Hearing Tone, Timbre, and Texture
Tone, timbre and texture are three powerful and universal concepts in music but often misunderstood. Learn the definitions and how to hear them.
Tone, timbre and texture are three powerful and universal concepts in music but often misunderstood. Learn the definitions and how to hear them.
Melody and the bassline are similar in some ways and sometimes easy to confuse. Fortunately there are some differences too. Learn 4 ways to tell them apart.
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.
Have you wondered what is more important for a songs success, the melody or lyrics? Find out which is more crucial by looking at examples of hit songs.
Open your ears and join us for an in-depth look at six “new indie” tracks, and analyse the making of contemporary music using synthesis techniques.
One of the best ways to make a name for yourself is to cover songs by other artists. An even better (and possibly, even more fun!) way to get noticed is to be creative in your arrangement.
Check out how these artists put their own strange twists on some popular hits.
Discover 5 astonishingly beautiful tracks by Heitor Villa-Lobos, who infuses classical forms with Brazilian spirit to create a musical language all his own.
What makes pop pop? While drawing from several other genres, like rock, hip-hop, country, and R & B, pop music has its own musical and cultural qualities.
Listen to The Elders, from the American Midwest, to find out why the Irish Rock genre is so popular, and how they will inspire your own musical creation.
Join us for an active listening journey to the Colombian Coast with these 5 songs demonstrating the influence of Cumbia music in other genres.
Get ready to feel the rhythm with this “serving of groove”. Featuring five artists from around the world this set demonstrates the diversity of groove.