Music Theory & Education

Tutorial | Mar 19, 2016 by Lynda Arnold

Continuing the "How Sound Affects You' / "Sound Healing" series, Lynda Arnold this time delves into the usage of gongs for musical mediation and sonic sound baths.

Tutorial | Mar 12, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Taking tips from the Jazz greats like Monk, Coltrane and Corea can help you sound more like electronic producers like Thavius Beck, BT, and Richard Devine. Check out these 4 music theory tips.

Tutorial | Mar 05, 2016 by Torkom Ji

The 432 Hz debate continues. Whether you agree with the scientific research (or lack of) behind using 432 Hz, here's Torkom Ji weighing in with 5 reasons 432 Hz could be ideal for meditation music.

Tutorial | Feb 28, 2016 by Sara Simms

When it comes to creating melodic parts for electronic dance music productions don't be left scratching your head, or feeling uninspired. Here's 5 essential tips to help you create better melodies.

Tutorial | Feb 27, 2016 by Assaf Dar Sagol

In exploring the 432 Hz debate at Ask.Audio, we soon realised this topic wasn't going to be resolved in one article. Here Assaf Dar Sagol explores the fact and fiction behind tuning to 432 Hz.

Tutorial | Feb 17, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Whatever music you make, theory is crucial. Also for all electronic styles. Some of the biggest electronic producers are theory masters. Matt Vanacoro shares 5 ways music theory can help your tracks.

Tutorial | Feb 13, 2016 by Lynda Arnold

Most of the world now uses 440 Hz as the standard pitch tuning. However, this has been a relatively recent standard, and 432 Hz is making a comeback. Lynda Arnold explores why with sound examples.

Tutorial | Feb 07, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Jamming with a band or playing a gig are what often excites many musicians. Practicing? Less so! But it's very important. These 3 tips will help you to love practicing playing your musical instrument.

Tutorial | Feb 02, 2016 by Joe Albano

How high should audio engineers go? (We're talking about high-resolution audio of course!) Joe Albano explores one of the digital theory behind a divisive topic amongst music and audio professionals.

Tutorial | Jan 31, 2016 by Joshua Casper

Artificial Intelligence in Music'"from complex natural sounding orchestral arrangements to an app that writes one-of-kind high quality songs in less than a minute'"this is the Status Report.

Editorial | Jan 26, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're feeling tortured in your soul, don't let it consume you and paralyse your creativity. By using your imagination you can transform emotions into music and sound and have fun in the process.

Tutorial | Jan 17, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Songwriting is one of the more abstract parts of the music process, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have rules. Here are some tips to help you get better at writing songs. 

Tutorial | Jan 10, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

2016 is beginning to settle in so, it's a good time for musicians and producers to take stock of how to make 2016 more productive than the year gone. Here's 7 resolutions you might find helpful.

Tutorial | Dec 29, 2015 by Thomas Goss

Interested in learning tips for orchestration and scoring, for both MIDI & "real-world"? This excerpt from Thomas Goss' book on 100 Orchestration Tips that accompanies his Ask.Audio videos is for you.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2015 by Jay Asher

In this music theory tutorial, Jay Asher teaches us how using non-root notes from your chords for the bass part can add complexity and evoke different emotional responses from the listener.