We begin this routine explanation of scales and chords with a word of advice to teachers. The effectiveness of this chapter as a teaching device will be reduced if it is presented to young students in its entirety. The teacher should be thoroughly familiar with all the material to be […]
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The ability of a band to play accurately at sight depends upon the discipline of the group. Many persons become unduly alarmed when the word discipline is mentioned. This is unfortunate, for discipline means nothing more than an orderly, efficient way of getting things done. To always associate the word […]
Let us agree that the term “Counting Time” used in music means to locate the beats, and measure, and determine the value of notes and rests in the measures. This implies an actual measurement of time duration. When a metronome is set at 60, each beat is one second long, […]
Before going into a detailed discussion of time counting and teaching theory, we should discuss the best way to rehearse for sight playing. Really, careful rehearsal routines must be maintained for playing all new music. An attempt to play music at sight while using incorrect techniques is harmful to the […]
This is an electronic, online version of the 1963 work “Playing At Sight” by E C Moore, originally published by Leblanc Educational Staff. We have tidied and edited the text for sense and clarity, and recreated the musical notation to be more accessible. The 35-page book is split into a […]
1. Key Signatures The ability to recognize the meaning of tonality as related to key signatures comes through practice. The best routine to follow is scale practice, emphasizing ALL major and minor scales. Special drill will be valuable. For example, place various key signatures on the board, and have the […]
The casual musician may at first glance wonder why it’s worth making a small financial investment in a musical dictionary that’s almost large and heavy enough to be used as a doorstop, but anyone with a keen interest in the history of music, musical instruments, and theory, would do well […]
This article may help you to learn the sound of different musical intervals, listing songs that contain that interval.