Aeolian Mode - Origins, Characteristics, and Musical Examples
Aeolian Mode, also known as the natural minor scale. Learn about its melancholic characteristics, chord progressions, and how to apply it across genres.
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The Locrian Mode - Origins, Characteristics, and Applications
Locrian Mode, one of the darkest and most challenging modes for composition. Learn about its unique features, chord progressions, and how to use.
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Musical Intervals Fundamentals and Applications
Intervals form the backbone of music theory, crucial for understanding harmony and melody. Learn about the different types of intervals.
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Circle of Fifths and Key Signatures
Harmony and chord progressions with the Circle of Fifths. Essential tool will elevate your music compositions and deepen your understanding of music theory.
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Musical Forms – Binary, Ternary, Rondo...
Fundamental musical forms—binary, ternary, rondo, and more. Discover how these forms shape song structure and enhance musical storytelling.
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Structures in Popular Music Verse, Chorus, and Bridge
Learn how each section adds dynamics and variety to a composition, Structures in Popular Music Verse, Chorus, and Bridge with examples from famous songs.
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Melodic Composition Phrases, Motifs, and Orchestration
Learn to build melodic phrases and motifs, use contrast and repetition, and orchestrate your melody with harmonization, texture, and timbre techniques.
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Pentatonic Scale Origins, Intervals, and Uses
Discover the power of the pentatonic scale, one of the most widely used scales in music. Learn about its origins, structure, and how to apply.
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Curriculum to Master Music Theory
Essential topics for understanding and mastering music theory. From basic concepts like scales, intervals to advanced concepts like harmony and composition.
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Functional Harmony Tonic, Dominant, and Subdominant Functions
Functional harmony, from tonic, dominant, and subdominant functions to harmonic substitutions and passing chords, enrich your musical progressions.
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A Self-Directed Guide to Learning Guitar
Personalize your guitar learning journey with this guide. Starting point to explore the guitar and enjoy the process of learning something new.
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Modulation and Key Changes in Music
Modulation and key changes are powerful tools in musical composition that add interest and emotion to pieces. Discover the various types of modulation.
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Harmonic Minor Scale on Guitar - Structure and Applications
Discover the secrets of the harmonic minor scale, its structure, applications, and how to use it in your musical compositions.
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How Bass Notes Transform the Character of a Chord
Bass notes can reshape the character of a chord progression, adding contrast and emotion. How bass choices impact the harmonic direction and feel of music.
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Authentic, Plagal, Deceptive, and Other Musical Cadences
Cadences are crucial musical points that create a sense of resolution, rest, or surprise in a piece. From authentic to deceptive cadences.
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The Phrygian Dominant Mode - The Scale of Flamenco
Explore the Phrygian dominant mode, the characteristic scale of flamenco and Arabic music. Discover its unique features, harmonic tensions.
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Analyzing Iconic Songs Using Greek Modes
Greek modes have influenced songs across jazz, rock, and metal. With classic examples and tonal analyses, learn these modes on memorable compositions.
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The Best Chord Progressions for Rock Ballads
Discover the most common chord progressions in rock ballads and how you can add an original touch, and show you how to create your own progressions.
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How to Use a Metronome to Perfect Your Playing and Rhythm
How to use a metronome to enhance your timing and precision. Discover tips for effective practice and how this tool can take your playing to the next level.
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Musical Scales Origin, Definition, and How to Use Them
Dive into the history and function of musical scales. Learn how to use them to enhance your guitar playing, and try out our interactive Scale Generator.
