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How to read music
David Young, Head of Academic Studies at Gigajam, introduces essential music theory in the first of three theory focused worksheets. Music is widely regarded as one of the eight intelligences we are born with, yet the academic study of music often leaves people feeling that they are not musical. In this ‘how to’ introductory guide to reading music David lays it out simply for you, so you can truly believe you are musical and start to articulate your musicality.
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How to build musical scales
David Young, Head of Academic Studies at Gigajam, helps you understand how to build scales. David introduces the major and minor scales and will show you how to use sequences of musical intervals to create scales. Based on this knowledge David will be going on to demonstrate how to build: harmonic minor, melodic minor, pentatonic and blues scales. This will give you the confidence to start building musical scales.
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How to create and play chords
David Young, Head of Academic Studies at Gigajam, takes you through how to build chords based on How to build musical scales. This article starts by introducing major, minor and diminished chords. Building on the knowledge learned today David will be going on to demonstrate how to build many different types of chords. This guide is a thorough insight that will give you the confidence to start building chords.
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How to use your PC to record your music
Martin York, Head of Composition at Gigajam, takes you through the essential aspects of setting yourself up to record music on your PC. It has never been easier, or cheaper, but as an experienced professional musician and composer Martin understands what you need to do to enable you to capture your musical creativity. In this introductory ‘how to’ guide, Martin gets you to think about your computer, the hardware and the options you have for recording software.
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How to start composing with your PC
Martin York, Head of Composition at Gigajam, understands that it is a combination of skills that enable you to compose your own music. In this essential introductory guide to composing with your PC, you will receive the best advice from one of the UK’s leading professional composers. Today’s ‘how to’ guide will provide you with a unique insight into the realities of composing. Read in conjunction with Martin’s guide on how to record your music, you will be set up to unleash and capture your musical creativity.
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