Two Minute Music Theory
The Magic Hidden in the Harry Potter Theme (Score Study)
Introducing a step-by-step guide to music analysis. Complete with helpful questions, and exercises to guide you through the wide world of studying scores.
Two Minute Music Theory
8 Tips To Make Hearing Rhythms EASIER
I do a lot of rhythmic dictation for my job, so while I'm working on the next Score Study video, I'm sharing 8 of the most helpful tips I've found to make it easier.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
RuNett Nia Ebo - I Dance and My Body Talks to God
RuNett Nia Ebo, author of 8 chapbooks and 3 paperbacks of poetry and counting. Her signature poem is "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?" It is a contribution to Chicken Soup For the African American Soul. Ms. Ebo visits schools (all...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marilyn Nelson - 'Red-Hot Mama'
Marilyn Nelson is the author or translator of more than 20 books and chapbooks for adults and children. Her critically acclaimed books for young adults include A Wreath for Emmett Till and the ground breaking Carver: A Life in Poems, a...
Guinness World Records
Most Finger Snaps in a Minute
The most finger snaps in a minute is 334 and was achieved by Niclas Nadasdy in Germany. Use to inspire a session on improvised percussion.
Rachel's English
Idiom 'Hit the Bullseye' -- How to Say -- American English Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce the idiom 'hit the bullseye', and what it means, in this fun video where Rachel definitely cannot hit a bullseye!
Music Matters
How Motifs are Used in Baroque Style - Music Composition
This music composition lesson unpacks Bach’s Sinfonia in B minor, drawing attention to the three motifs used to compose this piece. The three motifs are unpacked and we explore both the differences and the common ground between them. We...
Curated Video
Words with Strange Pronunciation
English is weird!! Many words don't sound the way they look and some are, indeed, very strange. In this video I teach you how to correctly pronounce the following words: rhythm haphazard shepherd choir guarantee vacuum sieve
Two Minute Music Theory
My First Melody Was Boring. Let's Fix It.
I get a lot of questions about how to use music theory to write music. So, today I'm taking a look at a melody I wrote a long time ago to see how I can improve it using concept we learn in Theory I and II.
Curated Video
Rhythm Routine Rhythm
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Odd Quartet
What Is Polyrhythm?
One of the most confusing rhythms in music can be polyrhythms, but they don't have to be confusing. Today we break down what a polyrhythm is and how to make one. We also listen to two different example of polyrhythm using eighth notes,...
Curated Video
I Love You
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Odd Quartet
Looking at Complex Polyrhythms
Polyrhythms are based on the concept that any note can be broken down into any number of smaller notes - musicians call this subdividing or subdivisions. The idea is that you can take any note and divide it equally into 2 parts, 3 parts,...
Extra English Practice
Pronunciation: Word Stress
English pronunciation lesson explaining word stress. Includes game and practice activity.
Odd Quartet
More Polyrhythms - Music Theory Crash Course
There are many different ways to look at polyrhythms in music and today we are looking at a different one, using star shapes. Last time we visualized these rhythms using straight sided polygons but I had a great comment on the last video...
Music Matters
Handel’s Word Painting Brilliance - Composer Insights
A detailed look through the opening of the first Chorus movement in Handel’s “Messiah”. In particular word painting is explored, namely how Handel paints the text “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed”. Choice of key and tempo are...
Curated Video
Slide Stairs Swings
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Curated Video
Ba Ba Black Sheep
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Curated Video
Row Your Boat
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Curated Video
25 Most Common Spelling Mistakes In English - Even Natives Make
English is a tricky language, often the pronunciation gives no clue to the correct spelling. In today's lesson, you will learn how to avoid the top 25 most common spelling mistakes in English, that even natives make.
Curated Video
The ABC Song
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Curated Video
Chirp the Love
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.
Curated Video
London Bridge
Giligilis love to sync with life's innate rhythm by using language, body and music. Kids will rediscover the natural harmony of the universe with Giligilis' journeys created based on the Orff method.