Make Music Day – Musical tips and discount

Today is Make Music Day! The name already suggests that on this day we write ‘making music’ in our agenda, all over the world. The motto is “created locally, connected globally” and everyone is invited to show their best musical side, that includes you!

It's Sir Paul McCartney birthday today. The former Beatle has reached the respectable age of 76, but this does not prevent him from touring, composing and experimenting with new styles and technologies. In recent years he has worked with Kanye West, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, among others.

The biggest gangster among the triads is the G major – chord of the week

There is no bigger G than the G major in the guitar universe. This triad fits in gangster hip-hop as well as in country and pop. That's why this week we're presenting the G major as chord of the week. Check out our Instagram for more chords.

Whether you’re young, old, professional or amateur; everyone can celebrate Make Music Day on June 21, the day that’s all about music. It’s a global happening and music lovers from all over the world organize concerts and special events - mostly free!

Covert covers – part two

And, did your mom unfriend you on Facebook after you told her that With a Little Help From My Friends is not from her favorite Joe Cocker, but a song by The Beatles? Get ready for some more mind blowing trivia, because this is part two of Covert Covers.

Calling all brit-pop lovers! Lily Allen is back and Johnny Marr (The Smiths) is releasing a new record. But maybe the biggest surprise of the moment is the debut album of the American artist Snail Mail. And there’s news from Canada, electro funk duo Chromeo is back with a vengeance.

From Justin Bieber to Metallica anything goes in E major – chord of the week

This week we're placing the toughest major chord in the spotlight. The E has a powerful, full sound, so you can use it in every genre. From heavy metal to hip-hop, from hip-hop to pop, nothing's too crazy for the E.  As you may have seen on Instagram, this week's chord is the E major.

The polls are closed and we can announce last month’s most played songs! In Europe Ed Sheeran has been dethroned by Oasis and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s top 5 entry shows people still like the classics.

Thank you for the music – ABBA’s come back

Just when you think it will never happen again, and you’re at the cusp of abandoning all hope, the legendary four-letter foursome ABBA releases the joyful news, they’re going to make new music.

If Sir Paul McCartney himself says that without this album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band would not have been made, you know it's a historic piece of art. We're talking about Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys.