Category: Rock Accordion
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Rockin’ With the Accordion: Embracing the Classics
Learning accordion rock classics might seem like a Herculean task. I mean, we’re talking about accordionists who have hundreds, even thousands of songs stored in their musical vaults. But here at Rocky Howard Music, we like to redefine things a bit. When I say “accordion rock classics,” I’m referring to…
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Rehearsing–Take 2
Alright, fellow music enthusiasts, let’s talk about something more than just “practice.” It’s time to step up our game and embrace the magical world of “rehearsing” music! 🎵 Picture this: you’ve got your instrument in hand, ready to dive into the realm of musical excellence. But hold up! Rehearsing isn’t…
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Why I Say “Stop Practicing—Start Rehearsing”: The Transformative Power of Rehearsing Music (Moving Beyond Practice)
In the world of music, the process of honing one’s skills and perfecting our art is often referred to as “practice.” As musicians, we spend countless hours practicing scales, exercises, and pieces to improve technique and musicality. However, the concept and mindset for rehearsing music goes beyond mere practice and…
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What is your “Why?”
Back in the horse and buggy days when I was a classroom teacher, I would write things on the board like, “Today we will complete our reading of Act I in ‘Romeo and Juliet.” Sounds pretty basic, right? We have all had many classes where assignments like that were up…
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My Girl
I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy dayWhen it’s cold outsideI’ve got the month of MayI guess you’d sayWhat can make me feel this wayMy girl, my girl, my girlTalkin’ ’bout my girlMy girlI’ve got so much honeyThe bees envy meI’ve got a sweeter songThan the birds in the treesWell, I…
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Memorizing and the Power of “Yet”
Memorization is a crucial skill for many music studies. Whether you need to remember the names of notes, the Circle of Fifths, spelling chords, musical formulas, or lines of song lyrics, memorizing can help you improve your performance and understanding of music. However, memorizing can also be challenging and frustrating…
