Mandolin

Folk Music – Pete Seeger Many throughout the years have shaped folk music, however, one of the most well known folk singers was a man named Pete Seeger. As a multi-instrumentalist, Seeger played the Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Recorder, and the Tin Whistle. However, Seeger also did more than play music. He was also participated in activism of all kinds. He was born in New York City on May 3rd, 1919. He grew up in a household surrounded by music because both his mother and father were…

When looking through the history of the guitar, it’s impossible to deny the impact that Gibson has had on the instrument. Gibson is a prestigious brand with humble roots. Founded primarily as a mandolin manufacturer by Orville Gibson in 1902, it went on to become one of the largest and most recognizable brands in the music world. Being a brand with an extremely long legacy, Gibson has always been a participant in innovation. The list of inventions and contributions that Gibson has made to the…

Perseverance. This is something that Santiago, from The Old Man and the Sea clearly demonstrates throughout the entire novela. The definition of the word ¨perseverance¨ is steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success (“Perseverance”). This is the perfect description of the old man’s personality. He was willing to suffer physical pain, hunger and isolation to complete his task of catching a marlin or a big fish. Santiago and the marlin showed their…

concerts that I saw on Youtube,  they brought the people together with his music. He also introduced songs from other cultures like from South America, Israel, and Cuba . He played many instruments like the banjo, guitar, recorder, tin whistle, mandolin, piano, ukulele which he sucked…

and Pablo Picasso.Spanish,1881-1973.Pedestal Table, Glasses, Cups, Mandolin.1911. These two pictures are both through the mediums of oil on canvas. I picked these works but they are similar in the fact that they depict still works but it’s interesting that these two painters show different styles and it can be still considered…

Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain on October 25, 1881. Son of Dona Maria and Don Jose Ruiz Blasco, his father being a painter and art teacher helped build Pablo’s background. Pablo Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Throughout Pablo’s career, we see many different periods of art such as- the Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, Classical Period, and Surrealism- each period resembled the experiences of his life. Emotion was expressed through each and every one of…

This is a very clean sounding album. Throughout the album, in addition to Tam’s guitar, Bobby Chase’s fiddle and Josh Wolak’s mandolin bring together Irish and American folk traditions, while Ben Jones’ bass grounds the whole…

Glenn MIller Glenn Miller was born in the U.S in a city called Lowa. Miller was born on 1st of March 1904. He was a music director and musician. Glenn Miller galvanized the globe War II generation. He was one amongst the foremost popular bandleaders within the late 1930s and early 1940s with such interesting and engaging songs like the "Moonlight Serenade" & "Tuxedo Junction." In 1942, Miller noncommissioned within the U.S. Army and was assigned to guide the military Air Force Band. He boosted…

Gaston county and the surrounding areas have a proud history in the progression of “old time” traditional music to what we know today as Bluegrass. The songs and music of the foothills (mill hill music) have been passed down from generation to generation and play an important role in preserving the customs and culture from our past. The goal of the Bluegrass Project: Exploration of Bluegrass Music is to acquaint residents, young and old with their musical heritage and help them acquire the…

Does Music Change Who A Person Reacts To Test? Music has seven definitions. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions insignificant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony,and color. 2. the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or multiple lines (harmony), and sounded or to be sounded by one or more voices or instruments, or both. 3. musical work or compositions for singing or playing. 4. the written or printed score of a musical composition.…