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Vocal Open Mic Review
February open mic was the first of 2026. These open mics tend to be well attended, fun interactive sessions for 2 hours.
The night included learning some traditional dancing from a grandmother. Comparing the same song sung in different styles and the effect that had on the audience. We were taught to beatbox by a student.
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3 days ago2 min read


Learn 'How to Write a Bugle Call' Workshop
Do you want to learn how to create powerful, memorable musical phrases that have historically been used to command attention and inspire action?
Join our "Learn How to Write a Bugle Call" Workshops, specifically tailored with colour note pitches and boomwhackers making it suitable for any music student.
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Feb 42 min read


Create Zone: Recipe for a Fanfare
A fanfare is a short, impressive musical piece designed to grab the listener's attention.
They are characterised by a loud, bright, and exciting sound, fanfares are traditionally used to announce the arrival of an important person, the start of a ceremony, or a significant event.
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Jan 316 min read


How to Write Your Own Bugle Call using a C Major Triad
Create your own unique bugle call with the Triquetrae Music Elementary Programme, featuring vibrant banners and golden bugles. Bugle calls are fascinating examples of musical communication. Their simplicity is a direct result of the bugle's limitations: a valveless bugle can only play the notes of a single musical triad. This guide will walk you through the steps to compose your own bugle call using the notes from a C Major Triads. Understanding the C Major Triad A triad is a
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Jan 313 min read


Bugle Calls: More Than Just Music
Have you ever listened to a movie or a TV show about soldiers, and heard a simple, catchy tune played on a trumpet or a similar instrument?
Chances are, you were listening to a Bugle Call.
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Jan 314 min read


What is a Fanfare?
Imagine you are at a big sports event or a royal parade. Right before the big moment, you hear a sound that grabs your attention! It's loud, bright, and exciting. That sound is probably a Fanfare.
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Jan 313 min read


Exploring the Harmonic Series on a Trumpet for Better Playing Techniques
The harmonic series is a fundamental concept that every trumpet player should understand to improve their sound and technique. It shapes how notes are produced and how players can control pitch and tone. This post breaks down the harmonic series on a trumpet and offers practical tips for students to use this knowledge in their practice and performance.
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Dec 1, 20255 min read


Mastering Dynamics: Playing Loud and Soft Crotchets on Trumpet or Cornet
Playing the trumpet or cornet with control over dynamics is a key skill for any student musician. Being able to switch between loud (forte) and soft (piano) crotchets smoothly adds expression and depth to your performance. This post will guide you through practical steps to master these dynamic contrasts, focusing on breath control, embouchure, and articulation techniques.
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Dec 1, 20254 min read


Mastering Minims on Trumpet and Cornet: Techniques to Play Loud and Soft
Playing minims on the trumpet or cornet with control over volume is a skill that every student musician should develop. Whether you want to deliver a powerful, loud note or a gentle, soft sound, mastering the minim requires attention to breath control, embouchure, and articulation. This post will guide you through practical steps to play minims both forte (loud) and piano (quiet) with confidence and clarity.
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Dec 1, 20255 min read


Mastering Semibreves on Trumpet and Cornet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Playing semibreves on the trumpet or cornet can feel challenging for many students. These long notes require control, breath support, and steady airflow to maintain a clear, consistent sound. Whether you are just starting or looking to improve your technique, this guide will walk you through practical steps to master semibreves on your brass instrument.
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Dec 1, 20255 min read


The Many Moods of C Major: A Listening Guide to Bach, Mozart, and Janáček
Welcome to a journey into sound. This guide is designed to help you explore how three brilliant composers—Bach, Mozart, and Janáček—used the exact same key, C major, to create three completely different worlds of feeling and story.
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Nov 3, 20254 min read


Listening Skills: Repertoire Pieces in C major
Listening to more advanced music in C major, even when you're learning simpler songs, scales, and basic chords, helps you in many ways:
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Nov 3, 20256 min read


Clefs: The Keys to Music
The five lines and four spaces we call a stave have a symbol at the start of the line called a clef. The clef that most people know is called the Treble or G clef and the other popular clef is called the Bass or F clef. But where did these symbols come from?
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Sep 28, 20255 min read


Cultural Music Level 1 Build. Focus 11
By incorporating the rich musical traditions of China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Peru, Persia, and Nigeria into the TQ Programme's Build Zone, we aim to broaden our understanding of global cultural expression.
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Sep 23, 202512 min read
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