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The Role Of Music Theory In Learning An Instrument

The Role of Music Theory in Learning an Instrument

The Role of Music Theory in Learning an Instrument Students and musicians might have mixed feelings about music theory. Some see it as an essential foundation, others might view it as a tedious exercise. However, understanding music theory…
Vaso K Educator Spotlight

Educator Spotlight: Vaso K.

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Educator Spotlight: Vaso K.     What subjects do you teach? Music: Accordion, Piano, Trumpet, Composition, and Music Theory.   What’s the most rewarding part of being an educator? I think it's seeing the progress…
Guitar Tuning Series: Extended Chord Tutoring

Guitar Tuning Series: Extended Chord Tuning

Guitar Tuning Series: Extended Chord Tuning Extended chord tuning is a type of guitar tuning that uses more than the four basic triad tones (root, third, fifth, and octave) to create a more complex and expressive sound. Extended chords…
Guitar Tuning Series: Modal Tuning

Guitar Tuning Series: Modal Tuning

Guitar Tuning Series: Modal Tuning Modal tuning is a type of guitar tuning that uses different intervals between the strings to create a unique sound. Modal tunings are often used in folk, blues, and jazz music, but they can also be used…
Guitar Tuning Series: Minor Tuning

Guitar Tuning Series: Minor Tuning

Guitar Tuning Series: Minor Tuning Minor tuning is a guitar tuning that uses minor thirds between adjacent strings, rather than the standard major thirds. This creates a darker, more melancholic sound that is well-suited for playing minor…
Drop Tuning: Guitar Tuning Series

Guitar Tuning Series: Drop Tuning

Guitar Tuning Series: Drop Tuning Drop tuning is a guitar tuning technique where the lowest string, the low E string, is tuned down to a lower pitch. This can be done by a single step, or by multiple steps, depending on the desired tuning.…
playing music can improve academic performance and help you get into college

Playing Music Can Improve Academic Performance and Help You Get Into College

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Playing Music Can Improve Academic Performance and Help You Get Into College There are many benefits to learning to play a musical instrument. In addition to being a fun and rewarding hobby, music can also improve your cognitive abilities,…
What is Drop D Tuning on Guitar?

What Is Drop D Tuning on Guitar?

What Is Drop D Tuning on Guitar? Drop D tuning is a popular alternate tuning for the guitar that involves lowering the pitch of the sixth string (the low E string) by a whole step (two frets) to create a D note. This tuning is commonly…
Locrian Mode: Music Modes Series

Locrian Mode: The Music Modes

Locrian Mode: Music Modes Series The Locrian mode is one of the seven main music modes in Western music and is characterized by its unique sound and distinct pattern of whole and half-steps. While it is the least used of all the modes,…
Aeolian Mode: Music Modes Series

Aeolian Mode: The Music Modes

Aeolian Mode: Music Modes Series The Aeolian mode, also known as the natural minor scale, is a music mode that has been used in a wide range of music genres, from classical to rock and popular music. This mode is characterized by its melancholic…