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Rhythm Notation: Learning to Read Basic Rhythms

Something I find myself telling my students over and over again is that before anything else, they’re rhythm players. I […]

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Accidentals In Music: What They Are and How They Work

The word “accidentals” is sort of a misnomer within the world of music. When most people think about accidents, they […]

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Ukulele Chord Chart: All The Chords You Need to Play Popular Songs

If you’re looking for an easy introduction to music, the ukulele is a phenomenal place to start. This amazing instrument […]

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7th Chords: What They Are and How to Build Them

If you play music casually and aren’t familiar with basic music theory you might not be privy to the amazing […]

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Guitar Exercises Every Guitarist Should Practice

To a complete beginner, the world of guitar chords, riffs, and exercises might seem daunting or just downright impossible to […]

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Understanding Lead Sheet Notation

What is Lead Sheet Notation?   If you have any experience performing jazz, or any other style of popular music, […]

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Writing Guitar Riffs

A catchy guitar riff has the power to stay in a listener’s head for decades. Riffs from songs like “Daytripper” […]

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Blank Space Chords for Beginner Guitar (Taylor Swift)

Blank Space is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). It was written […]

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Understanding Time Signatures in Music

If you don’t read music, you might not be privy to the world of time signatures. Time signatures are simple […]

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Key Signatures: What They Are and How They Work

The music theory term “key signatures” is something that has the power to bore musicians and non-musical people alike. It […]

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