https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-key-skills-musical/
Becoming a musician means much more than just learning to play an instrument.
Explore the the five core skills of musicianship with Dr. Chad West.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-key-skills-musical/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/rhythm-training-101-study-syncopation/
Where’s the beat? Read on for your introduction to how syncopation affects the feel of music, how to develop your ear for it, and how to apply it to your instrument to create your own songs with syncopation.
Then, try our syncopation exercises to practice what you’ve learned!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/rhythm-training-101-study-syncopation/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-time-signatures/
The time signature of a piece of music is one of the key clues that can help you understand the rhythm and structure of the piece.
It tells you how the music is to be counted, what beats are emphasized, and most importantly, what the “feel” of the music is likely to sound like.
In this introduction to time signatures, we’ll teach you exactly what those fraction-like numbers mean, what kinds of music use what time signatures, and the simple time signature that almost all of your favourite rock and pop jams use.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-time-signatures/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/box-yourself-into-creativity-5-tips-for-recording-and-songwriting/
You may think that imposing some rules on the songwriting process will stifle your creativity, but the opposite is true; limitations will bring out your creativity in unexpected ways.
Let’s explore a simple composing process that will help you avoid writer’s block, stay inspired, and deliver music you, your listeners, and your clients will love.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/box-yourself-into-creativity-5-tips-for-recording-and-songwriting/
With Jason Dzamba
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-ultimate-guide-to-minor-keys/
Why do minor keys usually sound sad? While major scales have their place in the joyful, the bright, and the hopeful, minor keys are the mastermind behind the music that tears at your heartstrings.
Learn more about the secrets of the minor key in this comprehensive guide from Musical U.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-ultimate-guide-to-minor-keys/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-lead-instrument-melody/
When think about transcribing a music track, you probably think first about the melody played by the lead instrument.
This is the part we think of as “the tune” and remember most easily from music we’ve heard.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-lead-instrument-melody/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/designing-for-joyful-learning-with-anne-mileski/
How can sequencing help you learn music more effectively?
We’re joined by Anne Mileski of Anacrusic.com and The Anacrusic Podcast. Anne is trained in several of the musicianship approaches we’ve covered here on the show before, including Kodály, Orff, Dalcroze and Music Learning Theory.
Her mission is to make music teaching as purposeful, sequential, and joyful as possible for music teachers everywhere.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/designing-for-joyful-learning-with-anne-mileski/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-tips-on-preparing-for-your-first-ear-training-course/
Ready to start ear training?
Here are 5 tips to make sure you’re ready for your first ear training course!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-tips-on-preparing-for-your-first-ear-training-course/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-lyrics/
How difficult can it be to toss together some simple words?
In this article you will learn some insights into the world of songwriting, especially in regard to writing lyrics.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-lyrics/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/12-ways-to-be-a-better-improviser/
Improvisation is a wonderfully fun musical activity but it can be challenging to learn.
Here are twelve effective ways you can develop and improve your own ability to improvise music.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/12-ways-to-be-a-better-improviser/