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Banjo Basics with Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick

Banjo Basics with Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick

by Musical U Team | Jan 12, 2016 | Instruments, Interviews | 0 comments

Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick, was kind enough to share some secrets of his success with us. Looking for some banjo tips? See what the doctor had to say.

Best Male-Female Duets for Singers – A YouTube Round-Up

Best Male-Female Duets for Singers – A YouTube Round-Up

by Musical U Team | Jan 5, 2016 | Singing | 0 comments

Never sure what song to choose for open mic night? Grab your singing buddy and check out our list of top-notch duets for male-female duos.

Learning Guitar: 6 Tips To Play Any Song You Want

Learning Guitar: 6 Tips To Play Any Song You Want

by Musical U Team | Dec 22, 2015 | Guitar, Instruments, Practice | 0 comments

Learning to play the guitar doesn’t have to be a struggle. Making the right habits will get you on the track to success. Check out our 6 tips to begin.

The Road to “Making It” – A Professional Musician Reflects on the Journey

The Road to “Making It” – A Professional Musician Reflects on the Journey

by Musical U Team | Dec 15, 2015 | Bass, Instruments, Interviews, Practice | 0 comments

Chris Tarry, a bassist hailing from New York City, sat down with us to talk about the road to success – what it looks like and what it doesn’t. Take a look.

Four Steps to Sing in Tune (Infographic)

Four Steps to Sing in Tune (Infographic)

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 10, 2015 | Singing in Tune, Singing

It’s actually easy to learn to sing in tune if you follow this simple 4-step process. Here’s a handy infographic which leads you through each of the steps.

Four Steps to Sing in Tune (Infographic)

How to Learn to Sing in Tune

by Christopher Sutton | Nov 26, 2015 | Singing in Tune, Singing

Discover a simple four-step process you can start using today to go from being tone deaf to easily and confidently singing every note with perfect pitch.

How to Improvise on Guitar: 3 simple steps

How to Improvise on Guitar: 3 simple steps

by James Stinton | Nov 12, 2015 | Guitar, Improvisation, Pentatonic

Getting started with guitar improvisation doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s a simple 3-step process that anyone can follow to learn to solo on guitar.

How to Strum and Fingerpick 3- and 4-chord songs by ear: Top 5 Videos

How to Strum and Fingerpick 3- and 4-chord songs by ear: Top 5 Videos

by Stella Bautista | Nov 11, 2015 | Guitar, 3 Chord Songs, 4 Chord Songs

We’ve collected the best 5 videos on how to strum and fingerpick any 3 or 4 chord songs you have learned, taking your guitar skills to the next level.

Ukulele Music Shortcuts: How to Quickly Get Started Playing Like a Pro

Ukulele Music Shortcuts: How to Quickly Get Started Playing Like a Pro

by Musical U Team | Nov 10, 2015 | Instruments | 0 comments

Learning to play the ukulele is a lot like learning to play any instrument: it takes practice. Here’s a few extra tips to get your strumming up to speed.

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.

A Musical U Ranking: Best Songs for Female Vocal Solos

A Musical U Ranking: Best Songs for Female Vocal Solos

by Musical U Team | Nov 3, 2015 | Singing | 0 comments

Some songs were simply made to be performed by women. Check out our list of the top 6 tunes for female vocal solos and find your performance piece.

Feel the Beat: What’s the Real Difference Between Human Drummers and Machines?

Feel the Beat: What’s the Real Difference Between Human Drummers and Machines?

by Musical U Team | Oct 27, 2015 | Percussion, Instruments, Practice | 0 comments

These days, music producers may opt to use drum machines instead of actual drummers. As it turns out, listeners prefer the imperfections of a live drummer.

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