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Six Note Jazz Solo

Music Tips October 28, 2015 Jon 1 Comment

Six Note Jazz Solo —In jazz, dissonance is a virtue. It gives a solo texture and color. The flat third and flat seventh are especially sexy tones…

Group Learning

Group Learning: learning to play a musical instrument can be a rewarding experience at any age, especially if the learning is part of a group experience…

Texture in Music

Making Music, Music Theory, Music Tips, Teachers Resources October 21, 2015 Jon 13 Comments

Just as physical materials have texture, so does music—though, of course, texture in music is characterized by sound, not feel. You might describe the texture of a song or piece in terms of range, dynamics, articulation, or rhythmic complexity….

Secrets to Skillful Sight Reading

Featured Article Sidebar, Making Music, Music Tips October 21, 2015 Jon 0 Comments

Making Music offers the following secrets to skillful sight reading to help make your musical journey a more fulfilling one.

Essential Italian Dictionary for Musicians

Featured Article Sidebar, Teachers Resources October 14, 2015 Jon 4 Comments

Print out this Italian dictionary in your instrument case or music bag as a helpful cheat-sheet to refer to when you’re lost in translation.

Band Etiquette

Featured Article Sidebar, Music Tips October 8, 2015 Jon 2 Comments

Enjoy the thrill of playing with others. Make your band last longer. Become a better listener and participating member through better band etiquette.

A Beginner’s Guide to Master Sight-Reading in 7 Easy Steps

Featured Article, Teachers Resources September 14, 2015 Making Music 0 Comments

Sight reading is the ability to take a page of music you’ve never seen before and play it in time and with the correct notes and expression. That doesn’t mean it’s easy or everyone would do it. Lucky for you, Making Music is here to help with our handy guide to master sight-reading and all in 7 simple steps!

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