Learn to Play by Ear: Improvise Like a Pro

ByNoreen

Developing the skill to perform music spontaneously, based on listening and intuition rather than written notation, involves a complex interplay of musicality, learned theory, and practiced dexterity. This ability allows musicians to create music in real-time, reacting to their fellow performers and the energy of the moment. For example, a jazz musician might embellish a…

Decoding Wedding Ring Fidgets: What It Means

ByNoreen

Interpreting subtle cues like fidgeting with a wedding ring can offer valuable insights into a person’s emotional state. This nonverbal communication, often unconscious, can indicate anything from simple nervousness to more complex feelings about the marriage itself. For example, constant turning or removal and replacement of the ring might suggest anxiety, while aggressively fiddling with…