E
E Pitch name for the third step in the C-Major scale. The third white key above middle C on the piano.
ear training A form of musical training designed to teach students basic elements such as rhythms, chords, and musical intervals, with the objective of having students first hear musical pitches in their heads and then sing them correctly.
Earth, Wind & Fire American R&B band that formed in 1969 in Chicago. The winner of four American Music Awards and six Grammy Awards, Earth, Wind & Fire has sold more than 90 million albums around the world. Known for their dynamic horn section and vocals, they use a mixture of funk, soul, pop, rock, and jazz in their music. Their more famous songs include “Shining Star,” “Got to Get You Into My Life,” and ...

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