The creative process can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but it doesn’t have to be. Sparks and Song Templates in Hookpad are designed to combat writer’s block and jumpstart your songwriting process.
Explore the evolution of counterpoint in music theory in this comprehensive guide. Discover techniques from classical to contemporary music.
Have you ever asked a musician what minor chords sound like? It’s kind of a trick question because music isn’t one-dimensional or made up of single isolated chords. People often say minor chords sound “sad” or “introspective,” but when you study popular music, you find that a chord’s mood is defined by its place in…
Want to write songs that get stuck in listeners’ heads? Our guide to song hooks offers practical songwriting advice and real-song examples.
This is the first installment of a new songwriting series featuring Dennis, a professional songwriter, and Hooktheory’s audio engineer. In this series, Dennis showcases his process of writing music from start to finish.
Learning how to play a song by ear is tricky, even for the seasoned musician. That’s why so many guitarists turn to guitar chord charts when they’re trying to figure out the chords for a new tune. There are lots of websites, apps, and books out there offering collections of popular music. Each has its…
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