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Musicality means… Writing Music

Musicality means… Writing Music

by Sabrina Peña Young | May 26, 2016 | Musicality, Music Theory | 0 comments

Writing music seems like something only talented musicians can do, but anyone who plays music can learn to compose or write songs. Get started today!

Take Theory Into Your Own Hands: A Harmonic Journey

Take Theory Into Your Own Hands: A Harmonic Journey

by Andrew Bishko | Apr 26, 2016 | Music Theory, Chords

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.

Interval Spelling Cheat Sheet

Interval Spelling Cheat Sheet

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 31, 2016 | Music Theory, Intervals, Websites, Apps and Downloads

Learning to spell intervals is essential. Shortcut the slow process of memorising with this handy cheat sheet packed with tips and tricks.

How to Learn to Spell Intervals Fast

How to Learn to Spell Intervals Fast

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 30, 2016 | Music Theory, Intervals

Learning to spell intervals will help you play by ear and improvise easily. Get some top tips on how to learn this skill quickly with these 7 shortcuts.

How to Make Scales Less Boring

How to Make Scales Less Boring

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 23, 2016 | Scales, Music Theory

Scales are an important part of music practice but not very interesting. Get some tips on how to make practicing them fun with lots of musical variety!

12 Ways to be a Better Improviser

12 Ways to be a Better Improviser

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 17, 2016 | Improvisation, Audiation, Music Theory

Improvisation is a fun musical activity but it can be challenging to learn. Here are twelve effective ways you can learn to improvise music yourself.

How to Spell Intervals

How to Spell Intervals

by Sabrina Peña Young | Mar 8, 2016 | Music Theory, Intervals

Starting with basic music theory, followed by exercises and a game, learn which notes make up each interval and notice the improvement when you play music.

Learn to hear the 6/8 time signature

Learn to hear the 6/8 time signature

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 2, 2016 | Rhythm, Active Listening, Music Theory

6/8 is a popular time signature in pop and rock songs. Find out more about how to count and hear 6/8 with multiple examples of popular songs that use it.

Should New Musicians Stop Learning to Read Music?

Should New Musicians Stop Learning to Read Music?

by Musical U Team | Mar 1, 2016 | Music Theory, General, Practice | 0 comments

As technology continues to advance, learning to play an instrument is more accessible than ever. But should budding musicians skip learning to read music? What benefit is there to having knowledge of notation when you’re not practicing with hopes of going pro?

A lot, it turns out.

Twelve Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

Twelve Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 3, 2016 | Improvisation, Music Theory, Tempo

Struggling with improvising music? Don’t miss these 12 tips for musicians of all levels of improvisation, and start your journey to musical freedom today.

A Guitar Course Which Cannot Fail? Meet "Kaizen Guitar"

A Guitar Course Which Cannot Fail? Meet "Kaizen Guitar"

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 1, 2016 | Guitar, Interviews, Music Theory, Solfa

Find out more about “Kaizen Guitar” a free email course that will teach you guitar basics in daily short lessons delivered by email over a 30 day period.

Songwriter’s Secrets: Mastering the Melody

Songwriter’s Secrets: Mastering the Melody

by Sabrina Peña Young | Jan 19, 2016 | Melodies, Music Theory, Song Writing

Part of the songwriters secrets series, this tutorial explains how to write a catchy melody with examples and exercises to help you through the process.

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