Finding Different Chords for Do Re Mi
The purpose of this exercise is to plant a seed in fertile minds, a seed that could germinate and result in life-long learning. A command… Read More »Finding Different Chords for Do Re Mi
The purpose of this exercise is to plant a seed in fertile minds, a seed that could germinate and result in life-long learning. A command… Read More »Finding Different Chords for Do Re Mi
Do you think Johann Pachelbel knew how popular his “Canon in D” would become? When I discovered the same chord progression in a few familiar… Read More »Canon in D Progression
I’m sure that most all piano students have been told to practice a piece slowly at first. For me this seemed more like a chore… Read More »The Value of Slow Practice and Counting Aloud
On numerous occasions I’ve wanted people to sing a text that is new to them. Rather than have them simultaneously deal with a new… Read More »Swapping Tunes
More than once my voice teacher said, “Pitch is ear desire.” If a piano is in tune, a pianist might need a little encouragement when… Read More »Pitch is Ear Desire
Children enjoy having their height measured and delight in seeing their growth. As students and teachers returned to the classroom this fall, some faced a… Read More »The Joy of Growing
Martin Luther knew the potential power of song. On Thursday evenings he taught theology by singing hymns. A.W. Tozer gave new converts a hymn… Read More »The Importance of Song
To provoke thoughtful reflection, I’ve taken an ancient legend and set it to rhymed verse: There’s a story that’s been told about two brothers who… Read More »Surprised by Grace
The apostle Paul, in Colossians 3:16-17, encouraged the people: “Teach and help one another along the right road with your psalms and hymns and Christian… Read More »Singing that Makes a Difference