https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-your-ear-into-gear/
When was the last time you listened to a piece of music with your eyes closed?
Ruth Power from Piano Picnic walks us through the process of active listening… and the power that it can have on your musicality!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-your-ear-into-gear/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-genius-ways-practice-music-daily/
Everyone knows that practice equals progress, but making the time for regular practice can be hard!
When it comes to habits, consistency is key so developing a daily music practice habit is a better goal than a three-days-a-week music practice habit.
The expectation of daily practice means there’s no excuses for putting it off until tomorrow. But how can you improve your practice habits?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-genius-ways-practice-music-daily/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-an-online-music-teacher/
Trying to find an online music teacher?
There are many benefits to learning music online, but it can be more difficult finding a teacher that fits your musical needs.
The team from TakeLessons joins us with some valuable lessons.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-an-online-music-teacher/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-find-the-tonic-of-any-song-in-a-major-key/
One of the most important skills you can learn with ear training is how to find the tonic of a given song or composition.
Finding the tonic in sheet music is a fairly straightforward process; you have all the notes written out for you, and a key signature to help you out even further.
But what if you don’t have sheet music? What about finding the tonic by ear?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-find-the-tonic-of-any-song-in-a-major-key/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ska-music/
Genres come and go, pushed into oblivion by new trends in music.
Yet few styles have stood the test of time as well as ska music.
Read on to learn about the three waves of ska music, the instrumentation and rhythms that make it unique, how it compares to reggae, and of course, the identity of this mysterious “Rudy” character mentioned in an overwhelming number of ska songs.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ska-music/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/making-sense-of-polyrhythms/
What is a polyrhythm?
In this guide we’ll introduce you to the concept of polyrhythms, provide you with examples of this rhythmic complexity, and share some techniques for counting and feeling polyrhythms.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/making-sense-of-polyrhythms/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/solfa-transcription-practice-exercises/
Wish you could write down the music you hear? Solfa is a powerful framework for easily translating the sounds you hear into notes on the page.
Here is a small set of practice exercises to help you practice applying your new solfa skills to the task of transcribing music.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/solfa-transcription-practice-exercises/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-diminished-triads/
You hear diminished chords throughout pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, heavy metal, and even American country music.
Learn more about this often mysterious chord and how it adds depth and color to our music.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-diminished-triads/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/why-mistakes-and-failure-are-essential-for-music-learning/
Is the fear of making a mistake holding you back in your musical growth?
Making mistakes and occasionally failing can be great learning tools. And may even be the key to unlocking your musical potential.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/why-mistakes-and-failure-are-essential-for-music-learning/
With Guest Expert Digital Piano Review Guide
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-minute-guide-to-interval-ear-training/
Have just 5 minutes to spare?
What if you could learn everything you need to know about intervals in a couple of minutes? 🎉
The clock starts…. Now! ⏰
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-minute-guide-to-interval-ear-training/