In the news right now: The Science of Hit Songs: People pick favorites largely on what others have deemed popular, a new study finds. The study itself may be new but the principle isn't. Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., in an academic setting, created … [Read more...]
It’s February Album Writing Month!
I wish I hadn't found about this on February 11. But we've still got 17 days to take up the songwriting challenge. Who's down? Find out more about February Album Writing Month Btw, I found this link from Joe Taylor Jr. … [Read more...]
I’ve Got A Free Gift For You…
Mac only. Sorry. :) My good friend Tripp Lanier created a meditation timer widget. It's works for more than just meditation too. For example, if you're a musician and you want to ear train or write music for 30 minutes, your music sessions will … [Read more...]
Music Perception Study
Source: Music Perception Study The University of Newscastle at Tyne is running a music perception study. You listen to 30 pairs of short melodies (10 - 12 notes or so) and, for each pair, indicate whether the two are the same or different. Go try it … [Read more...]
Songwriting For Busy People
Mind Hacks posted how choice is demotivating when there are too many options. "Offer students a choice of 6 essays, rather than 30 essays, for extra-credit and more will take up the opportunity if there is less choice of essay titles - and, what … [Read more...]
Sly and the Family Stone Mashup Depacle. What Happened?
What is a mashup? A Wikipedia entry defines a mashup as Bastard Pop. Their definition also limits a mashup to the music of one song being combined with the vocals of another. These days, a mashup can be just about anything. Usually, a mashup is … [Read more...]
How Do You Develop New And Interesting Chord Changes?
Here's a handful of my top techniques that I use to develop new and interesting chord changes. 1. Stick with I-IV-V I know, it's not new, but I-IV-V doesn't have to be uninteresting. There's a reason why these chords are so fundamental to our … [Read more...]
Make Your Playing Speak To Me
Morgan Freeman to Play Duke Ellington in Upcoming Film: Actor Morgan Freeman will play bandleader Duke Ellington in the upcoming film The Jazz Ambassadors, according to Variety." I'm a huge Ellington fan. I've been listening to him since I was … [Read more...]
Do You Consider That Each Note Has A Different Character?
Ross: Hi, do you consider that each note has a different character? If so, have you found that the same qualities of the same notes are heard by different people (eg. F# = bright, Eb = dull)? If not, what do you see as the point of learning AP … [Read more...]
What’s The Most Powerful Technique For Perfect Pitch?
Jim: Ok, I just want to know what you think the most powerful technique for perfect pitch is. I usually just play an A chord and then randomly choose a note to figure out. It works pretty good but Im sure you've got a better trick. Graham: Jim, … [Read more...]
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