Music Theory RSS

When someone learns how to read music, they can develop the ability to pick up a piece of sheet music and immediately begin singing or playing. If you haven't learned how to read music yet, then this might seem like...
Read more

New music students frequently are confused when their instructors use terms like "sharp" and "flat." What exactly are they talking about? To put it simply, sharp notes and flat notes are opposites. While the sharp note goes up, the flat...
Read more

In early childhood education, the alphabet is the "code" that makes words and concepts come alive. Learning the alphabet is the stepping stone to self-expression, comprehension of ideas and meaningful communication. The alphabet unlocks language. The same concept is true...
Read more

Music is everywhere, so much so that we forget how complex it really is. Normally, these complexities aren't too important for folks outside the music industry, but those who want to write or create wonderful music need a better understanding....
Read more

Did you know that music is a language? Just like English and many others, music has its own set of rules, like grammar and syntax. It is rules like these that make music more interesting to listen to. They also...
Read more