Rhythm and blues is a uniquely American form of musical style. Now it is usually known simply as “the blues.” Its history dates back to the Civil War and its unique sound helped bring about rock and roll in the second half of the 20th century. The blues developed from the slaves’ music with African [...]
Piano players and other musicians who desire to learn the foundations of purely American music should start with the blues. This music form began over a century ago. Today’s jazz, hip-hop, rock-and-roll and rhythm and blues owes a debt to it. Certainly, the word “blues” evokes a sense of the mood of being blue. The [...]
When studying the piano, a student encounters a myriad piano styles. To master the instrument, at least several of these styles must be learned, and all if at all possible. Knowledge of various playing styles enables a pianist to enjoy and play in any genre and to cross-polinate styles to create a fusion he or [...]
Most people do not really realize what a huge impact that music from Memphis has had on the sounds that are heard on the radio today. Although many people have heard of Jay Z, Bruce Springsteen and various rhythm and blues artists, few know that without people like W.C. Handy, B.B. King and Memphis Minnie [...]
You have the talent. You even have a small fan base. Your family friends and supporters are asking when you plan to take the next step. The question is: Do you have what producers are looking for from a new artist? Do you sound professional? Do you have a catchy beat? The first thing you [...]
Unlike many other bands that had started out in the early sixties, the Rolling Stones is still going strong. In fact, because the band has been around for so long, many of the original band members are no longer with the Rolling Stones. When originally formed in the year of 1962, the band members consisted [...]
