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How to Write Interesting Chord Progressions: Chromatic Alterations
Chromatic alterations, such as sharps and flats, can be used to help create a more interesting chord progression in a piece of music. Ed Bell explains how to use these alterations effectively.
Side Gigs for Musicians: Become a Music Teacher
There are many ways in which a musician can turn their love of music into a side gig, and a great way to do this is to become a music teacher.
Can I Use Nylon Strings on my Steel-String Acoustic?
Restringing a guitar isn’t necessarily a particularly difficult task, but it is important to be sure you are putting the right type of strings on your guitar.
How to Start a Popular Student Band
Steering a student band can benefit you as a hobby, be a means to being popular, and help you make new, like-minded friends.
Feeling Comfortable in All Keys
Sometimes learning a piece in a foreign key can be intimidating. Even those keys that we are familiar with but barely play in have an intimidation factor. Fortunately, there are practice habits that you can develop to feel comfortable playing in all keys.
A Guide to the Cajon
Though simple in design, the cajon is one of the most symbolic and powerful percussion instruments that has ever existed. It’s a bass drum, snare, and seat all in one convenient package.
Easy Tricks for Learning Piano Keys
When first learning piano, it can be hard to remember which note is what without the help of stickers or other learning tools. Knowing the names of the keys is an important when progressing at the piano. Luckily, there are some easy ways to remember which key is which.
Music Modes: How to Enrich Your Music with Modal Color
Musical modes constitute a form of scale complete with their own distinctive melodic traits. The seven modes have their roots in some of western music’s oldest forms.
5 Useful Apps for Every Musician/Songwriter
Having the talent and the passion to succeed in the music industry is important, yet not enough – you must own the necessary tools as well. Here are five of the most useful apps for every musician or songwriter! Take a look, try them out, and let us know what you think.