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6 creative songwriting techniques to get you inspired
Explore six creative songwriting techniques that can get you out of your head and start feeling inspired the next time you're not sure how to begin.
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The Locrian mode: A comprehensive guide
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 in music: Basic types and how to use them
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.
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
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.
The Dorian mode: A comprehensive guide
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.
The pentatonic scale: What it is and how it’s used in music
Explore the pentatonic scale and learn how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.
The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide
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.
Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them
Explore the definition, history, and use cases of polyrhythms, and learn how to use them in your own music.
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.
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.
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.