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November 2024

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14 articles

November 28
- “Sometimes you don't want to be overtly happy or sad and a suspended chord strikes that perfect balance”: How to understand and use suspended chords effectively
November 27
- “A simple programmed sub bass synth sound simply won’t cut it”: How to make a trip-hop bass part
November 26
- “These chords are used on everything from The Beatles to Billie Eilish”: How to learn triad theory
November 25
- Don't be afraid of your electric and acoustic guitar's truss rod – we'll show you how to adjust it
- Ditch the loops and build your own trip-hop beat
November 22
- “The way that sharps and flats are organised is far from random or chaotic”: How to understand key signatures
November 20
- “The importance of scales cannot be understated”: How to easily grasp scale theory
November 19
- How to create satisfying lo-fi chords and progressions
November 15
- “Can you guess how small a 'hemidemisemiquaver' is?”: How to understand rhythm when reading music
November 13
- “What you’re about to play should be influenced by what you just played”: 5 tips for better solos and cover versions by master guitarist Greg Koch
- “DON'T bathe every sound in cathedral-sized decay”: 10 ways to make lo-fi sounds
November 12
- “Having a little knowledge of music theory can open many doors”: The quick guide to reading music
November 11
- “You can easily construct your own bespoke beat rather than relying on stock loops”: How to make fresh lo-fi beats
November 6
- "It's what the overwhelming majority of us listen to first and foremost": How to become a master of melodies