Monday March 4 2024, 2:15 PM
What Are Non-Chord Tones? Music is a language, and just like any language, it has its own set of rules and vocabulary. In the realm of harmony, nonchord tones, often called non-harmonic tones, add color, tension, and interest, much like spices...
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Monday February 26 2024, 3:15 PM
Diatonic Scales Music scales can seem quite complicated, especially when you're just delving into the world of music theory as a newbie. I'd like to offer an easy breakdown for budding musicians who want to get a firm grasp on the...
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Friday January 19 2024, 6:15 PM
What Is A Grace Note? A grace note is a musical notation that indicates the brief insertion of an extra note or notes into a melody. These additional notes are usually played quickly and are not essential to the main structure of the...
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Thursday December 21 2023, 3:00 PM
Rhythm In Music  One of the fundamental components that breathe life into music is rhythm. R hythm involves manipulating time, encompassing the duration of notes, the accentuation of beats, and the timing of events within a musical phrase....
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Sunday December 17 2023, 5:47 PM
Music Theory Quiz Are you a student looking to quickly test your knowledge? Or maybe you're a teacher looking for fun ways to challenge your students. Music theory quizzes can be valuable for several reasons, contributing to a more...
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Tuesday November 28 2023, 10:30 PM
The "Do Re Mi" Scale  Many people ask me about this scale, and I find it pretty funny that the true term for it isn't widely known, but the scale itself is.  The "do-re-mi" scale refers to the solfège...
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Tuesday November 7 2023, 11:45 PM
Rhythm Exercises Understanding and mastering rhythm is an absolute must in the journey to becoming a proficient musician. Thankfully, from basic steady beat exercises to advanced rhythmic dictation, there are tons of exercises that will...
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Monday October 30 2023, 5:00 PM
What Is An Arpeggio? At its core, an arpeggio is simply a broken chord where the notes are played individually, rather than simultaneously. Breaking down a chord adds depth and color to a song that a block chord wouldn't be able to!...
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Friday October 27 2023, 8:15 AM
Sharps Vs. Flats In the language of music, sharps (#) and flats (♭) stand as elemental signposts, guiding musicians through a variety of pitches as they read sheet music. Sharps elevate notes by a half step, giving compositions brightness...
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Thursday October 12 2023, 4:15 PM
Music Theory Basics Understanding the theory of music is vital for so many different reasons if you are a serious musician. Even just learning the basics can take you pretty far in the music world. For one, it provides a universal language...
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