Category: Uncategorized

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/learning-to-listen-harmonies/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-5-most-important-aspects-of-a-modern-band-website/
Are you an independent musician wanting to make more money and get more fans? These days, online is the place to go to make it happen.

Let’s explore creating your own website.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-5-most-important-aspects-of-a-modern-band-website/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-songs-that-sound-like-christmas-but-arent/
What’s in a Christmas tune? And why do some songs some Christmas-y, when the obviously aren’t!

Explore this list of 10 from Musical U and be sure to add your own.

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

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-15-best-non-christmas-songs-that-appear-on-christmas-albums/
That’s a Christmas song? Have you ever thought this while listening to your favourite Christmas album? As you’ll see in this list, a song doesn’t have to mention snow, chestnuts roasting on open fires, or Jolly Old St. Nick to get you in the joyful spirit of the holidays. his time of year is about a certain feeling in the air, after all, and thanks to songs like these, you can experience this festive feeling any time of year.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-15-best-non-christmas-songs-that-appear-on-christmas-albums/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-winter-holiday-music/
December is upon us and Christmas music seems to be following us wherever we go. So it seems like time for a “Winter Holiday” 5 Song Set podcast episode to brighten up the cold dark days! Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, this set of winter warmers will keep your ears cosy and active on these long winter days.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-winter-holiday-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-inspiration-collaboration-cliff-goldmacher/
Nashville songwriter, producer, educator, and music industry insider Cliff Goldmacher has built a catalog of over 1000 songs. Learn about his musical beginnings and songwriting process in this exclusive interview with Musical U!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-inspiration-collaboration-cliff-goldmacher/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-rhythm-notate-it/
Does writing traditional notation seem overwhelming and difficult? It needn’t be so hard! Read on to learn some of the basics of rhythm and notation, find great musician resources, and test your rhythm skills.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-rhythm-notate-it/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/crazy-easy-weird-modal-improv-trick-part-2/
Oooo modal… it sounds so mysterious, so deep and so difficult. Like something you should really wait to learn until you’re way advanced, like a super-shredder metal guitarist or a jazz genius.

Even if you never take your modal improv beyond the white keys on the piano, there is so much to discover about how pitches relate to each other. So modal is nothing to fear – enjoy the infinite benefits to your ears, and to your new found ability to create meaningful new melodies.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/crazy-easy-weird-modal-improv-trick-part-2/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/an-easy-approach-to-playing-by-ear/
You may already have a few good reasons for training your ears, or maybe you’ve just heard that “good musicians need to have a pair of good ears”. Ear training is about “musifying” yourself: really tuning your ears and brain for music.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/an-easy-approach-to-playing-by-ear/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-grid-notation/
If you’re looking for a new way to develop your ear for rhythm you may want to give grid notation a try! This valuable alternative representation of how rhythmic patterns are constructed will allow you to have a much better ability to recognise and understand the rhythms you hear.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-grid-notation/