Music Theory
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Theory — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Ultimate Guide to Music Theory
Music theory is friendlier than it looks — not a rulebook, but a shared language for what you already hear. Here's what it covers and a calm order in which to learn it.
Common Piano Lessons Mistakes to Avoid
Elizabeth Carter has seen the same patterns derail piano students for decades. Here she names the most common mistakes and explains, clearly and kindly, how to fix each one.
The Complete Guide to Names Of String Instruments
The names of string instruments encompass a vast vocabulary reflecting centuries of cultural exchange and musical evolution. Discover how instruments are classified, named, and related across Western...
The Ultimate Guide to Abrsm Exams
ABRSM exams offer one of the most structured musical progression routes in the world. This guide explains every pathway, grade, and what good preparation looks like.
Music Grade 5 Theory for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Grade 5 theory isn't difficult—it's systematic. This beginner's guide breaks down what you need to know, builds your understanding from foundations up, and shows you how to pass.
Common Abrsm Exams Mistakes to Avoid
Most ABRSM exam disappointments come from a handful of predictable preparation mistakes. Here's what they are and how to do things differently.
The Ultimate Guide to Scale Books
Scale books provide the structure and methodical progression that transforms scale practice into genuinely musical development. Whether you're a guitarist, pianist, or saxophonist, understanding how t...
The Ultimate Guide to Learn Music Theory
Learning music theory transforms your musicianship and opens creative possibilities. This guide covers fundamentals, learning approaches and practical application for every level.
The Ultimate Guide to Aural Training
Aural training sharpens your ear and develops your ability to hear, recognise, and reproduce musical intervals, chords, and melodies. It's a practical skill that every musician benefits from.
The Complete Guide to Music Notes Drums
Reading music notes for drums enables drummers to collaborate with other musicians, study formal materials, and interpret complex rhythmic patterns with consistency across ensemble contexts.
Music Theory for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Music theory isn't intimidating once you understand it. This beginner's guide covers the foundations in plain language and shows you how to apply them immediately.
Common Musical Notes Mistakes to Avoid
Most beginners make the same errors when learning to read music. This guide covers the six most common mistakes — and how to correct each one before it becomes a habit.
The Ultimate Guide to Ear Training
Ear training turns what you hear into something you can use — here's a complete, practical guide to developing your musical hearing from the ground up.
Common Ear Training Mistakes to Avoid
Most ear training practice stalls for the same handful of reasons — here's what they are, why they happen, and how to correct each one.
The Complete Guide to Reading Music Notation
Reading music notation is the fundamental skill that unlocks access to musical repertoire and enables communication between musicians across instruments and languages.
The Complete Guide to Bass Book
Quality bass books accelerate learning and prevent bad habits. This guide explores the best bass instructional resources from foundational basics to advanced techniques and styles.
The Ultimate Guide to Sight Reading
Sight reading is the skill of performing music you have never seen before — and with the right approach, it is entirely learnable. This guide covers everything from the pre-reading scan to building a...
Percussion Instruments Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The broadest family in music, sorted into something that actually makes sense: what counts as percussion, how it's classified, and why it matters.
Music Theory App: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a music theory app that genuinely accelerates your learning requires understanding how different applications approach theory education and whether the methodology aligns with your knowledge...
Finale Notation for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Finale notation software is powerful but intimidating to beginners. This guide covers what Finale does, what to expect learning it, essential features, and your first successful project.
The Ultimate Guide to Music Grade 1
Grade 1 represents the first rung on the music grading ladder. This guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to approach your examination with confidence.
The Ultimate Guide to Circle of Fifths
This circular diagram of all 12 keys is one of the most practical tools in music theory — this guide explains how to read it, use it for key signatures and apply it in harmony and composition.
Learn Music Theory for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning music theory starts with listening and practical application, not memorisation. This beginner's guide shows you how to start learning theory without feeling overwhelmed.
The Ultimate Guide to Scales and Modes
Scales and modes are the bedrock of music theory — once you see how they connect, the whole harmonic system clicks into place.
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Chords of Keyboard
Chords of keyboard helps learners understand harmony, accompaniment and practical keyboard playing.
Circle of Fifths
Circle of fifths guides and charts for key signatures, harmony, transposition and practical music theory.
Ear Training App
An ear training app helps musicians improve pitch, rhythm and harmony skills through focused listening practice.
Music Notation
Printed and digital resources for reading, understanding and using written music in lessons, exams and performance.
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Music Theory
Essential learning resources for understanding rhythm, harmony, notation and the building blocks of music.
Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments add rhythm, texture and colour across live, studio and educational settings for UK musicians.
Piano Lessons
Practical piano tuition resources for beginners, improvers and exam candidates, with strong support for home practice.
Pitch Pipe
A pitch pipe offers a simple, portable tuning reference for singers, ensembles and acoustic musicians.
