Hello, and happy Halloween! The seasons are definitely changing here in Colorado - we just had our first snow. Which also reminds me - there is no time change for us this week, but heads up that next week will see the end of daylight savings time in the US. Meanwhile, in the Harmony and Chord Progressions course, we are in week 9, focusing on diminished chords and pedal point. Mastering MuseScoreFor 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 continue our first-Wednesday "ask me anything" series. Come with your questions, and I will do my best to answer!
Tip of the WeekIf you want to have a staff that is seen but not heard, that’s easy - just mute it in the Mixer. But if you want the opposite - a staff that is heard but not seen - it’s a little trickier. This should become simpler when MuseScore 4.2 releases in a couple of months or so. But meanwhile, it is possible, if you know the trick. In this video post, I show you exactly how to hide a staff while still leaving it audible. 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 will be exploring the use of diminished chords in the literature and in some of your projects completed for the Harmony and Chord Progressions course.
In TheoryJazz pianists have hit upon a pretty mind-blowing way of voicing diminished chords using eight different pitches at once. It’s an amazingly rich and “crunchy” sound that might not be what you want all the time, but when it’s right, there is nothing else like it. In this video post, I walk you through the what, how, and why of the combination diminished chord voicing. |
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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...