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Strum Patterns You’ll Need to Play Hawaiian Ukulele Songs

Strum Patterns You’ll Need to Play Hawaiian Uku...

The ukulele is one of the instruments selected by designers of the Prodigies Music curriculum as being ideal for early learners. This string instrument is a cousin of the guitar;...

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Strum Patterns You’ll Need to Play Hawaiian Uku...

The ukulele is one of the instruments selected by designers of the Prodigies Music curriculum as being ideal for early learners. This string instrument is a cousin of the guitar;...

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What is Meter in Music?

What is Meter in Music?

Music theory can be both simple and complex; it is not hard to learn, but it can difficult to thoroughly master because it presents intellectual challenges from time to time....

What is Meter in Music?

Music theory can be both simple and complex; it is not hard to learn, but it can difficult to thoroughly master because it presents intellectual challenges from time to time....

What Is Tempo? How Is It Used In Music?

What Is Tempo? How Is It Used In Music?

Many of the terms used in music theory come from the Italian language because musicians from various regions in Italy were among the first to confer an academic approach to...

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What Is Tempo? How Is It Used In Music?

Many of the terms used in music theory come from the Italian language because musicians from various regions in Italy were among the first to confer an academic approach to...

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What are Dynamics in Music?

What are Dynamics in Music?

Have you ever noticed that some music is quite loud and aggressive while other pieces are soft and dreamy? Unless you're an experienced musician, you might not realize that the...

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What are Dynamics in Music?

Have you ever noticed that some music is quite loud and aggressive while other pieces are soft and dreamy? Unless you're an experienced musician, you might not realize that the...

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The Musical Alphabet: The Gateway to Learning the Language of Music

The Musical Alphabet: The Gateway to Learning t...

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...

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The Musical Alphabet: The Gateway to Learning t...

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...

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Best Strategies for Teaching Tempo

Best Strategies for Teaching Tempo

Tempo is one of music's basic building blocks, but what is it exactly? By definition, the tempo of a piece is the speed at which it is meant to be...

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Best Strategies for Teaching Tempo

Tempo is one of music's basic building blocks, but what is it exactly? By definition, the tempo of a piece is the speed at which it is meant to be...

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