Music Matters
Which Key is this Piece of Music in? - Music Theory
Just by looking at a melody can you work out which key it is in? How can you tell just by looking at the notes which key a melody is in, especially when there is no key signature? Even if you can work it out how do you know if it’s in a...
Schooling Online Kids
A Fun Phonics Series: Pat's Perfect Painting
Pat is the most perfect penguin in the North Pole. He practices the piano, does his homework, and plays water polo perfectly. But being perfect is hard, and Pat is secretly unhappy. Pat enters his painting in the school art competition,...
Music Matters
Domenico Scarlatti's Sonatas - Composer Insights
Domenico Scarlatti wrote over 550 single-movement sonatas for the harpsichord, making characteristic but innovative use of the instrument. This composer insights lesson explores sonata K208 in A major. Having clarified the Binary...
Music Matters
Modulation by Semitone Shift - Music Theory
Learn how to modulate by semitone shift, sometimes known as the truck driver's gear change modulation, this technique is often used in pop music and musicals where the piece shifts up by a semitone towards the end of the song. By...
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 12 - Fossils
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the...
Amphio
Architecture
Pianist Stephen Hough talks about the great musical architecture of Liszt's Sonata.
After Skool
Life is NOT a Journey - Alan Watts
Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 - 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter and populariser of Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. His philosophies seem to transcend ego,...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do Instruments Make Sounds?
This video is answering the question of how do instruments make sounds.
Music Matters
Musical Note Names in the USA and UK - Music Theory
There are two conventions used across the world for naming the rhythmic values of notes. This music theory lesson explains the two systems used either side of the pond. In both systems there is an element of logic that helps to grasp how...
Music Matters
Swing Rhythm Explained - Music Theory
What is swing rhythm? Some people find playing swing rhythm a little tricky. In this music theory lesson, we explain what swing rhythm sounds like, how to play swing rhythm and how to count swing rhythm. Swing rhythms appear in jazz and...
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Balancing Textures in Music - Music Performance
How to bring musical refinement to your playing and composing by balancing textures. When we are performing, balancing textures well can add an extra dimension to our playing or singing. Performers who fail to consider the balancing of...
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Force
It explains the concept of force, net force, equal and opposite forces. It also talk about the resultant force and various effects of it.
Mr Henry's Music World
Mr Henry's Music World Theme
Welcome! Learn to play the piano.... and all types of music stuff!
Mr Henry's Music World
Skips in Music: Music Theory for Beginners!
Learn all about skips in music notation to make it easier to read music.
Mr Henry's Music World
Piano Lessons for Kids Improvisation
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Maddie Moate
How to make a Pumpkin Piano! (using a Makey Makey!) | Maddie Moate
This Halloween we've mostly been making a Pumpkin Piano! But to find out how this was going to work using a Makey Makey, first we had to learn about circuits! and for that we asked...how does a lightbulb work?!
Music Matters
What is a Hemiola? - Music Theory
Learn what hemiola is all about. In this music theory lesson, we explain how the hemiola works and listen to what it sounds like. A hemiola is a rhythmic device that will make any music in triple time sound more interesting. Hemiola can...
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How to Remember Which Notes Stringed Instruments Are Tuned to - Music Theory
We introduce you to Reckless Eric. Who is Reckless Eric? He’s the guy who helps you remember to which notes stringed instruments are tuned. Do you ever have trouble remembering which notes the strings are tuned to on the guitar, the bass...
Mr Henry's Music World
Music Lesson for Beginners Guide to Writing Composing Music
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
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Methods for Memorizing Music - Music Performance
Many musicians have tried everything in their powers to memorize music but feel very frustrated when the task cannot be mastered. Even though most musicians don’t actually need to memorize music, some do and there are benefits for all in...
Music Matters
Hearing Rhythms & Rhythmic Dictation - Aural Dictation
Learn rhythmic dictation and improve your ear. How often do you hear a rhythm in your head but you’re not sure what that rhythm is or how to write it down? How often do you look at a rhythm in a score but you’re not sure how to play it...
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Classical Voice Types - Music Theory
Classical voice types and vocal categories. This music theory lesson explains the various voice parts and clarifies vocal ranges. In the standard four-part choir we expect to find Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses. The Tenors generally...