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Musical Homonyms: The Importance of Spelling in Music

It is obvious when a word is misspelled but not as obvious when a musical element is misspelled. In this lesson, we’ll explore correct spelling in music.

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Beyond Distance: The Second Dimension of Intervals

Intervals are vital in the understanding of melody and harmony because they are the relationship between “two” notes – the distance between them.

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Exposed: Six Characteristic Features of Intervals

An interval is the distance [in pitch] between two notes. However, in this post, we’ll go a step further by describing 6 features of intervals that’ll give you a deeper understanding.

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Melodic Progressions vs. Intervals

In this lesson, learn the difference between melodic progressions and intervals. One is the building blocks of scales; the other, chords. Learn the ins and outs of each.

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[VIDEO] The KEY to getting to the next level in your piano playing (FREE link to 28-pg report included)…

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Here’s a foolproof guide that’ll have you naming chords correctly… TONIGHT!

Yesterday’s lesson was one of my longest yet. And it was worth it! I took you through a foolproof method for naming chords correctly. And many of you were helped tremendously (per your comments and radio show feedback last night).

Today, I want to make it even plainer…

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At Last! A foolproof method for naming chords

As you know, a lot of my blog posts have exercises at the end that invite readers to participate. One exercise might be to figure out the same chord voicing in all 12 keys, with each reader taking a key of their own (I love those!). Others are more complex.