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WHAT'S INSIDE: MUSIC

The Music Channel teaches us about the industry, the instruments and the genres. These articles explain why music is such an important fabric of our collective soul.

Musicians & Bands
Music Industry
Musical Instruments
Music Genres

Musicians & Bands
The Musicians & Bands Channel has information about the greatest musicians and bands that have made a huge impact in the music industry.
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Music Industry
The Music Industry highlights the business side of making music and what it takes to have a hit, as well as how to not be that one-hit wonder.
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Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments demonstrates how guitars and other common band equipment can complement one another to create melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
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Music Genres
Music Genres outlines the most popular styles and forms of music, from hip-hop, jazz and even Grand Ole Opry country. Yee-haw.
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- How to Sharpen Your Music Listening Skills
- 14 Notable Grand Ole Opry Performers
- How Hip-hop Works
- How Jazz Works

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