Milestone
Today (May28th, 2022) marks a milestone for me: 600 days of blogging The Successful Music Student! If you want to:
- Read music
- Sight sing
- Sing in tune
- Write better songs
- Read good practice tips
- Finally get your guitar or keyboard in tune
…the blog has just what you need. Thanks for reading,
© 2022 Geoffrey Keith
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Learn the Secret of How to Play Guitar Trills
Do you want to learn the secret of how to play guitar trills? Trills add excitement and flash to your playing. However, if you want to know how to master guitar trills, you must first become proficient at two other guitar techniques. Keep reading to learn what these techniques are and how to best perform them. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
Read MorePlease Explain Vowel Modification to Me Like I’m a 5 Year Old
“Please explain vowel modification to me like I'm a 5 year old.” Vowel modification helps you get a good vocal tone, so you can raise your singing to the next level. It’s an essential technique to master if you want to reach your full potential, because singing is all about vowels. Read more to learn how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
Read MoreWhat Makes a Barbershop Quartet a Special A Cappella Group?
“What makes a barbershop quartet a special a cappella group?” There are a number of stylistic elements that contribute to this music’s special, distinctive sound. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
Read MoreWhat Does Intonation Mean and Why Is It Essential in Music?
Have you ever wondered what the word intonation means? In music, it’s an important part of performance for many instruments, and it impacts all instruments to one degree of another. Keep reading “What Does Intonation Mean and Why Is It Essential in Music?” to learn more. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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