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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about what musical modes are, the seven common diatonic modes, and how you can use them to achieve new colors in your music.
Let’s explore how and why the sounds of Pokémon Legends: Arceus stand uniquely apart from the series’ previous installments.
We sample ten iconic video game sound effects and flip them into tracks in FL Studio, Bitwig, and Ableton Live.
From Space Invaders to Super Mario Odyssey, let’s take a look at video games across history that feature soundtracks shaped by adaptive music techniques.
Let’s explore the steps, techniques, and considerations that go into designing a high-quality weapon sound for video games.
Learn about how Yoko Shimomura went from tackling her first projects to crafting the timeless soundtracks of the Kingdom Hearts series.
We examine a few popular video games that make use of procedural audio, and discuss the benefits and tradeoffs involved with each use case.