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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-tonic-in-minor-keys/
We all know that finding the tonic can help to understand a song.

Is it any different finding the tonic in minor keys?

We explore this topic.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-listen-harmonies/
Music is amazing in the way that something which initially sounds simple can actually be extremely complex when you dive into the sound and actively listen.

An example of a very basic song would be a simple tune such as “Hot Crossed Buns” which is just a melody.

You could in theory do many different things to improve that simple melody, but one of the easiest things to do would be to add harmonies.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-ways-to-find-more-time-for-music-this-year/
We all wish there were just a couple more hours in the day.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a whole extra day between Wednesday and Thursday: we could call it Musicday!

Imagine how much music practice we could get done if there was a whole day dedicated just to music!

The Musical U team has collected these 10 top tips to help you find more time for music in the year ahead.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musical-confidence-boost/
As a musician, you might have to deal with many challenging situations that make even the most experienced performers sweat and falter.

No matter where you are on your musical journey, a lack of confidence can hinder your ability to perform, grow, and succeed as an artist.

Here are 6 tricks that can help you instantly boost your musical confidence and allow you to do things you may not have been able to do before.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-some-yuletide-a-cappella/
At this time of year we are surrounded by the same old familiar Christmas classics playing in every shop, restaurant, and radio station, and so we naturally have a tendency to just tune it all out.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-some-yuletide-a-cappella/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-set-and-achieve-your-new-years-music-resolutions/
Did you know only %10 of people who set New Years Resolutions actually achieve them?

Don’t fret, we’ve got a fully-fledged guide to setting and achieving your New Years Music Resolutions!

If you want to avoid the most common mistakes people make with New Year’s resolutions and maximise your chances of actually succeeding – then dive in to this free guide!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-most-festive-holiday-playlist/
Have you ever had your local holiday radio station on and wondered why every musical artist feels the need to put out a Christmas album?

Worry not — here to help cut through the overly saccharine renditions of “Santa Claus is Coming To Town” is a very special holiday playlist brimming with incredible instrumentals, unexpected embellishments, and sophisticated arrangements.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-most-festive-holiday-playlist/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-songs-that-sound-like-christmas-but-arent/
What’s in a Christmas tune?

What makes a holiday feel like a holiday differs from one person to another — you could say “fireplace”, but that doesn’t play if you grew up in Australia or Hawaii. You could say “church services”, but not everybody attends. The same goes for what sounds like a holiday.

This begs the question: what makes something sound like a Christmas song?

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-songs-that-sound-like-christmas-but-arent/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/a-guitar-method-that-works-for-teachers-and-students-with-david-hart/
Why do some methods for learning an instrument seem to work better than others?

David from G4 GUITAR METHOD joins Musical U to share the secret of the 80/20 principle that works so well for his students.

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.