How to build chord progressions (50 free MIDI files included)
In this tutorial, we go over the basics of constructing chord progressions for genres spanning pop, house, lo-fi, trap, and more.
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Music Theory
Dig into a library of music theory knowledge, from composition tricks to song analyses and beyond.
The most important chord progression in Pokémon
In this article, let's take a look at the I - bVII - I chord progression, and how some of Pokémon's most important themes are centered around it.
How the overworld theme of The Legend of Zelda takes us on a harmonic adventure
Let’s explore how Koji Kondo’s timeless overworld theme for The Legend of Zelda uses harmony to convey the wide array of emotions associated with adventure.
How to use triplets and other tuplets in your music
In this video tutorial, let's explore how you can use triplets and other tuplets to increase the rhythmic interest in your music.
What are Euclidean rhythms?
Euclidean rhythms are fascinating grooves that lie at the intersection of math and music. In this article, let's define what constitutes a Euclidean rhythm and hear them in action.
How to use chord voicings and substitutions to create complex textures
Learn about how experimenting with different chord voicings and substitutions can expand the textural and emotional nuances in your productions.
Splice Firestarters: Music Theory 101
Music theory doesn’t need to be intimidating or stuffy - in this Firestarter, we explore theory through the lens of modern production.
How to develop a melody
Have you ever found yourself just staring at an empty session? Proactively overcome any creative block with this actionable approach to developing a melody.
Adding Romantic touches to Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we explore some basic musical properties of Romanticism and why they’re relevant to our modern productions.
Lessons from Pixar’s Coco: Adding flavor to your chord progressions
We explore three harmonic techniques from Coco’s “Remember Me” in order to learn how we can add interesting emotional colors to our chord progressions.
Hits decoded: 3 elements that define the sonic identity of Stranger Things
In this entry of our Hits Decoded series, we explore how the theme of Stranger Things manages to evoke a myriad of emotions with just one simple arpeggio.
How Undertale helps us write spooky game music
In this blog post, we’ll be looking at a piece from the indie sensation "Undertale" and the compositional techniques that elevate the fear factor of the game.
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