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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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Dissonance for a Bigger, More Joyful Resolution
New to songwriting? It always helps to create pull for your listener using harmony. Here are some chord options for resolving tension!
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The Power of “No” – When and How to Say No to Something That Isn’t Right For You
Nobody wants to be the person turning people down all the time, but we also need to avoid burnout. Here are tips for saying No with respect.
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An Intermediate Guide to Chord Tones and Tensions
Thinking about how chords relate to the notes in your melody is an important aspect of voice leading with intention — here’s a quick guide.
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How to Create Tensions With Your Chords
In this edition of Soundfly Basics, we run down the usefulness and potential applications of utilizing tension in your chord progressions.
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“Synthetic Substitution”: How RJD2 Samples Soul Records
In this lesson from RJD2’s From Samples to Songs course, we explore how he approaches soul records and one cut in particular… Tune in!
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RJD2 on the Art of Sampling (Video)
In this video premier from RJD2’s new course on Soundfly, he talks about the legacy and art of sampling from a creative, composing standpoint.
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RJD2’s “Smoke and Mirrors:” Crafting a Dramatic Reveal
In this video borrowed from RJD2’s new course on Soundfly, he explains the arrangement mechanism that drives his song “Smoke & Mirrors.”
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How D’Angelo Uses Funky Dominant Sevenths in “Sugah Daddy”
In this short analysis, we break down the source of D’Angelo’s funky sound, his impeccable use of dominant sevenths in spread voicings.
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Iris Lune on Being Open to Take on New Roles, Writing Conflict Music, and Hot Sauce
Welcome back to Soundfly’s weekly interview series, Incorrect Music, curated by guitarist, singer, and composer Lora-Faye Åshuvud (of the band Arthur Moon). In this series, we present intimate conversations with artists who are striving to push the boundaries of their process and craft. Recently, I was talking with Asher Kurtz and Ella Joy Meir (one half of…
