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What are Augmented and Diminished Chords? Sep 04, 2021

What exactly are augmented and diminished chords? What is the difference between them and major and minor chords?

The short answer:

  • major chord has a Perfect...
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What are Major and Minor Chords? Sep 04, 2021
I’ve heard of chords and harmony, but what exactly are major and minor chords? What makes them different?

The short answer:

  • A major chord has a Perfect 1st, Major 3rd and Perfect...
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10 Reasons Your Song Sucks Sep 04, 2021

1. You Used Cliches

If I hear one more song talk about “never getting older” I’m gonna punch my computer screen. For frame of reference, the screen cost me about $200. Worth...

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3 Great Hacks to Regain Inspiration Sep 04, 2021

Sometimes life is going too well. There’s no drama, no heartbreak, no despair to write about. Maybe your teenage angst is gone or you just don’t love tractors the way you used to.

So...

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How to Find Your Creative Identity Sep 04, 2021

One’s creative identity is foundational to who you are as a musical artist. Understanding what you value, what you like, and who you are is unendingly important.

So how do we find our...

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All About Music Theory Intervals Sep 04, 2021

Ah, intervals.

Intervals are a core concept of music. They give us chords and harmony. They allow us to craft a melody that glides or jumps from note to note.

If you have a firm understanding of...

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How To Write Lyrics Within Your Theme Sep 04, 2021

Do you ever wonder where to go with your lyrics? Do you have a great theme, but don’t know how to get a chorus, bridge, and 2+ verses?

We’ve all been there. Here are 3 methods to figure...

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How to Handle Feedback Sep 04, 2021

Sometimes people are going to give you feedback. Some you asked for, others because people like giving unwarranted opinions. There are a few things to understand when receiving feedback.

 

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The Christopher Nolan Principle of Creativity christopher nolan christopher nolan principle of songwriting christopher nolan songwriting Sep 04, 2021

Some people think good, artistic music needs to be advanced, inaccessible, and more pretentious than Kanye West with a Cigar and French Accent.

Others think music needs to be soulless, recycled...

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How To Figure Out All Notes For Minor Keys Sep 04, 2021

Do you know what notes you’re working with when someone says “This song is in the Key of E natural minor”? If you forget what notes are sharp or flat in a key, do you have any...

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How To Figure Out All Notes For Major Keys learn major keys major key notes major keys Sep 04, 2021

Do you know what notes you’re working with when someone says “This song is in the Key of E Major”? If you forget what notes are sharp or flat in a key, do you have any way to...

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4 Tests to Ensure You Have a Great Melody Sep 04, 2021

You know what isn’t fun? Someone testing you.

But melodies don’t have feelings, so we don’t have to worry about testing them.

That and these tests are very simple and yet...

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