Author: Musicality

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Tension and release are everywhere. These two aspects provide the forward impetus that keeps music moving forward on the “canvas of time”.

In this month’s Instrument Packs, we open your eyes and ears to the possibilities of harmonic tension and release through fun and challenging improvisation exercises.

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With the Musical U Resident Pros: Steve Lawson, Piano Picnic, and Dylan Welsh

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Do you occasionally decide to stay up all night to work on new material, but then wonder if it was a good trade-off?

Learn how regular and adequate sleep is necessary to achieve your best as a musician.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-importance-of-sleep-for-musicians/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/four-ways-write-better-melodies/
Want your new song to be a classic?

Writing a memorable melody is perhaps the single most important thing when it comes to writing music that will connect with the listener. Here are 4 ways to improve every melody you write

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/four-ways-write-better-melodies/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/7-ways-accelerate-ear-training/
You’re working hard on your ear training. Whatever your goal might be, regular practice is essential.

Here are 7 ways you can get more from your ear training practice and move faster towards your musical goals.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/7-ways-accelerate-ear-training/

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Maybe you are listening to your favorite band playing a tune on the radio. When suddenly you hear a chord that’s not quite a minor chord. What could it be? Enter the diminished triad! https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-diminished-triads/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-minor-pentatonic-scale/
Similar to the major pentatonic scale, the minor pentatonic is a staple of rock and blues.

And can be a great way to begin improvising in any genre of music!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-minor-pentatonic-scale/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ultimate-guide-to-interval-ear-training/
Have you ever been told that you should “learn intervals”? We explain how learning intervals will actually help you as a musician and different methods that you can use to learn them.

Get the ultimate guide here!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ultimate-guide-to-interval-ear-training/

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For Black Friday this year, we wanted to do something really special!

Introducing the Black Friday Musicality Bundle! You’re not going to believe everything that we have packed into this incredible offer.

Get everything you need to transform into a confident “natural” musician capable of playing by ear, improvising, singing in tune, having killer rhythm, collaborating and performing with ease, and much more!

Get yours today! https://www.musical-u.com/join/bfcm18/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/vocal-control-and-how-to-improve-yours/
Vocal control is one of the most fundamental aspects of singing, and is something every singer has to learn at some point.

It is the “bread and butter” of singing, which should be learned by everyone who wants to pursue singing seriously.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/vocal-control-and-how-to-improve-yours/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-improvisation-ear-training-5-tips-from-chris-cooke-learn-jazz-faster/
Ready to start jazz improvisation?

Chris Cooke from Learn Jazz Faster has these 5 tips that will help you to take a step back and simplify your playing.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-improvisation-ear-training-5-tips-from-chris-cooke-learn-jazz-faster/