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Frequency Fundamentals Recap Quiz
If you’ve been following the Frequency Fundamentals series, hopefully you’ve already had a go at the first two quizzes (1, 2), designed to test your knowledge of frequencies and harmonics. If not –...
View ArticleHow many octaves are there from 20Hz-20kHz?
The human hearing range is generally taken as being 20 Hertz to 20kHz, and so musicians might wonder: How many octaves is that? The answer: 10. Sound frequency doubles with each octave, so if we start...
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How do I train my ear for frequencies?
These days, it’s not just studio engineers and audio professionals who need frequency ear training. Every musician who’s recording their own music must understand EQ and recognise frequencies by ear...
View ArticleHow do you train your ear for percussion frequencies?
For many music producers and audio engineers, audio frequency ear training is key to helping them tune that perfect mix. Percussion (drums, cymbals, etc.) is generally the basis of a good mix, and...
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How to get Golden Ears for Music
Have you ever wondered how studio pros mix and master recordings to create the perfect blend? How sound engineers at live concerts keep the band sounding great? How some guitar players seem to have a...
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How Frequencies Work: Less Science, More Fun
Sound, soundwaves, frequencies… these are often very hard concepts for musicians to get their head around, normally explained using a very complicated and scientific language. Surely I’m not the only...
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The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Music On Your Computer
Learning to create music on my computer has been one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of my life. I’m here today to convince you that it’s not as difficult as you may think. In fact, many...
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About the Word “Tone”
What does “tone” mean in music? This multipurpose word can actually take on some very different uses depending on the context it’s mentioned in. Learn about how “tone” can refer to a note, a frequency,...
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About Frequencies in Music
In this episode, we introduce you to frequencies in music, discuss why they’re important, and give you a simple primer on the fascinating science behind them. Listen to the episode: Subscribe For...
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About Frequencies in Music, Part Two
In the second instalment of our series on frequencies in music, we discuss the two major reasons why frequencies matter, and how sound can be understood, defined, and manipulated in terms of its...
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Percussion Frequencies Part 2 – Cymbals
Welcome back to our frequency training series. If you’re new to the series, you may want to go back and start from the introductory overview to frequency training. If you aren’t really familiar with...
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Percussion Frequencies Part 1 – Drums
Welcome back to the continuation of the frequency training series. For the next 5 articles, we will expand, break down and analyze this topic in much greater detail. For those who are just now joining...
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Introduction To Frequency Training
Can you identify the frequency of a kick drum? How about a snare drum? A woman’s voice? A man’s? How about an F#2 played on a piano? As an audio professional (audio recording/mixing engineer, music...
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What’s ‘frequency training’ all about?
Hey audio professional….yes you….picture this scenario! You’ve been working quietly at your boss’ studio. You know, the daily drudge; setting up microphones, setting up drum kits, getting the vocal mic...
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How to get Golden Ears for Music
Have you ever wondered how studio pros mix and master recordings to create the perfect blend? How sound engineers at live concerts keep the band sounding great? How some guitar players seem to have a...
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