A basic introduction to jazz/blues piano video series: chord progression
UncategorizedThe first video of a series on basic jazz/blues piano is a basic introduction to Jazz/Blues chord progression using the key of C major:
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Your Guide To The Coolest and Best Music Festivals for Summer – What You Need To Know
It’s tough to beat the warm breeze of a summer evening. The sun is going down, things are cooling off and the days just seem more enjoyable. Add to that some of your favorite music, and a few hundred (or thousand) people to enjoy it with, and you’ve got […]
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What music new year’s resolutions have you made?
Sometime ago, I wrote a blog post call ‘Why Smart Work Is Overrated In Music‘ explaining that looking for shortcuts won’t always help you reach your goal faster. I got criticised by some readers for being ‘negative’, when in fact, I was purely being realistic about what it takes to do […]
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Music improvisation tips for teachers and pupils
One of the most important aspects in teaching improvisation is to create a situation where the pupil feels safe from negativity. They have to feel that errors are part of the learning process. This in turn, will build confidence and trust – the most important aspect in a teacher-pupil relationship. […]
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Major scales lesson – the White key notes (with chart)
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Chris Brown – Love More: Song Intro Short Musical Analysis
If you’ve ever wondered what elements made up a song was made up of, beyond a verse and a chorus, but didn’t have the ears to decipher an opening riff from a snare drum, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re studying for a music major, or simply want to improve your […]
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Pop vs Metal vs Dance? – A Top 10 List of Music Genres YOU Hate
Following on from my last post on analysing Chris Brown’s song ‘Love More’, it occured to me that while I’ve played and listened to a wide variety of music over the years, I’ve never personally expressed my likes/dislike for certain music on TuneBox TV (probably because playing in a band, […]
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Tips for how to beat and stop procrastination before you practice music
By Ugo Onwutalu As the beginning of my other article on practice says: “practice is a dirty word”. The realisation that you’ll have to put in the time (in particular, hours) to get the results you want to be a great , stop many potential great musicians dead in their […]
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The Benefits of Music Instruction in Schools
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons By Marcela De Vivo Art and music are usually the first programs to be cut from the school budget. Considered to not be an integral part of learning skills and information that would be useful in the future (on the job, out in […]
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How to choose the right Piano/instrumental teacher
Finding the right piano (or even music instrument) teacher will have a very important impact on you or child’s learning and the way you or they view music in the future. Selecting the wrong tutor may even cause an aversion to learning due to the bad experience. Trust also […]
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Stop Getting Confused! Repeat, Da Capo and Dal Segno music signs explained
Picture the scene. You’re playing a piece, perhaps one you really enjoy. As your musical journey seemingly goes smoothly, it’s suddenly derailed by a squiggly mark you see and perhaps later, the letters D.C/D.S. planted right in your path. Add in a repeat sign or two here and there and […]
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