Archive for March, 2009
Which Notes Do I Sing?
Fig. 1 Treble clef
Are you in a choir but you don’t read music? If so, then when the music is passed around you may not know what notes you should sing? Well, even if you don’t read music, it may help you to know which notes you should sing so that you know which lyrics are for you. In this lesson you will learn how to distinguish the different vocal parts so that you will know how to find your part. Read the rest of this entry »
How to read music – Reading rhythms Lesson 1
How To Read Rhythms and Count Notes
Do you sing in a choir? Can you read music? Do you think that you would have a higher quality musical experience if you could read music? Well, on this site I am going to teach you how to read music.
One element of music is rhythm. Rhythm is the timing of sounds over time. When you tap your feet to music you are tapping a rhythm. When you learn to read music you must learn to read rhythms. Learning to read rhythms will help you become a better choir member because you will be able to learn your music faster.
In this lesson you will learn about notes, time signatures, and bars (or measures).
NYIOP SAN FRANCISCO 2009 UPDATE
- Opera Noir: Alban Berg's 'Wozzeck'As he struggles with jealousy and poverty in this powerful tragedy, the psychologically disturbed title character endures ridicule from his superiors and undergoes bizarre medical experiments. […]
- First Listen: 'Cantique,' With The Music Of Arvo PartThe Estonian composer's evocative music has opened a window into a world of spiritual ideals and aspirations, and attracted many fans along the way. Hear Cantique, the new CD of Pärt's music, in its entirety. […]
- Turtle Island Quartet Re-Imagine Jimi Hendrix, With StringsThe group, led by violinist David Balakrishnan, has earned rave reviews for their jazzy take on traditional chamber music. Their latest album, Have You Ever Been ... ?, features interpretations of Jimi Hendrix compositions and continues to push the boundaries of classical fusion. […]
- Renee Fleming Sings 'Lucrezia Borgia'Acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming tackles the unforgiving title role, with Placido Domingo conducting, in a Washington National Opera production of Donizetti's steamy historical drama. […]
- Photo: Lucia MicarelliA Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Scott Bump writes about capturing a great violinist on film at the Newport Jazz Festival. […]
- Nir Felder: Introducing The Next Big Jazz GuitaristThe Brooklyn youngster has already played with John Scofield, Joe Lovano and Jason Moran. With a debut album slated for early 2011, Felder recently stopped by WBGO's The Checkout to give host Josh Jackson a taste of what's to come. […]
- Photo: Anthony BraxtonA Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Tom Wiebe writes about capturing the great composer on film last winter. […]