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.
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Music Theory
Dig into a library of music theory knowledge, from composition tricks to song analyses and beyond.
Sheet music cheat codes: 3 tricks for reading key signatures, identifying pitches, and more
Explore tips, tricks, and mnemonic devices that will allow you to quickly identify some key aspects of a piece of sheet music.
How to build chord progressions (50 free MIDI files included)
In this tutorial, we go over the basics of constructing chord progressions for genres spanning pop, house, lo-fi, trap, and more.
The most important chord progression in Pokémon
In this article, let's take a look at the I - bVII - I chord progression, and how some of Pokémon's most important themes are centered around it.
How the overworld theme of The Legend of Zelda takes us on a harmonic adventure
Let’s explore how Koji Kondo’s timeless overworld theme for The Legend of Zelda uses harmony to convey the wide array of emotions associated with adventure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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