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News

How good is your ear?

Posted on January 18, 2009June 7, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is a masterful demonstration of identifying chords by ear.

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Posted in News  |  Tagged play by ear
News

Another rhythm chart

Posted on January 15, 2009June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is a rhythm chart I am working on.   

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Posted in News  |  Tagged arranging, harmony
Free Lessons

Praise Him, Praise Him – A thought about functional harmony

Posted on January 12, 2009June 7, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is a quick example of the way chords function.  

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged functional harmony, reharmonization
Free Lessons

Making a hook interesting

Posted on January 7, 2009June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is a little something I did over last weekend.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged arranging, hooks
Free Lessons

Changing V-I progressions to ii-V-I progressions

Posted on January 5, 2009June 7, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here are some examples on how to do this very handy strategy.   

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged chord substitutions, reharmonization
Thoughts

Playing simpler

Posted on January 1, 2009June 7, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is an easy thing everyone can do to improve their music this year.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged performance
Thoughts

Do you think you are a good musician?

Posted on December 27, 2008June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

I spent some time with a great musician today, and it reminded me how far I have to go.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged motivation
Free Lessons

Smooth chord progressions

Posted on December 20, 2008June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is a quick tip for creating progressions that sound smooth.   

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged chord substitutions, functional harmony, reharmonization
Free Lessons

Which color notes belong to each chord

Posted on December 17, 2008June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

A quick guide to help you color your chords.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged 11th chord, 13th chord, 9th chord, chord substitutions, color tones, extended chords, reharmonization
Free Lessons

Sight reading – How to read ahead

Posted on December 16, 2008June 7, 2019 by Greg Howlett

I got a question this week about sight reading that made me think.   

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged functional harmony, sight reading, theory
Music Philosophy

Should you play by ear?

Posted on December 10, 2008June 7, 2019 by Greg Howlett

I think you should make the effort.  Here is why.   

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Posted in Music Philosophy  |  Tagged play by ear
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