How Debussy makes use of the whole tone scale to achieve his signature evocative sound. We look through his Piano Prelude “Voiles”. The use of low dynamics, slow tempo and plenty of rhythmic space are just three of the ingredients...

Having fun with the 12 bar blues. This music theory lesson explains how the 12 bar blues pattern works and how you can have hours of fun with 12 bar blues. We look at the basic chord scheme, how the 12 bar blues is constructed and then...

So far we have talked about how to build triads and seventh chords but today we are going to talk about how to voice those chords. There are two main kinds of chord voicing. Open chords and close chords. We talk about how to identify...

Fun 3D animated learning episodes to support the early years development areas of Expressive Arts & Design. Ronnie Rock is a Super Geek Hero on a mission to learn! Ronnie sings about his favourite musical instruments by playing them one...

How does Chopin create and express emotion in his music? We delve into the mind of the composer and explore Chopin’s Nocturne in G minor, explaining how Chopin delivers emotional impact through his approach to harmony, melodic...

How good are you at naming and identifying chords in a piece of music? This music theory lesson explains how to determine the key of a given piece of music and how to work out the chords that belong to that key. It then invites you to...