Counterpoint Music: The Evolution from Bach to James Blake
Explore the evolution of counterpoint in music theory in this comprehensive guide. Discover techniques from classical to contemporary music.
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.
The chromatic scale is a twelve-tone sequence of half-steps that includes every note within the natural octave. It’s a straight path through all of the white keys and black keys of a piano. Some have compared it to a skeleton key that unlocks all doors. Major and minor keys are a reduction of these twelve…
Dive into jazz chord progressions with our comprehensive guide, featuring interactive TheoryTab examples.
Tritone substitutions are an advanced topic in music theory. Learn how songwriters from every genre use the technique to create hit songs.
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