Monthly Archives: July 2012
Why I Quit Piano Lessons
Hi One Minute Music Lesson Fans, As a child I began taking piano lessons at the young age of five. I loved playing music even then and I was always fascinated to learn more at each lesson. I was encouraged … Continue reading
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Unlimited Free Blank Manuscript and Sheet Music Paper
Hi One Minute Music Lesson Fans, As a composer I am constantly in need of manuscript paper, the paper used to write down music notation or sheet music. This is a special type of paper that consists of only blank … Continue reading
Posted in Blank Sheet Music, Interactive Tools, Manuscript Paper
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Review: The Concise Beatles Complete
Hi One Minute Music Lesson Fans, Today I wanted to share with a review of one of my go-to books when I just want to play some tunes and have a fun jam session on my piano at home. I … Continue reading
Posted in Beatles, Review, Sheet Music, Uncategorized
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Ask Leon: What is the Difference Between Perfect Pitch and Relative Pitch?
Hi One Minute Music Lesson Fans, This is a question I get a lot from beginning students that want to learn to play by ear, “What is the Difference Between Perfect Pitch and Relative Pitch?” Let’s begin with Perfect Pitch. Perfect pitch … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Leon, Aural Skills, Perfect Pitch, Relative Pitch
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Understanding Music Theory – Lesson 26 – Minor Scales
There are three types of minor scales that are used often in music. They are: Natural Minor (also known as the Aeolian Mode) Harmonic Minor Melodic Minor These scales are created by using different patterns of half steps (H), whole … Continue reading
Top 10 Ear Training Tools
Here are a list of 10 of the best ear training tools software and websites that I have used in the past to teach students ear training. Most of these tools are free or cost very little. My two personal … Continue reading
Posted in Aural Skills, Ear Training, Free Download, Interactive Tools
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What is Ear Training and Why is it Important?
Hi fans of the One Minute Music Lesson, Ear training is the process of learning to play your instrument by ear, how to write down music by ear, a skill also known as musical dictation, and how to identify mistakes … Continue reading
Posted in Aural Skills, Ear Training, Music Theory
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Music Theory vs. Instrument Playing Technique and Ability
Hi One Minute Music Lesson Fans, I wanted to talk to you today about the difference between understanding music theory and the your playing abilities due to your level of technique. Many beginning musicians make the assumption that it will … Continue reading
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Review: EarMaster 5 – Ear Training Software
EarMaster 5 is hands-down one of the best ear training tools I have ever used as a musician and as a professor. Let me begin by telling you where most other programs fail. Many popular ear training applications are terrible … Continue reading
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Understanding Music Theory – Lesson 25 – Major Scales
Scales are the foundation of most music. A scale is a pattern of intervals that repeat every octave that is built on a tonic pitch. A tonic pitch is the first pitch of a scale. The tonic pitch is also … Continue reading
Posted in C Major Scale, Half step, Major Scales, Scales, Tonic, Whole Step
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The Results Are In!
Hi One Minute Music Lesson Fans, Last week I sent a survey to my newsletter subscribers to get some input on what they wanted in the upcoming music theory and ear training academy I am building. You can read more about … Continue reading
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Top 10 Free Music Theory Websites
Here are a list of 10 of the best sites online for free music theory lessons and materials. My two personal favorites are OneMinuteMusicLesson.com, a site for teaching music theory from the very beginning through one minute video lessons and … Continue reading
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