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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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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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Basic Music Theory: A Guide to Keys, Chords, Progressions, and More!

I have to confess something: Maybe it’s just nostalgia getting to me, but after a decade since graduating from college […]

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Easy Clarinet Songs: Melodies for All Occasions

Playing the clarinet is fun! That being said, learning a new instrument can potentially be a difficult and frustrating experience. […]

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Saxophone Warm-Ups: Practice Exercises for All Levels

What are “warm-ups”? “Warm-ups” are simple exercises that you perform in order to prepare yourself for more complex activities. We […]

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Piano Terminology: Top Terms to Know for Beginning Pianists

Learning an instrument the like piano can be a challenging undertaking filled with exercises, symbols, and terms that might seem […]

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How to Play Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” Saxophone Solo

Clarence Clemons was a prolific American saxophone player. He is most notable for his extensive work with Bruce Springsteen and […]

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Easy Piano Rock Songs: Six Rock Classics You Should Play On Piano

It has been said that the entire rock and pop genres are built on four chords (If you need some […]

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Sheet Music Sources for Music Students

Outside of visiting your local neighborhood music store, there are many resources for obtaining and purchasing music online. By shopping […]

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IMSLP – Free Sheet Music in the Public Domain

Someone once said, “Nothing in life is free”. Well, that person clearly hadn’t stumbled upon IMSLP, a website that provides […]

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