Low-end frequencies can be produced by acoustic instruments like a bass guitar or kick drum or electronic instruments like synthesizers. That’s why it’s essential to listen to a diverse range of music to test the bass. Some speakers and headphones deliver clear midrange and treble frequencies, but they lack power on the low end. By …
Bass drops are featured across many different styles of music but predominantly in the EDM genre. They usually occur after a build-up that includes minimal low-end frequencies, then come in with a heavy bassline and drum pattern. As electronic music genres like dubstep, trap, and EDM have become increasingly popular in recent decades, many iconic …
In the English language, we use metaphors to help people better understand what we are talking about, especially when we want what we are saying to be better remembered. Music is one of the most powerful ways we communicate, so naturally, there are many songs with metaphors. Metaphors, as traditionally defined by the Oxford dictionary, …
When a vocalist sings a high note, it can add emotion and excitement to a song. It’s not easy to belt out high notes, and it requires technique and skill, along with the ability to make it fit with the other parts of the song. Whether you’re a fan of pop, rock, R&B, or any …
I have always believed that one of the most beautiful aspects of music is its uncanny ability to suspend disbelief, whether it is temporary or it is permanent. For example, let’s take a look at personification, which is when we employ a type of figurative language that gives human qualities to something that wouldn’t otherwise …
Figurative language has been used since the beginning of time. That was an example of hyperbole. However, there are several other types of figurative language that artists use to illustrate their points. Some choose to let metaphors accompany them on their journey, while similes work like a charm for others. Synecdoches can be found in …
Do you know your XLR from your TRS? What about TRRS and TS? If not, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, even audio geeks can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the different types of audio cables and connectors, because there are so many to choose from! In this guide, we’ll go over the most common …
War is one of the most extreme events and experiences anyone can go through, which is why many songs about war have been written over the years. Humans have been fighting wars for centuries. The songs on the list below were written during many different wars, including the Vietnam War, Cold War, Operation Enduring Freedom, …
If you are struggling with trust issues in your relationship, you are not alone. Many people, including some of your favorite singers, have been there before. There are many songs about trust issues in a relationship that we’ll be sharing below. Although trust is not something that we can buy from the market, cultivating it …
In the world of music, heavy metal is relatively new, only existing since Black Sabbath released its first album in 1969. However, there has been a stigma attached to metal, whereas most people think that all heavy bands worship the Devil, and their songwriting is limited to dark imagery, dragons, wizards, and violence. That’s far …