Creating a chord progression is a great way to kickstart your songwriting. A good chord progression helps give an overall feel for your track and can generate catchy melodies. Sometimes, you may want a chord progression that creates a specific …
Introduction: From Rigid to Fluid A melody is the featured lead in a song, often sung, and always full of expression. Arpeggiations, on the other hand, are repetitive sequences of notes played in a specific order. While they might seem …
When you strip back the layers of music to its core, you often find parallels with human speech. The journey of transforming an arpeggiation into a melody is akin to crafting a conversation, complete with questions, answers, and statements that …
Learn how to use Chord Inversions to make chord progressions more fluid and interesting. Watch Joe Hanley, the creator of Syntorial and Building Blocks, as he walks you through the process of using inverted chord voicings to create a top-line …
Learn how to write a melody so that’s it more relatable able to connect with the listener, using three essential traits. Watch Joe Hanley, the creator of Syntorial and Building Blocks, as he walks you through the process of changing …
Rhythm determines feel. Among the endless rhythmic techniques, the half-time feel stands out as a special one. This article will break down its components and demonstrate its transformative effect on music. Understanding Half-Time Half-time is a rhythmic technique that slows …
Creating music that captures the essence of human emotion can be challenging, especially when dealing with rigid, mechanical sounds. This article, based on a video transcript about making melodies more expressive, offers insights into the use of legato to infuse …
Introduction to Drum Velocity Drum velocity is a crucial aspect of creating dynamic and engaging drum patterns in music production. When programming drums, especially in genres like hip-hop, EDM, or pop, manipulating the velocity of each drum hit can make …
A big thanks to King Tubby, for bringing a new genre into the music scene: Dub. Dub is a genre that grew out of the reggae-filled streets of Jamaica. It was created by significantly manipulating and reshaping existing recordings while …
In the quest to create more expressive and dynamic melodies, musicians often turn to various techniques that add depth and feeling to their compositions. Alongside legato, there is another powerful tool at a composer’s disposal: the grace note. This blog …