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    • Mixing / November 11, 2022
      Mixing

      What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)? What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

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    • Routines & Process / November 3, 2022
      Routines & Process

      YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience

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    • Mixing / October 21, 2022
      Mixing

      The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

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    • Music Theory / October 12, 2022
      Music Theory

      What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

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    Tips & Tutorials / February 21, 2021
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    How to create melodies for different moods

    In this tutorial video, we explore three examples that help us better understand how we can effectively capture specific moods using melodies.

    Music Theory / April 25, 2020
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    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.

    Routines & Process / October 4, 2019
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    Write a song using borrowed chords | Songwriting Club

    Write a song that features a borrowed chord to get your creative juices flowing, and share your work to receive feedback from your peers.

    Music Theory / August 23, 2019

    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.

    Music Theory / June 13, 2019
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    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.

    Music Theory / May 9, 2019
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    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.

    Music Theory / May 29, 2018
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    How the pentatonic scale has shaped popular music

    Explore the pentatonic scale and how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.

    z.carousel / May 23, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / March 30, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / February 12, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / January 29, 2018
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    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.

    Music Theory / November 2, 2017
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    Hits decoded: 3 elements that define the sonic identity of Stranger Things

    In this entry of our Hits Decoded series, we explore how the theme of Stranger Things manages to evoke a myriad of emotions with just one simple arpeggio.

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