142-Melodic Dictation Pt.8-Locrian Mode

Continuing from episode 144, Renaissance Music Pt.1 (Early-Mid), we will now get into the late Renaissance period! In this episode, we will cover the composition techniques and musical stylings of composers, such as Thomas Weekles and Giovanni Palestrina, and how their music infl ... Show More

We will now further our discussion of Shankerian analysis with linear intervalic progressions, compound melodies, transition between voices, more on the neighbor note and a continued effort to galvanize our understanding of the 3 main layers involved in Shenkerian analysis! 

It is time to dedicate another episode to the purpose of reviewing some of the topics we've covered. This episode, part 4 of our recaps, will cover episodes 71-100. By episode 100, we have covered the equivelent of a "theory 4" level education, by most academic standards. We humb ... Show More

Hello! understanding semitones. Excited to show you what semitones are in music. If you have made it this far I am happy for you because you are on the road to making the major scale! This will enable you to play in key. But first semitones, and the chromatic scale. basics first. ... Show More

Today's lesson is for everyone interested in talking about music in Chinese. And no, we're not talking about listening to music, we're talking about playing it! Join us for a piano lesson and learn all about keys, scales, and taking instructions from a (strict) piano teacher! Epi ... Show More

The Steyoyoke Podcast 110 is brought to you by the talented DJ and producer Germán Case. This episode is an exploration of deep, melodic sounds that takes the listener on a dynamic journey through rich musical landscapes. Featuring powerful tracks like Monarke’s “Rival” and the e ... Show More

In this first episode, we'll be mapping out our musical adventure. We'll talk about what this series is all about, why learning music theory is like gaining superpowers, and how to ditch the intimidation and start having fun with music.So grab your headphones, crank up the volume ... Show More

Here's a quick reminder about octaves. Also, a quick elaboration on the tech to show how octaves work. Thank you for tuning in. follow along: https://learn.davyyyyg.com/music-theory/octave/ 

From the moment "Salseando" begins, it immerses listeners in an exhilarating soundscape. The opening piano chords are both lively and expressive, setting the stage for a musical experience that feels like a celebration from the very first note. As the track builds, layers of Afri ... Show More

Join Anisa for a listening practice as she talks about (not her own) nighttime routine. Click for Episode transcript Click for expression and vocabulary notes 

In this episode Chris chats with guitarist Adam Ironside about fretless guitar and veerything in between...including the notes in between. Brought to you by Soundstorm. Hear more form Adam here...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrOs2x1cy0mRfXfDUPk-FA/Send us a text 

Why does a clarinet play at lower pitches than a flute? What does it mean for sounds to be in or out of tune? How are emotions carried by music? Do other animals perceive sound like we do? How might a musician use math to come up with new ideas?This book offers a lively explorati ... Show More

Thanks to music streaming, many people now have millions of tunes at their fingertips. But are platforms like Spotify leading us to choose convenience over cultivating our own distinct musical taste? The ability to effortlessly skip a song by clicking 'next' onscreen devalues the ... Show More