Almost everyone you know has a great interest in music and a certain genre in it. To fully love this art form, it’s important to understand the inner workings and dependencies, form and structure of works. Here are a few ways to understand music theory and find new bright colors in it.
Study your favorite
Give up cheap and low-quality speakers and headphones, focus only on the music when listening and don’t do other things in parallel. Control the melody and rhythm.
Try to figure out the lyrics of the songs you like. Watch what references the author used, what emotions the author was trying to convey, and analyze how exactly that is emphasized in the music.
Look for context: many songwriters describe in detail the process of writing a particular song, telling you what inspired them. You might say that it’s now considered bad form not to dedicate a song to anyone in your circle.
Follow for critics
There are plenty of great critics on YouTube who specialize in music and do quality reviews of any music album. Subscribe to several of them, and watch their old reviews to get an idea of what they’re talking about.
You can subscribe to Telegram channels that cover all the new stuff. There are many of them, and you can find one for almost any taste.
Join a discussion group on Telegram or another platform where people talk about the music they like. It’s a great way to find new recommendations and get help when you don’t understand something.
Attend concerts
Don’t miss the opportunity to see your favorite performers live. It’s a completely different experience, and you will understand much more about the music you love.
One of the best ways to learn is by example. If you want to achieve something, find someone who has already done it and learn from them. When it comes to music, there are countless examples of great performers, writers, and producers who have left their mark on the industry.
Go to concerts in your city and see bands that haven’t yet made it to the big time. Every performer has started with a small venue at some point, so don’t neglect this opportunity.
Listen to the classics
You can consistently listen to works by maestros, from true classics like Bach and Mozart to major hits of the last century. Even if you think classical music is pretty boring, it’s worth giving it a try. There are no boring pieces, only those that you don’t understand yet.
Try It Yourself
If you want to really know the depth of a piece of music, learn to play! Take the tips on how to start playing guitar or look online for piano tutorials. Playing sheet music helps you get a handle on any instrument and understand the fine details of the piece.
This is the most important step in learning anything new. You can read and listen to others as much as you want, but until you try it yourself, you won’t understand the full scope of what you’re dealing with.
Enjoy
Don’t be prejudiced against certain tracks. They should make you emotional, and that’s okay. Some albums can be depressing, and some make you want to get out of your chair and actively run for miles. Look at the music through the prism of your emotions and choose what you really like.
Music is a form of art, and like any other, it should make you feel something. If a particular album doesn’t resonate with you, that’s okay. There are millions of others to choose from.
Create your playlist
Create a playlist of your favorite tracks, add some new ones, and listen to it all the time. Analyze the music you love and look for interesting new artists. Soon, you’ll notice that your taste in music has changed dramatically, and you’ll be able to talk about it with confidence.
This is just a small part of what you can do to get started in music. Experiment and try different things to find your own unique way of enjoying and understanding this beautiful art form.
Music is a huge and diverse world, so it’s impossible to get bored here. There are no wrong or right answers, only your own taste. Find what you like and enjoy the process!
Jim Loverraiz
