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Why does the retro video game-inspired chiptune genre remain such a popular genre?
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Inspiration for every skill level
The quick guide to the theory behind tempo and bpm
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"The next time a musician says to you 'shall we try this a little more allegro?' you will know exactly what they mean"
30 essential acoustic guitar chords, with charts
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Massively expand your musical vocabulary and songwriting options with these beautiful acoustic guitar chords
"These chords are used on everything from The Beatles to Billie Eilish": How to learn triad theory
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The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord.
Exploring the theory behind making beats and the importance of time signatures
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If you are involved with commercial music, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘four-to-the-floor’. But why is four suddenly the magic number? We explore the myth of time signatures.
14 tips for modulating your sounds better
By Roland Schmidt published
If you are still unsure about the best way to approach modulation and movement, check out our top tips for complete success.
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Supermassive
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Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin
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