What is a Key Signature? Have you ever noticed that at the beginning of some pieces of music, there is often a group of sharps or flats before the music even starts like this? This is an example of a key signature. A key signature is a symbol at the beginning of a song that […]
Never is the phrase “Know the room” more relevant than when singing karaoke. If it’s Saturday night and it’s party time at the bar, it’s probably not the best time to break out with “Everybody Hurts” or “With or Without You.” At a small social gathering with some work friends? You may think twice before […]
The ukulele seems to have made a huge comeback in the music world. More pop artists are using one than ever. Youtube is filled with covers of easy ukulele songs that are absolutely perfect for beginners. When you get this awesome instrument and want to learn how to play it can seem intimidating. It’s not as […]
Whether you are just starting to learn the guitar or you’re more advanced, learning your favourite songs on the guitar is an extremely fun experience that will motivate you to keep learning, and grow your repertoire. By learning to master your favourite songs on the guitar your love for music can only continue to grow. […]
If you’ve just started to learn to play the guitar, at some point you are going to have to tune it. Have you been putting off learning how to tune a guitar because you’re not sure how? Well, you’re not alone. Quite a lot of novice guitarists lack confidence when it comes to tuning their instrument. But you […]
Updated on February 28, 2019 The ukulele has become a hugely popular instrument in recent years. In 2013, sales of ukuleles jumped by over 50% having already hit over a million units sold in 2012. The reason that the ukulele is so popular is that it is one of the easiest instruments to learn how to […]
Are you not sure how to tune a ukulele? This is quite a common issue. Quite a lot of new ukulele players have concerns about tuning their ukulele for the first time, and so often put off doing so. But you can’t make a ukulele sound good if it is out of tune. This handy […]
Did you know the piano is actually a percussion instrument? Many people think it belongs to the string family, but because it actually produces sound by hammers hitting strings (the hammers are controlled by the keys), it’s part of the percussion family. It’s important to remember this when reading piano notes because they tell you […]
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably got more than a passing interest in tickling the ivories. Many people are put off though by the thought of learning how to read piano sheet music. Do not despair! It’s easier than it looks. Follow our step by step guide, put in some practice and soon the notes […]
Pianists make it look so easy, right? You see their fingers moving swiftly along the keys, performing a Chopin composition with ease. Well, playing the piano isn’t easy. Rather, professionals have great technique utilizing piano exercises they have learned over the years. And this technique comes from the very beginning — when you’re first learning how […]
