Consonance and Dissonance in Music
The topic of “consonance and dissonance” is frequently misunderstood by beginner musicians. Many people who are new to music have an...
The Differences Between Major and Minor Scales
When we listen to a piece of music, there is normally an emotional sensation that accompanies it.
Some songs make us want to get up and dance, and...
How to Learn to Sing In Tune
If you’re a singer who struggles to sing in tune, you might think that being able to sing on pitch is some kind of natural gift that only...
How to Train Your Ear – The Best Ear Training Methods
Before a music student can start an ear training course, they have to figure out which method to use. This can present some difficulties, though....
What is the difference between relative and perfect pitch? - Which one is better?
The terms “relative pitch” and “perfect pitch” are often confusing for beginners. Many musicians want to know how to get...
What is Ear Training – Why is it Important, and Why Should You Do It?
Ear training is a key skill for musicians of any level, but many music students don’t take full advantage of everything that ear training has...
What is an Interval in Music?
So what does interval mean in music? In western music, everything you’ve ever listened to, or played, all the chords, scales, and melodies...
How can you train your ear?
Ear training is a necessary skill for musicians of all levels. So whether you are a music student, vocalist, composer, instrumentalist, or sound...
How to Identify A Chord by Ear?
To be a well-rounded musician, you need to be able to identify chords by ear. This means that when you hear a song, you can name or play its chords...
How to Improvise on Any Instrument
You've probably already seen other musicians being able to come up with very good melodies on the spot while playing chord progressions on their...
