Author: Musicality

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-diminished-triads/
You hear diminished chords throughout pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, heavy metal, and even American country music. Learn more about this often mysterious chord and how it adds depth and color to our music. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-diminished-triads/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-meanswriting-notation/
Learning how to read and write music notation is a key skill in musicality. When you can write your own music, not only can you express yourself musically, you can share your musical ideas with other musicians. But to do this, you need to be able to write music notation. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-meanswriting-notation/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-ways-to-get-early-feedback-in-your-career/
It can be hard to judge the quality of your music correctly, and it’s likely you’re either overestimating or underestimating yourself. Here are some tips to get started from the team at Drooble https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-ways-to-get-early-feedback-in-your-career/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/beginning-modal-improvisation-with-brian-kelly-from-zombie-guitar/
If you’re just diving into the world of improvising with modes, it’s likely that you have a lot of questions. What is a mode, and how is it different from a key? We have a guest expert on modal improvisation to answer all of these burning questions – and more… https://www.musical-u.com/learn/beginning-modal-improvisation-with-brian-kelly-from-zombie-guitar/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-right-now-latest-tricks/
In music we are constantly refining and inventing new means of expression. So what are some of the latest trends in songwriting? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-right-now-latest-tricks/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/deliberate-practice-for-musicians/
You’ve heard it before: “practice makes perfect!” So why do some weeks, or perhaps even months, leave you feeling like you’ve only made a tiny bit of hard-earned progress for all of those hours of work? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/deliberate-practice-for-musicians/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/arranging-for-songwriters-nashville-guitar-guru/
Arranging is the process of making choices about how a piece of music is to be performed, including details of instrumentation, the way the harmony is expressed, and the form or structure of the piece. Learn more with Dave Isaacs https://www.musical-u.com/learn/arranging-for-songwriters-nashville-guitar-guru/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-to-sing-a-roadmap/
Have you wished you could sing but never known where to start? Or perhaps you’ve spent hours singing songs you love and wondered why you never seem to improve – or why other people don’t seem to think you sound so good. Today we’re sharing a new guide that can help you become a great singer, step by step. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-to-sing-a-roadmap/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/making-it-musician-chris-tarry/
Musical U had the opportunity to sit down and hang out with Chris Tarry, a NYC-based bassist. Chris had some awesome nuggets to share about practicing and really “making it” as a musician. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/making-it-musician-chris-tarry/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-simple-ways-musicians-can-nurture-their-inner-businessperson/
The business side of the music industry can be empowering, creative, and fun. The key to success is to proactively nurture your inner businessperson. Here are three easy ways to do just that. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-simple-ways-musicians-can-nurture-their-inner-businessperson/