Gurus Of Music

An area where people quite often run into trouble with their music theory is tackling a particular level too soon. This is also known as skipping a gradient. A gradient is when you present a subject of study at its most simple stage and then proceed to gradually add complexities. When doing this, in actual study, one must be certain to have nailed a level before going on to the next. People who have studied learning have actually said that virtually anyone can learn a subject if the above rule is followed. Often, in music study, students will pick up a music theory book where the author makes the assumption that the reader is already familiar with some of the terms that he is using. This leads to frustration, confusion and the student soon gives up hope of understanding the subject. They put the book away thinking that the subject of theory is just too difficult to grasp. Here is a basic guide to a gradient approach to music theory; 1.  Note types 2.  Basic Rhythm and b...

Some Tips To Learn To Play Piano The piano is often said to be one of the easier instruments to learn. Hence, it is often recommended as a first step in music to learn to play piano, before taking up another instrument. It's true there are a number of things about the piano which  do  make it easier than many other instruments; it tends to have a much less complicated technique than say, the violin. Even though there is definitely a technique to how the hands are positioned and the action of the fingers, still, pressing down a key produces a nice sounding note, provided the piano is tuned. Getting a nice sound out of a violin or a trumpet is a much more complicated matter.   It is Easier to Understand Music Theory, if you Learn to Play Piano First. The other advantage about the piano is that the notes are all laid out nicely, so it is easy to visualize many aspects of music theory. So, what are some of the hang-ups people encounter when learning the piano? Wel...

Here is a glossary of music definitions. This list of music definitions is for musical terms used on the earlier levels.   Accidentals; an accidental is a  sharp, flat or natural  that is used in one measure. The accidental does not appear in the  key signature   and it applies to the particular pitch it is used on, in all octaves but only for that measure. Arpeggio; An arpeggio is a broken  chord,  that is to say the notes of the chord are played individually, usually straight upwards or downwards, cycling through the notes of the chord. Bar; another term for  measure . The vertical lines that are seen in a musical score divide the music up into bars or measures and they contain the same number of beats as indicated by the time signature. Bar line; the lines that run vertically in written music and divide the music up into measures or bars. Bass Clef; Also known as the  F clef , it is found usually at the very beginning of a pie...

Music Lessons For Kids Should Be Fun Of course every parent hopes, when looking for music lessons for kids, that they will 'stick with it,' and maybe, someday, even be able to play something. Perhaps when they are adults they'll be really grateful that they took piano lessons. So the question, of course, is how do you get children to stick with their music lessons? Well, one way is to just make them do it. And, if you're absolutely sure there will never be any issues in the future about this, then that's probably the way you should go. Let us know how that works out for ya, will you? The other way is if they enjoy their piano lessons. Research has shown that people tend to keep doing the things they like and, if you think about it, you never hear people  complaining  about the things they like, either. So, how do you get children to enjoy music? Games? Dress like a clown? Well, the  Gurus of Music  have a little secret to impart. Promise not to tell anyone, o...

It Is Not Difficult To Learn To Read Music, Unless You Make it That Way. Learning to read music is a matter of application but they way you apply it will determine your success or failure at it. Learning the notes is not difficult and I have prepared an ebook, called  The Book of Music Basics that will help you learn to read music. It gives some valuable tips, as well to make your note reading easy and facile. It has links to exercises that help you, and also explains basic rhythm in depth.  The Biggest Mistake People Make When They Learn To Read Music. What's the biggest mistake people make when learning music notes? Thinking too much! They try to read each and every note by its name, as they go. Their thinking is something like this; "what's that first note? Let's see...'every good bird does...' Oh, it's a D. Now where's D? Oh, there it is. (plunk). Okay, what's that next note? Um, F, A, C,..oh it's E. Now where's E? Oh t...