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PitchPlay | Blog | It's Like Patting Your Head and Rubbing Your Tummy: Polyrhythms

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It’s Like Patting Your Head and Rubbing Your Tummy: Polyrhythms - PitchPlay Blog. It's Like Patting Your Head and Rubbing Your Tummy: Polyrhythms. July 26, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. So you want to get better at rhythms, eh? Gain a little independence between your hands? Polyrhythms are a great way to start. A polyrhythm is two different rhythmic patterns played simultaneously against one another. For example, a pianist playing Phillip Glass’. Must play a polyrhythm within the first bar. There are many di...

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PitchPlay | Blog | Plan and Track your Practice

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Plan and Track your Practice - PitchPlay Blog. Plan and Track your Practice. April 18, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. Start tracking and planning your practices. No need for pen and paper, no more losing sight of your goals. Utilize the time you have by organizing your practice and holding yourself accountable. Whether you have been practicing daily or have not touched your instrument in days, it is easy to stay on the right track with PitchPlay. Once you’ve logged in, begin planning your practice. Example: i...

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PitchPlay | Blog | Simplifying the 6 Tone Symmetrical Scale

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Simplifying the 6 Tone Symmetrical Scale - PitchPlay Blog. Simplifying the 6 Tone Symmetrical Scale. April 26, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. Exotic scales open up the opportunity for new tonalities and patterns to be explored on your instrument. The 6 tone symmetrical scale is an exotic scale with a particularly simple pattern that is easy to remember. This makes it very accessible to play. The 6 tone symmetrical scale is also known as the whole tone scale. Or the hexatonic scale. E - F# - G# - A# - C - D.

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PitchPlay | Blog | Personalize your Practice

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Personalize your Practice - PitchPlay Blog. March 11, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. You have the ability to refine and personalize your practice. Set your preferences. For the difficulty and intensity you would like to practice. Are things too difficult? Or Would you like to set a heavier pace for yourself? You can edit your settings any time. Hover over your profile image. The user drop down menu will appear. In the left hand menu click Trainer. To your approximate comfort level. We’ve got you covered!

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PitchPlay | Blog | New Looks

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New Looks - PitchPlay Blog. March 25, 2016 - by Evan Lowry. Well look at that, a site overhaul! We’re bringing PitchPlay to you with a much sleeker design and better user experience. The main page you hit when logging in has been reworked to provide a much clearer focus on what you have lined up. Clicking on a day will expand the context to give you what specific practice activities are set. Also, there are now quick practice statistics. Available on the upper right. What do you think?

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PitchPlay | Blog | Common Practice Habits and Why You Should Avoid Them

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Common Practice Habits and Why You Should Avoid Them - PitchPlay Blog. Common Practice Habits and Why You Should Avoid Them. April 22, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. How do you get better at practicing? You can begin by analyzing the ways in which you have been practicing. So, before we discover how to make the most of your practice sessions, it is helpful to recognize some common practice habits. The Broken Record Method. Do you find yourself repeating the same thing over and over? So What’s The Problem?

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PitchPlay | Blog | Simple Ways to Rule Rhythm

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Simple Ways to Rule Rhythm - PitchPlay Blog. Simple Ways to Rule Rhythm. July 25, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. Rhythm is often under-rated both in practice and teaching. Yet, It never hurts to set aside some time to practice strengthening your rhythm. A strong sense of rhythm is one of the distinguishing features of a great musician. In a performance, inconsistent rhythms can lead to feelings of unease. What’s the fastest way to rule rhythm? Level Up’ Your Rhythm Game. Keep the Beat, Release the Tension.

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PitchPlay | Blog | A Map Quest: Creating Your Practice Routine

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A Map Quest: Creating Your Practice Routine - PitchPlay Blog. A Map Quest: Creating Your Practice Routine. June 9, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. Where Am I, Where Do I Want to Be? You know yourself better than anyone! Take a moment and think about where you are and where you would like to be. It is important to know both ‘point A’ and ‘B.’ Otherwise, your journey, your practice session, has little to no direction. This will prevent you from feeling like you are improving. Variety is the Spice of My Routine.

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PitchPlay | Blog | Music and Math

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Music and Math - PitchPlay Blog. June 22, 2016 - by Hayley MacLeod. Music and math are often separated subjects in the classroom. Despite this separation, the two have had an intertwined relationship for centuries. Understanding what ties the two together will make you a better musician. Parts of the Equation. A piece of music is composed of many bars and each bar has multiple beats. The combination of bars and beats makes up what we know as the rhythm. For example, if the bottom number is a 4, pretend t...