Rock Improvisation Techniques
Rooted in the blues, the language of rock improvisation includes several important scales, licks, expressive techniques, and an unmistakable showmanship.
Rooted in the blues, the language of rock improvisation includes several important scales, licks, expressive techniques, and an unmistakable showmanship.
Nose stuck in the sheet music? Come on out! Follow these simple steps and start playing violin by ear. It takes practice, but it’s easier than you think!
Looking for your own sound? Listen to these five rock improvisation giants and practice what you hear. You will absorb their greatness and make it your own.
Learning to hear the nuances of tension and release in the interaction of scales and chords will do wonders for our abilities to play by ear and improvise.
Most western music relies on a steady measured pulse. See what happens when the metrical safety net disappears in these passionate examples of free rhythm.
What happens when scales and chord progressions meet? This little exercise will have a big impact on your improvisation, playing by ear, and songwriting.
Halloween means spooky songs and music of the macabre. Learn how to add the special scary touches to make your own music suitably terrifying…
The perfect tutorial for anyone wanting to improvise on the saxophone, starting with the basics, then moving onto improvising the blues in 3 easy steps.
Do you find music theory is detached from instrument practice? Join our journey to link up the theory and practice of playing chords on your instrument.
Intervals are an effective way to identify the notes in music, to play by ear or improvise. Learn how solfa can let you recognise intervals by ear easily.