Singing in tune
Perfecting the skill of singing in tune is often the biggest learning curve most people face when they start out. Some have the innate ability to sing in tune, while it can take more work for others. The good [...]
Practicing with a backing track
Practicing With A Backing Track Whether you’re a singer or an instrumentalist, backing tracks make practicing a lot more realistic when working towards a duet or ensemble. While accompaniment tracks have come a long way in recent years, it [...]
Sight reading exercises
Sight Reading Exercises When students are preparing for music exams it can be difficult to practice and improve sight reading without a teacher present. In bands and singing groups alike, it can also prove challenging for those who are [...]
Learning to play a tricky rhythm
Learning to play a tricky rhythm by sight is not easy. Finding the notes is one thing, you can just look those up if you don’t know them. But getting the rhythm right can be tough, and that can’t [...]
Preparing for music exams
Preparing for Music Exams such as Associated Board Grade I – VIII, GCSE Music, A-Level music – these are all exams that test your ability to work with music notation. Many people can play an instrument or sing well, but [...]
How can i listen to the music on IMSLP?
I am sure we all agree that IMSLP have an amazing collection of music. It has become a standard resource when a score isn’t to hand or some part is missing, and for many other purposes. I don’t know [...]
Music minus 1 (MMO)
Are you a singer? An instrumentalist – violin, flute saxophone, recorder… And do you wish you had an accompanist on hand, any time of the day or night ready to accompany you whenever you feel like picking up your [...]