https://www.musical-u.com/learn/clave-the-secret-key-to-pop-rhythm/
Having great rhythm is everything for a catchy pop hit.
Believe it or not, the clave rhythm has influenced rock, dance, and modern radio-friendly pop.
Read this article and see how clave originated, changed through the years, and was adopted by more and more styles of music – making its way from Afro-Cuban music to pop, rock, hip-hop, rap, and beyond.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/practice-session-tips/
Practicing many hours is not always enough to improve.
Learning how to practice smart is essential for consistent progress.
In this article we share some tips to get the most out of every practice session.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-time-signatures/
Understanding time signatures is important for understanding the rhythm and structure of a piece.
In this article we teach how time signatures work.
Click through and get acquainted with simple and compound time signatures, hear some famous tunes that illustrate each one, and learn to distinguish the time signatures of 2/2, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8 by ear!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-transcribe-a-song-7-must-know-tips-and-tricks/
Wondering how to better transcribe music?
Transcription is an amazing tool for learning how music works.
Read this article for 7 must-know tips and tricks for transcribing.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-achieve-excellent-tone-balance-and-blend-in-your-choir/
Ever wondered how to get a whole choir to achieve such beautiful tone, balance and blend?
Click this article to learn how to improve the quality of a choir.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/mindful-practice-makes-perfect/
Does it feel like practice sessions aren’t helping progress that quickly?
Learning about mindful practice may be the answer.
This will not only improve musicianship, but also eliminate a lot of frustration and help with focusing on the task at hand.
Musicologist, Naomi Wilson from Hobby Help joins us to take a closer look at what mindful practice is – and how to it a try today!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/developing-your-rhythmic-ears/
Rhythm is a powerful part of music.
It’s what makes our bodies move. It’s the gas to the musical engine.
Check out this article and deepen your understanding of rhythm and improve your musicality.
First we’ll touch on some basic learning techniques, then we’ll see how wild some artists get when exploring rhythm!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exploring-classical-music-the-romantic-era-part-1/
What comes to mind when you hear the word “romantic”? A sunset walk on the beach? Wine and candles?
Classical music history has a whole style period known as the “Romantic era.”
Click the link to dive in and explore this beautiful music.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/do-you-have-a-roadmap-for-your-ears/
“A failure to plan is a plan to fail.”
It’s vital to have a plan for musical training.
Not having a plan is a major pitfall for musicians. It normally leads to frustration and disappointment, even in the most determined musicians.
Learn about musical roadmaps for your ears in this article.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/6-steps-to-learning-jazz-guitar-improvisation/
Improvising jazz on guitar is an exciting goal to work towards!
In this article Zac Green from Zing Instruments shares a 6 step process to learning jazz improv.
Start working on these basic steps today!