Author: Musicality

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/summer-of-music-on-the-road-part-2/
Musical U’s own Stewart Hilton takes you back on the road with some insights to surviving on tour! https://www.musical-u.com/learn/summer-of-music-on-the-road-part-2/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-steps-learn-play-violin-ear/
Are you ready to branch out from sheet music to start learning songs you like or tunes you’ve heard by ear? Playing violin by ear is a skill that can take years to get comfortable with, so it’s a good idea to start experimenting with it early on. With TakeLessons https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-steps-learn-play-violin-ear/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-transcribe-music-before-you-start/
You hear a favorite tune on the radio and jump to your instrument, trying to pluck out the melody. Frustrated? Don’t worry. Read on and in this new series we will show you how to transcribe music like the pros. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-transcribe-music-before-you-start/

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/talent-vs-practice-in-music/
What is talent? Are you born with it – or does it seem to develop over time? The amount of controversy over nature vs nurture can be somewhat overwhelming. Let’s explore this today… https://www.musical-u.com/learn/talent-vs-practice-in-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/raise-the-fifth-listening-for-augmented-triads/
Looking for a harmonically ambiguous chord to add a little mystery to your band’s latest hit single? Look no further than the rarely used and incredibly underappreciated augmented chord. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/raise-the-fifth-listening-for-augmented-triads/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/inspiring-songwriting-quotes/
Gaining insight from musicians you admire can be a helpful and motivating way to guide yourself through your own creative process. Soak in the words and be inspired. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/inspiring-songwriting-quotes/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-mentor/
There’s no denying that it takes a lot of personal motivation and dedication to succeed in meeting one’s musical goals. Let’s discuss some tips for finding an amazing music mentor. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-mentor/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-chord-progressions-part-3-minor-keys/
Minor keys tend to have rich harmonic possibilities. Sometimes the the chord qualities throw off our ear. But if we remember to listen for the bass we can better understand how to use these chords. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-chord-progressions-part-3-minor-keys/