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10 Telltale Signs You Might Be A Choir Nerd

Sure, you may get lost browsing through choral sheet music from time to time. And maybe you find yourself humming tricky harmony parts every so often. But does that make you a choir nerd? If you can relate to these 10 Telltale Signs, we’re here to break the news: you’re a choir nerd! 1. You Choose K

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Funny Sheet Music Annotations

Funny Sheet Music Annotations If you’re a musician, sooner or later you are bound to come across some interesting annotations in your music! Luckily, many have taken the time to document some of these funny directives, and we’ve put together our favorites! 1. Music for Introverts 2. Forever

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Meant to Be – Song Spotlight Interview with David Garcia and Josh Miller

We sat down with Billboard No.1 hit-writers, David Garcia and Josh Miller!

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7 Musicians Who Are Triple Threat Entertainers

In the world of entertainment, being a “triple threat” means that a particular person excels at acting, singing, and dancing. Though there are many musicians that have dabbled in the film industry, and many more who have learned to strategically place themselves in the middle of their backup dancers

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21 Quotes That Will Change the Way You Practice Music

It’s no secret that from time to time, musicians struggle with staying motivated to practice. Warm-ups get repetitive, repertoire gets old, and it starts feeling like a chore rather than something enjoyable. It happens to the best of us, but we want to help you push through those

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An Introduction to Jazz Theory

There comes a time in every musician’s life when they are confronted with the intimidating characteristics of jazz theory. This level of music theory can seem like something exclusively for the musically advanced, so many don’t even attempt to make sense of it all. However, jazz theory can

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How to Book Your First Gig: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

How exactly do you take the leap from creating for personal enjoyment to getting ready to book your first gig? Musicnotes is here to help with 10 do’s and don’ts for booking your first gig!

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5 Tips for Creating a Worship Set List

If you are a worship pastor, a music director, or simply a brave volunteer, creating a set list for a worship service or gathering can be intimidating. To help you out, we put together 5 tips to get you started! Define A Purpose The most important decision you have to

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10 Signs You’re A True Piano Lover

Do you eat, sleep and dream piano? Are most of your waking hours spent tapping out the fingering of whatever song happens to be running through your mind? Are you already planning a special date with your beloved 88 keys? If any or all of these apply to you, congratulations! You’re an official Piano

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The Most Expensive Instruments of All Time

Start saving your pennies now, because we’re counting down the most expensive musical instruments ever sold!

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Q & A with Musicnotes Signature Artist Patrick Laird from Brooklyn Duo

When you’re given the chance to perform for the legendary “MTV Unplugged” series, you take it! And that’s exactly what Patrick Laird from Brooklyn Duo did when he had the chance to perform with Shawn Mendes.

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Glossary of Musical Terms

Want to know the difference between a Picardy Third and a Neapolitan Sixth? Scroll through our musical terms (which we are always updating) to find out!

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Best Music Memes of All Time

Some memes will never get old, and we’re thankful for that! Here are our some of our favorite timeless musical memes.

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Guitar Buying Guide: What To Know Before You Buy an Acoustic or Electric Guitar

Understanding how to select the right guitar type that’s best for your learning style and playing needs can help make the guitar buying process much easier. So, before we can officially salute those who are about to rock, we (along with our friends at Beginner Guitar HQ) have a

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The 3 Best Hands-Free Page Turners

We all know the stress of timing the perfect page turns in the middle of a 12-page piece, hearing the deafening SWOOSH of paper as we panic to quickly find our spot on the next page. Over the years, this task has become significantly easier thanks to having sheet music available on an iPad.

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Vocal Audition Etiquette: 6 Things to Keep in Mind

Here are 6 tips for singing audition etiquette, whether you’re a first-timer or have been doing this for some time. Start your auditions the right way.

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The Circle of Fifths: A Guide to How and Why It's Used

The circle of fifths is a tricky concept, but it can easily be understood using our comprehensive guide. Grow your skills with this necessary method.

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Guide to Musical Modes | Tips and Tricks For Memorization

Learning musical modes can seem confusing and overwhelming; however, with our memorization tips & tricks guide, you’ll master them in no time!

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How HDpiano Built A Business Through YouTube

Two guys, a piano, and a YouTube channel may sound like the start to an iffy joke, but HDpiano’s business success is far from a punchline. Sean Lee and Dan Collins have turned their 2008 YouTube piano channel called HDpiano into a blockbuster business!

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Musical Note Names in the U.S. and U.K.

Have you ever come across the word “crotchet” in music terminology and were really confused on what it means? Or maybe you’ve been stumped by “thirty-second note” and “quarter rest.” Our guess? You have been getting musical terminology from the U.S. mixed in with musical terminology from the U.K.

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Vocal Remedies: 5 Best Products for Singers

You’ve got a concert in two days, but your throat feels like it’s on fire! Whether it’s the sinus infection blues, not enough rest, or you’re simply exhausted from the crazy life of a singer, it’s incredibly frustrating when you need your voice to be there—and it’s not. Sometimes a doctor’s appointm

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Musician Jokes – 12 Cringeworthy Music Puns

Music puns may not be your forte, but you can’t deny their greatness! Check out these 12 cringeworthy music puns that are so bad, you just have to laugh.

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Music Theory: Learn How To Transpose Music

Learning how to transpose music will help you better understand the theory behind what creates all those emotive, provoking sounds of a song. This article is here to help you!

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How To Read Guitar Tabs & Chord Diagrams

The guitar continues being one of the most desired instruments to master, but many beginner musicians are unsure of how to get started. Luckily, learning to shred the strings isn’t as hard as one imagines—thanks to guitar tabs. The good news? You don’t need to be literate

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17 Surprising Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument

Learn all about the surprising health benefits of playing an instrument!