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Music Music Theory Music Production Sight Singing

08/01/25

How do you determine the difference between a minor interval and a diminished interval?

This is for both triads and specific intervals ranging from seconds to sevenths -- I don't understand how to decipher if an interval is a minor, major, diminished, augmented, etc. I thought I had... more

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Music Language French Composition (music)

08/01/25

How do I sound French without overdoing the fake Parisian ‘hon hon hon’ accent?

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Music Music Theory Voice (music) Songwriting

07/18/25

How do I learn to sing higher?

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Music Voice (music) Writing Songwriting

07/18/25

How do you generate ideas for original lyrics?

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Music General Music Violin Music Production

06/15/25

Which one is easier to learn?

Which one is easier to learn: Cello or Violin?(Both have their more difficult aspects)Cello: You need to reach further on the fingerboard in order to correctly play notes Distinguishing the correct... more

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Music General Music Piano Music Production

06/15/25

Level 10 piano pieces

I have to gather pieces to submit for the CM Test and other competitions; I need four pieces from each period of music:BaroqueClassicalRomantic20th CenturyAre there suitable pieces that meet the... more

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Music General Music Violin Music Production

06/15/25

String instrument tuning

I've always wondered: Why are string instruments tuned in intervals of perfect fifths?Violin: G3, D4, A4, E5Viola: C3, G3, D4, A4Cello: C2, G2, D3, A3Stringed Bass: E1, A1, D2, G2

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Music Music Theory

06/15/25

7 modes of the Major Scale

Can someone clarify each of the scale modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian)?I am not sure how to identify them or how to construct each type. (Creating for example,... more

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Music General Music Guitar Piano

06/03/25

How do I find the perfect music teacher for me?

How can I be sure to find someone who helps me feel supported and encouraged, confident in my learning and abilities?

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Music General Music Cello

03/28/25

What are the best strategies for playing faster passages on the cello?

Playing faster passages on the cello requires a combination of technique, muscle memory, and practice. In this post, I’ll share effective strategies to help you increase your speed and accuracy... more

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Music Music Theory

03/28/25

How do you analyze a piece of music using music theory?

Analyzing a piece of music through music theory helps musicians understand its structure, harmony, melody, and rhythm. In this post, I’ll walk you through the steps involved in music analysis,... more

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Music Clarinet

02/18/25

Gift certificate

Hi, Id like to gift someone a lesson, whats the best way to do that??

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Music

12/18/24

What is the part of the song, near the end of the song that brings it all together?

structure of the song

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Music Music Theory Violin

10/12/24

What are your core teaching values?

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Music Guitar Music Theory Composition (music)

09/09/24

Who invented the 1st electric guitar?

Les Paul and "The Log" guitar in 1939-1940,

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Music General Music Music Theory

08/11/24

Theory & performance connections

How does studying music theory support my music instrument performance skills?

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Music Ear Training

06/04/24

Exam Preparation

How do I prepare for a solfege exam where I have to perform in front of my classmates?

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Music Music Theory Composition (music)

04/26/24

What are quartal and quintal harmony?

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Music English Computer History

04/22/24

Is there a good way to use ChatGPT and other AI systems for learning?

This question explores the potential of AI in learning and looks at: How can I create my own chatbot to help me in school? Is there an ethical way to do this so that the teacher and school knows... more

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