https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hey-where-are-you-going/
Wondering why you haven’t achieved musical success?
In this episode, we talk about your musical path and trajectory, encouraging you to think about your Big Picture Vision and how to get yourself there.
We’ve also included a free downloadable Big Picture Vision Worksheet.
Unlock your musical goals today!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hey-where-are-you-going/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exploring-common-chord-progressions/
Harmony in Western music would not exist without chord progressions.
In this free lesson we take you through a bit of theory to explain where these chords come from and look at the most popular ways in which they’re strung together.
Learn how you can use these progressions to write your own unique tune without falling into the trap of music cliché.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exploring-common-chord-progressions/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-easy-ways-to-become-more-musical/
Many people wish they were more musical. However either they don’t believe that they can be, or they don’t know where to start.
The truth is that everyone has musical potential, and with the right steps it can be easy and fun to develop your musical skills and start to feel truly musical.
In this article you’ll discover 10 simple ways you can start using today to become more musical yourself.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-easy-ways-to-become-more-musical/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-do-you-use-intervals-to-recognise-notes-by-ear/
When musicians ask themselves “why learn intervals?” often the answer is “to recognise notes by ear”.
Intervals can be seen as the “building blocks” with which melodies and harmonies are created, and so interval ear training helps you to pick apart these elements of music by ear and recognise the notes present.
However, where many music students get stuck is that even when you learn to recognise intervals, it is not immediately obvious how to use that new skill to recognise notes in music you hear.
There are three ways you can apply the knowledge of intervals to recognise notes by ear:
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-do-you-use-intervals-to-recognise-notes-by-ear/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-mastering-the-melody/
Having great lyrics is only the first step in the songwriting process.
To really shine, a great set of lyrics needs a good melody: a tune that the audience finds memorable and enjoyable.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-mastering-the-melody/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-the-tonic-in-major-keys-part-two/
You can think of the tonic as the “home” note in a piece of music. It’s the basis for all the beautiful melodies and harmonies.
Without the tonic we would be lost in a mix of seemingly-random notes.
Learn to recognise the tonic in real music recordings and looking at some of the common confusions you might encounter when trying to hear the tonic.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-the-tonic-in-major-keys-part-two/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-writing-harmonies/
How is your song-writing progressing?
You have been practicing your songwriting exercises, listening skills, and musicianship and are now ready to tackle another important aspect of songwriting: Harmony.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-writing-harmonies/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-finding-key/
When you transcribe a song, finding the key of the tune is the vital step to quickly figuring out the notes.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-finding-key/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-can-you-get-excited-about-ear-training/
Ear training is one of those topics that tends to illicit yawns and apprehension from many musicians.
But the fact is that ear training is only boring if you’re using methods that don’t suit you.
Learn why we are always excited about training our musical ears here at Musical U.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-can-you-get-excited-about-ear-training/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exercise-musician/
As a musician, you likely spend much of your time practising. In addition to your music practice, there are some great benefits to including physical exercise in your routine as well.
Here are 6 ways regular workouts can help you become a better performer.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exercise-musician/