Latest about Music Theory And Songwriting
Stuck for inspiration? Try applying these 5 techniques from visual art to your music production
There are plenty of ideas to be found in the art world that could help you mix up your approach to music-making
“Does a theremin make music thru science or from being haunted?”: Jacob Collier answers the internet’s music theory and instrument questions and they’re as bonkers as you might expect
Other subjects tackled include the notion that we’re entering a “post-riff world” and why people bother playing the bass
10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know
Spruce up your chords and snazz up those scales with our simple but powerful techniques
Practical music theory: 10 things every songwriter and producer needs to know about chords
From understanding simple triads to deploying extended and diminished chords, this is how it works
12 artists on how they beat writer's block and finish songs: "The point when I want to kill myself is usually a good indicator that the track is finished"
We’ve spoken to more than a few music-makers over the years, asking each artist how they decide when a track is well and truly finished. Here’s what they said
Why is it so hard to finish a track? We explain how you can break free of the 4-bar loop and actually make some music
Turn your unfinished ideas into release-ready records – fast!
The circle of fifths, and how can it help with your music theory
We spin the wheel and come up with creative gold
How many songwriters does it take to make a hit record? Way more than it used to…
Only a couple were needed per hit back in the 1970s - now you need nearly five, and Beyoncé uses 18!
