The Library of Congress recently launched a new Performing Arts Encyclopedia on its Web site (loc.gov). It's a grand resource for those interested in exploring the realms of music, motion pictures, broadcasting, recorded sound, manuscripts, rare … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Auditory Acuity
While talking on the telephone today, notice the qualities of each caller's voice. Is their voice high or low pitched, loud or soft? Write down as many characteristics as you are able to discern and then compare the qualities of each caller (You can … [Read more...]
Music from 06-21-05: Walls
Where will you be when the Wall falls down Where will you be when the Wall falls down Dead and buried, gagged and bound Bars of steel will lock me down They tried to tell me but I won't hear Abandon hope, there is none here Where will you … [Read more...]
Music from 12-05-05
This is a stop-and-start [tag]iPod[/tag] recording of a [tag]120bpm[/tag] [tag]Cmin7[/tag] [tag]Dorian[/tag] [tag]funk[/tag] [tag]groove[/tag] on my [tag]wurly[/tag]. 4:45 - Key change to [tag]Emin[/tag]. Download: Music from 12-05-05 … [Read more...]
Piano Voicings Part 4: Upper Structure Chords
Upper structure chords consist of a triad-or triad inversions-over a tritone. Here's a chart of common upper structures: … [Read more...]
For those of you who want personal assistance…
On Monday, August 7, I have a password-protected phone line reserved just for you. If you can't make it to the live call, you'll have a recording to listen to later. We'll continue these calls every other week for 3 months. If you sign up in time -- … [Read more...]
Piano Voicings Part 3: Fourth Chords
Fourth chords create harmonies reminiscent of McCoy Tyner's playing. Stacked fourths have a wide open texture and are complimented very well by pentatonic scales. Begin on the third of a major scale and keep adding fourths as your taste dictates. … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Visual Acuity
Sometime today, preferably during a quiet moment, look out across a familiar outdoor scene. Maybe your back yard or the view from your office window. Notice any small movements in your field of vision and focus in on the movement. What do you see? … [Read more...]
Welcome to Absolute Pitch University
Thank you for joining Absolute Pitch University! You made a wise decision. Your transaction has been completed and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you. Please make sure that you add "" to your "accepted list" if you use any type … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Kinesthetic Acuity
The next time you take a shower, pause to notice how the water feels against your body. Notice the temperature, water pressure, whether the spray is sharp or gentle, and how the water feels as it rolls off your body. Notice if these feelings are … [Read more...]
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