https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-play-chords-by-ear-roadmap/
Have you wished you could hear a song and instantly know what the chords are?
It is possible to learn to recognise chords by ear, and if you take the right approach you might be surprised how quickly you can start doing it.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-play-chords-by-ear-roadmap/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-pentatonic-solfa-part-1-exercises/
Have you been looking for a magical tool to transfer the music you hear to the music you play on your instrument?
Solfa (aka solfège, or solfeggio) can be that secret weapon that helps you hear exactly what note is being played. If solfa is new to you, check out these beginner solfa exercises.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discovering-pentatonic-solfa-part-1-exercises/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/a-new-test-for-tone-deafness/
Do you avoid singing because you have diagnosed yourself as tone deaf? You are most likely not tone deaf.
Take this free test and find out if you are actually tone deaf.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/a-new-test-for-tone-deafness/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-teach-someone-to-sing-in-tune/
Want to share the joy of singing by teaching – but finding that people are resistant to the idea of singing?
We spoke with a number of music educators who specialise in helping people learn to sing in tune and it’s been fascinating to hear how they tackle these issues of ears, voice and emotion.
In this article we share some of the tips and techniques they have found most effective. Click the link and enjoy.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-teach-someone-to-sing-in-tune/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-keys-to-fast-ear-training-success-from-scott-edwards-ear-training-hq/
When you first start exploring the world of musical ear training, it’s easy to get lost in all the different approaches and conflicting advice out there.
There is no one perfect ear training solution – no “one size fits all” – but fortunately, with all the options available today, you have the opportunity to find the perfect ear training approach to suit you.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-keys-to-fast-ear-training-success-from-scott-edwards-ear-training-hq/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-your-voice-sounding-weird/
Have you ever recorded your voice, only to find that it didn’t sound like “you”?
Today we explore why recordings sound different and how to get comfortable hearing your own singing voice.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-your-voice-sounding-weird/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-clapping-in-time/
Have you ever been at a concert when the crowd claps along with the band playing? Maybe you noticed someone struggling to keep in time with everyone else.
Clapping in time with music is a fundamental part of being musical, yet even quite experienced musicians sometimes struggle with it. So what exactly does it mean to “clap in time”, and why is it important for your musicality?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-clapping-in-time/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-chord-progressions/
The backbone behind countless unforgettable songs is a simple chord progression.
Understanding chord progressions is the key to understanding your favourite songs, and writing your own tunes.
Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-chord-progressions/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/expand-your-musical-understanding-and-have-fun-with-solfa-hand-signals/
Spending time working on vocal control for ear training is fantastic practice for musicality.
One of the best methods for increasing pitch recognition is Solfa – an incredible technique that supports inner hearing and sight-singing.
In this lesson, we teach how to get started with Solfa using hand signals to strengthen sense of pitch. Have fun!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/expand-your-musical-understanding-and-have-fun-with-solfa-hand-signals/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-minor-pentatonic-scale/
Similarly to the major pentatonic scale, the minor pentatonic is a staple of rock and blues guitar.
While the two scales share notes, the use and overall sound of the minor pentatonic scale is quite different from the natural minor scale.
Learn more in this guide: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-minor-pentatonic-scale/