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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.

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.

Would you like to know more about Beethoven’s music but are a busy person? Ludwig van Beethoven is a titanic figure in classical music. Along with Bach and Mozart, Beethoven is one of the composers you’re really going to want to check out. Keep reading to explore Beethoven’s beautiful music in less than four minutes. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

Want to be able to sing modes? I can help. You’ll see the Ionian mode more often than any other type of mode. It’s used extensively in pop, jazz, classical, and even folk music. In “Singing Shape Notes Solfege Ionian Melodies,” you’ll be singing the last mode we’ll look at in the modes series. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.