https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-klezmer-music/
You may have heard the word Klezmer before – or maybe not!
Learn more about this distinctive style of Jewish folk music with Musical U’s Content Editor and Product Manager Andrew Bishko, who has developed a very close musical relationship with the genre over the course of his decades-long career.
Enjoy!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-klezmer-music/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-creepy-minor-key/
What is it about the minor key that makes it sound so… creepy?
Let’s explore minor keys with the Musical U team!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-creepy-minor-key/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-chord-progressions-part-1-the-dominant-and-the-subdominant/
Can you predict the next chord in a progression?
There are some simple, yet powerful secrets that any musician can uncover by simply bringing their ears to the practice room.
Grab this magical skill by hearing chord progressions.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-chord-progressions-part-1-the-dominant-and-the-subdominant/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/negative-musical-experiences/
Everyone has times when they feel frustrated, annoyed, disappointed, or saddened by a musical experience.
It makes us want to give up.😔 In this episode the Musical U team talks about negative experiences in music.
Learn how to move past these setbacks and maintain a positive musical trajectory.💗
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/negative-musical-experiences/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/beginner-solfa-sight-singing-practice-exercises/
Want to learn a powerful tool for improving your musical ear quickly?
To improve vocal control, your ear, and music reading skills all at the same time – Look no further than sight-singing with solfa!
In this article we share a set of exercises to begin practicing today!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/beginner-solfa-sight-singing-practice-exercises/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-ultimate-guide-to-minor-keys/
While major scales have their place in the joyful, the bright, and the hopeful, minor keys are the mastermind behind the music that tears at your heartstrings.
Musical U brings you this comprehensive guide to minor!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-ultimate-guide-to-minor-keys/
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!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/looping-101-making-music-sounds/
Have you ever wished that you could replicate the sound of a complete song – the vocals, the guitar solo, the keyboard, the drumbeat – completely on your own?
With looping, you can create complex musical compositions and rework popular songs to craft your own sound and style.
We’ve rounded up 5 of the most unique looping videos on YouTube to inspire you to give this up-and-coming trend a try.
Gain inspiration to create your covers and original compositions.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/looping-101-making-music-sounds/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-exploring-without-self-judgement/
🎼Are you looking for something to push you to a musical breakthrough?
The Musical U team discusses the practice of exploring and pushing the boundaries of your musicality without self-judgement.
Enjoy this episode and unlock your musicality.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-exploring-without-self-judgement/
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/