About 4yrs ago I was practicing scales and modes, cramming a whole lots and getting myself confused. While searching and sourcing for the best way I can go about playing scales without burdening myself with having to cram or put on my head a hundred scales, their notes and patterns, something […]
As simple as this may sound, I get disappointed when I meet pianist who has spent years playing the piano and yet they lack the basic fundamentals of chords. In this post we’re going to explore the foundation of piano chords “Notes create scales, scales create chords, chords create progressions, and […]
(N.B: Every definition or terms used in this material is an intellectual property of Otitoju Olumide. Meanwhile any other external intellectual property or knowledge if used will be referenced). There have been questions raised at different levels concerning certain things about the drum and her drummers which “Getting and determining […]
An “interval” in music is simply distance between two tones. Just like inches, feet, yards, and meters describe distance in physical spaces, intervals like “half steps” and “whole steps” describe distance in music. “Half steps” are from key to key with no keys in between, “Whole steps” always skip a key […]
This lesson is a simple advanced drum lesson for those who practically understand how triplets function. In this video lesson, we will infusing the use of the triplet in combination with the kick drum and our floor Tom. The stickings are below: RLR KK RL KK RLR (Lk)RL (Lk)RL (Lk)RL […]
Have you ever wondered why your voice sounds the way it does? Think of a voice type as a series of ingredients mixed together to create a unique-tasting dessert. For singing, the ingredients combine to create a unique-sounding voice. The four common voice types are soprano, mezzo-soprano(often called mezzo), tenor, and bass. These five ingredients determine […]
Here are few recommended steps in becoming a better Singer. Believe in Yourself As a singer, I can tell you that if you don’t believe in yourself, no one will. Your singing must ring true. You must be confident if you expect to sing with the best voice possible. A confident […]
it is no secret that one of the most difficult aspects of singing is hitting the high notes. Good or bad, these notes will usually bring the singer the most attention. Here are my few tips for getting those high notes good and solid. Stop Yelling Singing higher is rarely accomplished […]
Minor Blue Though it is only one note different from the Minor Pentatonic Scale, the Minor Blues Scale has a distinct sound that can help bring that bluesy Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell flavour to your jazz guitar lines and phrases. You build a Minor Blues Scale by taking the notes of any […]
Love them or hate them, scales are an important tool in the improvisational vocabulary of jazz guitarists in any stage of their development. Learning to play scales and applying them to chord progressions will allow you to comfortably navigate common jazz chord changes, helping to build confidence and encourage you to explore more complex […]