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Jazz Scales: The Chromatic Scale

I remember back in middle school and high school preparing for regional band auditions. Placement was based on a scoring […]

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Piano Fingering Exercises: Scales, Chords, and More

The piano is an instrument capable of producing an impressive variety functions within music. Musicians use the piano’s keyboard to […]

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Four Easy Breathing Exercises for Singing

Did you know that a healthy start to your singing practice regimen doesn’t necessarily have to begin with any actual […]

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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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How To Practice Piano with Correct Technique

The piano is one of the world’s most welcoming instruments for beginners. Unlike other instruments, the piano is built in […]

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Guitar Scales Chart: Major, Minor, Pentatonic, and Blues

Learning how to play scales is probably not what most beginning guitar students think about when they dream about playing […]

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How to Read Strumming Patterns for Guitar

Sadly, mastering strumming patterns is a skill that doesn’t get much respect in the guitar world. When most people think […]

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Piano Technique: The Importance of Good Playing Habits

The piano is the world’s most popular instrument for some good reasons. It’s incredibly dynamic, features an astounding range, and […]

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Clarinet Warm Ups: Exercises for All Levels

Before getting into our clarinet warm ups, let’s ponder a few hypothetical scenarios:   1) You’ve been assigned a group […]

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Flute Warm Ups: Simple Exercises for Practice

“Warm ups” are simple exercises that one performs in order to prepare oneself for more complex activities. Athletes have warm-up […]

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