Author: Musicality

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/emotion-and-efficiency-with-marc-gelfo/
How you can start connecting with the more expressive side of music-making, even if you don’t consider yourself creative or artistic?

Marc Gelfo, a self-described “Neuro-symphonic Hornist” who has played French Horn in some of the top symphony orchestras and is the creator of the Modacity music practice app which helps you practice music more effectively and enjoyably.

He joins us on the Musicality Podcast!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/emotion-and-efficiency-with-marc-gelfo/

With Modacity

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-15-best-non-christmas-songs-that-appear-on-christmas-albums/
That’s a Christmas song? Have you ever thought this while listening to your favourite Christmas album?

As you’ll see in this list, a song doesn’t have to mention snow, chestnuts roasting on open fires, or Jolly Old St. Nick to get you in the joyful spirit of the holidays. his time of year is about a certain feeling in the air, after all, and thanks to songs like these, you can experience this festive feeling any time of year.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-15-best-non-christmas-songs-that-appear-on-christmas-albums/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/solfege-do-re-mi-isnt-childs-play/
Have you ever felt a melody go in one ear and out the other? Like there was nothing concrete to grasp to help you remember? Thankfully, not all is lost.

In fact, hundreds of years ago, a system was developed to enable musicians to recognize and transcribe those sought-after melodies. The framework of Solfa helps to establish relationships between pitches and training your ear to hear patterns.

And while it may invoke memories of the famous song from “The Sound of Music”, it’s certainly valuable for musicians of all ages!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/solfege-do-re-mi-isnt-childs-play/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-share-our-holiday-ch-ear/
It’s that holly jolly time of year again, and we have some festive suggestions for your ears this Christmas!

After all, if even a busy man like Santa can keep up with his ear training, surely you can squeeze a little in…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-share-our-holiday-ch-ear/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-songs-that-sound-like-christmas-but-arent/
What’s in a Christmas tune? And why do some songs some Christmas-y, when the obviously aren’t!

Explore this list of 10 from Musical U and be sure to add your own.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-songs-that-sound-like-christmas-but-arent/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-winter-holiday-music/
December is upon us and Christmas music seems to be following us wherever we go. So it seems like time for a “Winter Holiday” 5 Song Set podcast episode to brighten up the cold dark days!

This set of winter warmers will keep your ears cosy and active on these long winter days.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-winter-holiday-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/chord-ear-training-101-2/
Has it ever seemed magical when someone is able to sit down and just play the chords to a song, even without sheet music or a lead sheet?

With a little chord ear training, you can do it too! Let’s explore recognising individual chords and then move on to recognising sequences of chords, known as chord progressions.

Discover how you can learn to play chords by ear!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/chord-ear-training-101-2/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-inspiration-collaboration-cliff-goldmacher/
Nashville songwriter, producer, educator, and music industry insider Cliff Goldmacher has built a catalog of over 1000 songs.

Learn about his musical beginnings and songwriting process in this exclusive interview with Musical U!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-inspiration-collaboration-cliff-goldmacher/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/consonance-dissonance-music/
Have you ever heard a song that just felt sort of “off”?

If so, you’ve already experienced the drastic difference between consonance and dissonance.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/consonance-dissonance-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/think-cant-sing-ask-10-questions/
Recording yourself is a powerful tool to improve your voice. We all sound funny to ourselves at first.

Go ahead, record yourself singing and listen back. No one else has to hear it!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/think-cant-sing-ask-10-questions/