The Learning Platform This Week!
- Myke Lewis
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Learning Bass
The foundation of every proper band in existence! The role of the the bassist is ever changing from providing good grounding in supporting all instruments and vocals, to taking the lead role in more complex musical arrangements. No other instrument can do it better than the Bass, no bass, no band.
Welcome to the learning platform! This week the results for those who took their music exams last term are in. Results will be available to view via the student portal during lesson time this week. As usual, tutors will deliver the results directly to each of their students.
Learning Drums
The most rhythmical and percussive, the drumset provides time-lock foundation for all musical instruments and works closely along with the bass to keep every other musician in time with the tempo of the arrangement.
There are a good many websites where music students can purchase quality sheet music that are acceptable to most examining boards, Songsterr is but one of these, If there is a song that you like and find it difficult to obtain, try this site, https://www.songsterr.com/
Learning Guitar
If the Bass and Drums are the parents of the band, the Guitarist is the teenager. The guiitar is the tune and rhythm maker of the band and is often associated with melodies.
Another area for learning music on the go is Duolingo. I have not investigated it as much as I would like as yet, but Duolingo has a good reputation for quick and easy learning, https://blog.duolingo.com/music-course/
Learning Piano and Keys
Piano is the instrument that encompases all the qualities of producing and well rounded performance. It can stand out in its own right if played correctly by a competant musician. The piano is also known as the 'writing tool' for composers.
The following link will take you to Wired where you can find out more… https://www.wired.com/story/best-music-apps-and-services/
Learning to Sing
The Voice is known as the 'first instrument' as this is where all the above has come from. Vocalists are the melodic tune deliverers from the composer via the band, to the listener. A good knowledge of the piano is needed to become a good vocalist.
Teaching and learning the I-Play Music way includes studying Style and Expression.
A compelling performance involves more than just playing notes; it requires emotional engagement. The ability to convey expression while performing is what is 'picked-up' by professionals within the music industry.
At exam level, candidates who perform without emotion or movement risk a minimum deduction of two marks for each performance. Additionally, marks are deducted if a performance lacks realism—this realism is best achieved through collaboration with others.
We work with real musician's recordings. The grade books we use feature pieces accompanied by recordings from professional musicians, complete with sheet music and instructional overviews. Students have the opportunity to "learn to perform" alongside these real musicians through full mix audio and backing tracks, simulating a live performance experience.
While this isn’t the same as performing with the musicians in person, it’s the next best thing. We encourage students to practice and refine their skills by playing alongside peers and tutors. That’s why we hold band rehearsals during the summer term, preparing each student to showcase their talents at the I-Play Music Concert and Presentation Awards [CAPA]. I-Play Music is best suited to those who want to build a solid foundation to become a top rated musical artist, within the music industry.
