
Lari Basilio: There are no shortcuts
The band bio will accompany you on all media platforms, so beware of seemingly "funny" remarks. They may stay with you forever. | Photo: Parker Coffman (Unsplash)
TOP 5 Tips for an Attractive Band Bio