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Best Sites, Apps, and YouTube Channels to Learn Music (2020)
Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.
Web, iOS, Android
Yousician uses the built-in mic on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to give you instant feedback while you play. It's the closest you'll get to a real-instrument version of Guita… [+3124 chars]
Parker Hall
2020-06-17 13:00:00
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This sheet music app lets you play with background musicians
TL;DR: Take half off a 1-year subscription to Tomplay™ Interactive Sheet Music, making it just $49.99 as of June 9.
People have been playing music for thousands of years, and in some ways, not much has changed. There's still nothing quite like playing an in…
TL;DR: Take half off a 1-year subscription to Tomplay Interactive Sheet Music, making it just $49.99 as of June 9.
People have been playing music for thousands of years, and in some ways, not much … [+1391 chars]
Veronika Kero
2020-06-09 15:49:55
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A simple guide to visualizing your Spotify listening data… badass-ly
Just before the 2010s ended, Spotify released “Spotify Wrapped”, a visual overview of our personal, changing music listening habits over the past millennium. Watching popular styles and our tastes change over time was both confronting, and amusing. In fact, i…
Just before the 2010s ended, Spotify released Spotify Wrapped, a visual overview of our personal, changing music listening habits over the past millennium. Watching popular styles and our tastes chan… [+6416 chars]
Yaron Yitzhak
2020-06-19 14:31:45
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Trump's cowardly fence becomes a powerful message board for protestors
In early June, about a week after George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis — followed by the Trump administration gassing and shooting at peaceful protesters — Trump scuttled into a bunker to hide. He then built an ugly fence to cower behind. Now th…
In early June, about a week after George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis followed by the Trump administration gassing and shooting at peaceful protesters Trump scuttled into a bunker to h… [+2210 chars]
Carla Sinclair
2020-06-09 21:26:55
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Breakingviews - Tencent embraces its inner Goldman Sachs - Reuters
(Reuters Breakingviews) - It's usually a bad sign when a technology company spends more time buying than building. Tencent may prove to be an exception. The Chinese goliath’s investment portfolio has surpassed $66 billion with stakes in music, fintech and mor…
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - It’s usually a bad sign when a technology company spends more time buying than building. Tencent may prove to be an exception. The Chinese goliath’s investment por… [+5985 chars]
Robyn Mak
2020-06-29 02:57:00
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Encode Your Data With Emoji
Ecoji is like Base64 encoding, but it's Base1024 and uses emojis instead of the alphabet. [via @codinghorror] For example:
$ echo "Base64 is so 1999, isn't there something better?" | ecoji…
Vermont State Rep. Rebecca White (D-Windsor) introduced legislation in the Vermont House of Representatives that would enable citizens to pick one of six emoji to include on their vehicle’s license p… [+1548 chars]
Rob Beschizza
2020-06-10 21:52:48
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How every police officer becomes complicit in a terrible system
An anonymous writer on Medium — identifying themself only as Officer A. Cab — has written an impassioned but scathing piece about the complicity of modern policing. This writer, claiming to be an ex-cop, shares his own shameful experiences being silenced for …
An anonymous writer on Medium identifying themself only as Officer A. Cab has written an impassioned but scathing piece about the complicity of modern policing. This writer, claiming to be an ex-cop,… [+3545 chars]
Thom Dunn
2020-06-11 14:30:30
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Funny (and true) PSA about helping kids understand that porn isn't reality
"Many young Kiwis are using porn to learn about sex."
The New Zealand Government released this PSA as part of their "Keep it Real Online" campaign.
Read the rest
Grindr, a popular hookup app, yesterday announced it was removing its “ethnicity” filter. Announcing the change, Grindr said it had a “zero-tolerance policy for racism and hate speech” on its platfor… [+2068 chars]
David Pescovitz
2020-06-10 13:53:17
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Elmer Fudd's gun gone in new Looney Tunes Cartoons
In the new Looney Tunes Cartoons series on HBO Max, Elmer Fudd no longer carries his signature rifle.
“We’re not doing guns,” [series executive producer and showrunner Peter] Browngardt said in the New York Times. “But we can do cartoony violence — TNT, the…
In the new Looney Tunes Cartoons series on HBO Max, Elmer Fudd no longer carries his signature rifle.
Were not doing guns, [series executive producer and showrunner Peter] Browngardt said in the New… [+2809 chars]
David Pescovitz
2020-06-09 15:55:20
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42 temporarily free and 61 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for Baldur's Gate, Beholder 2, and Gunslugs 3
Welcome to Monday, everyone. The start of the week tends to be a busy period for sales, and today I have more than a few quality standouts to share with everyone. If you're looking for…
Welcome to Monday, everyone. The start of the week tends to be a busy period for sales, and today I have more than a few quality standouts to share with everyone. If you're looking for an old-school … [+8422 chars]
Matthew Sholtz
2020-06-08 16:44:49
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Military police un-ironically re-stage the Boston Massacre during anti-police protests
On March 5, 1770, militarized law enforcement officers committed a heinous act of state-sponsored violence in front of the Old Boston State House, shooting and murdering an innocent black man named Crispus Attucks along with four other people who were protest…
On March 5, 1770, militarized law enforcement officers committed a heinous act of state-sponsored violence in front of the Old Boston State House, shooting and murdering an innocent black man named C… [+2965 chars]
Thom Dunn
2020-06-09 13:31:42
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Your ultimate guide to the best gifts — for every budget, holiday, person, and more
- Giving gifts is supposed to be joyful — a way to show someone you care.
- If you've ever been so swept up in trying to pick out the perfect gift that it actually made you stressed, we've got you covered.
- We've rounded up all of the g…
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.
Find the perfect gift for any occasion.
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider
From birthdays to graduation to "j… [+644 chars]
Remi Rosmarin
2020-06-17 18:06:00
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Over 1000 Black photographers to hire, commission, follow and support
Separated into two tabs, this Google sheet first highlights over 200 photographers currently covering protests and the second shines a light on over 350 photographers to hire and support.
A group of photographers have compiled an extensive and growing list of Black photographers to amplify their voices. As it stands, (this afternoon at 8 June 2020) this essential resource features jus… [+1523 chars]
Jyni Ong
2020-06-08 15:00:00
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Here are some of the known issues and bugs with 'the Nether Update'
There are always some that slip past.
The Nether Update is finally here, and it's rolling out to every supported platform as we speak. Mojang Studios did a commendable job making this update as smooth and stable as possible, but there's always some bugs and …
The Nether Update is finally here, and it's rolling out to every supported platform as we speak. Mojang Studios did a commendable job making this update as smooth and stable as possible, but there's … [+9033 chars]
Zachary Boddy
2020-06-24 17:30:34
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7 Innovations for Aspiring Musicians
With World Music Day in mind, we're celebrating with the most creative and inspiring innovations helping musicians master their craft
The post 7 Innovations for Aspiring Musicians appeared first on Springwise.
As the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from being, celebrating and grieving with our loved ones, one of the few things uniting us from our homes was music. From images of Italians singing messages of … [+7256 chars]
Holly Hamilton
2020-06-19 04:55:00
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Gluten Free Nashville Style Hot Chicken Recipe
Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza. In Southern California, you have tacos on every corner. Philadelphia loves their cheesesteaks. And you know you're in Nashville when every third restaurant claims they have the best Hot Chicken in town. If you're look…
Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza. In Southern California, you have tacos on every corner. Philadelphia loves their cheesesteaks. And you know you’re in Nashville when every third restaurant c… [+4534 chars]
Priscilla Chamessian
2020-06-27 16:00:47
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5 Couples Apps for Romantic Date Nights at Home or Virtual Dates
Love and romance are tricky waters to navigate at times. Whether you’re starting a new relationship or trying to keep the spark alive, these romantic apps for couples will help you connect with your partner. Just to be clear, we aren’t diving into the best da…
Love and romance are tricky waters to navigate at times. Whether you’re starting a new relationship or trying to keep the spark alive, these romantic apps for couples will help you connect with your … [+7517 chars]
Mihir Patkar
2020-06-06 04:30:30
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Still in step: how New York's dancers are coping with lockdown
Performers used to gracing the world’s stages are now in confinement. But, as one says, ‘When you restrict your options, sometimes creativity is born’“Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.”Mary Schmich, a Chicago Tribune columnist, sh…
Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
Mary Schmich, a Chicago Tribune columnist, shared that off-the-cuff advice in a 1997 dispatch to graduating seniors. Decades later, as … [+10266 chars]
Alexandra Villarreal in New York
2020-06-19 10:00:16
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Unlocking Creativity: Simple Tips to Beat Mental Slumps
Creative activities can be lots of fun, but many times “creativity” is a learning process, with lots of bumps along the way. Sometimes you have no idea what to make next, or you don’t know how to create it, so you get slowed down while you try to come up with…
Creative activities can be lots of fun, but many times “creativity” is a learning process, with lots of bumps along the way. Sometimes you have no idea what to make next, or you don’t know how to cre… [+10971 chars]
Shianne Edelmayer
2020-06-27 15:00:12
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Virtual Piano Keyboard Free
Virtual Piano Keyboard Free; learn to play piano!Are you looking for music games for children and adults; do you want to have piano lessons free and the best virtual piano online? With Virtual Piano Keyboard Free app…
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2020-06-21 04:41:00
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