This series on music theory wouldn’t be complete without a brief exploration of its history. This is not exactly the same as the history of music itself, a subject that is dealt with in countless volumes of books. What we are looking at here is a side of history that is somewhat overlooked: the history of what musicians, philosophers, and scholars thought of (and wrote about) music throughout the centuries.
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Music theory is necessary for certain musicians, depending on their musical goals. A good theoretical understanding is important for aspiring composers, orchestral musicians, conductors, and teachers. Music theory is less important for casual players or singers, and hobby songwriters.
When we hear the term music theory, it can bring to mind a frazzled scientist working feverishly over bubbling beakers and piles of messy charts. Using the word theory is the culprit here, as it hints at scientific theory. While it’s true that musicians can look a bit like mad scientists when they’re explaining the …
In the age of the internet, you can find nearly anything you need online. That includes lessons and tutorials on every subject. But how does that work for something as special as music? Do online music lessons work? Yes, online music lessons work very well. A lot of information for learning music is visual, so …
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You are never too old to learn and create music. You can learn piano, guitar, violin, songwriting, or composition at any age. Science has proven time and time again that the human brain is capable of learning music and retaining new information anytime, no matter how old or young you are.
Long, graceful fingers seem to be what most people imagine when you talk about being a pianist. Unfortunately, that leaves those with smaller hands or shorter fingers wondering if they’ll ever match up. It’s true that playing the piano can be easier if you were blessed with long fingers and larger hands, but what does …
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Sampling can be a form of plagiarism, but it is not always. Sampling (using parts, bits, or portions of prior recordings to be incorporated into a new song) without permission is a violation of United States copyright law. With permission, however, sampling is not considered plagiarism.
Absolutely anyone can learn to read music with the right approach and some practice. Learning to read music is not hard – anyone who can read the alphabet of everyday language or read numbers already has the tools to learn how to read music.