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The Top 10 Violinists of All Time
While we're certain you will agree with our picks for the top 10 violinists in the world, we're not sure you'll agree with their order. Heck, even WE aren't sure of their order but there comes a time when we need to hit 'publish', you know? As always, we encourage your feedback, so let us know in the Comments section whether we should have our […]
The Top 10 Movie Scores of All Time
It can't simply be that the music is good. A score must be effective in creating atmosphere. It must evoke the right emotions and amplify the visual work of the director. We have taken all of this into account when compiling this list, just like we did when compiling our Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time. Below the top 10 are runners-up, as well as […]
The 10 Best Keyboard Players in the World
Choosing the top 10 keyboardists in the world was tough. With so many talented players, we had to dig into other aspects like creativity, playing techniques, and contributions to the music industry. An easier list to compile was the Best Piano Players in the World, with a heavy reliance on classically trained performers. In terms of modern music, however... As usual, we couldn't limit our […]
The 10 Best Songs of All Time
This is it. The biggest of the big time. You've seen the top 10 singers, you've debated the best bands, you've scripted rants in your head that we only have to wait a short while before they show up in our inbox. That's one of the most enjoyable aspect of music. It's about more than just listening to it or lip-syncing the words in front […]
Top 10 Best Rappers Of All Time
When it comes to answering the question, "Who is the best?", many answers are based on popularity rather than actual skill. Not this list. It doesn't give bonus respect points to those who are old school. It doesn't matter who call themselves the G.O.A.T. All we care about is pure, technical skill, regardless of whether they're on a major label or an independent outfit. They […]
The Top 10 Drummers of All Time
When it comes to favorite drummers, some people only care about technical ability, while others value simplicity with perfect timing. I know someone that measures an artist by their mass appeal and industry-award haul. To each their own, I suppose. This list tries to take into account all these factors. The real challenge we faced was boiling it down to only 10 drummers, so... we […]
The Top 10 Guitarists of All Time (Sep 2023)
Every rock fan, let alone guitar players around the world, has this argument at least once a month, and that's "who are the best guitarists of all time?" The problem is everybody has preferences and different definitions as to which skills are the best to have. Some people like shredding while others like slower and more melodic playing. Some want to see the fundamentals mastered […]
Top 10 Best Hip-Hop Producers of All Time
The age-old question every rap fan talks about all the time... "Who are the best hip-hop producers of all time?" It matters because the backing beat is the foundation of the rap song. Many times, having access to these supreme beat producers can make or break a career. Like our list of the best rappers of all time, this list isn't a popularity contest. There's […]
Top 10 Best 90s Rock Bands
The 90s. Just saying the word these days is enough to send most people into a nostalgic frenzy. From hip-hop enthusiasts to film fans, to sports geeks who can all argue over and extol the virtues of the decade, to a digitally saturated society that maybe recalls a simpler world with fondness, there's something for everyone. When Francis Fukuyama proclaimed that the endpoint of social […]
Top 10 Best 80's Female Singer
Nostalgia is a hell of a thing. In an era defined by dread and gallows humor, social media trolls and culture wars, it's not necessarily any surprise that people take comfort in reminiscence. The nostalgia comes in all shapes and sizes, but you only need to take a look at the absolute behemoth that Stranger Things has become over the last few years to see […]
Top 10 80s Rock Bands
This is our ranking of the top 10 best 80s rock bands, containing band names and year of formation. Rank Band Year of Formation 1 Metallica 1981 2 Guns N' Roses 1985 3 The Police 1977 4 Motley Crue 1981 5 Talking Heads 1975 6 Pixies 1986 7 Sonic Youth 1981 8 The Cure 1978 9 The Smiths 1982 10 Minor Threat 1980 Hindsight is […]
Top 10 Mother and Son Dance Songs (2023)
At the root of it all, every true music fan has a sentimental streak a foot wide, a sensibility that allows us to express ourselves, or else find solace, in our favorite songs. We are no different here at Ledger Note. We are firm believers that any single moment in our lives can be elevated through a perfectly curated song choice. When it comes to […]
Top 10 Father-and-Daughter Dance Songs (2023)
Even the most hard-hearted of us can enjoy a wedding. How often do you get to spend the day celebrating the love between two people you care about. How often do you have an excuse to clean yourself up, put on your best suit or dress, and spend the day eating, drinking, and dancing. It has the makings of a day that can only be […]
Top 10 Movies About Music (2023 Update)
It can be incredibly frustrating when you want to watch a film about music but can only find the same old titles. There are so many "decent" music movies out there that the great ones can get lost in all of the noise. So we're presenting you with the top 10, six runners-up, and a bunch of honorable mentions. You'll undoubtedly find something new to […]
Top 10 Best Music Documentaries of All Time (2023 Update)
It was a challenge to choose the top 10 best music documentaries of all time, but we got it done. While there are many worth seeing, these represent the cream of the crop and the recommended place to start viewing them. If you're still excited for more documentaries about music after chewing through this list, then we have a handful of runner's up and some […]
Top 10 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time (2023 Update)
Choosing the best movie soundtracks of all time was a hard task, so we developed a system to help us score them. First and foremost, they had to easily come to mind. If you have to go searching for what to include, then that doesn't deserve a slot. We then combined a few factors. One was that the songs themselves had to be great in […]
Top 10 Best Harmonica Players of All Time (2023 Update)
It wasn't hard to choose who to include in our best harmonica players list. Frankly, there's not that many contenders, so I'm sure we agree here. Where we could potentially argue is the order in which they appear. Here, to even make it into the list the harmonicist must have top-level skills. But then we also mixed it up a bit by considering their creativity […]
The Top 10 Orchestras in the World
Choosing the 10 best orchestras in the world was straightforward enough. We all agreed on the names, but it was the order that had us butting heads. The truth is, there is little that differentiates orchestras at this level. They are all sublime. So we had to look beyond the sound they produce and consider their contributions to the classical music genre, their history, and […]
Top 10 Best Musicals of All Time (2023 Update)
You'd think this isn't that popular of a discussion but I can't count how many times I've argued about which are the best musicals of all time. We generally all agree on the same batch, but it's the order in which they rank, particularly the top three, where the real conversation begins. As you read this list, you'll undoubtedly find some of your favorites and […]
Top 10 Best Snoop Dogg Songs (2023 Update)
Sometimes, to get the full story, it helps to go back to the beginning. Picture this scene; it's Southern California at the turn of the 90s. The exact timeline is difficult to pin down but the basic facts are these: As the next three decades would prove, Snoop was only just getting started. He would go on to become a household name and one of […]
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