Articles written by margaret brandman

A trained ear – the central skill for any musician

Most leading music educators would agree that the aural component of music education is of utmost importance, after all, teachers and students of music are…

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‘Funtastic’ scales and chords!

When I started out playing the piano the only scale manuals available were the dreariest publications you can imagine. Each page had the same look…

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Music and healing – the music teacher’s role

I have written quite extensively on music in its educational societal and healing contexts, especially in a recent article for WellBeing magazine. (The 1998 Annual…

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A new approach to music education

Music education in Australia for the past 50 years or so has been dominated by an examination system that fosters rote learning of four pieces…

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The role of music in the development of the whole person

Music is many things to many people. For some it creates a sense of balance and harmony and oneness with nature. For others it can…

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Beyond major & minor! Fascinating information on unusual scales

Fascinating information on unusual scales Those of you who are aware of my work, would know about my fascination with the keyboard patterns of scales.…

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