Music in General – Page 4 – Liberty Park Music

An Introduction to Latin Music: Cumbia History

One of the most popular dances in Latin America, cumbia has come a long way since its early development among African communities along the pacific coast of Colombia. It is now played and danced in various guises in clubs, on bandstands and on the streets as far north as Mexico and as far south as Argentina, as well as being popular among Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. While cumbia was traditionally played by percussion, vocals and gaita flutes, modern cumbia is played by a full rhythm section of bass and piano, with a full complement of percussion instruments as … Read more

Reading Chord Symbols: A Pianist’s Guide

by West TroianoClassical Music Music in General Music Practice Piano Theory

The piano is a “harmony” instrument, meaning that we can play many notes at once. Certain combinations of notes give us harmonies that we call chords, and the ability to play chords is an important skill, no matter what style of music you’re playing. One of the most efficient routes to knowing which chords to play is by having the ability to read chord symbols. In this article, we’re going to teach you how to read chart-style chord symbols. Along the way we’re going to reinforce our understanding of what chords are and how they’re built. As a bonus, we … Read more

Monthly New Lessons – July 2018

by Liberty Park MusicMusic in General

The month of July has been an exciting month here at LPM. Here is a list of all the lessons & trailers, released in July. If you like what you see, you can check out the lesson by clicking on the respective buttons. Week 4 (23rd July) Minor Seventh off the A String A minor seventh chord is a minor triad with an added flattened seventh. This chord is common in rock tunes. Check out the lesson >> Playing the Hi-Hat Pedal with Left Foot Learn how to use the left foot as a timekeeper while playing funky grooves. You’ll learn … Read more

Monthly New Lessons – June 2018

by Swati NikamMusic in General

The month of June has been an exciting month here at LPM. Here is a list of all the lessons & trailers, released in June. If you like what you see, you can check out the lesson by clicking on the respective buttons. Week 4 (25 June) The Choke Technique Learn what a choke technique is and how it’s used in various music genres such as jazz music. We’ll look at how to pull off the choke technique. Check out the lesson >> Primary Triads Primary triads in the major key are the tonic, subdominant and dominant. When you label these … Read more

Monthly New Lessons – May 2018

by Swati NikamMusic in General

The month of May has been an exciting month here at LPM. Here is a list of all the lessons & trailers, released in May. If you like what you see, you can check out the lesson by clicking on the respective buttons. Week 5 (28th May) Time Signatures The time signature 2/4 and 4/8 are actually similar on page, but the only difference is how we count the quaver beats. The full lesson covers all the time signatures you need to learn for ABRSM Grade 4 Theory. Check out the lesson >> Week 4 (21st May) Money by Pink Floyd … Read more

Top Benefits of Online Music Lessons for Your Homeschooled Child

by Melissa TanMusic in General

More and more, families choose homeschooling because of the flexibility it offers in addition to the amount of control and involvement parents get to have in their child’s education. And this popular option is not just about learning the ABCs and 123s. Homeschooling should encompass a holistic education, in order to cultivate a versatile and well-rounded young person. That’s why music education should be included in any homeschool curriculum. Learning music has benefits that include enhancing a child’s creativity, boosting self-esteem, developing motor-skills, and improving spatial reasoning. A growing number of parents are aware of these benefits. However, there are … Read more

10 Tips for Learning Music as an Adult

by Liberty Park MusicMusic in General

The science is clear, in addition to being fun, learning to play music has a wide range of benefits including improving memory and muscle coordination. Even if you didn’t get a chance to learn music as a child, it is never too late to start! In this article, we’ll give you ten tips to get started with learning music as an adult. Tip 1: Choose Music You Like When you decide to learn music, choose an instrument and music that you already like. If you choose something you like the sound of and are interested in, this makes it easier … Read more

International Women’s Day in Music: Overcoming Obstacles and Taking Career Control

by Michele AicheleArts and Entertainment Music in General

It’s International Women’s Day 2018 and the 2017/2018 news cycle has contained a lot of bleak headlines. There’ve been increasingly tense international political conflicts, massive natural disasters, and the threat of rolling back rights for women and the LGBTQIA community. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, vast numbers of women and men have come forward, exposing systemic sexual harassment and discrimination, causing entire industries to be re-evaluated for how they conduct business. So, to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we discuss obstacles that women face in creating music and tell some fascinating stories from the lives of women … Read more

Piano Edition: 5 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

by Steven PaszkowskiMusic in General Piano

Imagine if you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself the future that is to come? If I could go back in time and offer my younger musical self some serious advice, I probably wouldn’t have listened. Why? I knew what was best for me, and this was a result of me knowing everything and everybody else knowing nothing. Looking back, the reality was I didn’t know much, and I’m not alone. A lot of adolescents experience these feelings too, and for some this ego will continue to dominate their mindset into their mid-20’s/30’s! After … Read more

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