Questions tagged [learning]
Learning is the act of acquiring or developing skills and knowledge.
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Guitar versus electronic keyboard workstation [closed]
Between a guitar and an electronic keyboard workstation, which one takes less time and/or effort to become proficient with just for singing privately in my home with my family?
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TS or TRS cable from mixer to speaker?
I am running a Behringer XR18 to a Bose L1. I use the Left aux output (xlr) on the Behringer to the guitar line in to the Bose (1/4"). I currently run the female xlr to a TS. Should i use a TRS ...
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What is it like studying in a music conservatory?
I hope this question is relevant to this site's themes, if not let me know and I will delete it.I have started to plan the plot for a story that takes place in a music conservatory. The problem is I ...
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Animal sound in Alkan’s Le Festin d’Aesop
Hi guys I’ve been practicing piano for years. I heard the piece Le Festin D’Aesop by Charles Alkan and got obsessed researching about this one. However, there is a theory that the sound from the piece ...
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How to compose a new song when inspired by existing song?
Sometimes when I listen to a song, especially in foreign language, I get inspired by its atmosphere, and write some great lyrics.
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Are there any tips or techniques on how to compose a new, ...
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Picking equipment for learning Country Guitar in an apartment.
I want to learn to play country guitar. Right now, I'm at a point in my life where I can dedicate a few hours a day to practice. (3+ hours) But I'm a total newbie to music period and live in a dreaded ...
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Hours of study per week at beginner level music school?
So I apologize if this question has come up before but I didn't find anything.
So, I applied and got accepted to my local music school which is one of the best in the country (Iceland). I'm studying ...
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What is the easiest way to get into the groove of holding the guitar neck correctly?
I've been playing guitar every since I was 9 yrs old and now I'm 14 and have found that the way i hold the guitar is giving me Tennis Elbow. What is the best way to get back to playing the guitar ...
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what's the difference between these two notations?
I am using this book
http://www.librariamuzicala.ro/cs-docs/12069-1382689258.pdf
and just on page 3, the said:
I am using this virtual piano
http://virtualpiano.net
so what is the difference in ...
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Courses Offered For An Introduction To Music And Instruments? [closed]
I have no background in the technicalities of music and the instruments it involves. I am, however, closely acquainted with other crafts that call on a similar use of one's faculty of aesthetics (like ...
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Getting feedback from a computer
Is there a way of obtaining a feedback from a computer about what I play on a digital piano?
The purpose is to learn, and although I'd prefer real-time feedback, any sort of feedback would be ...
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Which set of books could I read to become an advanced conductor?
I would like a list of three to ten books to learn all there is to know about conducting.
Please be concise, try to cover all the stages from a beginner conductor (but already an experienced adult ...
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A beginner needs help here (acoustic guitar) [closed]
I'm new here and I have a set of questions.
So basically, I am a beginner in playing an acoustic guitar. I have a few questions and I'll put them together in one thread because, I don't want to ...
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LEARNING to play a Cabasa
I enjoy clapping in church while choir sings. I want to buy a Cabasa instead of a tambourine. Do I need to take lessons just for this use.?
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Practical audiation suggestions related with a specific song
In order to enhance my very poor audiation I want to begin transcribing songs and so I've started with a supposedly easy one (and I believe it really is), counting the number of voices, the ...
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French counting system
I have learned part of the French counting system (crotchet=Ta, crotchet rest=Sa etc.). Where can I find the rest of the system? I've spent hours searching and have found more questions than answers.
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Learn to play to piano notes
I am playing piano for almost 4 years. But I never played with notes. Now I want to play to notes. I can read them, but I have no idea how I can learn to play to them so fast, that I don't need to ...
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Advance Plucking Lessons
Check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA-GadOp9sA (In this video it is not me)
I like plucking a lot. Most of the time I play Blackmoor's night. I can play several famous Blackmoor's Night ...
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Rest and eighth notes [duplicate]
I am learning saxophone, so I don't know how to play this part; may somebody help me?
Thank you
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How to distribute (vocal) training time for most effective learning?
(If you’re not a singer, but have experience with learning other skills or some knowlegde about learning in general, your answer might also be helpful.)
Let’s say you have 7 hours of practice time ...
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What is my vocal type? Help me :D! [duplicate]
Hi i am a young guy of an age 16 years!
Now i'm wondering cause i'm confused with what vocal type i am! I have been testing myself at several music teachers and i have expanded through the years.
My ...
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Is there a note that stays the same?
I just had a bizarre thought!
Is there a note that stays the same regardless of what scale you are in??
Is there any in the Major scales or in the minor scales?
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Criteria when selecting keyboard for piano learning [duplicate]
I would like to start learning to play the piano, and since I do not have the space nor the funds for a complete piano, I would like to buy a keyboard instead.
My questions:
How many keys do I need ...
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Keyboard or midi controller for learning to play? [duplicate]
I am an adult looking to learn to play music. I would like to learn to play a synthesizer but they are a bit expensive to try a new hobby on. I'm looking around the $100 range for my starter ...
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Shall I stop my daughter's violin practice or how should I adjust
First let me summarize the current situation. We live in the United States east coast. My daughter is six-and-half years old. She started practicing violin two years ago, following the Suzuki method. ...
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how to learn to play lead parts like this?
This is a song (
) i like from my country. I like the touch of that lead player. This song is in F major. How do I learn to play like that? Do I need to know the F major ...
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How to learn pieces by heart when time is limited?
Instruction to learn a piece by heart (3 pages) in a brief space of time (2 days)?
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Do I need to memorize my exam pieces if I don't plan on sitting the exam?
Piano pupils play exam pieces from memory which takes a lot of time. Is it necessary for me, an adult teaching myself, to memorize exam pieces when I don't intend to sit for the exams? As well as ...
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C harmonica: How to play high tabs without producing "noise"
I'm going to give 2 examples so you understand the point
If you want to play She's Gone, how you do so? when he screams "Hey Lady...". I tried to play all the time on 8 - 9 holes doesn't sound right, ...
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What Notes does Trumpet play?
I am a total novice. I'm thinking about getting a trumpet so I can practise at home for fun and I want to find out how to play.
I am curious to know what notes you can play on the trumpet. I am not ...
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Can mayonnaise actually be a good instrument? [closed]
Everyone knows what one iconic scene from SpongeBob, where Patrick asks Squidward a question:
Is mayonnaise an instrument?
To which he responds:
No, Patrick, mayonnaise is not an instrument.
I've ...
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