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Mozart's Piano Sonata, K 545 opening. The right hand plays the melody, which is in the top stave. The left hand plays the accompaniment part, which is in the lower stave. In the first bar of the accompaniment part, the pianist plays a C Major chord in the left hand; this chord is arpeggiated (i.e., a chord in which the notes are played one after the other, rather than simultaneousl
A backup band or backing band is a musical ensemble that typically accompanies a single artist who is the featured performer. [1] The situation may be a live performance or in a recording session, and the group may or may not have its own name, such as "The Heartbreakers" (the band of Tom Petty), or "Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys" in the ...
They backed such artists as Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Wilson Pickett, Joe Tex, Neil Diamond, and Dusty Springfield, among others. The Section (Los Angeles, 1960s–1970s) A Los Angeles singer/songwriter scene associated with the Troubadour nightclub and Laurel Canyon in the late 1960s to mid-1970s was supported by musicians Russ Kunkel ...
Quincy Jones had the magic touch when it came to music production, so when he teamed up with Michael Jackson, they were destined for greatness. The legendary producer, who died in November 2024 at ...
For example, a C major chord is made up of the notes C, E, and G. If the notes are held out the entire duration of a measure, the composer or orchestrator will have to decide what instrument(s) play this chord and in what register. Some instruments, including woodwinds and brass are monophonic and can only play one note of the chord at a time.
Takurō Kubo (Japanese: 久保 琢郎, Hepburn: Kubo Takurō, born May 26, 1971 in Hakodate, Hokkaido), better known by his stage name TAKURO, is a Japanese musician and lyricist best known as one of the guitarists and leader of the rock band Glay, for which he is also the main composer and lyricist.
George Gershwin accompanies singer Eva Gauthier at a concert that is an "important event in America's musical history" because it helped to bridge the gap between popular and classical music. [77] Sylvester Weaver records "Guitar Blues" and "Guitar Rag". These are the first recordings by a male of the blues guitar. [78]
Mitchell William Miller (July 4, 1911 – July 31, 2010) [1] [2] was an American choral conductor, record producer, record-industry executive, and professional oboist.He was involved in almost all aspects of the industry, particularly as a conductor and artists and repertoire (A&R) man.