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This deathly 13th-century song shows up everywhere. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Correction: Mozart’s Requiem isn’t a symphony, it’s a requiem: a type of Catholic mass for the dead. It was initially written for mass but later popularized and performed outside the church, as was Verdi’s. Think back to […]
Learn scales fast with this simple practice routine. Learn classical guitar scales such as the Segovia scales quickly with these three easy steps.
Lettre à la Seine by Roland Dyens performed on the classical guitar. This piece comes from a set of 20 Letters composed for the guitar. Lettre à la Seine is the second letter in this set.
How is it possible to learn music quickly? In this video, I talk about the ways that musicians can learn effectively and easily by using a practice routine that develops muscle memory and eliminates bad habits. Many musicians are able to memorize vast amounts of music and then translate that […]
How can musicians use phrasing and punctuation to add expression to their playing? In this video, we explore some ways to take your playing further by looking at musical phrases, dynamics, and tempo to create more expressive music. Phrasing in music is a way for musicians to add a more […]
In this music lesson, we explore legato, staccato and pizzicato – which are 3 forms of articulation commonly used in music. Learning about articulation and how to apply them to your playing is one of the most important skills to take your playing to the next level. It can help […]
Get ready to dive into the world of music’s most eccentric and unconventional artists! We’re exploring the wildest, most bizarre musicians who defied norms, pushed boundaries, and left an indelible mark on music history with their unique personalities and extraordinary talents. Our countdown features legendary artists like Björk, Captain Beefheart, […]
Why is it that there are only 12 notes used in music? Why not 13 or 14? It comes from the circle of fifths. Much of Western music is built on the relationship between the tonic and the dominant. If we are to work out the dominant of each dominant […]
The pentatonic scale is often the first scale that beginner guitar students learn. This doesn’t always happen with other instruments and also these scales aren’t necessarily more important than major scales or minor scales. In this video, we look at what makes the pentatonic scale unique, and how it is […]
