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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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Piano Training for Beginners: Mastering the C 5-Finger Scale

Developing Finger Technique with the C 5-Finger Scale One of the keys to successful piano playing lies in mastering the fundamentals, and the C 5-finger scale is an excellent starting point for beginners. This scale, including the notes C through G, allows for a gentle introduction to both the physical ...

Practice & Theory

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 ...

Jazz Guitar for Beginners

  When I started trying to play jazz, I had really no idea what I was doing. I ...

Guitar Warmup Exercises on the Fret [With Video]

  This is a warm-up routine that I have used with both individual students and my high school ...

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 ...

The Latest In The Library

Davidson Farmer’s Market Performance Dates

We are pleased to announce another season of performances at the Davidson Farmers Market! Once the weather warms ...

January Student Spotlight: Jaxon Coombe

How long have you been playing? "I started playing guitar seriously this year and have been playing for ...

Two Pentatonic Approaches to Mixolydian

The mixolydian scale is widely used in rock, blues, jazz, funk and soul improvising. It comes from a ...

Modes Part 1: The Basics

In this series, we’ll look at modes. I’ve written a fair amount on the Dorian mode in previous ...

“Sponsor A Student” Program

We are pleased to announce plans for a new and exciting program at Bold Music! We are in ...

CHORDS: MAJOR TRIAD VS. MINOR TRIAD

Any musician comes across chords whether they realize it or not. Chords are some of the building blocks ...

Holiday Gear Part 4: Traveling

Traveling with your instrument is a hassle, but some of us can’t part with our guitars for more ...

Holiday Gear Part 3: Getting the Gear

Now that we’ve looked at why quality matters, we can check out a few different options for getting ...

Holiday Gear Part 2: Quality Matters

Beginning to learn a new instrument takes time, patience, determination and, oh yeah, money. Quality music lessons aren’t ...

Holiday Gear Part 1: Apps

Tablets, smartphones and computers have completely changed how music is taught and learned. At Bold, we are constantly ...

The Importance of Learning Your Scales

Not everyone is cut out to be the next Carlos Santana or Eddie Van Halen, but no matter ...

Special Announcement: Bold Partnership With Sam Ash

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Sam Ash Music! All Bold Music students who stop ...