Humberto Piccoli

Helping musicians, music instructors, producers, and music organizations to spread music with more love and energy and less admin time.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Music educator, jazz guitarist, and automation geek. Sharing thoughts on music, teaching, and systems for creative folks. 🎸 Let’s connect.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

@SVG__Collection @toninhohorta on guitar!

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Enjoy music by Dr. Andrew Kagumba, Alex Taylor, Yehor Markov, Humberto Piccoli on Friday, Sept. 19, 1-4 pm 390 Elizabeth Ave! Sharing Our Cultures Open House Welcoming Week! ⁦@_MusicNL_⁩ ⁦@CBCNL⁩ @GonzagaVikings⁩ ⁦@hthtigers⁩ ⁦@pdubcav⁩

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Blood and politics. What do those words mean to you?

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Modalism, nowadays, is almost never about melody. It’s about creating colours to tonal harmony!
Lay out your mode scale and identify the one note that separates this mode from others (like #IV in the Lydian mode). Chords that contain that note will provide you with modal colour.

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This can profoundly change the way you think when playing music. Know what melodic elements create tonal functions. Don’t rely only on memorizing chord functions, like “V = dominant”.
Why “V = dominant” is what you’re after.

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Use inversions to create richer textures. They can transform simple progressions into compelling harmonic narratives. Try shifting bass notes to see the impact on your sound.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Experiment with voice leading by connecting chords smoothly. Focus on the smallest movements between notes. It will enhance your melodic flow and overall sound.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Try simple call-and-response exercises. Play a phrase, then improvise a reply over the changes. It sharpens your listening skills and builds spontaneous creativity.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Struggling with chord transitions? Try practicing with a metronome, incrementally increasing the BPM as you improve. This builds muscle memory and rhythm control.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Record yourself regularly. Listen back critically. You'll catch mistakes and gain insights into your playing style that you may not notice in the moment.

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Quite an insight for musicians!

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Transcribe licks from your favorite solos. Don't rely too much on tabs. This develops your musicality and helps you understand phrasing and articulation.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

I don’t like the premise of equating a businessperson (entrepreneur) to a millionaire. First of all, the two things are completely different. Second, entrepreneurship is highly inflated in today’s public discourse.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

This is a strong statement! I do acknowledge the part about musicians not judging someone trying to sing a song. People generally get apologetic when they try to sing, play, or even talk about music when they recognize me as a professional musician.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Experiment with unusual time signatures. Try playing in 5/4 or 7/8. It challenges your timing and can lead to unique rhythmic ideas in your playing.

[Humberto Piccoli @Piccoli_HP]

Use a metronome, but not just for speed. Practice with varying tempos to explore groove and dynamics. Learn to play 'behind' or 'ahead' of the beat.

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@toddladams77 This must’ve been a serious workout for the ears! What other skills did you learn from the Karaoke gig that stand out even now?

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Learn songs in different keys. This builds flexibility and deepens your understanding of the fretboard. It also prepares you for any musical scenario.

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@HedgesRw Yeah, I hear you. That kind of sameness really drags a set down. Ever had to rewrite a whole set just to fix that?

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Practice ear training daily. Try singing back melodies you hear. It's not just for singers; guitarists benefit immensely from recognizing intervals and notes by ear.