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    • Sampling / April 18, 2024
      Sampling

      How video games inspire popular music How video games inspire popular music

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    • Music Theory / April 9, 2024
      Music Theory

      11 sad chord progressions you need to know (free MIDI files included) 11 sad chord progressions you need to know (free MIDI files included)

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    • Tools / March 30, 2024
      Tools

      The best mobile music production apps and gear (2024) The best mobile music production apps and gear (2024)

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    • Music Theory / March 20, 2024
      Music Theory

      How to find vocal harmonies: A step-by-step guide How to find vocal harmonies: A step-by-step guide

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    Sound Design / March 6, 2023
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    Producing a beat into a full song with Kaelin Ellis and SW8VY

    Kaelin Ellis brought his beat to veteran producer and instrumentalist SW8VY to build it into a full song in Ableton Live.

    Music Theory / February 1, 2023
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    What is harmony in music: A guide to triads, chord progressions, and scale degrees

    Learn about triads, chord progressions, and the other music theory subtopics that constitute the vast but exciting world of harmony.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 23, 2022
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    10 of our most popular blog articles of 2022

    We’ve highlighted ten tutorial articles from this past year that were among the most-read across our music creator community.

    Music Theory / November 21, 2022
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    The music theory behind Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, explore the music theory elements behind its main theme that make your virtual campsite such a pleasant place.

    Music Theory / October 18, 2022
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    The music theory behind Game of Thrones’ “Main Title” theme

    Dive into the music theory techniques that appear in Ramin Djawadi’s “Main Title” theme that make it so effective and fitting for Game of Thrones.

    Music Theory / October 12, 2022
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    What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

    Melodies are often what keep us coming back to our favorite songs—in this article, learn about all of the different aspects that constitute a melody.

    Music Theory / October 9, 2022
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    4 chord progression tips you’ll wish you knew earlier

    From syncopation techniques to tricks for using devices for arpeggios, here are four chord progression tips we wish we knew earlier.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 4, 2022
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    How to level up your melodic loops

    From sound selection to composition, learn about the key elements and techniques that come together to create the perfect melodic loop.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 4, 2022
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    Music theory: What it is and why it’s (still) important

    Let’s explore how music theory can allow us to express ourselves, communicate better, and deepen our enjoyment of music.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 30, 2022
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    8 free plugins for making better melodies (instruments and effects)

    We showcase tips and techniques for making effective melodies, using free instruments and effects plugins to demonstrate.

    Music Theory / July 25, 2022
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    The tritone: The sound of the devil’s interval and unlocking how to use it

    Let’s walk through what a tritone is, its impact across music history, and its surprising sensitive side that isn’t so diabolical.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 13, 2022
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    The power of dynamics and silence in music

    We explore why and how dynamics and silence play a pivotal role in creating music that pulls in the listener.

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