Music Theory And Songwriting
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How to write compelling basslines by working around root notes
By MusicRadar published
Playing lines based on root notes should be every player's starting point when learning bass
Music theory basics: how to make your chords sound better by adding extra notes
By Computer Music published
Extending your chords beyond simple triads can make them sound far more interesting
Songwriting basics: chord, melody and music theory tricks for DAW users
By Computer Music published
Take your songwriting skills to the next level
Songwriting basics: how to use chromatic mediants to add flavour to your chord progressions
By Computer Music published
Discover the secret music theory weapon used by soul/gospel artists and film composers
Songwriting basics: how to use repetition and variation to create melodic hooks
By Computer Music published
Repeating phrases doesn’t always make a song boring - in fact, the opposite can be true
Songwriting basics: how to create a modern pop song using just 4 chords
By Computer Music published
These days, it’s all about subtle variations in the arrangement
The basic song arrangement template: the anatomy of a 'standard' layout
By Computer Music published
What goes where.
Songwriting basics: how to create a heartbreaking, sad chord progression
By Computer Music published
Sprinkle a little magic, wonder and even soul into your chord progressions with this neat music theory device
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