Solfa and the Score: Music Transcription
Work through these exercises to be able to transcribe short melodies using the notes of the pentatonic scale and solfa syllables you have internalised.
You Have More Time for Music than You Realise – Here’s Why
Think you don’t have enough time to get some solid practicing in? Think again. Learn how to practice while you’re on the go and make the most of your time.
5 Steps to Piano Improvisation
There is no longer a reason to be intimidated by piano improvisation! Follow these 5 steps to make real progress and enjoy your new improvisation skills.
Constructive and Destructive Criticism
Criticism is so commonplace in music, that we don’t think about its long term effects on musicians. Find out about its negative and positive influence.
Songwriter’s Secrets: Marc with a C (interview)
As the new album Unicorns Get More Bacon is released we catch up with the artist, Marc with a C, to discover his song-writing tips and insights.
How to Get More out of Every Practice Session
Finding time to practise can be hard. Feeling productive during a practice session can be even harder. Don’t get frustrated – practise smarter. Learn how to make the most of your valuable time and reap the benefits of consisent practice sessions.
Learn to hear the 6/8 time signature
6/8 is a popular time signature in pop and rock songs. Find out more about how to count and hear 6/8 with multiple examples of popular songs that use it.
Should New Musicians Stop Learning to Read Music?
As technology continues to advance, learning to play an instrument is more accessible than ever. But should budding musicians skip learning to read music? What benefit is there to having knowledge of notation when you’re not practicing with hopes of going pro?
A lot, it turns out.
Tonic: a Game for Inspired Improvisation (interview)
An interview with the creator of Tonic, a game that helps musicians improvise in a fun imaginative way. Perfect for instrumentalists new to improvisation
How to Overcome Stage Fright
Most musicians suffer from stage fright at some point when performing. Get some tips to overcome this anxiety and even turn it into a beneficial experience.
Musical U Member Spotlight: Kokonuht
Occasionally, we check in with some of our most active members to see how their progress is going and how other musicians can learn from them. This month, we were honored to have a chat with Kokonuht who hails from Singapore. Kokonuht is making great strides in his musical journey and we’re excited about his continued development.
A Roadmap to Rhythm
Follow this roadmap to improve your sense of rhythm. Learn about rhythm notation, increase your rhythmic accuracy and apply this to you instrument.
