In the world of music notation, musical barlines play a pivotal role in guiding musicians through the intricacies of a musical score. Without them, musicians […]
The ABCs of Music: The Power of The Musical Staff
The musical staff is one of the most important tools for preserving and communicating musical ideas. Just take a second to imagine a world with […]
Exploring The World Of Music: The Chromatic Scale
The chromatic scale is often dubbed the musical “world” by musicians. This is because it contains all the notes that are available to us in […]
4 Useful Chord Voicings From Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” First Movement
Moonlight Sonata is undoubtedly one of the most popular pieces of classical music ever written. It is especially remarkable because Beethoven had already been losing […]
The Only Jazz Piano Practice Routine You’ll Ever Need
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to create a practice routine that includes all of the things that are important for a jazz […]
The Best Method For Learning Jazz Standards
Whether you are a beginner to jazz or a seasoned pro, learning jazz standards will always be an important part of your musical development. Learning […]
What Is Tritone Substitution and How Do We Use It?
Tritone substitution is a powerful tool in the jazz musician’s arsenal, offering a way to add fresh harmonic colors, chromatic movement, and unexpected twists to […]
Demystifying Musical Modes: The Best Way To Understand Them
One of the music theory topics that constantly leaves many musicians stumped is musical modes. Having even a basic understanding of modes is a useful […]
8 Great Tips That Will Improve Your Improvisation Skills
Improvisation is the epitome of musical expression, allowing musicians to create spontaneous musical ideas. When it comes to improvising over chord changes, understanding the underlying […]
What Is Music Theory and Why Is It Important?
Music is a universal language that has the power to impact others. But what makes music so powerful? The answer lies in music theory. What […]