Understanding Piano Scales and Key Signatures in 5 Easy Steps
Piano scales and key signatures are two of the most foundational aspects of music theory. They are so important that nearly every music student starts off learning scales – and it is usually always the C Major scale. This is one of the easiest as it avoids all black keys on the piano.
Links to this post10 Ways to Improve Your Piano Rhythm
When you learn how to play the piano, the idea of maintaining a healthy rhythm may seem far-fetched. After all, you are busy learning where the keys are, where to place your fingers, how to read the notes, and how to keep both hands doing two different things at the very same time.
Links to this postWhat Are the Best Musical Theatre Songs for Auditions?
The nerves and jitters mixed with excitement and – hopefully – confidence are how nearly everyone walks into their first musical theater audition. It can be scary walking onto that stage, seeing only shadows in the audience. All eyes are on you – what will you sing? Check out the best musical theatre songs here!
Links to this postBeginner’s Guide to Reading Guitar TABs (+ 20 Songs to Try)
If you are new to guitar, then you may be overwhelmed with all there is to learn about your new instrument such as reading guitar TABs. However, between learning music theory and chords and just getting comfortable playing the guitar, beginners find themselves anxious to play a familiar tune.
Links to this post8 Best Practices for Reading Sheet Music
Sight-reading sheet music is always a challenge. The anticipation is building as you hold the piece of music in your hand for the first time. Then, you glance over the page, turning to the next. What do you see? What catches your eye?
Links to this post4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Key of a Song
Whether you are in the process of writing a new song or you are trying to find the best arrangement of a song that you already enjoy, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Making music means getting to choose the best musical key for a song. It is one of…
Links to this postBrain-Boosting Benefits of Tuning Into Different Music Genres
Imagine life without color. You would wake up each morning, walk into your blue bathroom, brush your teeth with your blue toothbrush, and put on your best blue outfit. Then, you would walk out of your blue house through the bluegrass and hop in your blue car.
Links to this postInternalizing Tunes: Internalize the Song
Still sheltering in place? More time to practice! The last step in the Internalizing Tunes tutorial from Chuck Sher is ‘Internalize the Song.’ Below are 5 steps to help you successfully internalize the song after you have worked on learning the melody, learning the harmony and using the melody’s phrases to create your solos. Step 4:…
Links to this postInternalizing Tunes: Using the Melody’s Phrases to Create Your Solos
We’re back with Step 3 from Chuck Sher’s free tutorial on soloing. Have Step 1 and 2 helped you internalize the tunes? Time to try using the melody’s phrases to create your solos. Step 3: Using the Melody’s Phrases to Create Your Solos Think of (or sing) the melody’s phrases to yourself while you are soloing, but use…
Links to this postInternalizing Tunes: Learning the Harmony
Back in the woodshed? Checkout tips for learning the harmony below. Step 2: LEARNING THE HARMONY 1. Play pieces of the arpeggios of the chords of the song using the full range of your instrument. No set number of bars on each chord here—just play until you are comfortable with each one. 2. Play the…
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