https://www.musical-u.com/learn/isnt-it-time-you-learned-to-sing/
Why would an accomplished musician take up singing when they were already succeeding as an instrumentalist?
What makes singing so important for musicians and so vital for good musicianship? And why would you take lessons rather than just trying to teach yourself to sing?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/isnt-it-time-you-learned-to-sing/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-pentatonic-solfa-from-pentatonic-to-diatonic/
Do you want to really hear music, and play what you hear on your instrument?
The magic syllables of solfa (aka solfége, solfeggio) tell us not only what the notes are, but also how they relate to each other.
One way to gain confidence and skill with solfa is to practice with the five-note pentatonic scale. Learn more here:
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-pentatonic-solfa-from-pentatonic-to-diatonic/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-keys-to-fast-ear-training-success-from-scott-edwards-ear-training-hq/
When you first start exploring the world of musical ear training, it’s easy to get lost in all the different approaches and conflicting advice out there.
There is no one perfect ear training solution – no “one size fits all” – but fortunately, with all the options available today, you have the opportunity to find the perfect ear training approach to suit you.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-keys-to-fast-ear-training-success-from-scott-edwards-ear-training-hq/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/perfect-pitch/
“Perfect pitch” is a common buzzword in the music world. It’s something that many singers and musicians strive for throughout their development and careers.
Though it’s not a necessary skill to be a great musical artist, it’s one that is coveted.
But what exactly is perfect pitch? And is it something you can learn, or is it something you’re either born with or you’re not?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/perfect-pitch/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-music-on-your-computer/
Learning to create music on my computer is one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences.
If you have a computer, you only need a few other pieces to get started. This article will cover exactly what you need (as well as what you don’t need).
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-music-on-your-computer/
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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-review-your-musical-year/
As the year draws to an end many of us start thinking about our plans for the year ahead. What do we want to accomplish in our musical lives in the next year?
Before you begin that planning process though, there’s something important you should do first: review the year gone by.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-review-your-musical-year/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-ways-to-find-more-time-for-music-this-year/
We all wish there were just a couple more hours in the day.
Imagine how much music practice we could get done if there was a whole day dedicated just to music! The Musical U team has collected these 10 top tips to help you find more time for music in the year ahead.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-ways-to-find-more-time-for-music-this-year/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-listen-harmonies/
Music is amazing in the way that something which initially sounds simple can actually be extremely complex when you dive into the sound and actively listen.
An example of a very basic song would be a simple tune such as “Hot Crossed Buns” which is just a melody. You could in theory do many different things to improve that simple melody, but one of the easiest things to do would be to add harmonies.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-listen-harmonies/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-clapping-in-time/
Have you ever been at a concert when the crowd claps along with the band playing? Maybe you noticed someone struggling to keep in time with everyone else.
Clapping in time with music is a fundamental part of being musical, yet even quite experienced musicians sometimes struggle with it.
So what exactly does it mean to “clap in time”, and why is it important for your musicality?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-clapping-in-time/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-5-minute-guide-to-set-and-achieve-your-new-years-music-resolutions/
January is a great time to set new music goals. Sadly “New Year’s Resolutions” normally fail. In fact less than 10% of people achieve the resolutions they set!
It turns out there are six mistakes to avoid, and six ways you can fix them.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-5-minute-guide-to-set-and-achieve-your-new-years-music-resolutions/