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- How Do You Learn to Play Piano from Chord Symbols?learn to play piano using chord symbols and fake sheets.
Music and 21st Century Culture on the DeclineIt is often said the music that is popular in a given cultural helps define the current society. This article examines todays popular music scene and it's role in early 21st century culture in the United States.- The Top 10 Popular Music LegendsI dare say this article, about the top 10 popular music legends, will put the cat among the proverbial pigeons.
- Influences of Popular Music(Written 10.2009) A look into subliminal influences popular music has on society and its' generation.
- Dominican Bachata: Another CinderellaA "from rags to riches" story in which the music of the rejected urban poor becomes accepted nationally and embraced internationally to become a popular phenomenon.
- Incorporating American Idol into the Music ClassroomIf music teachers really examine how music is touching the lives of their students, they will see that platforms like iTunes and television like American Idol are igniting their musical passions.
Recycled Tunes: 5 Popular Music SamplesHave you ever heard a song and thought, "I've heard this before!" but then realized it was a different song? Read on to find out the stories behind 5 hits by artists such as T.I. and P. Diddy that borrowed music samples from other popular songs.- The Soul of Popular MusicPersonal Reflections on popular music and its effect on the heart and mind.
- How to Learn to Play Popular Music on the PianoSuggestions for serious study of popular styles are The Pointer System for the Piano, Books 1-5. These books are a fast, direct approach to the learning of chords and melodies.
- Is Popular Music Really Classical Music?Is popular music really classical music?
- Popular Music in Contemporary America: Undermining or Revitalizing Religion?This paper considers whether or not contemporary popular music is responsible for revitalizing religiosity in America.
- Pre-war Radio and 1950s Pop MusicPre-war radio requirements had a great affect on the circumstances in which 1950s pop music could flourish.
Substance Use: Hot Topic in Popular MusicRap music was, by far, the greatest offender in 2005 with more than 77% of Rap songs containing references to substance use.- Jewish Singers in American Popular Music: The Jukebox GenerationsThese generations pioneered the use of modern microphone techniques in concert, radio, and recording performances to establish themselves as pure singers, not as singing comics or singing actors.
- The Origins of Jewish Singers in American Popular MusicJewish singers have had a profoundly beneficial influence on the history of American popular music. The roots of that influence go back to prebiblical times.
- Jewish Singers in American Popular Music: the Pioneer GenerationsThe modern pioneer generations, who rose to fame between the early 1900s and the 1920s, were versatile singing entertainers with roots in live theater performances, especially vaudeville and Broadway.
- Music and Its Impact on American SocietyHow do you think music has impacted our American Society? Read this paper I wrote for a Media Communication course, and see if you agree.
- Musicology and Semiotics: A Non-Traditional Approach to Studying Popular MusicThis article considers how musicology and semiotics can be combined to study popular music texts that represents and improvement over traditional musicological analysis.
- POPULAR MUSIC and ITS EFFECTS by A. R. RustebakkeA look at how music of different eras made people feel.
Music, a Curative BalsamWhat is true about the role music plays in our lifes? Have you ever thought about music as source of health and wellness?
Classic Musicals to Watch During Family Bonding TimeTimeless musicals continue to capture many generations of movie fans. Some of the most memorable ones were actually made many decades ago, but they are still great movies to watch for many viewers.- Which Role in "42nd Street" is Right for Me?This is a description of the roles in the musical "42nd Street." It includes vocal ranges as well as character descriptions for the major roles.
- Pro Tools LE for Professional MusicPro Tools LE is software that can give modern humans an edge over all the musicians who are still working with equipment that is more primitive.
Songs from Your Parents' or Gandparents' Generation that Still Rock - '50s VersionTurn the dial back and listen to songs from your parents' generation that still rock today.- Who is Lucy GallantA music insider and review on up and coming rising star Lucy Gallant. If you are tired of hearing the same old thing then check this out.
- Who is Lucy Gallant? I Challenge You to Find OutAn artist review on up-and-coming artist Lucy Gallant.
- The Degeneration of Music in AmericaHas America's expectations for musicians lowered or is this simply a sign of changing times? Does this degradation reflect poorly on America's youth? Number one charts are compared then and now.
Sexiest "Moans" in MusicFrom Elvis to Madonna, these artists utilize sex appeal through their vocals.- Mitch Miller Held onto His Roots in Traditional Music when Rock Crept InThe host of "Sing Along With Mitch" was old school and he stayed that way proudly.
- Teaching "To Kill a Mockingbird" Through MusicEmploying The Green Book of Songs by Subject, this flexible lesson plan by LitTunes' Chris Goering identifies songs to illustrate universal themes of justice, character, and coming of age.
Herman's Hermits, My First ConcertIt's fun to remember an old dream, especially when it comes true.- Popular Music, Musicians, Concerts, and RecordingsA personal view of music through the eyes of a Generation X'er. It touches on many genres of music, live performances, landmark compositions, and the overall feel of rock and popular music.
- Music in the Civil Rights & Black Power EraA look into how music was formed around Black Nationalism during the Civil Rights era.
- Hear to Stay82 years ago, films made the transition from silents to talkies, and we've been loving the sound ever since.
- How to Write a Chart-Topping HitLooking to produce a marketable tune? Included are eight easy-to-follow steps that will have you selling platinum in no time!
- Digital DownfallDigitalization has brought forth a major shift in how we perceive music. This is merely a cycle, as the early 1900s brought forth the recorded music to replace sheet music. How can an artist survive in these modern "Minstrel Days."
- Spot on or Not On? 10 Popular Music Downloads Put to the TestI listen to 10 songs and give my unsparing opinion.
- The Ten Most Important People in the History of Modern MusicA presentation the ten most important individual artists in the history of modern music.
Crazy Band Names Through the YearsFrom the first days of rock and roll to the current flood of MySpace musicians, the craziness of band names has enjoyed explosive growth. Enter, if you dare, and enjoy some of the wacky!- Hearts of Space: Music to Soothe the SoulIf you are looking for some beautiful ambient music to soothe the soul, consider listening to the "Hearts of Space" radio program.
