Let’s learn this iconic classic rock song! While some of us feel “we don’t need no education”, this song is an incredible education in itself – by listening carefully, you can learn so much about groove, melody, layering sounds together, leaving musical space, and more. Try choosing a musical elemen…

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Let’s learn this classic tune you just can’t help singing along to! It’s one of the most-recorded songs of all time, but the most popular version was recorded by the Righteous Brothers, with a truly masterful vocal performance. It features an extremely popular chord progression (C-Am-F-G), which is…

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Rock on with this groovy song! During the early 90s Lenny Kravitz had a string of retro-inspired hits, managing to capture the awesome vibe of the 60s and 70s, but with a modern twist. This song is a great example: a great drum groove, funky bass, classic rock chord progression,…

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Let’s learn this hit rock song! As you listen, you’ll notice it features a syncopated rhythm, with some accents on off-beats (i.e. in the spaces between the normal 1 2 3 4 beats you’d tap your foot to). It’s great practice to listen carefully to songs, clapping along, and noticing…

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It’s not the holidays until you add the music—and now, all your favorite feel-good holiday hits are in one place. Check out the Happy Holidays collection today! Pick Your Personal Favorites From Auld Lang Syne…

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We’ve got some exciting news for our piano users! Our team of piano educators has been carefully creating a brand new Yousician app JUST for piano, and it’s now available for download on iOS and Android…

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Hi Yousicians! Starting now, our official blog is the place to go to learn more about new features added to your favorite app. As a reminder, do note that more information about Yousician and its features is available in our Help Center at support.yousician.com. This is…

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Let’s play this early 80s rock classic! Like many bluesy rock songs, it can be hard to put your finger on whether it’s in a bright-sounding major key or a dark-sounding minor key. It’s actually a blend – it borrows elements from both A major and A minor. This major/minor…

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Let’s learn this hip-hop hit! As you listen and tap your foot, you’ll notice it has a pretty fast beat and feels full of energy. The speed of a song is called the “tempo” – it’s measured in beats per minute (BPM), and has a huge effect on the musical…

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