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Talking Rhythm: Counting 16th Notes

Talking Rhythm: Counting 16th Notes

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 21, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory, Sight Reading

Continuing our series on rhythm, learn how to count 16th note patterns using audio clip exercises and score notation to help you practice.

Talking Rhythm: Counting 101 (2, 3, 4)

Talking Rhythm: Counting 101 (2, 3, 4)

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 13, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory, Sight Reading

Have you ever wondered how musicians read or write rhythm notation, or how to count rhythms 1, 2, 3, 4? Here’s the full scoop and exercises to try.

Talking Rhythm: Introduction

Talking Rhythm: Introduction

by Sabrina Peña Young | Oct 7, 2015 | Rhythm, Music Theory, Sight Reading

Most musicians struggle with reading and writing rhythms. This series will help you easily play rhythms from the score or write down rhythms you hear.

The Secret Music Practice Skill: Audiation

The Secret Music Practice Skill: Audiation

by Ashley Evelyn Mazur | Aug 14, 2013 | Audiation, Sight Reading, Singing

There’s a musical skill which can bring you unlimited extra practice time and powerfully improve your sense of pitch: audiation. Learn how to do it here.

What’s the point of Interval Ear Training?

What’s the point of Interval Ear Training?

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 18, 2013 | Intervals, Sight Reading, Singing | 0 comments

As a musician doing ear training you can’t avoid intervals. But why are they so important and why do interval ear training? Here are four great reasons.

The Importance of Ear Training for Musicians

The Importance of Ear Training for Musicians

by Thomas Evdokimoff | Feb 4, 2010 | Ear Training, Sight Reading, Singing | 4 comments

Ear training is an integral part of our musical studies. We are developing our mind’s ear so we can accurately hear and identify the musical elements we hear.

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