18 Mexican Instruments You Should Know

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The sounds of Mexico bring up mental images of maracas and mariachi bands or mariachi music. However, many more Mexican instruments, whether borrowed from other countries or developed centuries ago, make up the country’s sound! In this article, we’ll go through traditional Mexican instruments.  1. Accordion  Although the accordion has German roots, it found its … Read more

14 Songs About Wednesday

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Most people struggle to get through the mid-week slump. If you are one of them, these songs about Wednesday might be just what you need to get over the dreaded hump day.  1. Wednesday’s Song by John Frusciante Track number 8 on the album “Shadows Collide with People” this song is just as introspective as … Read more

14 Songs and Lyrics About Sunflowers

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Whether it’s because of the bright yellow shade of sunflowers that reminds us of warm summer days or its solar tracking that some say is a symbol of loyalty, adoration, and optimism, one thing’s for sure: a lot of musicians and songwriters have added this flower into their songs. And this list of songs and … Read more

21 Famous Male Country Singers of All Time

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Country music has, for a long time, been one of America’s most listened-to genres. These famous male country singers have captured listeners everywhere with their songs! So, without further ado, here are some of the most famous male country singers.  1. Garth Brooks Any ranking of famous male country singers is going to have Garth … Read more

13 Joseph Haydn Facts

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You’ve probably heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. But did you know that Franz Joseph Haydn influenced them?  Haydn had a humble early life in rural Austria but went on to become one of the greatest composers in classical music. As a matter of fact, he laid the foundation for symphony and … Read more

Alto Clef: What Is It?

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The alto clef may not be as popular as the treble clef or bass clef, but it’s a vital clef type, especially if you are playing the viola. Keep on reading to learn more about this clef.  What Is the Alto Clef?  The alto clef, or C clef, marks the middle C position or the … Read more

Treble Clef: What Is It?

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If you have seen a music sheet, chances are you’ve spotted the g-shaped symbol at the start of the staff. This is the treble clef, a common musical notation. But what is it? What does it indicate? And what are treble clef notes? Keep on reading to discover more about this most popular clef.  What … Read more

Bass Clef: What Is It?

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If you’re new to music theory, you may be wondering about the bass clef. Clef means “key” in French, so with the bass clef, you have the F key, and it has a different set of notes on lines and spaces compared to other clefs. Here’s everything you need to know about the bass clef. … Read more

24 Fun Facts About Mozart

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (whose full name is actually Johann Chrysostomus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!) is one of the most renowned composers of all time. Did you know despite only living to age 35, he composed more than 600 pieces of music? Read the entire article to get more fascinating information about this talented man.  1. He … Read more

12 Songs About September

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September shows up a lot in many songs. Is it because it marks the beginning of autumn, a romantic month of change? Or is it the sadness of summer ending? Whatever the reason is, we can all agree that there are a lot of catchy songs about September to dance or belt your heart out … Read more