30 Minute Composition #4 - B Minor These are turning out to be very valuable exercises. I feel like I am learning a lot about the connection of melody, harmony and form. It is easy to get yourself …
Mastering the Art of Composing a Symphony
The Universe in a Grain of Sand The art of composing music is at once, a mysterious and yet simple thing. In twelve notes (and a few quarter tones), repeated over a few octaves, we have all tonal …
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30 Minute Composition #3 – D Major
30 Minute Composition #3 - D Major This one proved to be a little more difficult in the D minor section. I was attempting to make it sound a little "medieval." It usually comes down to the wire …
How to Compose Music, Part 3: Melody or Harmony First?
Should I Start With the Melody or the Harmony? This is a common question when learning to compose music. The answer is a simple one. You need to start with both. How Do I Start with Both Melody …
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How to Compose Music, Part 2: The Setup
Your Home Music Composing Studio Yes, your home composing studio. The space where all the magic happens. There are several things that you need to consider in setting up the idea environment …
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How To Compose Music, Part 1: The Composing Mindset
The Art of Composing Music This post is going to be the first in a series of post that will cover how to compose music. Having a personal process of composing music can be just as important to …
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