Music Matters
Modulation using Diminished 7ths - Music Theory
How to use a diminished 7th chord to modulate into a different key. Diminished 7ths are usually used as a means of adding harmonic colour and tension within the prevailing key. They can also be used as a means of modulation, which is...
Music Matters
Augmented 6th Chords - Music Theory
Understand augmented 6th chords, how to identify and use them in both major and minor keys. augmented 6ths fall into a category known as chromatic chords. They add colour, variety, an element of unpredictability, and tension to music. So...
Curated Video
How to Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators
In this short math video we will learn how to add fractions with unlike denominators to solve a real world problem. We will identify the information given in the real world standardized test question. We will write an addition problem to...
Mr Henry's Music World
Boomwhackers Play Along: J.S. Bach [Composer Edition!]
Check out this boomwhackers play along while learning about the composer J.S. Bach! Play along using the boomwhackers to jam out these famous melodies by Bach. 🎶
Mr Henry's Music World
The History of Beethoven for Kids: Episode Three
Take a magical music adventure and learn the history of Beethoven for kids! Beethoven is one of the greatest composers and this episode is great for kids to use their imagination to listen and discover the music & history of Beethoven!
Mr Henry's Music World
The History of Beethoven for Kids: Episode One
Take a magical music adventure and learn the history of Beethoven for kids! Beethoven is one of the greatest composers and this episode is great for kids to use their imagination to listen and discover the music & history of Beethoven!
Mr Henry's Music World
Recorder Song for Kids: The F Sharp Rap!
Get kids rockin' the F Sharp note on the recorder with te F Sharp Rap!
Mr Henry's Music World
Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Lesson Four Video
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Music Matters
How to Harmonize a Melody - Music Theory
How to easily choose chords and harmonize a melody on the piano. Have you got a melody that you want to harmonise i.e. find chords to fit with it? In this music theory lesson we take a melody and work out how to find the best chords to...
Music Matters
Why is Ear Training and Developing Aural Skills Important?
For a musician, ear training and aural skills are absolutely fundamental to what we're about and the ability to hear what we are doing is essential. The more we can develop our Aural skills the more refined our abilities will become....
Music Matters
Late Romantic Style - Composing for the Piano
In this episode of composing for the piano we talk about writing in a late Romantic style. We take the music matters theme and arrange it into a late Romantic style, discussing music composition techniques and tips when composing for the...
Mr Henry's Music World
Scales on Piano for Beginners C Major Scale
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Music Matters
How Did Liszt Compose: - Composer Insights
How did Franz Liszt compose and what are some of the hallmarks of his compositional style? We try to get inside the head of Liszt and unpack the first page of his monumental Sonata in B minor for piano, of 1854. We explore the shielding...
Mr Henry's Music World
Piano Lessons for Kids Piano Posture
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Music Matters
Antecedent and Consequent Phrases - Music Composition
How to write and compose music with antecedent and consequent phrases, particularly useful when composing melodies. This music composition lesson explains how musical phrases often come in pairs as questioning and answering phrases or as...
Curated Video
The Mechanics of a Piano
The piano is unique among instruments in that it's both a stringed instrument and a percussion instrument. Learn about the parts of a piano and how the strings and hammers work together to create a piano's rich sound.
Music Matters
What is Texture? - Music Theory
Musical texture explained. Texture is the word we use to describe how sound is organised. Texture might be described as high or low, depending on the pitch; as thick or thin, depending on how many notes are sounding at any one time; as...
Music Matters
What to do with a Melody? - Music Composition
Wondering what to do with a melody you've written? How could you go about turning it into a piece? In this music composition lesson we start with a melody in a minor key, then work out how best to harmonise it, considering various...
Music Matters
Alto Clef and Tenor Clef Explained - Music Theory
Learn all about the alto and tenor clef, how to draw them and how to read the notes. Instruments such as the viola read music in the alto clef. Other instruments, such as the trombone, also use the alto clef some of the time. The tenor...
Curated Video
Challenging the Elements: A Journey to Break Records
In this video, a performer expresses their excitement and determination to take on a challenging task despite the cold and wind. As they struggle through the experience, they acknowledge the physical discomfort but also highlight the...
Guinness World Records
Tony D'amico's World Record Attempt: Most Piano Key Hits in a Minute
In this video, Domingo's Antonio Gomez, also known as Tony D'amico, sets out to break the world record for the most piano key hits in a minute. He showcases his skills on the B7 key and demonstrates his determination to achieve this...