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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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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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 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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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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Want to sing in tune? Knowledge is power. The following post talks about how singers group pitches as they perform. Read more to find out how the fact that a note contains many pitches can impact singing in tune.
Estimated reading time 7 minutes.
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I‘ll have a table at the LexSEPTA Special Needs Resource Fair this Saturday. I will have my Perception Presentation with me, which shows what it’s like to have a learning disability, such as dyslexia or language-based learning disability. See you there!
Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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Are you confused about how to chant the Kodaly rhythm syllables in cut time? Do you wonder if it’s like chanting 2/4 or 4/4 syllables? Don’t worry, this post has you covered! Read more to learn about singing rhythm syllables in cut time.
Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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Has your child or student shown readiness to move on from color coded music notes? The “How to Graduate from Color Coded Music Notes” series will explain how it works. Read more to learn how to transition from the color coding to the clef mnemonics, empowering students to graduate from the color coded sheet music. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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Want to get the authentic sound of country blues guitar? Frustrated that your guitar sounds different from your favorite blues artist? The guitar’s tuning impacts the sound. Read more to learn how to tune country blues guitar to achieve an authentic blues sound.
Estimated reading time 7 minutes.
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