Published inBeyond Music TheoryUsing Secundal Harmony or Chords by SecondsChords by seconds can be very versatile and an invaluable tool in your harmony belt.Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Modern Sound of Quartal ChordsRearrange the chords you already know and you’ll be able to introduce harmonic ambiguity and sound more modern.Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Barry Harris’s 6th Diminished ScaleThe construction of this scale basically consists on adding a b6 on a major scale that unlike the bebop major scale, with similar…Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Darkest to Brightest ModesNow that you have a good idea of how each mode sounds and considering that we are dealing with modes from within the same tonality, it is…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Usefulness of Chromatic Approach ChordsWith this simple yet effective songwriting tip using harmony you will find new ways to surprise your listeners and spice up your harmonies.Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Melodic Minor Scale and its ModesFind out all about the modes of the melodic minor and start using them to make your own modal music.Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Sound and Function of Chord InversionsChord inversions are also known as slash chords and they can be used to create a different harmonic feel and to connect chord progressions.Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryWhat Are Synthetic Scales and How to Build ThemSee how you can make your own music scales or synthetic scales. There is a lot of harmonic and melodic potential to explore.Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryUnderstanding All About Chord ExtensionsIn this post I will be showing you how to make chords with extensions and how to read them. You will also find a table with examples of…Jan 15, 2021Jan 15, 2021
Published inBeyond Music TheoryThe Musical Exploration of Two-Octave ScalesFind out what you can get out of two-octave scales. There is a lot of potential for harmony and melodies waiting to be explored.Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
