Category: Music theory
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In Star Wars, we have the Jedi (light side of the force) against the Sith (the dark side of the force). We can also have major vs. minor keys in music. This video explains a bit more! If you’re interested in learning more Star Wars music, or whatever you’re like, you can join…
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In this YouTube video, I give the first challenge of Allegro April. Playing the C major scale at 60, 100 and 140 BPM. I did right hand alone, right and left hand together, quarter notes and eighth notes. How fast can you go? Comment with your speed and don’t forget to tag @harmannymusiceducation in your…
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In this YouTube Video, Craig shares a very easy way to figure out whether the chord you’re playing is major or minor. Sure, many people can tell by hearing, but this simple bit of counting will make it so much easier! You can learn from Harmanny Music Education at your own speed! Check…
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I’m starting a new series on Thursdays, called Theory Thursday. Each Thursday, I’ll highlight parts of music theory and share a bit about them. Today, I’m focusing on a dotted note. What is a dotted note? When a dot is added next to a note. When I teach dotted notes to students, I talk…
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Back in the 80’s when I was taking piano lessons, the most advanced part of my lessons were the color drawings in my method books. Now, there are so many tools that help in learning. Today, I’m going to share a great resource that has helped my students. Flashnote Derby is an app that helps…
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Music has a form and a structure to it. Many songs that we hear on the radio, no matter what the style, is typically a verse/chorus/bridge structure. You may have multiple verses, and multiple repeats of the chorus, but it can be easily be broken down into smaller chunks. This video breaks down the Cantina…
