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Learning to Read Lead-Sheet Symbols

As a vocal coach, I often need to accompany my students on the piano as they practice their music. Without…

One of the most common weaknesses for amateur musicians is a lack of music theory knowledge. Many people assume that…

If you want a short answer, a comfortable standard female vocal range is from about A4 to G5. That’s maybe…

The late Yehudi Menuhin once said, “The genuine Scottish fiddler has an infallible sense of rhythm, never plays out of…

Learning how to improvise on the guitar is an essential skill for taking your playing into the world of live…

In my last article we looked at jazz cello and some of the possibilities for our instrument in this style.…

Improvisation on the piano is a useful skill for any pianist. It adds creativity and imagination to your playing, tests…

If you’ve been a piano student or performer for any length of time, you’ve probably come across the terms “sonata”…

Have you ever been singing and suddenly realized your tongue hurt? Felt a tinge or soreness? Sometimes, that means your…

The circle of fifths is an extremely helpful diagram. It is used to understand how keys, scales, and chords relate…