Dubstep is one of the newest, most talked about genres of current times. Although it was born in the late 1990s, it is only in recent years that it has become globally popular. How can aspiring musicians make their own dubstep music at home?

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Mastering an instrument is much more than just learning to play it. You probably know how important it is to understand music theory, but are you aware of the importance of ear training? Indeed, learning to listen to music and picking out the notes, rhythms and harmonies without looking at the notes can enhance your playing greatly.

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Speak to some people about ‘electro’ music and they’ll tell you it’s a recent phenomenon that should be consigned to history quicker than it emerged.  However, the real history of electronic music begins in the early 20th century.

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While various examples of recording equipment were produced in the late 1800s, the Theremin...

Blues is one of the most instantly recognisable and popular genres in music. Coming out of African-American communities in the American Deep South in the late 19th century, the first Blues music would be published in 1908, at the same time the word ‘Blues’ was first used to describe the sound.

The early days of Blues music were characterised by the shift from country...

Soul is one of the most popular genres in the music business today. Not only is it widely loved on its own, it is also a huge influence on various other types of music, and a major source of inspiration for musicians the world over.

In addition, soul has been the foundation of many sub-genres, with various interpretations of soul being linked to places around the world. Chicago soul,...