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Singing Shape Note Solfege Dorian Melodies

Shape Notes and Solfege / Geoff / ADD, ASD, Autism, LD, Multisensory, Sing, Sing-Along Songs, Special Needs, Tuning

Have you ever wanted to sing exotic music from long ago or far away? Do you have trouble performing modal music? Modes can create the feel of mysterious sounding mediaeval chants, some old timey folk and roots music, and exotic types of ethic and world music. Every other month we will explore a new mode. “Singing Shape Note Solfege Dorian Melodies” will start you down your path of discovery.
Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Success Music Studio Has Been Blogging for 600 Days

News, Updates, and Milestones / Geoff

Today marks a milestone for me: 600 days of blogging “The Successful Music Student!” If you want to read or sight sing music, sing in tune, write better songs, or finally get your guitar or keyboard in tune, the blog has just what you need. Estimated reading time 1 minute.

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How to Create Songwriting Rhyme Schemes

The Craft of Songwriting / Geoff / Lyrics

Are you confused about how rhyme schemes work? Do you want to get away from using the same old rhyme scheme on every song? You’ve come to the right place! Read more to learn how to create songwriting rhyme schemes. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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Color Coded Eighth Note Clapping

Color Coding / Geoff / ADD, ASD, Autism, Color, LD, Multisensory, Special Needs

Does reading eighth note rhythm notation give you fits? (Or do your students struggle with eighth notes?) Many musicians have trouble reading rhythm, especially ADD, ASD, LD, and special needs students. Read more to learn color coded eighth note clapping.
Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Singing 7th Chords in Tune

Singing in Tune / Geoff / Chord, Sing, Sing-Along Songs, Tuning

Do you have a hard time singing 7th chords in tune? Most vocalists do. Don’t worry, the sing-along song tracks can help! Read more to learn how.
Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Tune Your Guitar Like a Hawaiian

Intonation / Geoff / Chord, Equal Temperament, Guitar, Open Tuning, Tuning

Want the authentic sound that comes with Hawaiian tuning? How you tune impacts the guitar’s sound. Read more to learn how to tune your guitar like a Hawaiian.
Estimated reading time 6 minutes.

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Measuring a Song’s Success

The Craft of Songwriting / Geoff / Music

Why does one person say a song is great and another says it stinks? In the “Art vs Commerce” post, we looked at two versions of the song “32 Flavors” and how the Boston Songwriters Workshop members reacted to it. Then, we looked at how and when the art vs commerce question arose. Finally, we asked, “How do you measure a song’s success?” Read more to learn the answer.
Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Singing Dotted Half Note Rhythm Syllables

Shape Notes and Solfege / Geoff / ADD, ASD, Autism, LD, Multisensory, Sing, Sing-Along Songs, Special Needs, Tuning

Do you have difficulty singing dotted half notes? The sing-along song tracks can help! Read more to learn about singing dotted half note rhythm syllables.
Estimated reading time 9 minutes.

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Geoff Keith Attends the 2022 ABLE Assembly

News, Updates, and Milestones / Geoff

Geoff Keith attends the 2022 ABLE Assembly special needs music teacher conference. Read more to learn what that is and what he learned.
Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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Lego Rhythm Manipulatives

Color Coding / Geoff / ADD, ASD, Autism, Color, LD, Multisensory, Special Needs

Do your students get the deer-in-the-headlights look when you quiz them on rhythm? Are you looking for a great way to engage your kids when working on clapping? Legos make a fun way to help your students get rhythm. All you need are Legos and a marker. Read more to learn about Lego rhythm manipulatives.
Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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