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One Chord to Rule Them All
When Bob Marley toured New Zealand for the first and only time in 1979 (he…
What Are Chord Pizzas?
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John Coltrane and the Economy of the Blues
Coltrane pioneered a new language in jazz harmony, rooted in some pretty basic blues progressions, but with his own added twist. Watch our video to explore!
How to Orchestrate an Endless Rising Tone Effect
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How to Create Bigger Sounding Chords with Open-Voiced Sevenths (Like Björk)
In this article, we’re going to be exploring how to use different voicings of seventh…
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.
Philip Tagg’s Everyday Tonality
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Allegro! Exploring the Legacy and Technique of the Great Django Reinhardt
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Remember the Rounds We Sang as Kids? They’re Actually ‘Canons,’ and Canons are Awesome
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