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Learn about the incredible ways music advanced during the medieval era! From unnotated chant to the complex polyphony of Notre Dame composers, the medieval era is where it's at!
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In this episode we look at 4 ancient traditions that developed in the earliest musical times of our species! This is the first episode on my series over music history.
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How do some people take face melting solos? They spend years in the practice room! In this episode, I give some of the advice I have learned over the years for improvising well.
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How do great composers give notes meaning? The process of musical recycling! This nifty trick takes a day to learn and a lifetime to master.
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Why do we have three minor scales and only one major scale? Well... it's complicated...
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In this episode we check out a unique chord that really makes music sparkle!
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What on earth is a polychord? Check out this episode to find out and learn how to use them to make your music extra spicy!
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Polyrhythms are not scary, they are amazing! By learning the three basic polyrhythms covered in this episode you can make your music groove and sparkle in a new way!
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Different instruments work in crazy ways! In this episode, we very briefly learn some of the limitations and key concepts about the major orchestral instruments.
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Changing keys in a smooth way can be quite tricky! In this episode, we begin to dive into the world of smooth modulations with one simple concept and plenty of examples!
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Rhythm may be the most fundamental element of music, yet it is hardly ever taught as such. In this episode, the accomplished drummer and arranger Ronald Morrell Jr. teaches us how to understand rhythm and fit our sound into context. Check out his music at: https://open.spotify.com/album/1dlPPIw0SD6KYpBO67OIFk?si=w9Zc1qQJTFCFuneAHh_ujg
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In this episode, we explore the different types of 7th chords and when to use them! By learning the true nature of 7th chords, we can use them to strengthen our music and understand why some chord progressions pop while others flop. Featured Artist: Georgia Fearn and her new album "Perfect on Paper" www.georgiafearnmusic.co.uk
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If you are a classical vocalist, the world of vocal jazz can seem intimidating! In this episode, the doctoral student and renowned vocal jazz singer Mrs. Lara Moline takes away the nerves and gives an inside look into what it really takes to sing jazz with the greats.
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After working with Philip Glass, Jennifer Higdon, and John Adams, Maestro William C. White has become an extremely accomplished composer/conductor. In this episode, Maestro White walks us through his personal journey of musical development and gives insight into the demanding world of professional conducting and composition! Love what he had to say? Check out his music at www.willcwhite.com
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What is the difference between noise and music? By diving into the musician's intentions when creating music, we can learn some of the elements that separate decent music from true artistic masterpieces.
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Intelligence improves your sound! Knowing theory means very little unless you know how to apply it. In this episode, I break down a three-part process to take simple musical concepts and build them up into complex musical ideas.
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Modes are the bee's knees! By studying the seven Church Modes and learning when and how to apply synthetic scales you can improve your compositions and approach musical improvisation with the style and swagger of a professional! Learning modes is a big step on any journey, so why not start now?
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Melodies are essential and super rad! By understanding how to write extremely simple melodies, you can build up the toolkit to expand and write entire songs from a simple set of notes!
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Chords by thirds are wild! Stacking thirds to create the building block of harmony, we can explore some of the basic views of how to create musical motion using triads!
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You have to understand how keys work to be funky! Learn about the circle of fifths, how to notate key signatures, and even how to modulate between keys in this episode of Hype Harmony! Should be a blast!
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