Music

Scales are the method by which the twelve tones of the musical language are divided and arranged for the purpose of creating melody and harmony in a musical composition. Major and minor scales are...

Well if your going to use that guitar, you're going to have to tune up first! This should make it pretty simple and quick to use a tuner to keep your guitar in standard tuning.

The term "carnatic music" refers to music performed in the expressive style of a vocalist. The origins of this musical style reside in southern India. Carnatic music is typically performed...

Want to sing like a rock star – or at least good enough to impress a karaoke crowd? Practice the steps below for a while and hear yourself get better!

I am writing this with the assumption that you know the notes on the frets of a bass guitar. I have actually taught this pattern to someone who only knew the notes on the top string and they can...

This is the simplest way that I know of to tune a four string bass guitar by ear. A tuner takes out all of the guesswork, but you don't always have one handy. And too, the better you get with your...

The pan pipe is a traditional wind instrument that has existed since ancient times. Usually consisting of a set of five to eight pipes that each generate a single note, the instrument is...

If you play chords on the keyboard, piano, or any other instrument, you know how boring it can be to always play them in the same way! To get past the beginner stage, you need to learn to play...

One of the most popular classical piano pieces ever written, Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata is a must-play for many students. (Please be aware that this sonata has three movements; only...

Tablature, also known as TAB, is a system of music notation most often associated with the guitar or other string instruments. There is a special system of tablature for harmonica players as well....

The tabla is an Indian drum used a variety of musical genres. Musicians play the instrument with the palms and fingers to create many different musical sounds. You can change the pitch of the...

Many guitar players learn to play some common chords without ever really understanding the fretboard of a guitar. Playing by ear and muscle memory can sound great, but combining natural talent...

Music sheets, referred to most often as sheet music, are created by writing musical notes and symbols onto blank sheets called staff paper. Sheet music helps musicians communicate with one...

The treble clef, which is sometimes referred to as the G clef, is the upper section of the staff in a piece of music. The notes of the treble clef are higher in pitch than the notes of the bass...

Super Mario Brothers is the best selling video game franchise in history. As a result, the Super Mario Theme song is one of the most recognizable songs ever created. Since its inception this...

Ever wanted to sit down and start playing a piano? Well, with a little instruction, you can.

To the untrained musician, sheet music can look like a foreign language. This is not far from the truth. Fortunately, learning to read sheet music will be much easier than learning a second spoken...

Learning to make chords on the piano is one of the fundamental skills needed to play piano well. Knowing how to play chords will allow you to be able to read chord charts and play just about any...

People can often tell when music sounds good or bad without knowing why. A poor singer's voice doesn't match the accompanying piano, or a drum solo sounds difficult and impressive. The way we...

Chords are the foundation of music. Piano teachers typically approach piano lessons by introducing chords early on and teaching students the fundamentals of building these chords. Learning how to...

This lesson is designed to help you find or enhance own playing style.

The treble clef is the general clef used for upper-register notes in most printed music. However, some music is written using the alto clef. Whereas the first staff line in the treble clef is E,...

The piano is one of the oldest musical instruments and one that is seen in virtually every genre of music. Most people do not realize that a piano is actually a stringed instrument. A series of...

A harmonica is an free reed instrument dating back to Europe in the 19th century. It is a versatile music instrument that can be heard in music ranging from folk and country to jazz and rock, but...

Banjo music theory is no different than that of other instruments, and with a little study and practice, can bring your playing to levels you may not have thought possible. Music theory is often...

Linkin Park is an American rock band from California. Classified as a "Nu-Metal" band, Linkin Park has a musical style based on many genres of music. This band has been influenced heavily by...

If you are playing hymns or accompaniments on the keyboard or piano, doubling the bass can be very effective. However, there are some tips you should know to play more effectively in this style.

Playing two notes together is generally called an interval. Two-note chords are built from intervals, which help define the tonal space between notes. All chords are built from a series of...

Music is enjoyed by everyone and some people still can't read music. There are just a few basic pieces of information to get you started. Let's start with the basic music staff that notes lie...

When teaching time signatures to your student, it is important that she understands how many beats are in the measure and which note will act as a quarter note. By knowing this information, your...

As most people know, it is important for children to learn skills at an early age so they can develop and build on those skills later on in life. Although some people believe perfect pitch to be...

One of the first exposures that pianists will likely get to jazz is through blues, as the 12-bar blues is the most common among jazz piano literature. Approaching the blues requires some knowledge...

Learning to play rock guitar requires mastering a few techniques central to the rock guitar sound. Once you have an understanding of these basic rock guitar techniques, you will need to...

If you've never used guitar barre chords before, you may be wondering “What are they, and why would I want to use them?" A barre chord is an extremely versatile type of guitar chord where...

Falsetto, which means false voice, is a technique of singing often employed by male singers to emulate the singing range of females. Falsetto occurs in the frequency range just above the normal...

The thumb piano, or kalimba, is a southern African percussion instrument. Kalimbas use several metal tines of different lengths, which give different notes when plucked. The reeds are attached to...

No matter which style of music you are playing, you will use scales to express your ideas. It is a great asset to know a little of the science behind the art of music. Let's take a look at the...

Vanessa Hudgens has a pretty successful singing career to go along with her acting resume. I'm sure a lot of you would like to know how to emulate that success. Well, as an LA resident of the...

The ability to count music is essential to keeping time with other musicians, as well as understanding how musical notation works. Music is divided into bars. Time signatures are notated to tell...

Seiko produces a line of chromatic tuners primarily designed for use with guitars. These tuners can be used for electric guitars, acoustic guitars and other types of instruments. Most of the...

Most harmonicas are diatonic instruments, designed to play in one key. While it's possible to force the harmonica to play outside that key--by using bends--it is easier to use a harmonica for the...

Playing a fretless bass allows the bassist to make minor tone shifts that are not possible on a fretted bass. Musical techniques like vibrato and legato are easier to use. This allows for an often...

The following article will show you how to use an Ebow. The Ebow is a popular tool for guitarists to simulate the bow used with most classical instruments. Much like the violin or cello bow, an...

In order to play a B note on a bass guitar, use the second finger on the second fret to hold down the A string. Learn about playing notes on a bass guitar with help from a bass guitar instructor...

In order to play a C note on a bass guitar, use the second finger on the third fret of the A string. Find out how there's nothing between B and C with help from a bass guitar instructor in this...

In order to play an F note on bass guitar, place the finger over the first fret on the E string before plucking that string. Learn how to alternate fingers when playing a note on the bass with...

In order to play a G note on the bass guitar, use the third finger on the third fret to hold down the E string. Discover the importance of arching fingers when holding down notes with help from a...

Power chords, also known as fifth chords, are musical intervals that consist of the root note of the chord and the fifth. Power chords typically feature the electronic distortion that comes from...

Piano is one of the easiest musical instruments to begin playing; however, it is also one of the most difficult musical instruments to master. Understanding how to play piano is a good background...

The keyboard is arranged in a repeating pattern of notes that cover multiple octaves. This can seem quite intimidating, but the note locations are quite easy to remember once learned. The keyboard...