Chord

Rock and roll changed forever with three distinctive chords, strummed on a whim, in a gymnasium, circa 1957. Those chords made up the backbone of an improvised instrumental, played by a house band filling time for a DJ on a break. Soon, the world would know that track as "Rumble," performed by Link Wray and the Wray Men, and the song would prove to be an absolute game changer for popular music. The Who's Pete Townsend is on record as saying that 'Rumble" made him pick up a guitar and never put…

The Erlkonig by Schubert is a story told by a narrator of a child and his father hurriedly galloping on a horse to make it home. The son unfortunately is taken by the Erlking at the end of the story. They are the main characters of Schubert’s art song based on a poem. Through the use of different pitches and vocal range Schubert changes the music so the listener can determine between characters. Every time the son speaks his growing hysteria is recognized by his vocal pitch rising as the story…

works. You claim his music is inconsequential and would never last through the ages. I am writing to you from the 21st century and I comprehend Mr. Debussy's name and yet know nothing about you. The chords which you claim are “musical dust and mosaic” are some of the utmost profound and recognizable chords in this world. The fluidity and grace of his pieces are complex and replete with emotion. You mention the music leaving you with a sensation of seasickness, perhaps this is your own lack of…

Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 (Appassionata) Ludwig Van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 –1827) was a crucial character in the period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western music. He was also one of the most influential composers in the music history. Beethoven was born in a musical family. His alcoholic father was his first music teacher and later he was sent to Vienna to study under various teachers including Mozart and Hayden. In about 1800,…

This was repeated throughout the whole song. So, when Arland Howard says “It’s three chords and the truth.” While defining country music, he was right. But the confusing part was that my friends, and I couldn't exactly tell what song I was even playing. This wasn't because I was a beginner, or because I was strumming at the wrong beat, it…

expected to be as in tune as possible (until the leader is satisfied.) If only one note is shown, then the group (meaning followers and leader) is to play in unison. If multiple notes are shown, than it is expected of the group to play a chord. All of the notes of the chord will be displayed, but the note of a specific follower will be the only note not in parentheses. The Note of the lead player is always the top note of the…

play, so I decided to teach myself. There was a dusty Guitar For Dummies tome that had sat on a shelf collecting years, but not ware since its acceptance to our home. To put it out of its unread misery, I picked it up and read through. The first chord I remember learning is G major, one…

The cello entered with a sombre but flowing theme which exactly describe Schumann's music style and romantic music style. As Schumann's character, his music is enthusiasm and rich and colorful. It was reflected by cello plays some perky chords from the woodwind before the opening idea re-emerges. Although the idea is repeat, the style is already became to much more exciting. The amazing change is the music seems continue with this exciting melody to the brilliant climax but it is not. Cello…

Now a lot of people will automatically say the Electric guitar is the better choice for a beginner to learn on simply because it is thought to be the easiest to learn. Although that is true for the most part I say that the acoustic guitar is the better choice to be made. With learning on an acoustic the beginner will build up more strength in their fingers and hands. They will work harder to press down the strings with the Acoustic, unlike the Electric where it is easier to press down on the…

dramatization in continuous variation form, which were originally played on a piano and are now placed into the orchestra which gives it a more lively and colorful perspective on the piece. It opens up in heavy, ominous manner but then more into the piece the chords are struck heavily to give this sensation of engrossment. You’re captivated by everything that is thrown at you and you take it in heartily. Then we had “Inscape” which was made up of two twelve note series but different…