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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/bassline-melody-four-ways-hear-difference/
You might think that telling bass from melody should be an easy task.

But from the Baroque era to the music of today, the bass line has always been a powerful attractive force in music, pulling our attention away from the melody line and sometimes causing us to lose track of which is which…

So what can you listen for when you’re not sure what’s melody and what’s bass? Here are four ways you can tell these two apart.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/bassline-melody-four-ways-hear-difference/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-ways-spice-scales/
Scales can be a real sore spot for musicians but they don’t have to be.

There are a variety of ways you can make scales more interesting to practice. This can let you get the benefit of scales practice – without the boredom!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-ways-spice-scales/

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/what-is-kodaly-and-how-does-it-relate-to-ear-training/
There are almost as many approaches to learning music as there are musicians!

Let’s dive into the Kodály method, which combines several powerful techniques for developing the core skills of musicianship.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/what-is-kodaly-and-how-does-it-relate-to-ear-training/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-little-why/
The Big “Why” drives our musical journey forwards – it’s our big-picture vision, our musical dream.

But what about the Little “Why”? In this episode, we talk about the questions that you should frequently ask yourself about your musical trajectory to ensure you’re on the right track.

Learn how to keep progressing on your musical quest.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-little-why/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/11-tips-to-help-the-tone-deaf-sing-in-tune/
Too many people go through life worried that they can’t sing.

You CAN sing… you just haven’t learned how to yet! 🎤

The Musical U team has put together this list of 11 tips that will help anyone learn to sing in tune.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/11-tips-to-help-the-tone-deaf-sing-in-tune/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/writing-songs-the-beatles-way-with-matt-blick//
What makes a great song tick?

We spoke with Matt Blick from Beatles Songwriting Academy, a website dedicated to analysing every single Beatles song to inspire and guide songwriters to better and easier songwriting.

Since founding the site in 2009 Matt has written over 500 detailed posts on what he’s learned from studying the songs of the Beatles – and he’s written over 300 songs himself.

Enjoy this full episode for some incredible insights in to songwriting – including what actually causes writer’s block and how to fix it.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/writing-songs-the-beatles-way-with-matt-blick//

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-can-i-improve-at-harmonic-intervals/
Discerning harmonic intervals by ear is a valuable tool for any player.

It can be pretty challenging at first.

In this free article, we share 4 tips to help with harmonic interval ear training. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-can-i-improve-at-harmonic-intervals/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/easy-interval-training-with-garageband/
Being creative with practice strategies is essential for constant progress.

Interval ear training is no exception.

In this article we teach you how to use Garageband to make custom interval ear training exercises! It’s a really fun, great way to mix ear training with creative music production! Click the link to learn how.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/easy-interval-training-with-garageband/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-aural-illusions-of-the-locrian-mode/
If you have an interest in scales and tonalities, it’s likely that you’ve already had the pleasure of exploring the wonderful world of musical modes – the collection of scales expressing a rainbow of musical emotions.

Let’s dive into the murky, strange waters of the Locrian mode – we guarantee it’ll open up your ears to the beauty that perpetual tension and a sense of foreboding can hold… https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-aural-illusions-of-the-locrian-mode/