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What is the Musical Alphabet?
By Paulina Simone Quisol »
When diving into learning music theory, things can get overwhelming pretty quickly if we don’t have a definitive starting point. Let’s start with the basics. It is important to first have a firm understanding of the musical alphabet before jumping ahead to chords, scales, and especially before trying to ...
Practice & Theory
What is the Musical Alphabet?
When diving into learning music theory, things can get overwhelming pretty quickly if we don’t have a ...
Learning the Correct Hand Position for Piano
I believe that the most creative parts of ourselves can be expressed when we don’t feel confined ...
Reading Sheet Music for Piano (A Beginners Guide)
Introduction to Reading Sheet Music Getting the hang of reading sheet music is like unlocking a cool secret ...
Equipment & Technology
Exploring the Top Guitar Pedals for Every Musician’s Arsenal
WHAT IS A GUITAR PEDAL? A pedal is a small electronic device that is normally operated by ...
Soundproofing a Music Room in Your Home
If you are looking to take your music practice to the next level, consider soundproofing a room in ...
How to Tune A Drum Set in 3 Easy Steps
So, you’ve just bought new drum heads or you’re just tired of the same ole’ tone you’ve been ...
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Soundproofing a Music Room in Your Home
If you are looking to take your music practice to the next level, consider soundproofing a room in ...
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids
Learning to play the guitar can seem like a daunting task, but with the right guidance and practice, ...
The Best Way to Learn the Guitar in 6 Steps
Learning to play guitar can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be daunting for ...
Guitar Chords for Beginners
When you first start playing guitar, chords can be complicated. We must remember where each finger goes, try ...
How to Play Chords on a Bass Guitar
Chords on Bass? Yes, you read that correctly: chords on bass. Chords, or the combination of notes to ...
Should My Child Take Private Music Lessons? 4 Points to Consider
So your child wants to learn a musical instrument. It can be quite normal to feel overwhelmed by ...
How to Tune A Drum Set in 3 Easy Steps
So, you’ve just bought new drum heads or you’re just tired of the same ole’ tone you’ve been ...
The Benefits of Drumming: Both Physical & Mental
A study by the Clem Burke Drumming Project found that a drummer burns an average of 600 calories-per-hour ...
The Beginner’s Guide to the Musical Alphabet on Guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3PhHKSLLUE The First Step: Whole Steps and Half Steps A step is the smallest distance between two different ...
Four Bar Phrasing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaamWVW4bPs What is a Four Bar Phrase? A four bar phrase is the smallest measurable unit in musical ...
How to Tune a Guitar to Open G
Playing in an open G tuning has been a common practice among guitar players in rock n roll, ...
Four Absolute Truths: How to Become a Good Musician
While learning how to build chords or what a crescendo means can help you develop your craft, there ...
