From polyrhythms to tertiary harmony, we explore ten rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic musical patterns that every music creator should know.
Music Theory
In this comprehensive guide, we break down what arpeggios are, the basic types, and how to use them in your music.
Learn about what musical modes are, the seven common diatonic modes, and how you can use them to achieve new colors in your music.
Let’s discuss what the Ionian mode is, some songs and compositions that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.
Let’s discuss what the Aeolian mode is, some songs and compositions that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.
Let’s discuss what the Locrian mode is, some songs and compositions that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.
Triads are a key building block of music—in this article, we dive into what they are, the common types, and how to apply them in your music.
Let’s discuss what the Mixolydian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.
From Lil Nas X hits to Pokémon themes, the Phrygian mode has been used in an incredibly wide range of musical contexts—let’s discuss what the mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.
Let’s discuss what the Dorian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.
Explore the pentatonic scale and learn how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.
Let’s discuss what the Lydian mode is, some popular compositions that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.