Open Your Ears to the Music of Björk
Few artists are as creatively experimental as Björk, which makes her music the ideal exploration ground when stretching and improving your musical ears.
Don’t get stuck writing ‘four-chord songs’
If you write songs, you’ve probably been faced with the troubling ‘blank page’ syndrome when choosing chords. Learn how to get unstuck and write better songs.
The most important four-chord progression: vi-IV-I-V
Did you know there is one four-chord progression used more than any other in pop and rock music? Find out what it is and how to use it to play songs by ear.
Sound FX Secrets, Free Whisper Sound Effects & DIY FX
Want to learn how to make free sound effects using the tools in your home studio? Look no further! Find out here and train your ears for sound effects.
Interval Recognition Tip: Mind the gap!
Here’s a great interval recognition tip: when learning intervals don’t just focus on the two notes. Instead try this approach for much greater success.
Meet vi, the sad twin of the chord family
Are you looking to play pop songs by ear or improve your music transcription skills? Want to spice up your song-writing? Have you heard of a ‘four chord song’ and wondered what that means? My recent articles have explained the 3 chords every musician...
Music & Life: Fun Rhythm Activities for Valentine’s Day
Develop your ear lovingly with these Valentine music activities and ear training songs like the Chocolate Triplet Boogie Woogie and the Valentine Rhythm Song.
How to learn from thousands of 3 chord songs
There are a huge number of songs which rely on just 3 chords. These songs are great for beginner musicians and are also the perfect tool to train your ears.
The 3 chords every musician should know
There are three chords used more than any other, in every genre and era of music. Find out what they are and how to recognise them by ear in this tutorial.
How to Double Your Progress With Ear Training
Did you know there are two different but equally useful ways to do improve your musical ear? Learn about melodic and harmonic ear training.
Free Christmas Ear Training Track to Download!
At this time of year it’s easy to get distracted by all kinds of holiday fun. Decorating the tree, wrapping presents, writing Christmas cards… Or celebrating Hanukkah or just some time off work, as the case may be! But all these fun activities...
