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Listen! Who’s Driving The Bus?

by Nick Long | Sep 1, 2010 | Band, Active Listening, Jazz | 0 comments

This week I’m going to be talking about the difference between driving the bus and riding the bus – but don’t worry, we aren’t taking a detour into public transport.By focusing your ears on the tricks used by great musicians to seamlessly shift...

A Roll Around The Drum Kit

by Nick Long | Mar 9, 2010 | Percussion, Band | 0 comments

A great drum beat is the foundation of popular music, but a surprising number of music lovers can’t tell a snare from a hi-hat. Train your ears for drum sounds.

Wii Music: Ear Training Through Play!

by Musical U Team | Feb 11, 2010 | Websites, Apps and Downloads, Band, Children, Websites, Apps and Downloads | 0 comments

Make no mistake: Wii Music is a lot of fun. Where else can you get together with your friends and play “Sukiyaki” on steel drums and sitar, or create a full orchestral jam session in space? Wii Music offers so many nuances of play that small children can...