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List of Musical Techniques and Their Meanings

- June 08, 2015

Musical techniques are the building blocks of any basic music training. These techniques allow performers to improve their coordination and develop accuracy through repetitive daily exercises. Musical techniques progressively build upon previously learned techniques. Scales Scales form the basis for other musical techniques. Student may study major and minor scales as well as modern scales, such as the whole-tone and octatonic scales. A scale consists of patterns of half steps and whole steps. These whole steps and half-step arrangements will be different for each scale. Scales are musical techniques that can help a performer to play faster and more accurately, and make learning new pieces easier. Chords Chords require knowledge of major and minor scales. Chords come in several different forms that affect the sound. Triads consist of three notes spaced a third apart and classified as major, minor, augmented and diminished chords. Seventh chords build on triads and have an additional no

Why Claude Debussy Never Cared About Music Theory

- August 22, 2023

Claude Debussy was born on August 22, 1862. So, I felt writing a blog post to celebrate would be appropriate. Debussy was a revolutionary composer who challenged the conventions of Western music. He was influenced by the impressionist painters, the exotic sounds of gamelan music, and the symbolist poets. He created a musical language that was expressive, colorful, and atmospheric. One of the most remarkable aspects of Debussy's music is his use of harmony. He did not follow the rules of tonality and functional harmony that dominated the music of his time. Instead, he used modes, scales, chords, and parallel movements that created a sense of ambiguity and fluidity. He also experimented with timbre, texture, rhythm, and form to create musical images that evoked moods and emotions. Debussy's music can inspire us to think outside the box and explore new possibilities in our own compositions. We can learn from his innovative techniques and his artistic vision. We can also apprecia

How to Switch From Mono to Stereo in GarageBand

- March 19, 2016

GarageBand provides Macintosh computer users with a free program to edit and manipulate audio. It is the entry-level audio application to the flagship product Logic Studio. While this program may be basic, it allows the user to make significant edits that are normally only possible in more expensive programs. While the default setting for all audio files is normally a stereo setting, you may occasionally find yourself working with a mono track on accident due to accidentally selecting a wrong setting. Step 1: Open your audio file to prepare to make the necessary modifications to your audio track. Step 2: Click on the audio track that you would like to turn back to a stereo track. If you have more than one track, you will have to complete this process for each track. Step 3: Select the "Real Instrument" tab from the top left portion of the screen. Step 4: Open the "Input Source" drop-down menu and change it from "Mono 1" or "Mono 2" to "S

Musical Instruments That Make Animal Sounds

- June 19, 2015

Common orchestra instruments are capable of animal sounds. Instruments throughout history have replicated and imitated animals. From Beethoven to Bernstein, composers have sought new and interesting uses for traditional orchestra instruments. The temptation to recreate nature through musical sounds comes in both literal and abstract ways. Learn about instruments and animal sounds they make so that next time you hear one, you will be able to identify what instrument is making the sound. Lion's Roar As its name suggests the lion's roar makes a sound very similar to a lion roaring. Taking a bass drum and puncturing a hole in the head of the drum accomplishes this. A rope extends and pulls through the drum creating a sound that is very similar to a lion roaring. This instrument is so accurate it is often used in film scores and to indicate the roar of a lion in orchestral scores. Trombone The trombone is capable of imitating the sound of many animals. The glissando technique involv

Similarities of Classical and Baroque Music

- March 24, 2023

Music has evolved through the centuries and undergone drastic changes. One of the most significant transitions was from the Baroque to the Classical period of music. In this paragraph, I will compare and contrast some of the main features of these two styles, such as ensembles, instrumentation, and counterpoint study. The Baroque and Classical periods of music have many similarities. While the style of music changed drastically, certain key elements remained the same between the two styles. Composers in the Classical period sought to simplify music and create clearly audible musical lines. In contrast, composers from the Baroque period were interested in creating complex and highly ornamented musical lines. The Baroque period occurs from approximately 1600 to 1750, and the Classical period extends from 1750 to 1820. Ensembles Ensembles are groups of musicians that perform together. Both the Baroque and the Classical period had similar types of ensembles, such as operas, orchestras, str

What Materials Did Claude Monet Use for His Paintings?

- March 13, 2016

Monet was a French Impressionist artist who used several materials to envision, draft and finally create his artwork. His first painting was “Impression: Sunrise” and provided the basis for the name of the Impressionist movement. Impressionists often used natural landscapes in their art and depicted varying degrees of light to create an impression of the actual image. Canvas The canvas that Monet chose to paint on con s isted of light hues, from white to a light gray and even yellow. His brushstrokes added texture and depth to his painting by juxtaposing several layers of color. His focus on creating textures on the canvas that complemented the object resulted in vibrant art. Many times, he mixed his colors and formed them directly on the canvas instead of using a painter’s palette. Oil Eugene Boudin was Monet’s mentor and began teaching him to use oil paints in 1856. The oil paints were used to master an outside painting technique. However, Monet actually finished many of his painting

What Is the Difference Between a Bb Trumpet & a C Trumpet?

- March 13, 2016

The two most common types of trumpets are Bb and C trumpets. Each trumpet has characteristics that make it useful in different contexts. The C trumpet has a bright and penetrating sound while the Bb trumpet has a mellow, relaxed sound. The more commonly used instrument is the Bb trumpet, but all professional trumpet players play the C trumpet as well. Changing between instruments poses nominal problems since the basic finger combinations stay the same. Timbre The C trumpet has a brighter sound and is more agile than the Bb trumpet. The Bb trumpet, characterized by its mellow sound, provides a darker pitch. Fanfares more commonly use Bb trumpets, while slow lyrical passages fit the C trumpet. The Bb trumpet plays with better intonation, but this minor issue will not deter a professional trumpet player; any professional player can easily adjust intonation with the lips. Fingerings The fingerings on both trumpets are the same; the difference is in how the player thinks about the fingering

How to Make a Female Voice With Audacity

- March 23, 2016

As a composer, you may need to morph a female voice into a male voice and vice-versa. Audacity, a free audio editor, makes changing the pitch of a voice possible so that you can create a softer and more characteristically female timbre. Female voices tend to be higher than male voices. Audacity helps you to make several changes to the pitch and quality of the voice. Some of these changes are best completed when making the actual recording. Some women also have voices in the same range as men, so it is the quality and style of speaking that you will have to concentrate your efforts on. Step 1 Install and open Audacity. This will create a new file for you to begin recording with. Step 2 Plug your microphone into the mic jack on your computer. The mic jack looks like a microphone with a circle around the head of the microphone. Usually, it is situated next to the headphone jack. Step 3 Press the red record button in Audacity. This will begin recording your voice. When speaking try to rais

Soprano Music Instruments

- June 09, 2015

Knowing what instruments are considered soprano instruments in music will give you a better understanding of the orchestra. These instruments are classified as sopranos because they provide the highest pitches within their respective instrument families and sections. Soprano most commonly refers to a voice type, but, more generally, it can refer to any instrument that plays in the high treble clef range of the staff. Trumpet The piccolo trumpet, and trumpets in general are the soprano instruments of the brass family. When people speak of the highest brass instruments, they are referring to trumpets that have the ability to play more than three octaves above middle C. The trumpet is usually given a melodic role in the orchestra. Wind symphonies will use the trumpet harmonically and melodically. Meanwhile, in a jazz band, you will find the trumpet players accenting chords and carrying solo lines. Voice The soprano voice is the highest vocal instrument. Professional soprano singers are ca

Tricks to Playing High Notes on the French Horn

- June 09, 2015

Increase your high range with several tricks. Developing the embouchure to produce high pitches on the French horn will require a daily practice routine and dedication to playing. The horn is a difficult instrument that requires the player to have great familiarity and to develop comfort with the highest range of the instrument. Increasing your high range will improve your overall tone production. Breath Support Learn to use proper breath support. Without proper breathing, you will not have the support necessary to play the highest pitches on the French horn. Use your diaphragm to support your airflow and bring in the necessary amount of air into your lungs. When breathing, imagine you are yawning and feel your sides and stomach expand with air. At first, this will be uncomfortable to play using this much air, but it is crucial to having a solid high range on the French horn. Long Tones A strong embouchure is necessary to improve your high notes. Pretend like you are breathing through

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