Finding the Tonic in Minor Keys
Finding the tonic of a melody is the first step to transcribing, solfa and understanding musical form. Minor keys add a few twists and turns to the process.
Who Moved the Tonic? Part 2: Alien Notes and Modes
The tonic rules, or does it? Sometimes, even when we know the tonic the notes don’t “fit”. Key changes, alien notes, and modes may be behind the madness.
Who Moved the Tonic? Part 1: Hearing Key Changes
The tonic gives us the key and chords of a song for playing by ear, solfa, and transcription. But what happens when the actual notes in the song don’t fit?
The Ultimate Guide to the Circle of Fifths
Follow along with our all-in-one guide to learn how this master tool can help you play music, understand theory, and even write a masterpiece.
Boosting Musical Brainpower, with Josh Turknett (Brainjo)
Learn new mental approaches to music practice in our interview with Dr. Josh Turknett, founder of Brainjo Center for Neurology & Cognitive Enhancement.
The Biology Of Musicality, with Prof. Henkjan Honing
Professor Henkjan Honing, a leading researcher of biomusicology, shares results from his research on how human musicality works and where it comes from.
Get Rhythm: All About Syncopation
Learn to play off, between, and around the beat! Our all-in-one syncopation guide will have you creating masterpieces with intricate rhythms in no time.
Polyrhythm for Beginners
Open your ears to the beautiful complexity of polyrhythms, and learn how you can internalize these rhythms and put them to use in your own songwriting.
Rewind: Singing
The Musical U Team shares the most powerful lessons from past episodes on singing. Tune in for some tips to free up your voice and build confidence.
How To Improve Your Singing Voice: The 16 Keys
What does it mean to have a good voice? We cover how to improve your singing voice, and the mindset that you’ll need to get better at singing.
Seriously Enjoyable Music Learning, with Shelle Soelberg
What if learning music theory was a mind-blowing and immediately-useful experience? Shelle Soelberg from Let’s Play Music reveals the key.
Learning to Sing in Tune, with George Bevan
If you’ve ever worried about being out of tune or off-key when you sing, don’t miss this interview with a man who’s found a solution.
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