The Dorian mode allows guitarists to use the minor pentatonic riffs, but add in the major sixth note to get a brighter feel. This particular mode is common in glam rock and hair metal, which are both guitar driven genres. Learn more here: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-dorian-mode/
Making a name for yourself in the music business can be a…
Finding Your “Big Break”: 6 Tips for Making a Name for Yourself as a Musician
Making a name for yourself in the music business can be a frustrating task, to say the least. For some musicians, this is because they are going about it all wrong. Here are 6 tips for finding that “big break” you’ve been searching for.
Finding Your “Big Break”: 6 Tips for Making a Name for Yourself as a Musician
Most people would agree in saying that the way that music…
Most people would agree in saying that the way that music makes them feel is what makes that music so great. So how is this done? Let’s explore the ways that music can entirely alter your mood, or can line itself up so perfectly with your current state of mind. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-music-alters-your-mood/
Have you ever heard a song that just felt sort of “off”? …
Have you ever heard a song that just felt sort of “off”? One that wasn’t particularly pleasant-sounding, or even one that was downright hard to tolerate? If so, you’ve already experienced the drastic difference between consonance and dissonance. Learn more here:
Musicians often complain they don’t have enough time to p…
Musicians often complain they don’t have enough time to practise. In many cases, the biggest obstacles you might hear them mention are time constraints. How can you find more time for music? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/practise-music-busy/
When you’re dedicated to music – as a craft, a career, an…
5 Things People Think You Need a Music Degree For… and Why You Don’t
When you’re dedicated to music – as a craft, a career, and a passion – it can be extremely disheartening to be told you’ll never “make it” without a degree. If you’ve heard that message before, don’t fret! Here are 5 times when many people think you need a music degree, but actually, you don’t. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/dont-need-music-degree/
An Introduction to Solfege
Do-Re-Mi is something almost every musician is familiar with, but few realize that it’s not just a way to teach children to sing a scale; it’s a powerful ear training tool that professionals use to aid in transcribing, songwriting, and more.
Why would an accomplished musician take up singing when t…
Why would an accomplished musician take up singing when they were already succeeding as an instrumentalist? What makes singing so important for musicians and so vital for good musicianship? And why would you take lessons rather than just trying to teach yourself to sing? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/isnt-it-time-you-learned-to-sing/
All musicians, regardless of age and experience, start th…
All musicians, regardless of age and experience, start their careers at zero. No matter how hard the media tries to paint those successful stories as rosy and effortless, all true artists know it takes hard work and determination to arrive at their goal and most constantly struggle with creating the music they love. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/inspiring-songwriting-quotes/
More than Words? Writing lyrics to a tune may seem simple…
More than Words? Writing lyrics to a tune may seem simple at first glance. How difficult can it be to toss together some rhymes? In this article you will learn some insights into the world of songwriting, especially in regard to writing lyrics. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-lyrics/