January 7, 2025
Hal Leonard: Meet the Makers
Inside the history and industry-defining innovations of the world’s premier sheet-music publisher.
Tag: sheet music
January 3, 2025
The Smartphone Situation
Band directors and music teachers weigh in on how the almighty smartphone has affected music education—for better and for worse. When it comes to technology in schools, you can’t put the genie back in the bottle. Smartboards, Chromebooks, tablets and smartphones are inseparable from education. Over the past decade, and with rapid advancements since Covid, […]
August 6, 2024
The Power of Printed Music
Linguistics researcher Naomi Baron, Ph.D., on the meaningful advantages of handwritten annotations and scores you can smudge In recent decades, as our avenues for information have been transformed by technology, music-education resources have followed suit. Books and play-along cassettes became books and play-along CDs and software; VHS lessons became DVDs and then online tutorials. The […]
July 11, 2023
Method Books: Exploring an Essential Key to Musical Progress
When learning a musical instrument, having a reliable and effective learning resource is essential. This is where method books come into play. Method books are structured guides designed to facilitate the learning process, providing a step-by-step approach. They offer a comprehensive framework that covers technique, music theory, sight-reading, and overall musical development. By following a […]
July 13, 2019
How to Read Saxophone Music
How To Read Saxophone Music: 5 Essential Concepts If you’re wondering how to read saxophone music, the answer is simple. Reading sheet music for saxophone is the same as reading music for any other instrument. It takes hard work, practice, and commitment. When you’re learning to read music, you will need to understand the following […]
October 4, 2018
Top Songs for Beginners to Learn on the Piano
Contrary to popular opinion, learning to play the piano does not have to boring! When you discover just the right music that can inspire you those daunting hours spent practicing can fly by, leaving you feeling energized and accomplished. Discover new genres by thinking outside the dry and dreary usuals. Finding a new piece to […]
September 10, 2018
How to Read Sheet Music Effectively: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn to read music with this crash course covering the basics of standard music notation — plus essential reading tips.