Posts with tag music-theory

Tutorial | Sep 27, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

Tired of the ol' 4/4 time signature? Looking to freshen things up with an exciting/unusual meter like 5/4 or 7/4 or 7/8... etc? Lynda Arnold delves into the "other" side of compound time signatures.

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Now that you're more familiar with most major and minor modes, Matt Vanacoro wants to introduce two "advanced" modes, Phrygian and Locrian, which can be rewarding but risky to use.

Tutorial | Sep 11, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Having explored what modes are and ways to utilise the major modes, Matt Vanacoro now turns his attention to the first two minor modes in this series on music theory.

Tutorial | Sep 04, 2015 by Shane Berry

In part 2, Shane Berry continues his exploration into the science and psychology of the current conundrum for music producers: Which is better: analog or digital?

News | Aug 31, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Music Notation Software FORTE has hit 500,000 downloads. For this reason they're give away their $24 product FORTE Basic until Sept. 14.--FREE.

Tutorial | Aug 12, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Following on from his article on how modes are constructed, Matt Vanacoro explains how you can utilize the major modes in your improvisation and melodic compositions. Music theory made easy.

News | Jul 09, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

TouchPress are known for releasing ground-breaking mobile apps, both reimagining books and creating apps to improve learning. Now Steve Reich's Clapping Music app looks to improve the world's rhythm.

Tutorial | Jul 02, 2015 by Jay Asher

It's time for another music theory helper. In this short tutorial-article, Jay Asher takes a beginner's look at how the popular Suspended 4 and Add 2 chords can be used in your productions.

Tutorial | Jun 29, 2015 by Darren Burgos

Darren Burgos reveals how to easily program electronic-style chord progressions in Logic Pro X which you can then trigger with single keys. Great for producers and performers.

Tutorial | Jun 18, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're feeling stuck in the major, minor and pentatonic scales box when composing or playing, consider investigating modes. Matt Vanacoro explains how modes can transform your music.

Tutorial | Jun 03, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Not yet an accomplished keyboard player? Cubase's Chord Pads can come to your rescue'¦ Hollin Jones is on hand to show you this powerful feature in Steinberg's flagship DAW.

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2015 by Jay Asher

Following on from the tutorial on techniques for strengthening melody and motif during composition, Jay Asher shows how to identify specific intervals using popular songs.

Tutorial | Apr 02, 2015 by Jay Asher

If you've been building chords diatonically i.e. building chords relating to scale or key, then this article by Jay Asher will help you explore chromatic alternatives. A must read music theory piece.

Tutorial | Mar 01, 2015 by Jay Asher

So you're writing melodies and motifs that sound good... how can you improve these? How to make them sound better and work better in your songs? Jay Asher has some advice to share.

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

Ornaments and embellishment techniques are part of the language of every skilled musician or composer. Lynda Arnold explores both in Baroque and Classical in this fascinating music theory article.