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Singing Vocab 101: The words all singers need to know

Singing Vocab 101: The words all singers need to know

by Jenny Green | Nov 5, 2015 | Singing, Music Theory, Timbre

Falsetto? Glottal? Belting? If you’re confused by terms used in singing these definitions with audio examples will make them all as clear as a bell.

Great Music – or just Great Marketing? Experts explain why Adele’s "Hello" is a hit

Great Music – or just Great Marketing? Experts explain why Adele’s "Hello" is a hit

by Guest Expert | Nov 4, 2015 | Song Writing, Timbre

Adele’s new song “Hello” has been a phenomenal hit but opinions are divided about whether it’s music or marketing which is responsible for its success.

The 7 Best Videos to Learn 4-Chord Songs

The 7 Best Videos to Learn 4-Chord Songs

by Stella Bautista | Nov 3, 2015 | 4 Chord Songs, Playing By Ear

A collection of the 7 best video tutorials on how you can use 4-chord progressions to play dozens of favourite hit songs on guitar. It’s as easy as 1-4-5-6!

The 5 Best Videos to Learn 3-Chord Songs

The 5 Best Videos to Learn 3-Chord Songs

by Stella Bautista | Oct 27, 2015 | 3 Chord Songs, Playing By Ear

A collection of the 5 best video tutorials on playing 3-chord rock and pop songs on guitar. Playing your favourite tunes is as easy as 1, 2, 3 – or A, D, E!

Counting Triplets and Compound Rhythms

Counting Triplets and Compound Rhythms

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 26, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory

Learn how to read and count triplet and compound rhythms in this part of our Talking Rhythm series. With these exercises it’s as easy as counting 1, 2, 3.

How to Start Sight-Reading Music in Choir

How to Start Sight-Reading Music in Choir

by Guest Expert | Oct 23, 2015 | Sight Reading, Choir, Melodies, Singing

Scared of singing in a choir because you can’t read music? This tutorial demystifies the sight-reading process taking the fear our of choir singing.

Open Your Ears to 5 Kind of Soft Songs

Open Your Ears to 5 Kind of Soft Songs

by Stella Bautista | Oct 22, 2015 | Active Listening, Timbre

Close your eyes, relax and enjoy letting your thoughts wander away with these five kind of soft songs. Perfect for escaping the stress of everyday life.

Talking Rhythm: Counting 16th Notes

Talking Rhythm: Counting 16th Notes

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 21, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory, Sight Reading

Continuing our series on rhythm, learn how to count 16th note patterns using audio clip exercises and score notation to help you practice.

Talking Rhythm: Counting 101 (2, 3, 4)

Talking Rhythm: Counting 101 (2, 3, 4)

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 13, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory, Sight Reading

Have you ever wondered how musicians read or write rhythm notation, or how to count rhythms 1, 2, 3, 4? Here’s the full scoop and exercises to try.

Talking Rhythm: Introduction

Talking Rhythm: Introduction

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 7, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory, Sight Reading

Most musicians struggle with reading and writing rhythms. This series will help you easily play rhythms from the score or write down rhythms you hear.

How To Start Improvising Music in 6 Steps

How To Start Improvising Music in 6 Steps

by James Stinton | Oct 5, 2015 | Improvisation, Melodies, Music Theory

Musical improvisation is a skill which anybody can learn. In fact, you can begin improvising music today. Here are six simple and fun ways to get started.

Expand your Musical Understanding (and Have Fun) with Solfa Hand Signals

Expand your Musical Understanding (and Have Fun) with Solfa Hand Signals

by Musical U Team | Sep 15, 2015 | Solfa, Practice, Singing | 0 comments

Using Solfa hand signals can help you better understand the relationship between pitch and notes in the music you sing. Give it a try and have a little fun!

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