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10 Best Paul McCartney Bass Lines
Not only is Paul McCartney apart of the greatest songwriting partnership in modern pop he is also one of the most creative bass players ever. Using his melodic skill he creates parts that can be heard as a song within a song. Often the McCartney bass part would be the last thing recorded on Beatles […]
Discovering KISS – Part 2
This era of KISS saw the band go through many line up changes. Drummer Peter Criss left the band in 1980, replaced by Eric Carr. Lead Guitarists came and went through this era as Ace Frehley departed in 1982. The bands core of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons continued to produce well written pop rock […]
VCE Music Theory Exam Checklist
We break down part A of the VCE Music Theory exam for Group and Solo Performance. In this section you are asked to write in music notation answers to questions either written or aurally. We hope this article helps you develop an understanding of the information required to learn to succeed in this theory exam. […]
Minor Scales – Music Theory Made Easy
There are three minor scales to learn. They are created like this: Natural Minor – built from 6th note of major scale. Harmonic Minor – natural minor with #7 Melodic Minor – natural minor with #6 and #7 When listening to these scales try hear the difference. By altering one note the mood is changed. […]
VCE Music Solo Performance Guitar – Single Note Category review
The single note category tests a guitarists skill in scale playing. You need to perform two songs from the single note category in the exam. The list for the VCE Music Solo Performance recital exam can be obtained from the VCAA website. Here is the collection of songs you can select from in 2015 with […]
VCE Music Group Performance – Blues
Blues is included in the 3rd category of the VCE Music Group Performance list with Rhythm n’ Blues and Roots. The style has a rich history developing in the 1900s. It influenced the styles of Jazz, Rock n’ Roll and Pop song writing. Guitarists should take particular interest in this style as much of lead guitar technique […]
VCE Music Group Performance exam – Funk
Funk is included in the 4th category of the VCE Music Group Performance list with Reggae and Soul. The style developed in the 1960s with pioneer James Brown influencing the development of bands such as Sly and the Family Stone and Parliament/Funkadelic. Silence is the most important thing to make music funky. The dance feel […]
VCE Music Group Performance Exam – Reggae
Reggae is included in the 4th category of the VCE Music Group Performance list with Funk and Soul. Reggae originates from Jamaica with its most well known performer being Bob Marley. The music gained wider appeal outside of Jamaica during the 1970s. Performing a reggae song authentically is one of the most challenging styles in […]