Being a drummer first learning musician, I cannot count the amount of times rhythm has given me an edge or helped me out in an unexpected way with other instruments.
It can be helpful to practice scales or very simple melodies, then record yourself and compare it to a piano or another fixed-pitch instrument. The goal is to get feedback on whether you're on pitch or not (and in time, as your ear improves, whether you're sharp or flat). If that's not working, there may be a technical reason why you're not on pitch, such as breath support, and you might need to try vocal coaching if that's the case.
Dave Weckl: Time Signatures in Dis' Place This (Rhythmic Analysis Help!)
What are the time signatures for Dave Weckl's Dis' Place This (from the Hard-Wired album)? I know the meter shifts frequently, but I'm struggling to count the bars and orient myself to the downbeat. Could someone provide a breakdown of the rhythmic structure and section lengths?
Treble and Bass Clef Notes Explained: What Are Clefs in Music?
Clefs are one of those “small things” that quietly unlock everything in music theory. If reading notation ever felt confusing, this new breakdown makes treble and bass clef finally click.
Inside the article: • How clefs map pitch ranges • How to read treble & bass clef notes • What ledger lines really represent • The connection point between both clefs (middle C!) • Alto & tenor clef explained simply • Why producers and instrumentalists should know this
Give it a read, share your instrument + clef in the comments, and keep your theory chops sharp. 🎼
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