Would you like to be a soul master? Learning to be an R&B and soul bassist has never been easier with these free videos on music theory. Part 1 of 19 - How to Play soul music on the bass guitar. Play soul music on the bass guitar - Part 2 of 19. Click through to watch this vid ...more
Go to http://yourguitarsage.com/ to find out how to order my ebook containing charts for over 170 tunes and constantly updating. This will ROCKET your productivity and fun on the guitar!!! Here is what I teach you! 1. How to play many of the open chords and inversions that y ...more
How to be a better guitarist Have you ever just wanted to pick up that old guitar that is just laying around? Or found yourself bursting with creative ideas but don't know how to express them with a guitar? I want to show you my way on becoming the best guitarist you can be, ...more
While some clubs have separate rooms that maintain themselves as only hip hop and r&b, or only pop music and rock, often, no matter where you're dancing, the DJ will switch up a track out of the blue that's totally not in line with the Eminem song you were dancing to before. ...more
Pick of the Night: Carbon Leaf / Brandon Stanley @ Troubadour ($15) Not the most exciting night in music, but I wouldn't mind checking out Carbon Leaf at the Troub. Other Shows: Femi Kuti & the Positive Force / Terence Blanchard with Lula Washington Dance Theater / Richard B ...more
This how to video covers some beginner theory and then moves on to introduce the open strings. we will covering some basic theory and then moving on to actually playing our instrument. You will learn how to play open strings and pizzicato notes. With the tips from this music l ...more
This how to video covers time signatures, beats, and using the metronome when playing piano or keyboard. These concepts are essential to understand if you want to read music and play piano with accurate rhythm. Watch this musis theory tutorial and you will understand musical t ...more
Here is the movie trailer for the feature film "Genius Within" Synopsis: Glenn Herbert Gould (September 25, 1932 ? October 4, 1982) was a Canadian pianist who became one of the best-known and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. He was particularly renowned ...more
Jazz harmony is the theory and practice of chord usage in jazz music. This instructional video demonstrates the basics of jazz harmony and incorporates licks and runs on the electric guitar. Once you've mastered the basic chord progression you'll be able to improvise and furth ...more
Music theory is a field of study that focuses on the intricate workings and mechanics of music. Learn about guitar music theory and intervals from a professional musician in this free guitar video. Part 1 of 16 - How to Understand intervals on the guitar. Understand intervals ...more
A ledger line or leger line is musical notation to inscribe notes outside the lines and spaces of the regular musical staffs. This music theory how to video teaches you the concept of ledger lines in written music. Learn how to read and write music with this tutorial.
When notes are very high above the staff or very low below the staff, the notes become very difficult to read. This how to video explains the music theory signs 8va and 8vb. These are very easy to use and make reading music a lot simpler.
Note stem direction is very important to neat, legible music. This music theory how to video teaches you when your note stem should point down or point up. Follow the tips in this tutorial and you will be writing music in no time.
Connecting the flags on eighth notes, sixteenth notes, etcetera, is very important to neat, legible music. This how to video teaches you when to connect the flags in the music notes. Learn how to read and write music better with this music theory tutorial.
Slides, slurs and legatos are all very similar concepts with slight differences and different notations . In this music theory how to video, learn the difference between slides, slurs and legatos.
This music theory tutorial teaches you how to count sixteenth and thirty-second notes with a metronome. Improve your counting and rhythm with this how to video.
An augmented chord is a chord with the fifth interval sharped or raised a half step. This music theory how to video teaches you how you can read and use augmented chords.
Learn basic rhythm counting techniques with this how to video. This music theory tutorial teaches you how you can count straight eighth notes and swinging eighth notes. Follow these steps and you improve your rhythm when playing any instrument.
Learn what common time or 4/4 time is and how you can use it with this how to video. This music theory tutorial will help you understand the concept of time signatures and counting rhythm.
How to read tab for guitar; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar, reading music, and music theory in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Read tab for guitar. Read tab for guitar - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch thi ...more
Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This lesson teaches you how to play "A Child is Born," written by the great trumpet player Thad Jones, on piano. The most moving recording of this song is on th ...more
Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This lesson teaches you how to play "The Man I Love"by George & Ira Gershwin on piano. With some practice and basic understanding of music theory and harmony yo ...more
How to teach music concepts to children, including tips and techniques for teaching piano keys, notation and other music theory from an expert at teaching children music, Hope Wells. Part 1 of 10 - How to Teach piano to children. Teach piano to children - Part 2 of 10. Click t ...more
In this series of instructional music videos you'll learn how to play the blues piano in the key of E Flat (Eb). Expert Ryan Larson shows you his special 12 key method to help you understand the techniques used by blues musicians through the ages, including the music theory be ...more
In this series of instructional music videos you'll learn how to play the blues piano in the key of B Flat (Bb). Expert Ryan Larson shows you his special 12 key method to help you understand the techniques used by blues musicians through the ages, including the music theory be ...more
In this series of instructional music videos you'll learn how to play the blues piano in the key of A Flat (Ab). Expert Ryan Larson shows you his special 12 key method to help you understand the techniques used by blues musicians through the ages, including the music theory be ...more
In this series of instructional music videos you'll learn how to play the blues piano in the key of E major. Expert Ryan Larson shows you his special 12 key method to help you understand the techniques used by blues musicians through the ages, including the music theory behind ...more
In this series of instructional music videos you'll learn how to play the blues piano in the key of D Flat (Db). Expert Ryan Larson shows you his special 12 key method to help you understand the techniques used by blues musicians through the ages, including the music theory be ...more
In this video series, watch as professional musician Eric Williams teaches how to read music. Learn about the musical alphabet, what sharps and flats are, what half steps are, what a musical staff is, how to read the bass clef and treble clef, what ledger lines are, what quart ...more
Practice upright bass patterns and modes with music theory and repetition. Learn how to play upright bass and work on fingering in this free stringed instrument lesson from a music teacher. Part 1 of 16 - How to Practice upright bass patterns and modes. Practice upright bass p ...more
Half-diminished 7th chords on the saxophone provide an exotic, beautiful sound. Learn how to play half-diminished 7th chords, plus get expert tips and advice on scales and music theory, in this free saxophone lesson video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play diminished 7th chord ...more
There are several types of chords including major, minor, suspended and dominant. Watch this experienced musician as he explains the basic essentials of music theory such as understanding notes and beats in this free online video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Create complex pi ...more
Play the verse, chorus, and bass line of "Jingle Bells" on the piano. Learn how to play "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate. Part 1 of 13 - How to Play "Jingle Bells" on the piano. Play "Jingle Bells" on the piano - Part 2 of 13. Click through ...more
Learn how to sing better and improve your voice with voice exercises, tips and techniques, and other vocal training and intermediate singing instruction with expert music tips in this free vocal coaching video series from a professional music theory teacher. Part 1 of 12 - How ...more
In this video series, watch as professional violinist Jason Salmon teaches you how to play scales on a violin in D minor. Improve your music theory and violin playing technique with the help of these instructional videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play violin scales in D Minor. Pl ...more
In this video series, watch as professional violinist Jason Salmon teaches you how to play scales on a violin in E major. Improve your music theory and violin playing technique with the help of these instructional videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play violin scales in E Major. Pl ...more
In this video series, watch as professional violinist Jason Salmon teaches you how to play scales on a violin in G minor. Improve your music theory and violin playing technique with the help of these instructional videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play the violin in G Minor. Play ...more
How to play some basic blues guitar licks; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar and music theory in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 50 - How to Play basic blues guitar licks. Play basic blues guitar licks - Part 2 of 50. Click t ...more
In this video series, watch as professional violinist Jason Salmon teaches you how to play scales on a violin in B flat. Improve your music theory and violin playing technique with the help of these instructional videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play a B-flat major on the violin. ...more
In this video series, watch as professional violinist Jason Salmon teaches you how to play scales on a violin in Eb (flat) major. Improve your music theory and violin playing technique with the help of these instructional videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play the violin in the E- ...more
How to play some great variations on standard drum beats; get expert tips and advice on music theory and drumming in this free instructional video series. Part 1 of 62 - How to Play basic drum beat variations. Play basic drum beat variations - Part 2 of 62. Click through to wa ...more
Students from Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center have been working on an augmented reality system to help teach music in a project called Music Everywhere. This application for the Microsoft HoloLens would utilize holograms to visually instruct the u ...more
Whether you like it or not, certain songs get stuck in your head. You might be driving to work or school when suddenly Cher's 1998 lead single "Believe" plays on the radio. Video: . You pay no heed to the song because you're stuck in traffic, and all you can think about is get ...more
YouTube announced last October some of the original programming it was producing for its YouTube Red subscription service, and the first four originals went live on Wednesday, February 10th. The first four original series are Lazer Team, A Trip to Unicorn Island, Scare PewDie ...more
Veronique Chevalier coined the term "superculture" as a descriptor for the burgeoning realm of steampunk, and it's now gaining a foothold...She now has her very own footnote in steampunk history, #81 to be exact! To share, here is an excerpt describing "Steampunk as Supercult ...more
While there were many highlights during Apple's keynote address at WWDC this year, the new advancements to the sassy personal assistant Siri in iOS 7 were amongst the most talked about—and something I was eager to test drive myself. Currently, there are ways to improve Siri in ...more
My autistic son loves music. One afternoon, when he was nine, I downloaded GarageBand to his iPhone to help with the boredom of a long wait at a doctor's office. Instead of pacing or escalating into a meltdown, he spent the entire hour and a half practicing, learning, and comp ...more
So far, iOS 13's major point updates have all been pretty exciting for iPhone. We've seen iOS 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3 come and go, offering more than 60 new features and changes combined to that very first version of iOS 13. While iOS 13.3.1 was a minor update, its successor, iOS ...more
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of test driving Samsung’s next big thing, the Galaxy S4. After putting the GS4 through its paces, I have a clear picture of what this device is capable of. I’ve covered the features of the device before, and now I’ll tell you ...more
After poor sales of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google needs to reinvigorate its Pixel lineup, devices it's been pushing heavily over the last couple years. On May 7, Google had the eyes and ears of the technology industry at its Google I/O keynote, making it the perfect time ...more
One of the best things about Android is the ability to customize your phone to your liking. From changing the layout of icons to finding the perfect wallpaper to reflect your current mood, there's a wide range of tools to make your phone yours. One of the easiest ways is to t ...more
Cryptography is the science of keeping secrets, or more specifically, the science of disguising them. As a point of fact, cryptography has progressed quite a bit farther and now encompasses file and message integrity, sender authentication, and pseudo-random number generators. ...more