From a South American dance to a romantically rubato performance piece, Bach’s Violin Partita in D minor has some funky rhythms and bizarre chromaticism!
Learning to Scratch with “This Is America”
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Using Ableton Live to Mess with the Rhythm of “Clair de Lune”
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Music for Practicing Scales and Modes
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Critiquing Creative Work with a Growth Mindset
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What Are Chord Pizzas?
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RIP Cecil Taylor
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Real vs. Hyperreal vs. Surreal
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Can Descending Chords Ever Sound Happy?
Descending melodies and progressions often sound sad, but one of the most resoundingly happy songs ever, Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” begs to differ.
What Is the Saddest Chord Progression in the World?
The next time you’re writing a heartbreaking, gut-wrenching tune, try using this handful of chords to drive your sadness home.