Author: Musicality

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Did you know the roots of rock music go back nearly 70 years!?

Dive in to this article for an introduction to the long, storied past of Rock music.

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-hear-and-create-time-signatures/
What is the role and importance of time signatures in music?

Check out this free article to learn what time signatures are and how to use them when writing music.

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/common-rhythm-problem-spots-getting-lost/
Every musician has been there, from the seasoned pro to the beginner band kid playing her first concert. You are playing your heart out and you find out that you are lost, just lost, lost, lost. What can you do?

In this article we’ll share some ways you can make sure you never get that sinking feeling of being lost again.

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-track-process-goals-vs-outcome-goals-musicians/
Having an outcome-based goal is helpful, but musicians need to couple outcome goals with process goals.

Learn more about goal setting to inspire you to reach for you aspirations.

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/talent-vs-practice-in-music/
What is talent? Are you born with it – or does it seem to develop over time? The amount of controversy over nature vs nurture can be somewhat overwhelming.

Let’s explore this today…

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-to-play-by-ear-with-brad-mavin-introduction/
Playing by ear is one of the key musical abilities which ear training can unlock. Brad Mavin is a music teacher who really understands how to teach playing by ear in a practical, relatable way.

Click the link for the first in a series of video tutorials by Brad on how to play by ear.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-to-play-by-ear-with-brad-mavin-introduction/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/why-you-should-learn-to-play-by-ear-first/
There tend to be two kinds of musicians in the world: those who teach themselves to play by ear and those who learn to play through formal lessons.

No matter where you are coming from in your musical journey, here are 4 benefits for learning to play songs by ear first!

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/twelve-tips-for-learning-to-improvise-music/
To become a great improviser you need to unleash your inner musical instinct and then learn to control it. Learning to improvise is a long-term mission, one which will push you to your musical limits and then beyond. You’ll need to be armed with some tips, tricks and strategies to help ensure you continually improve.

In this article we share some universal tips for developing your skills as an improvising musician.

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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/100-emotion-with-michele-mclaughlin/
Would you love to discover creative new ways to explore possibilities on your instrument? We spoke with Michele McLaughlin, a contemporary solo pianist who has recorded 18 albums – roughly one each year since starting to release her music in the year 2000.

Michele shares her fascinating improvisational approach to composing. There are lots of ideas here for anyone interested in being more creative or expressive in their playing.

Enjoy this conversation and you’ll be itching to run off and spend some quality time with your instrument.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/100-emotion-with-michele-mclaughlin/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/
It’s hard to deny the fact that music is all around us. As musicians, we often hear tones, melodies, and rhythms where others don’t. Some of us have a knack for hearing those bits and pieces and fusing them together to make actual music out of seemingly random sounds.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite covers from musicians who are using the most unusual things as instruments. From toddler toys to old computer parts, these artists have painted amazing sound pictures. Listen for yourself!

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