https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-moods-of-modes/
🤷♀️Have you ever felt confused by musical modes?
In this episode, we discuss how you can understand these fascinating scales through active listening.
Jump in and learn a simple yet eye-opening exercise.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-moods-of-modes/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/sight-reading-music-why-to-do-it-and-how-to-improve/
Imagine living in the modern world and being illiterate. Think of all the great information that you would miss!
Yet, that is how many approach the timeless art of sightreading. For a useful work-around to speed up your progress, the Musical U team has put together these tips.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/sight-reading-music-why-to-do-it-and-how-to-improve/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musical-chemistry-with-cnvs/
Though the diversity of music coming from Mexico is astounding, a unifying concept is the interactions present between band members – a synergy that gives the already vibrant music an even bigger punch.
Recently, Musical U had the chance to talk to the band’s lead guitarist Isaac about their recent record, the music scene they hail from (and what makes it special), and of course, the driving force behind the group’s striking musical chemistry.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musical-chemistry-with-cnvs/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-your-ear-into-gear/
When was the last time you listened to a piece of music with your eyes closed?
Ruth Power from Piano Picnic walks us through the process of active listening… and the power that it can have on your musicality!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-your-ear-into-gear/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-improvising-rhythm/
Rhythm is an under-appreciated component of music – and we’re here to put it in the spotlight!
Learn all about improvising a rhythm, how to do it, and the musicality benefits it yields.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-improvising-rhythm/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-challenges-to-cure-your-writers-block/
Want to know how to sharpen your songwriting skills? Need a new creative direction or some fresh ideas to inject into your lyrics and melodies?
Then look no further than a songwriting challenge!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-challenges-to-cure-your-writers-block/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/interacting-with-others-while-improvising/
When you think jazz, what do you usually think? Improvisation, right? Well, in order for improvisation amongst several players to go smoothly, there must be interaction – a conversation.
This conversation is carried out via a number of different musical devices and techniques. Among these are imitation, call-and-response, and many more.
Today, we will go over some of these approaches and how they can be executed most effectively.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/interacting-with-others-while-improvising/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/chord-ear-training-101-2/
Has it ever seemed magical when someone is able to sit down and just play the chords to a song, even without sheet music or a lead sheet?
With a little chord ear training, you can do it too! Let’s explore recognising individual chords and then move on to recognising sequences of chords, known as chord progressions.
Discover how you can learn to play chords by ear!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/chord-ear-training-101-2/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-pentatonic-solfa-from-pentatonic-to-diatonic/
Do you want to really hear music, and play what you hear on your instrument?
The magic syllables of solfa (aka solfége, solfeggio) tell us not only what the notes are, but also how they relate to each other.
One way to gain confidence and skill with solfa is to practice with the five-note pentatonic scale.
Learn more here: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-pentatonic-solfa-from-pentatonic-to-diatonic/
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/