If you want a stone cold hit you need to write a four cho…

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If you want a stone cold hit you need to write a four chord song!

With so many chords to choose from, why do so many hit songs end up with the same four chords?

Click through and discover the secrets behind these four magical chords.

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Have you wished you could sing the songs you love – but t…

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Have you wished you could sing the songs you love – but thought it was impossible because you can’t sing in tune?

The good news is that you can learn to sing in tune – and it’s easier than you might think.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-to-sing-in-tune/

Do you feel like music theory is pointless and boring? We…

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Do you feel like music theory is pointless and boring? We had the pleasure of talking with Adam Neely, whose music theory YouTube channel is followed by over 600,000 people.

Adam’s fascinating insight on music theory will totally flip your perspective. Enjoy this interview and learn new ways to approach theory.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-power-of-curiosity-with-adam-neely/

Out of the rich pain of the blues, the rhythm of the slav…

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Out of the rich pain of the blues, the rhythm of the slaves, and the traditional harmonies of Europe was born a unique style of music that was as much Americana as it was African, as complex as a symphony and as popular as any dance tune, permeating society with syncopated rhythms and a beat that made you want to move your feet.

What are we talking about? Jazz.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-jazz/

How do you know when a song changes key? And how do you k…

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How do you know when a song changes key? And how do you keep up if you’re playing along?

We’re excited to have Katie Wardrobe of MidnightMusic share her tips on hearing key changes in music.

Enjoy this episode and level up those musical ears.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-hearing-key-changes/

Ear training is more than just melodies and intervals. Re…

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Ear training is more than just melodies and intervals. Recognizing synthesis by learning how different waveforms sound is a great way to expand the ear’s abilities.

Read this article for a quick glimpse into the world of sound synthesis and what it has to offer for a modern musician.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/recognize-different-types-synthesis/

Want to be as effective as possible in your musical life?…

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Want to be as effective as possible in your musical life?

David Andrew Wiebe from Music Entrepreneur HQ discusses the importance of approaching your musical journey with a long-term mindset, and how this sets you up for success and growth.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-taking-a-long-term-mindset/

Retirement is an interesting time in life. Much like st…

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Retirement is an interesting time in life.

Much like starting high school or heading off to college, it’s a new road that is paved with numerous possibilities. And a great opportunity to pick up music again!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/retired-shouldnt-slow-3-reasons-practicing/