Episode 8 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, find out why you need to learn about musical form, and what exactly makes musical form so powerful. We also analyze the 1st Movement to …
The Art of Modulation, Part 2: Common Chord Modulation
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the last discussion on direct modulation. If you haven’t seen it you can check it out here. Today we’re going to be taking a look at technique used by composers …
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Voice Leading and Counterpoint
Voice leading is important. There is no doubt about it. But why? Why should we spend the time to become familiar with this seemingly unconnected side of theory? How many people have come out of …
How Functional Harmony Works
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, creating chord progressions that seem to wander aimlessly without a clear sense of direction or purpose? The secret to crafting compelling, meaningful …
Small Ternary Form
Small ternary form is a great way for you to create a three part piece. It follows a simple structure, A-B-A', but built into it is a set of very useful techniques that you can use to add logic and …
Musical Periods Unleashed!
Musical Periods Like me, you have probably been frustrated composing phrases that sound "off". Maybe they feel like they ended too soon, or don't sound complete. If this has happened to you, keep …