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Geoff (pronounce Jeff) Keith has taught instrumental music lessons for over 30 years, and special needs students for over 20 years, accruing over 6,000 hours working with special needs and LD students. In the 1990’s, he developed FBC Sudbury’s Kid’s Music Club program (children’s choir). His articles on teaching music to students with learning disabilities have appeared in the Dyslexic Reader. The information in the blog is similar to the information he presented at Berklee College of Music’s ABLE Assembly, which is a special needs arts conference for teachers. Also, he has been included in Marquis Who’s Who biographies.

Basic Arpeggios Explained in Less Than Three Minutes - Harp

Basic Arpeggios Explained in Less Than 3 Minutes

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Are you clueless about arpeggios? An arpeggio, or broken chord, is a basic musical figuration that’s used in multiple musical genres and playing styles. It adds grace and elegance to your music, allowing you to achieve a lighter and more sophisticated sound. Keep reading “Basic Arpeggios Explained in Less Than 3 Minutes” to learn what they are and how they work. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Enjoy the Heavenly Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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Do you want to enjoy the heavenly hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus?” In this post, you’ll get three essentials: 1) a sing along video of the song featuring Alan Jackson, 2) the complete lyrics to the hymn, and 3) easy-to-read free sheet music using shape notes including a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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How to Play the Frustrating B Minor Guitar Chord

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Do you have a tough time playing the B minor guitar chord? Are you frustrated and need some help? B minor is one of the most awkward guitar chords to play. However, there are some tricks that can help you master it. Keep reading “How to Play the Frustrating B Minor Guitar Chord” to learn how to best play the three most popular versions. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What Exactly Is Dyspraxia and Its Impact on Learning Piano?

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Does your child have dyspraxia and wants to learn to play piano? Are you a music teacher of a “clumsy” student? Because dyspraxia affects motor skills, it can have a huge impact on music lessons. However, with the correct teaching strategies, students with dyspraxia can successfully learn to play the piano. Keep reading “What Exactly Is Dyspraxia and Its Impact on Learning Piano?” to find out what it is and how to deal with it. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What’s Assonance and What’s the Best Way to Use it in Writing?

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Do you need to know what assonance is? Do you want to know how to use it in your writing? When you write, you need to make each word count. It’s not just the meaning of your words, but also the sound of the words themselves that can impact the feel of your prose, poetry, or songwriting. In addition, assonance opens up more options when you get struck searching for a rhyme. Keep reading “What’s Assonance and What’s the Best Way to Use it in Writing?” to learn what it is and how to do it. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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The 5 Best Effortlessly Easy Metronome Practice Tips

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Do you want to know the best way to practice with a metronome? Do you want to know what a metronome even is? A metronome is one of the best practice tools invented for musicians, because it helps you play with a steady beat. Nothing will make you sound like a professional faster than playing with a steady beat, and nothing will make you sound terrible faster than playing with a choppy beat. Keep reading “The 5 Best Effortlessly Easy Metronome Practice Tips” to learn how to play with a steady beat. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Why Is EADGBE the Unquestioned Standard Guitar Tuning?

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“Why is EADGBE the unquestioned standard guitar tuning?” How you tune affects both the sound and playability of the guitar. There are many tunings, but EADGBE is the indisputable standard. What makes it so popular among guitarists? Keep reading to find out. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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