Talking Rhythm: Counting 16th Notes
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)
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
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
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.
Improvising Music: The Basics
Improvisation in music means creating new music without preparing it in advance. There are 3 basic things you must learn before you can start improvising.
How to Hear and Create Time Signatures
The time signature determines how the beat of a song works. But how do you know which time signature is being used or how to choose one yourself? Find out here.
Get Rhythm: Notate It!
Learn about basics of rhythm, proper notation for writing rhythm, test your skills, and find additional resources to further strengthen your rhythmic ability.
"I Just Know How To Play, Man!"—Musical Vocabulary for the Self-Taught Musician
A bit about me to set the scene:I learned to play the piano when I was about seven, desperate to learn the “The Entertainer” like the kid who showed off at the piano at the end of our general music class, while we all lined up at the door. The Entertainer (I was an...
Learn music theory the fun way with Hooktheory
Hooktheory is an exciting new site which makes music theory more fun and engaging than ever before with pop songs and daily ear training challenges. Learn more.
Do I really need to learn all these musical terms?
Yes! There are good reasons to learn the correct musical vocabulary as part of your ear training. And not just “you should know music theory” and “it’s important for proper musicianship”. We don’t go heavy with the music theory here...
Hi, What’s Your Name? Discover your Secret Power over Music
Chances are, you know more musical concepts than you realise. You just don’t know what to call them yet! Find out the power of names for musical ear training.
Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: Reproducing Sounds
Playing by ear is one of the key musical abilities which ear training can unlock, and Brad Mavin is a music teacher who really understands how to teach it in a practical, relatable way. He’s sharing his approach with a new video series “Learn to play by...
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