Hello - this is a week for change! I've been hinting at this for some time, but over the next few days I will be doing some internal reorganization, and by Friday I plan to relaunch my Mastering MuseScore website with a new (but also not so new) name: Outside Shore Music. By the way, also complicating this is the fact that Google and Yahoo are both enforcing some new rules regarding email starting Thursday, so I will also be taking steps to ensure I am complying. Looking forward to seeing you on the "outside shore" soon! Mastering MuseScore For the ultimate guide to the world's most popular music notation software, see my online course Mastering MuseScore 4. MuseScore CaféThis week in the MuseScore Café with Marc Sabatella, we look at the different ways of making changes to your score - editing notes and rests, transposition, add/removing/replacing instruments, adjusting formatting, and more. We'll also take a sneak peek at some changes in store for this community!
Tip of the WeekMuseScore 4 recently added a convenient feature to quickly change one or more dynamic markings, such as from "f" to "ff", in a single click. In this video post, I show you how to select and change dynamics. Musicianship SkillsIf you want to learn more about music - theory, composition, improvisation, and more - become a Gold level member and receive access to all of our music courses as well as exclusive benefits like my weekly Office Hours. Music Master ClassThis week in the Music Master Class with Marc Sabatella, we'll focus on ear training and recent music submitted by Gold-level members.
In TheoryThe Neapolitan sixth chord is a very colorful chromatically altered chord that is normally used sparingly. In this video post, I show what it is, how it works, and demonstrate a striking example at the beginning of the second Kyrie of Bach's B Minor mass. |
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Hello! We continue our orchestration theme this week, and I'll be focusing on brass. I have posted a new demonstration and project in the Musicianship Workshop for Gold-level members. It's still not too late to join us! Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our community with a Mastering MuseScore membership for the most comprehensive training & expert support available! MuseScore Café This week in the...
Hello! We continue our orchestration theme and I'll be focusing on woodwinds this week. I have posted a new demonstration and project in the Musicianship Workshop for Gold-level members. It's never too late to join us! Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our community with a Mastering MuseScore membership for the most comprehensive training & expert support available! MuseScore Café This week in the...
Hello! We are continuing our orchestration theme for the month of July. I have posted a demonstration and project in the Musicianship Workshop for Gold-level members, focusing on string textures. If you've ever wanted to work on your ability to write for orchestra or other instrumental ensembles, this is a great opportunity, and it's not too late to join us! Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our...