Kit Nolan 
Understanding how to recognize and use 7ths is a wonderful way to add dimension and texture to a piece of music. Let’s break down how to understand what an A7 is and how it differs from other similar looking chords. An A7 chord is short for A dominant 7. The notes are A C# E … Read more
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr burst onto the scene in 1963 as The Beatles. They were one of the first bands to write their own songs, and play all their own instruments. Besides the standard guitar, bass guitar and drums, they used a wide variety of non-traditional instruments as well. So … Read more
Fitness trackers have become an ubiquitous part of the modern world. Watches, phones, and chest straps are all keeping track of heart rate fluctuations and steps to keep ourselves in shape. While we know running and lifting weights are good forms of exercise, what about playing the piano? The definition of exercise is activity requiring … Read more
Music can be defined as “organized sound.” If a musician can learn to hear the organization, they can replicate it without the use of any written cues at all. We will explore how to hear that organization in this article. In order for a musician to play by ear, they must be able to identify … Read more
