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...

Get better at sight reading with these expert tips and techniques, suitable for candidates preparing for ABRSM exams. How good are you at Sight Reading? It’s an area that many musicians worry about. In music exams, quite often it turns...

Solfege and Tonic Sol Fa. What is it, and how is it used? Many musicians use sol fa. Others have heard about it but are not sure how it works. In this music performance lesson, we explain the sol fa system and how it can transfer from...

This video features an interview with Felix Siau, a Chinese Indonesian convert to Islam who has gained popularity as an online preacher. Despite not being an Islamic scholar, Felix has successfully connected with his audience by...

Nothing changed movies like the arrival of synchronous sound. NOTHING! Acting, directing, cinematography, and presentation all had to be rethought. Some studios were more quick to take on the challenge while others waited until the last...

The U.S. is growing, China is slowing, the Fed appears to have shifted into neutral. Is that a Goldilocks prescription for continued expansion -- or the calm before the storm?

All you need to know in order to begin composing for the trumpet. This orchestration video explores the Trumpet as a solo instrument and in the context of playing as part of an ensemble of Trumpets or wider Brass, and explains the rather...

What is harmonic rhythm and what does it tell you about chord changes during a chord progression? Harmonic rhythm is all about when and how often chords change in a piece. Sometimes the harmonic rhythm is slow; at other times it moves...

How does serialism work? We look at writing a piece of music using the twelve tone technique, creating a note row, exploring different ways to treat it and explore the fundamentals of the 12 note Serial technique devised and adopted by...

This animated phonics song helps children learn the ending sound INK in English. An ending sound is a combination of letters that makes a different sound than the sounds the letters would make alone. Fun characters teach kids two words...

Sheena Graham was educated in the Public School System of Ansonia, Connecticut. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, and 30+from St. Joseph's and Southern CT State Universities. She became...

Learn the Hindi letter Pa through a fun rhyme

How did Franz Liszt compose and what are some of the hallmarks of his compositional style? We try to get inside the head of Liszt and unpack the first page of his monumental Sonata in B minor for piano, of 1854. We explore the shielding...

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Plotting the Barnsley Fern with numpy. This short project will demonstrate some of the capabilities of numpy.

Learn rhythmic dictation and improve your ear. How often do you hear a rhythm in your head but you’re not sure what that rhythm is or how to write it down? How often do you look at a rhythm in a score but you’re not sure how to play it...

On a rainy Scottish island called Jura, it's time to talk about the Manual, about long-term sustainable success, and about not having just that one catchphrase. The term "viral" has fallen out of fashion in the last few years, which is...

BalletNext's search for innovation led the New York City-based company and its Artistic Director Michele Wiles to a first-of-its-kind production, a ballet called "Follin."



"Follin" is a performance that...

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The video features soprano Fleur de Bray discussing and performing a piece from the opera Amadeus. She shares tips on breathing and practicing techniques to achieve crisp high notes while avoiding getting carried away with the drama of...

Howcast - Don't let math intimidate you. Whether you're multiplying two fractions or a fraction and a whole number, solve the problem without a calculator in just a few steps.

Allyson Felix, retired track start, is campaigning for a seat on the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission. She hopes to amplify athletes' voices and advocate for meaningful change, such as enhancing family support and...

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