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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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A Guide to The CAGED Method
PART 1: A WAY TO EXPAND THE FRETBOARD WITH CHORDS YOU ALREADY KNOW! Guitar players who know CAGED ...
5 Apps Every Beginner Musician Should Be Using
One great thing about being a beginner musician in the 21st Century is the plethora of amazing apps ...
7th Chord Construction
What is a 7 chord? Simply put, it’s a triad with an extra note on top. 7th chords ...
Strumming Patterns – The Rhythm of Guitar
Strumming patterns are one of the most challenging aspects of learning how to play guitar. As a guitarist ...
How to Restring Your Guitar In 6 Easy Steps
If you are like I was when I started playing guitar, restringing your instrument seems completely overwhelming, and ...
Changing Chords: Effective Methods for New Guitarists
Chords are the harmonic building blocks of music. They act as the support system for the melodies and ...
Guitar Tuning Basics (Works for Uke & Bass, Too!)
The very first thing you should do every time you pick up your instrument is to check your ...
3 Ways to Stay Busy While on Lockdown
What a time to be alive...2020 has gotten off to a wild start, and now most of us ...
Best Places to Get Music Gear in Charlotte
There are a ton of options in the Charlotte area for purchasing the right gear - it can ...
Best Guitars for Beginners
Depending on where your interests lie when beginning to learn the guitar or bass, there are a few ...
Easy Guitar Chords: Power Chords & Open Chords
A beginner guitarist can get overwhelmed with the seemingly unlimited array of chords, chord types and voicings needed ...
Practicing Guitar Licks and Riffs
Have you ever been working on a guitar riff, and been unable to execute it properly? As guitarists, ...
