https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-timbre-texture-tone/
Even among seasoned musicians, the terms “timbre,” “texture,” and “tone” are frequently misunderstood and misapplied.
After all, each of these is used to describe the quality of musical sounds; how different can they really be?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-timbre-texture-tone/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/rhythm-training-101-study-syncopation/
Where’s the beat? Read on for your introduction to how syncopation affects the feel of music, how to develop your ear for it, and how to apply it to your instrument to create your own songs with syncopation.
Then, try our syncopation exercises to practice what you’ve learned!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/rhythm-training-101-study-syncopation/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ska-music/
Genres come and go, pushed into oblivion by new trends in music. Yet few styles have stood the test of time as well as ska music.
Read on to learn about the three waves of ska music, the instrumentation and rhythms that make it unique, how it compares to reggae, and of course, the identity of this mysterious “Rudy” character mentioned in an overwhelming number of ska songs.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ska-music/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-find-the-tonic-of-any-song-in-a-major-key/
One of the most important skills you can learn with ear training is how to find the tonic of a given song or composition. Finding the tonic in sheet music is a fairly straightforward process; you have all the notes written out for you, and a key signature to help you out even further.
But what if you don’t have sheet music? What about finding the tonic by ear?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-find-the-tonic-of-any-song-in-a-major-key/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-minor-chord-progressions-minor-chords-part-one/
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of minor chords? Learn how minor chords are made, in addition to some common minor chord progressions, how to write them, and how to use them in your own music.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-minor-chord-progressions-minor-chords-part-one/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-ears-villa-lobos/
In mid-20th century Brazil composers explored the rich musical treasures active across the country’s vast territory. To this day, the great Brazilian modernist composer Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), stands as a foremost representative of this 20th century Brazilian nationalist movement.
Explore this set of five pieces of music from Villa-Lobos’ monumental Bachianas brasileiras, Choros compilations, as well as celebrated miniatures to which soloists are attracted to the music’s uniqueness and Latin spirit.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-ears-villa-lobos/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-music-arranging-secret-put-your-instrument-down/
🎶What does it mean to “arrange” music? By arranging music yourself, you can take a well-known melody or song and turn it into something completely different that represents your own musical influences and tastes better. Learn more in this free lesson.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-music-arranging-secret-put-your-instrument-down/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-teachers-coaches-and-mentors/
Having proper support is essential to achieve your musical goals. In this episode we discuss the roles that teachers, coaches, and mentors play in your musical growth.
Enjoy this free lesson and learn what kind of help you need on your journey.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-teachers-coaches-and-mentors/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-mini-songwriting-challenges/
Songwriting is a tricky business. Inspiration can be hard to come by – and even then, fitting your thoughts and feelings into words, and squeezing those words into music can be a process akin to pulling teeth.
Sometimes, though, all you need are a few simple exercises to sharpen your songwriting skills!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/10-mini-songwriting-challenges/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-rhythm-section/
The rhythm section is the meat and potatoes of a performing group. Unlock the secrets to transcribing their rhythm in part 4 of this series to become a master a transcription.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-rhythm-section/