Rests and pauses in music allow the composer to add some musical texture and also give musicians a chance to take a breather.
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Clip N’ Save: The Rudiments of Wisdom
Here is a list of six essential drum rudiments we suggest adding to the beginning of your practice session. They make for a great warm-up.
Clip N’ Save: Rhythmic Notation
Percussion music often has a variety of symbols, or rhythmic notation, on it. These symbols signify which percussion instrument is to be played and when.
Clip N’ Save: Rerouted – Following Musical Detours
We have put together a few tips on how to follow some of the most common musical detours such as D.S. al fine and D.C. al coda.
Clip N’ Save: Ready to Progress
Are you ready to progress with your piano playing? Here is a little exercise to get you playing with both your right and left hand.
Clip N’ Save: Play It Again – Using Repeats and Repetition
As a musician, you have likely seen a repeat sign now and again. Repeat signs are used in a variety of ways, and there are different types of indicators depending on the situation.
Clip N’ Save: Breaking the Code of Modes
Modes are scale forms that developed in liturgical music around the 9th Century and serve as various ways to form a scale by adjusting intervals.
Clip N’ Save: Make Your Music More Dynamic
Dynamics allow you to add color and emotion to your playing. Find out how to make your music more dynamic with these tips and tricks.
Clip N’ Save: Learn Your Degrees
Every chord you play or hear is made up of different scale degrees. The combination of scale degrees determines the type of chord and, in turn, the type and sound of the chord.
Clip N’ Save: Holds and Pauses
Holds and pauses in music help add emotion and effect. They keep the listeners attention, make them hold their breath, and can have a huge impact.