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    • Stories / August 11, 2023
      Stories

      Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop

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    • Features / August 1, 2023
      Features

      What does AI mean for music producers? What does AI mean for music producers?

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    • Music Theory / July 19, 2023
      Music Theory

      Music modes: What they are and how to use them Music modes: What they are and how to use them

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    • Tips & Tutorials / July 11, 2023
      Tips & Tutorials

      10 music production techniques you need to try in FL Studio and Ableton Live 10 music production techniques you need to try in FL Studio and Ableton Live

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    Music Theory / April 13, 2023
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    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 21, 2021
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    How to create melodies for different moods

    In this tutorial video, we explore three examples that help us better understand how we can effectively capture specific moods using melodies.

    Music Theory / April 25, 2020
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    4 tips for making melodies (free MIDI files included)

    From exploring syncopation to incorporating pitch bend and grace notes, we overview four useful tips and techniques for crafting melodies.

    Routines & Process / October 4, 2019
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    Write a song using borrowed chords | Songwriting Club

    Write a song that features a borrowed chord to get your creative juices flowing, and share your work to receive feedback from your peers.

    Music Theory / August 23, 2019

    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.

    Music Theory / June 13, 2019
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    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.

    Music Theory / May 9, 2019
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    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.

    z.carousel / May 23, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / March 30, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / February 12, 2018
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    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 29, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / November 2, 2017
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    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.

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