Bold Music Library

Welcome to the Bold Music Library where you can learn music theory, how to practice, the latest and greatest equipment and technology, and more from our talented Bold Music instructors. We also post Bold Music news and local events here, feel free to explore! All articles in the Bold Music Library are organized by what you want to learn, a bunch of different disciplines, and skill levels.

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What is the Musical Alphabet?

  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 ...