5 of the Most Unusual “Instruments” Used in Musical Scores
From natural sounds to mechanical devices, many unusual things have been incorporated into musical scores by daring composers. Here are 5.
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10 Films and TV Shows With Distinctive Sonic Worlds
These days, scoring for film and TV is as much about the sound palette a composer uses as it is about the music itself. Here are 10 examples.
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A Brief History of Film Scoring (Video)
In this exclusive video lesson, we attempt the impossible: to (briefishly) sum up the entire history of musical scoring in the film industry.
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Using Tensions for Lush Chord Voicings (Video)
Courtesy of his acclaimed course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson on using varieties of chord extensions to create lush sounding voicings.
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New Course Out Now on Soundfly: Intro to Scoring for Film & TV
Soundfly’s wide-reaching new course, Intro to Scoring for Film & TV is out NOW. Get started learning to write, orchestrate and produce cues.
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The Well-Tempered Clavier at 300
An audit of where one of Bach’s most important works, his 1722 Well-Tempered Clavier, stands after three centuries of influence.
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“Enemy” Creates Desire — “Bruno” Fulfills It
What’s the difference between Imagine Dragons’ “Enemy” and Encanto’s “Bruno”? Not much! But music theory holds the answer…
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How to Write a Character Leitmotif
A quick and easy guide to the art of the leitmotif — how to write, amend, and understand the role it plays in musical character development.
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Who Needs a Conductor?
A delightful OpEd tackling the debate surrounding the myth and mystery of the orchestral conductor’s role, from anecdote to history.
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10 Classic Songs in 5/4 and 5/8 Time
Writing and playing in irregular time signatures is tough, but here are ten great songs with grooves that sound effortless and infectious!
