Learn to Read Music » Music Reading Tips http://learningtoreadmusic.org Learn to Read Music Quickly and Easily Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:08:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= How Should People Learn to Read Music? http://learningtoreadmusic.org/392/how-should-people-learn-to-read-music/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/392/how-should-people-learn-to-read-music/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:29 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/?p=392 I just read a very interesting article talking about music education in public schools and how people learn to read music…. It was a radio interview and a caller asked a question, basically, “Why do we still teach people how to read music the old slow way that hasn’t changed in at least 200 years??”

The speaker essentially said, “yes there are faster ways to learn to read music, but it’s important to still study classical music” (which I agree with by the way), but she didn’t even answer the question!! If there’s a faster way to teach people how to read music it needs to be taught. I’ve been saying this for years and FINALLY it sounds like people are starting to listen. Music theory, learning to read music, and fundamental music education don’t have to be antiquated, but they are in the normal ways music are taught. If you want a way to learn how to read music fast and easy, in a manor that keeps up with the latest advancements in how people learn the quickest, check out Speedy Music Reading

You can read the whole article at http://www.kpbs.org/news/2009/nov/05/state-music-education-schools/

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]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/392/how-should-people-learn-to-read-music/feed/ 0 What can anyone tell me about the Berklee School of Music’s (Boston) Summer Performance Program? http://learningtoreadmusic.org/146/what-can-anyone-tell-me-about-the-berklee-school-of-musics-boston-summer-performance-program/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/146/what-can-anyone-tell-me-about-the-berklee-school-of-musics-boston-summer-performance-program/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:11:04 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/146/what-can-anyone-tell-me-about-the-berklee-school-of-musics-boston-summer-performance-program/
starsnplanets asked:

What should my family know about sending our 17 year old to Berklee School of Music for the 2006 Summer (5 week) Performance program?
Any tips, secrets, etc?
What to look for when choosing a hotel to stay at near Berklee…how hard to get Sox tickets for a specific date in August…anything about the Berklee Program itself.
17 year old very mature, quiet, drummer (drum kit), does not read music.
What should he/we be doing, besides begging for money from the family, to get him ready for a good experience?

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]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/146/what-can-anyone-tell-me-about-the-berklee-school-of-musics-boston-summer-performance-program/feed/ 2 Beginning Piano Lessons : Basic Music Reading Tips http://learningtoreadmusic.org/186/beginning-piano-lessons-basic-music-reading-tips-4/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/186/beginning-piano-lessons-basic-music-reading-tips-4/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:10:09 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/186/beginning-piano-lessons-basic-music-reading-tips-4/
expertvillage asked:

Reading piano sheet music is difficult at first but then becomes easier with practice. Learn some great basic tips on how to read sheet music for the piano in this free music lesson video clip on beginning piano lessons. Expert: Matthew Gom Bio: Matt is a school music teacher and has been playing and teaching the piano for over 20 years. Filmmaker: Paul Kersey

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]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/186/beginning-piano-lessons-basic-music-reading-tips-4/feed/ 0 I’m going to UNCG Summer Music Camp next week, and I’m kinda nervous. Any advice or tips? http://learningtoreadmusic.org/140/im-going-to-uncg-summer-music-camp-next-week-and-im-kinda-nervous-any-advice-or-tips/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/140/im-going-to-uncg-summer-music-camp-next-week-and-im-kinda-nervous-any-advice-or-tips/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:08:40 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/140/im-going-to-uncg-summer-music-camp-next-week-and-im-kinda-nervous-any-advice-or-tips/
Rachel D asked:

My brother and I signed up for UNCG Summer Music Camp on the first day we could, so naturally we were accepted. I play the trumpet and he plays the trombone (which is kind of funny because he is very small). This will be my first time away at camp. I’m going to be the youngest in the band (11) too. Any tips or advice? Your experiences in this camp or others? What I should maybe pack, but it isn’t on the list? All answers are read and appreciated. Thanks! :P

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]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/140/im-going-to-uncg-summer-music-camp-next-week-and-im-kinda-nervous-any-advice-or-tips/feed/ 2 Learn to Read Music Meter Final Lesson http://learningtoreadmusic.org/442/learn-to-read-music-meter-final-lesson/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/442/learn-to-read-music-meter-final-lesson/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:07:31 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/?p=442 We’re now (finally!) at the end of this music lesson to help you learn to read music meter. From the above, we can summarize that the difference between simple and compound time is how the beat or pulse is divided:  either into two parts or three parts respectively.  In addition, we can see that in simple time the beat value will always be a regular note value, while in compound time the beat value will always be a dotted note value.

So there you have it, we’ve covered simple and compound musical meter, reading music notes on the bass cleff and reading music notes on the treble clef. If you’re serious about learning to read music, spend a great deal of time on this site, you’ll find many free music lessons and basic music theory. Enjoy!


]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/442/learn-to-read-music-meter-final-lesson/feed/ 1 I want to learn the violin, and to read music.any teaching software that can teach a moron like me? http://learningtoreadmusic.org/162/i-want-to-learn-the-violin-and-to-read-musicany-teaching-software-that-can-teach-a-moron-like-me/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/162/i-want-to-learn-the-violin-and-to-read-musicany-teaching-software-that-can-teach-a-moron-like-me/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:10:17 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/162/i-want-to-learn-the-violin-and-to-read-musicany-teaching-software-that-can-teach-a-moron-like-me/
Joe asked:

To term me as “beginner” is too advanced a term. I have a 4 x 4 violin, whatever that means. I need software, interactive dvd, something that breaks it ALL down into intensely simple instructions that a dimented rock can understand. I don’t know jack, I want to learn to read music, notes, all positioning, fine tuning, cleaning and caring, tips and tricks, plus increasingly challenging cords to ultimately turn me to what others would refer to as a “professional” or “master violinist”.

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]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/162/i-want-to-learn-the-violin-and-to-read-musicany-teaching-software-that-can-teach-a-moron-like-me/feed/ 2 How to Learn to Read New Music 3 http://learningtoreadmusic.org/395/how-to-learn-to-read-new-music-3/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/395/how-to-learn-to-read-new-music-3/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:09:46 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/?p=395 For those of you learning to read music, here’s the final lesson on how to learn a new piece of sheet music.

By this time you may have some ideas for phrasing, dynamics, and articulations. Its time to start writing these ideas into your score.  You may still be polishing some technical problems, but that’s fine if you have a reasonable mastery of the piece.  Develop at least two different interpretations of the piece.  Try a few unusual ideas, they can help get the creative juices flowing even if you reject them in the end.

 If you are preparing for a performance, a new piece needs to be played out to really know if its ready.  Play it for anyone or thing who will listen.  A great acid test for how well you are prepared is to record yourself.  Set simple guidelines for this exercise: you are not going for recording quality, but for performance quality, that is,  to be able to play the piece from beginning to end, one take, with the mic on.  You should then try out the piece out on  a friend or two.  In this way, by the time you hit the stage, you will be fully prepared.

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]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/395/how-to-learn-to-read-new-music-3/feed/ 0 Find Free Sheet Music from Music Reading Tips http://learningtoreadmusic.org/13/freesheetmusicreadingtips/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/13/freesheetmusicreadingtips/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:11:32 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/?p=13 My friend from MusicReadingTips.com found a few really good websites about that will come in handy in your music reading adventures, and I wanted to let you know about them ASAP!  Here’s what he said: “Obviously, one of the most important things you can do when learning to read music is practice, and to practice you need sheet music.

You can find FREE Sheet Music at the following sites:

  • 8notes.com
  • Freesheetmusic.net
  • Freesheetmusicguide.com

Enjoy!”

Now print off a few pieces of this sheet music & follow the music reading practice tips that we talked about last week and you’ll get great results. If you need more help checkout this site to learn How To Read Music Fast


]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/13/freesheetmusicreadingtips/feed/ 0 New Music Reading Tips http://learningtoreadmusic.org/10/musicreadingtips/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/10/musicreadingtips/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:09:34 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/?p=10 I just found a new blog today that is going to be great news for people who really want to learn how to read music fast and easy! You can find the blog here:

Music Reading Tips

They say they’re going to be covering how to read music notes, basics of music theory for beginners and many other things you’ve gotta get down. Just wanted to let you all know about this great site to help you learn to read music!


]]> http://learningtoreadmusic.org/10/musicreadingtips/feed/ 0 What should i do next in guitar? any tips and techniques? http://learningtoreadmusic.org/178/what-should-i-do-next-in-guitar-any-tips-and-techniques/ http://learningtoreadmusic.org/178/what-should-i-do-next-in-guitar-any-tips-and-techniques/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:08:25 +0000 David Jones http://learningtoreadmusic.org/178/what-should-i-do-next-in-guitar-any-tips-and-techniques/
MusicGirl asked:

Due to the idea of me starting guitar from my questions on yahoo anwers, I started teaching myself guitar yesterday. I have a book that doesnt explain a whole lot. I know chords: Em, C, D, G but want to know how to read tabs, more chords etc, Any ideas and tips? Note: I have ALOT of music experience and can read sheet music ( i play violin, clarinet, flute, piano, recorder, ETC

music reading tipshttp://www.SpeedyMusicReading.com


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