Milestone
I’m pleased to announce that the Successful Music Student has reached 75 posts with the post Playing Piano with Color Coded Left Hand Notes. Along with the blog posts, I’ve been posting a lot on social media, so I’m tired but pleased.
You are, of course, the reason I do it, so I hope you find them helpful. If you do, please return again.
Thanks for reading,
© 2022 Geoffrey Keith
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How to Use Archetypes in Songwriting
Do you want to add depth to the characters in your songs? Writing about a celebrity or historical figure can be a great way to get the lyric crafting juices going. Read more to learn how to use archetypes in songwriting. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Tips for Synthesizing an African Balafon Style Xylophone Sound
Do you have a hard time recreating on the synth the xylophone sounds from your favorite world music? Do you want to know how to tune the African balafon? The tuning and tone color of an instrument are closely tied together. Keep reading to get info and tips for synthesizing an African balafon style xylophone sound. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
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What’s the Key Difference Between Countertenor, Baritone, etc?
Do you want to know what voice type you are? All the voice types discussed in this post are from the pool of male singers used in chorus, opera, musical theatre, and pop music. Some of these male vocalists can sing very high, while others can sing very low. However, it’s the quality of his voice that makes a male singer one voice type versus another. Keep reading “What’s the Key Difference Between Countertenor, Baritone, etc?” to learn what makes a singer a countertenor, tenor, baritone, or bass and how to tell them apart. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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How Do I Write Good Songs Using Metaphors and Similes?
Do you want to write better songs using vivid imagery? Do you need to learn about figurative imagery? Figurative imagery expands your pallet of description beyond just literal imagery. Metaphors and similes are important literary tropes that help you to do just that. Read more to learn the answer to the question, “How do I write good songs using metaphors and similes?” Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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