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The diminished chord: What it is and how to use them
Learn about what a diminished chord is and how to use half-diminished seventh chords, diminished seventh chords, and triads in your music.
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15 ways to overcome writer’s block as a musician
We share 15 actions you can take to overcome writer's block and start creating great music again.
40 resources for aspiring musicians
Explore these resources for aspiring musicians that can help you unlock inspiration, finish your productions, and share them with the world.
6 LGBTQIA+ producers to watch in 2024
These six creators are pushing sonic boundaries and taking music production to inspiring and unexpected places.
New in Create: Start with your own loop and bring your idea to life
Upload your own audio to Create and discover Splice sounds that match the key, tempo, and vibe of your loop.
How Wendy Carlos pioneered the evolution of synths
Learn about how Wendy Carlos helped bring synthesizers into the mainstream and pioneered the evolution of the instrument.
How to make a lo-fi house track in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.
How to make jungle music for the first time (track breakdown)
Watch an expert hip hop producer make jungle music for the first time, and learn how you can get started with the genre yourself.
Mariachi instruments: An introductory guide
From the vihuela and guitarrón to the violin and trumpet, learn about five instruments that define the sonic identity of mariachi music.
Your NBA Finals listening party: 10 pro basketball players who also make music
Here are ten current and former pro basketball players who navigate both the court and the studio.
What is rhythm in music? An introduction to beats, meters, and tempo
Rhythm is arguably the most fundamental element of music—in this in-depth guide, learn about the basics of how to read and create your own rhythms.
UNIIQU3 on the art of sampling and the sonic identity of Jersey club
UNIIQU3 and fellow New Jersey icons Just Blaze and Rah Digga dive deep into the evolution of Jersey club, the art of sampling, and more.