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11 tips for improving your melodies and chord progressions
Veteran producers Nick Chen, Isaac Duarte, and Kaelin Ellis share 11 powerful tips for breathing new life into your melodies and chord progressions.
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Arpeggios: Basic types and how to use them
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Music modes: What they are and how to use them
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The Aeolian mode: A comprehensive guide
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The Mixolydian mode: A comprehensive guide
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.
The Phrygian mode: A comprehensive guide
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The Dorian mode: A comprehensive guide
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