The Lydian Scale: How a Minor Second Made a Major Difference
Compare the Lydian and major scales and awaken your sense of tonal gravity. Both Lydian and major reveal the nature of historic change past and present.
The Lydian Scale: Seeking The Ultimate Mysteries of Music
We may learn the Major scale as the most basic and fundamental – but there is good reason to consider the Lydian scale as the “sun” of the musical universe.
The Practical Value of Music Theory
Can too much music theory spoil your creativity? Nashville Guitar Guru Dave Isaacs shows how music theory enhances every aspect of our musical experience.
What is Musicality?
Musicality is a vague and confusing word for something very important: being musical. So what does musicality really involve and can you learn it?
Rock Improvisation Techniques
Rooted in the blues, the language of rock improvisation includes several important scales, licks, expressive techniques, and an unmistakable showmanship.
Jazz Piano Chords Made Easy
Does jazz thrill your ears but boggle your brains? Learning jazz chords can be easy. A few simple steps and you’ll be headed for the nearest jam session.
Practical Ear Training for Piano with Albert Frantz (key-notes.com)
On the piano, you can see what you’re doing, but can you hear it? Albert Frantz of key-notes.com shows us how crucial ear training is to playing piano well.
4 Ways to Spice Up Your Scales
Scales can be a real sore spot for musicians but they don’t have to be. Here are 4 ways to make scales more fun and interesting to practice.
Musicality Means… Knowing the Slang
Knowing music jargon or slang is essential for communicating with other musicians. Get some handy genre-specific slang and find out where to learn more.
Hear the Difference: Timbre, Texture, and Tone
Understanding the differences and relationships between timbre, texture, and tone in music is a big part of playing an instrument. Read on to learn more.
Meet the Circle of Fifths
The Circle of Fifths is the ultimate musical master tool for understanding and using pitches, scales, and chords. Learn how you can quickly make it yours.
Discovering Minor Chord Progressions: Minor Scale Basics
To write your own scary movie soundtrack or add variation to your compositions using minor key you’ll need to know about minor scales and chords. Master the basics here.
