Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ralph Morelli - Computer Science The Challenge
Professor Morelli graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1969 with a B. A. in Mathematics. He has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy, as well as an M. S. in Computer Science from the University of Hawaii. He has been teaching at...
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Identifying Inessential Notes - Music Composition
Music Matters demonstrates Identifying Inessential Notes
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The Easy Method to Work Out Intervals - Music Theory
Discover an easy method to work out and accurately identify intervals using this simple interval chart. In music, an interval is a measured distance between two notes. When the notes sound at the same time it is called a harmonic...
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Piano for Beginners Lesson 7 - The Note B & Musical Phrases
In this video you will learn a new note in the bass clef, B, and get fluent about playing C and B in the left hand. You will also learn about phrases and how they work like musical sentences. The video includes reminders from earlier in...
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Why Practice With a Metronome? - Music Performance
Why should you be practising with a metronome? Good rhythm and tempo are essential for all musicians. Find out how the metronome can help you practice. In this music performance lesson we consider the value of using a metronome....
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Rumba Style - Composing for the Piano
In this episode of composing for the piano, we explore how to present the Music Matters theme in Rumba style. The distinctive Rumba rhythm is explained and Gareth talks through how he has arranged the melodic design to fit the Rumba...
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Composing Using the Whole Tone Scale - Music Composition
Showing you how to begin a composition using the whole tone scale. The two transpositions of the whole tone scale are explained and consideration is given to how the scale can be used as the basis for melodic and harmonic construction....
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Writing Better Harmony - Music Composition
How to write better harmony and chord progressions. This music composition lesson begins with what is often a typical working of a four-part harmony exercise, which doesn’t sound bad but doesn’t sound good. We explore what works and what...
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Writing a Melody Over a Chord Progression - Music Composition
How to compose and develop melody over a set of chords. Are you someone who can come up with a chord progression but you’re not quite sure how to improvise or write a melody to go with it? In this music composition lesson, we take a...
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The Interrupted Cadence - Music Theory
Learn all about the interrupted cadence, also known as the deceptive cadence, which chords it uses and how it sounds. Would you like to write an interrupted cadence? Would you like to be able to hear interrupted cadences? Cadences...
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Reading Treble Clef Ledger Lines - Music Theory
How well do you know your treble clef ledger lines above and below the stave? You may be fairly new to reading music or you may have been a musician for years but many musicians get caught out when it comes to reading notes on ledger...
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Extended Chords Made Clear - Music Theory
Always wondered what we mean by the term extended chords? Want to use extended chords but not sure how to? Are you a composer who can use chords but want your chords to be more interesting and more colourful? Want to be able to use...
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Can You Work Out the Time Signature of these Rhythms? - Music Theory
Can you work out the time signature of these rhythms? This music theory lesson presents a quiz to help you sharpen your skills. A number of different rhythms are presented and by looking at the numerical value of each bar and at the...
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The Difference Between 2/4 and 4/4 Time Signatures - Music Theory
What is the difference between 2/4 and 4/4 time signatures? On the face of it, there may appear to be little difference between music in 2/4 time or music in 4/4 time. Often it is possible to count 2 or 4 beats to the same piece of...
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Making Music with 7th Chord Chains - Music Composition
Making music with 7th chord chains and advanced chord progressions in any style, from baroque to cocktail piano. The chain of 7ths has been used by composers since the Baroque period as a means of providing a rich sequence of 7th chords...
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How to Build Diminished and Augmented Chords - Music Theory
Learn how to build diminished and augmented chords. This music theory lessons show you how to start with major triad and modify it into an augmented or diminished triad, before showing an alternative method of calculation by counting...
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Spot the Music Notation Mistakes - Music Theory
We explore an extract of music that contains some mistakes with its notation, can you spot them all? This music theory lesson explores some of the most common errors when it comes to notating notes, rhythms, time signatures and other...
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A Beginner's Guide to Four-Part Harmony - Music Theory
Beginner's guide to four-part harmony. This music theory lesson explains the basics of how to write four-part harmony to fit with a given melody. Often people can write a tune they are happy with but they are not sure which chords to use...
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What is a Secondary Dominant? - Music Theory
Find out what makes a secondary dominant and how best to use them. A secondary dominant is a way of adding a touch of harmonic colour to a piece of music. It occurs when a V-l progression occurs in a key other than the prevailing key....
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How Well Do You Know Your Intervals? - Music Theory
How well do you know your intervals? Interval recognition is a core skill in for any musician with questions like these often appear in music theory exams. In this music theory lesson you will have an opportunity to discover how accurate...
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Piano for Beginners Lesson 12 - Five Notes in the Bass Clef & Final Performance
In this video you will learn a new note, F, in the bass clef and will discover how to use all five fingers evenly in the left hand. There is a new piece to learn, which gives you the opportunity to read the notes C, B, A, G and F in the...
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Can You Name the Interval? - Music Theory
Can you name these intervals? In this music theory lesson you will have an opportunity to discover how accurate you are at identifying intervals. Do you know your major intervals from your minor intervals or your augmented intervals from...
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Piano for Beginners Lesson 5 - The Notes C, D & E in Treble Clef
In this video you will learn a new note, E, and there will be reminders about the notes and rhythms discovered earlier in the course, as well as advice on fingering. The video includes new pieces to learn and new duets to play in both...
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Orchestration & Writing for Brass - The Trumpet
All you need to know in order to begin composing for the trumpet. This orchestration video explores the Trumpet as a solo instrument and in the context of playing as part of an ensemble of Trumpets or wider Brass, and explains the rather...