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How do you draw a quarter rest with a pen/pencil?

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I accidentally composed a song that sounds like a famous song

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Why can't drums produce melody?

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How to know what notes will go together while improvising?

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Why does the scale have seven (or five) notes? Why not six?

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What does a small x-like symbol before a note mean?

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How can I learn to compose?

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What is the difference between a “riff” and a “melody”?

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Tapping 3 times on one leg and 4 times on another leg in 4 beats. What is it called and how to do it?

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How do I keep my concentration going to the end and not get distracted thinking about how well it's going?

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Is there a sound theoretical reason why a capella choirs “drift off” of the starting pitches in a piece?

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I can learn guitar fast, but I haven't got the nerve to sit and practice for hours, how to practice for long sessions?

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What is the difference between male head voice and falsetto?

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Should one write ♯ or ♭?

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Operating guitar for 10 years but can't make music

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Tips for how to stay calm before a concert

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Do ear plugs have a big effect on ability to hear the music?

practice performing hearing

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How to know whether to write accidentals as sharps or flats? [duplicate]

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Which are all the musical intervals that are valid?

theory intervals

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Why do these progressions sound good?

theory chords chord-progressions

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How to make a career out of music?

performing

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How can you tell if the singer is in pitch?

voice ear-training

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How do I develop a bass voice?

learning voice bass-voice

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Right hand accuracy

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Tuning the lowest bass string a hair flat

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What value does practicing have without paying attention to what you do?

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How do you avoid mindless practicing

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Playing with other people. What should I know to do?

guitar jamming

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When should falsetto be used for a male voice?

voice falsetto

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Do I have to be a virtuoso pianist to compose faster music?

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How do you draw a quarter rest with a pen/pencil?

I accidentally composed a song that sounds like a famous song

Why can't drums produce melody?

How to know what notes will go together while improvising?

Why does the scale have seven (or five) notes? Why not six?

What does a small x-like symbol before a note mean?

How can I learn to compose?

What is the difference between a “riff” and a “melody”?

Tapping 3 times on one leg and 4 times on another leg in 4 beats. What is it called and how to do it?

How do I keep my concentration going to the end and not get distracted thinking about how well it's going?

Is there a sound theoretical reason why a capella choirs “drift off” of the starting pitches in a piece?

I can learn guitar fast, but I haven't got the nerve to sit and practice for hours, how to practice for long sessions?

What is the difference between male head voice and falsetto?

Should one write ♯ or ♭?

Operating guitar for 10 years but can't make music

Tips for how to stay calm before a concert

Do ear plugs have a big effect on ability to hear the music?

How to know whether to write accidentals as sharps or flats? [duplicate]

Which are all the musical intervals that are valid?

Why do these progressions sound good?

How to make a career out of music?

How can you tell if the singer is in pitch?

How do I develop a bass voice?

Right hand accuracy

Tuning the lowest bass string a hair flat

What value does practicing have without paying attention to what you do?

How do you avoid mindless practicing

Playing with other people. What should I know to do?

When should falsetto be used for a male voice?

Do I have to be a virtuoso pianist to compose faster music?