Why should you be practising with a metronome? Good rhythm and tempo are essential for all musicians. Find out how the metronome can help you practice. In this music performance lesson we consider the value of using a metronome....

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...

Classical melody writing tricks and music composition techniques. We begin with an exploration of how melody notes must either belong to the harmony or be identified as inessential notes. We then move on to consider how conjunct and...

How to develop a melodic idea and write more interesting music. You may have some good melodic ideas but you’re not sure how to develop them or you may be preparing for a music theory exam in which you need to extend a given opening into...

How Grieg builds musical character in “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen”, number 6 of his op.65 Lyric Pieces written in celebration of his own 25th wedding anniversary. The celebratory character is explored through the tonality, the...

Even the parts of our brains that don't control physical movement show a lot of rhythm, and that might be integral to how our brains...

Our Rhythm Basics series continues with a new video that goes over how to read, understand, and play longer rhythmic patterns.
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In this third installment of the series, Nathan breaks down Half Notes, Dotted Half Notes,...

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