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Seeing Intervals, Seconds, Fourths, Sixths

Seconds, fourths and sixths are all intervals that have one note on a line and one on a space. Seconds have one note on a line and the next on the adjacent space. To think about it the other way, … Continue reading

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How do I improve my musicianship?

How do I improve my musicianship? The fastest way to improve as a musician is to play with other people. Other musicians force you to listen to how you fit into a bigger picture.  Immediately you become more aware of … Continue reading

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Write a Song

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. Your choice of 2/4, 3/4 or  4/4 time. 4. Pick a scale you can play well. Using notes from … Continue reading

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Write a Song

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. Your choice of 2/4, 3/4 or  4/4 time. 4. Pick a scale you can play well. Using notes from … Continue reading

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Seeing Intervals, Fourths or Fifths

Intervals are way to discuss the distance between two notes.   A fourth will have one note on a line and one note on a space with a space and line between the notes. If the notes are both on lines … Continue reading

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Seeing Intervals, Thirds or Fourths

Intervals are way to discuss the distance between two notes.  If the notes are both on lines with one space in the middle or both on spaces with one line in the middle, the interval is called a third. A … Continue reading

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Looking for more points?

Go to a concert during point contest and write a review. Bring the program and review to your lesson.(15 points)

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Write a Song

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. For today’s project, make it 3/4 time. 4. Pick 5 notes. Using quarter notes, half notes, and dotted half … Continue reading

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Write a Song

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. For today’s project, make it 4/4 time. 4. Pick 5 notes. Using quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes, … Continue reading

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