https://www.musical-u.com/learn/talent-myth-talent-important-musician/
While we’re all trained to believe that it’s pure talent that makes the best musicians, we often fail to remember that our favorite musicians are not perfect and still make mistakes that require hours of practice to master.
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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-keys-to-fast-ear-training-success-from-scott-edwards-ear-training-hq/
When you first start exploring the world of musical ear training, it’s easy to get lost in all the different approaches and conflicting advice out there.
There is no one perfect ear training solution – no “one size fits all” – but fortunately, with all the options available today, you have the opportunity to find the perfect ear training approach to suit you.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-keys-to-fast-ear-training-success-from-scott-edwards-ear-training-hq/
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/what-is-pitch-ear-training/
Pitch is one of the most fundamental aspects of music, and developing your ear for pitch is an excellent starting point and area of focus for musical ear training.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/what-is-pitch-ear-training/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-dorian-mode/
In today’s music, the Dorian mode is the next most popular and useful seven-note scale. So let’s add the Dorian mode to your toolbox!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-dorian-mode/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/play-melodies-by-ear-using-intervals-a-roadmap/
Singing melodies by ear is very intimidating for many musicians.
That’s why Musical U has developed a roadmap to give you a step-by-step approach to learning intervals.
Put them to practical use to sing melodies by ear!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/play-melodies-by-ear-using-intervals-a-roadmap/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/performing-live-part-one-rehearsals/
Once you decide to dedicate your life to music there are countless things to keep up with.
In this era an artist does it all: songwriter, producer, manager, engineer, PR agent, marketer, performer and many other professional incarnations.
Let’s take it one step at a time and look into what goes into performing live. This time we’ll take just the first step—but an important one…
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/performing-live-part-one-rehearsals/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-secondary-dominants/
Have you ever heard of a secondary dominant?
You may not know this music theory term, but you have likely heard them used in some of your favourite songs.
Learn the secrets of this magnificent use of the dominant chord and how it can bring your chord progressions to life!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-secondary-dominants/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-chords-made-easy/
🎹Playing jazz seems from afar as daunting as it is amazing.
How could I ever get in on something that… complex? Difficult! I don’t have the time or the talent to ever get to do that! Do I?
Let’s slow it down and make it easier…
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-chords-made-easy/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-lead-instrument-melody/
Would you love to write great melodies?
Analyzing your favorite melodies is a great way to learn how music works.
Learn how to transcribe like a pro in this free lesson.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-lead-instrument-melody/