Mr Henry's Music World
Music Theory for Beginners Arpeggios
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
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Which Key is this Piece of Music in? - Music Theory
Just by looking at a melody can you work out which key it is in? How can you tell just by looking at the notes which key a melody is in, especially when there is no key signature? Even if you can work it out how do you know if it’s in a...
Two Minute Music Theory
FAQ #2: How Do I Better Hear Intervals?
I've gotten a lot of questions over the last 5 years. Some of them more than others, so today I'm starting an FAQ series. Today, we'll look at how to listen for the intervals and hear them better.
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Modulation by Semitone Shift - Music Theory
Learn how to modulate by semitone shift, sometimes known as the truck driver's gear change modulation, this technique is often used in pop music and musicals where the piece shifts up by a semitone towards the end of the song. By...
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - Accidentals, The Basics
Today we take a look at how accidentals work and what they look like on sheet music. There are three main types of accidentals in music; the flat, the natural, and the sharp sign. But did you know there are other kinds of accidentals?
Two Minute Music Theory
Tonic Chords
Today we look at the three chords (I, iii, vi) that have the specific function of being Tonic Chords.
Neuro Transmissions
The Neuroscience of Autism
Vaccines don't cause autism. But what even is autism? What causes it? And what's the difference between an autistic brain and a "neurotypical" brain? We've recruited our friend Cory from 12Tone to hear about his own experience as an...
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Musical Note Names in the USA and UK - Music Theory
There are two conventions used across the world for naming the rhythmic values of notes. This music theory lesson explains the two systems used either side of the pond. In both systems there is an element of logic that helps to grasp how...
Mr Henry's Music World
Music Theory for Kids The Half Note
Learn about the Musical Alphabet and Lines and Spaces on the music staff in this animated video about music theory.
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Swing Rhythm Explained - Music Theory
What is swing rhythm? Some people find playing swing rhythm a little tricky. In this music theory lesson, we explain what swing rhythm sounds like, how to play swing rhythm and how to count swing rhythm. Swing rhythms appear in jazz and...
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Balancing Textures in Music - Music Performance
How to bring musical refinement to your playing and composing by balancing textures. When we are performing, balancing textures well can add an extra dimension to our playing or singing. Performers who fail to consider the balancing of...
Mr Henry's Music World
Skips in Music: Music Theory for Beginners!
Learn all about skips in music notation to make it easier to read music.
Mr Henry's Music World
Online Music Lessons for Kids: What Makes Music Sound Scary?
Getting scary music ready for Halloween? Mr. Henry puts the music spotlight on What Makes Music Sound Scary? Learning about how certain chords create scary sounding music. You can even take the listening quiz to check up on your aural...
Two Minute Music Theory
How To Remember The Intervals - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #17
Today I give a mnemonic device on How To Remember the Interval.
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Three-Part Counterpoint - Music Composition
Learn how to write three-part counterpoint. This music composition lesson presents a short musical idea and demonstrates how to evolve it into an extended passage of three part counterpoint. The characteristics of the initial idea are...
Odd Quartet
How To Read Music Scores
Music scores are used by composers, conductors, and music students. Being able to read a music score can come in handy if you're studying a piece of music and it's easy IF you know how the music score is organized. In this video we will...
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What is a Hemiola? - Music Theory
Learn what hemiola is all about. In this music theory lesson, we explain how the hemiola works and listen to what it sounds like. A hemiola is a rhythmic device that will make any music in triple time sound more interesting. Hemiola can...
Two Minute Music Theory
How To Count Rhythm, Part 1 - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #6
Season 1, Episode 6 Today we learn how to count to 4. The basics of how to count rhythm in Common Time...part 1.
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How to Remember Which Notes Stringed Instruments Are Tuned to - Music Theory
We introduce you to Reckless Eric. Who is Reckless Eric? He’s the guy who helps you remember to which notes stringed instruments are tuned. Do you ever have trouble remembering which notes the strings are tuned to on the guitar, the bass...
Mr Henry's Music World
Music Theory for Kids The Beat Episode!
Learn about the Musical Alphabet and Lines and Spaces on the music staff in this animated video about music theory.
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - The Perfect Music Cadence
After all of the music theory videos we have made so far, we finally get to talk about cadences! And the firs one we will be looking at is the Perfect Authentic cadence.
Two Minute Music Theory
Clapping Music For 12 Musicians (Steve Reich Cover)
Clapping Music by Steve Reich is a piece for two musicians, which premiered in 1972. The 12 beat pattern is first played by both musicians simultaneously a total of 12 times. After this the 1st musician holds the pattern steady, while...
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Methods for Memorizing Music - Music Performance
Many musicians have tried everything in their powers to memorize music but feel very frustrated when the task cannot be mastered. Even though most musicians don’t actually need to memorize music, some do and there are benefits for all in...
Two Minute Music Theory
The History of Western Classical Music (or something)
ANNOUNCEMENT: As of May 14, 2019, there is a NEW Music History series starting on this channel called "Music In History: The Story of Music". NOTE: This video was created as a bit of a joke on how music history classes and how little...