Instructional Video2:57
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Name the Composer Quiz! #21 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video16:12
Two Minute Music Theory

The Music of Arrested Development: An Analysis - Part 1

12th - Higher Ed
Music is an important part of a TV show. But, in Arrested Development, it's not just a background layer - it's almost just as important as one of the characters in the show. It's practically a character of its own. Let's look at how...
Instructional Video11:57
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The Difference Between a German 6th and a Dominant 7th - Music Theory

9th - 12th
Why a German 6th sounds exactly the same as a Dominant 7th but functions very differently. This music theory lesson shows you how to construct a Dominant 7th in the key of Db and a German 6th in the key of C, drawing attention to the...
Instructional Video5:20
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Name the Composer Quiz! #25 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video12:26
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How to Write Counterpoint - Music Composition

9th - 12th
Learn how to write counterpoint, an advanced music composition technique. Many musicians are happy writing melodies and chords but when it comes to writing counterpoint they feel out of their depth. Many music students need to be able to...
Instructional Video17:30
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What a Piano Accompanist Should Do - Music Performance

9th - 12th
Many musicians find themselves in the position of piano accompanist, often by choice but sometimes reluctantly. This music performance lesson offers top tips in relation to becoming a more confident accompanist. You may be an experienced...
Instructional Video4:45
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Name the Composer Quiz! #27 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video9:44
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Writing Counterpoint - Combining Counterpoint with Harmony

9th - 12th
Learn how to write and compose counterpoint combined with homophony. Counterpoint is an advanced music composition technique that involves weaving together multiple melody lines. Working in a Baroque style, this video demonstrates how...
Instructional Video19:38
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Reading Chords On a Lead Sheet - Music Performance

9th - 12th
How to read chords on a lead sheet on the piano. Many pieces of music are presented in lead sheet format i.e. where a melodic line is printed with chord symbols above. What do these symbols mean and how does one play from a lead sheet?...
Instructional Video4:53
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Name the Composer Quiz! #22 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video4:51
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Name the Composer Quiz! #17 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video16:08
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How to use Augmented 6th Chord in Minor Keys - Music Composition

9th - 12th
Learn how do to construct and use augmented 6th chords in minor keys. This music composition lesson explains the best ways to write approach chords to Augmented 6th chords and the best ways to resolve them. After explaining how to form...
Instructional Video5:16
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The Perfect Cadence - Music Theory

9th - 12th
Learn all about the perfect cadence, which chords it uses and how it sounds. Do you want to know what a cadence is? More specifically, do you want to know what a perfect cadence is? Would you like to play one or to write one? Would you...
Instructional Video4:58
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Name the Composer Quiz! #18 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video6:41
Mr Henry's Music World

Music Theory for Beginners Single Eighth Notes and Rests

K - 5th
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Instructional Video1:08
Mr Henry's Music World

Music Theory for Beginners The Measure

K - 5th
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Instructional Video2:00
Mr Henry's Music World

Music Theory for Beginners Paired Eighth Notes

K - 5th
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Instructional Video7:05
Two Minute Music Theory

Does Music Actually Have Rules?

12th - Higher Ed
Music theory is often thought of as a list of rules that govern music: Parallel 5ths are illegal; You can't double the leading tone; dominant must go to tonic. But is that really true? Are there actually any rules in music theory?
Instructional Video4:09
Mr Henry's Music World

Music Theory for Beginners The Dotted Quarter Note

K - 5th
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Instructional Video0:22
Two Minute Music Theory

Hexachordal Combinatoriality - Musical Definitions In About 15 Seconds

12th - Higher Ed
Who has time to watch a two minute video?! Now get all of your musical definitions in about 15 seconds! Today: Hexachordal Combinatoriality
Instructional Video3:41
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Name the Composer Quiz! #24 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video19:30
Two Minute Music Theory

The Music of Arrested Development: An Analysis - Part 2

12th - Higher Ed
Arrested Development has an incredibly unique use of music. In fact, they couldn't have actually told the story without the music. Music is an important part of a TV show. But, in Arrested Development, it's not just a background layer -...
Instructional Video23:24
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How to Use Diminished 7th Chords - Music Composition

9th - 12th
How to use diminished 7th chords. This music composition lesson explains how to construct a diminished 7th chord and how to key reference it, clearing up various common misunderstandings on the way. We explore the diminished 7th chord in...