History of Rock Music
‘Rock’ a genre of popular music, entered the mainstream in the 1950s. It traces its origins in 1940s and 1950s rhythm and blues, rock and roll, country music and also influenced folk music, jazz and classical music. The rock often…
History of Violin
Violin is a stringed instrument having four stringed wires usually tuned in perfect fifths. It is a highest-pitched member of string instruments’ family, also including viola and cello, one of the best instruments out there, one that makes lots of…
A Brief History of Guitar
A guitar is a musical instrument composed of strings and wooden frame. The origin of guitar comes from Spain and it is believed to have been invented by Malaga people. The early guitars were very small strung with four pair…
History of Bossa Nova
The Bossa Nova is a Brazilian style of music that is closely related to Jazz and is known for its off key interpretations where the melody is often sung at a higher range than the instrument. The Bossa Nova is known for its swaying motion rather…
A Short History of Rap Music
Rap music is a style of poetic rhyming set to a heavy beat often including a chorus sung by another performer in the style of traditional pop, rhythm and blues. Rap music is primarily an American medium of music but in recent years…