Syncopation is a musical term directly associated with rhythm. In short, syncopation is where rhythms tend to fall on and utilise the off-beat, rather than landing on the stronger on-beats. This ...

If you walk, you have probably experienced it. The same goes for talking. And if you play a musical instrument, then you have experienced it. It helps propel music. It helps propel words, phrases and ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. [Kotaku proudly presents the following in-depth look — and listen — to the evolving music of Super Mario Bros. via gaming blog Cruise Elroy] You know ...

Steely Dan is a perfect example of how jazz shapes rock music. From the 1970s onward, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker infused ...

Rhythmic drum patterns with a balance of rhythmic predictability and complexity may influence our desire to dance and enjoy the music. Many people find themselves unable to resist moving their bodies ...

When the makers of “The Peanuts Movie” were ready to record the famous theme song for the 3-D animated adaptation of the beloved Charles M. Schulz comic strip, they turned to a jazz pianist who has ...

Experts have gained deeper insight into why people spontaneously dance to music. New research suggests the impulse to bop to the beat—what some scientists call the “groove experience”—depends on the ...

Hello, and welcome to my new column for Guitar World! Over the next few months, I will demonstrate many of the approaches I use to craft guitar parts. I’d like to start by addressing rhythm guitar ...

In this video, we transcribe and break down a full chorus of Latin comping rhythms from Horace Silver’s Song for My Father. Learn how syncopated patterns, on-the-beat hits, and rhythmic variety come ...

Overview: THE MUSIC INSTINCT showcases the research and discovery process of scientists whose work focuses on the interrelationship between music and science. Music is a topic that is very accessible ...