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The Joy of Making Music

Why do we enjoy listening to the radio? Going to concerts? Singing traditional songs with family and friends? Dancing? Taking music lessons? Music appreciation, for many of us, feels like a very natural and integral part of life. It may not be something we think about very often. But sometimes, for example when we’re learningContinue reading “The Joy of Making Music”

Slow Practicing

Fast practice, slow progress. Slow practice, fast progress. No practice, no progress: — Fay Adams Practice at the speed of no mistakes. – Liszt The experts have spoken! When you practice at a slow, comfortable pace, magic happens. Tricky parts become manageable and confidence is boosted. Sections that looked impossible become playable! Take a breath andContinue reading “Slow Practicing”

Note reading games

We’re all about play-based learning here at Songbird Music!  Here are three of my favourite games to practice note reading: Dice You’ll need to purchase or make your own musical alphabet dice. I made two so that all letters from A-G are covered. Simply roll the dice and either find the corresponding note on aContinue reading “Note reading games”