Sharpening your music theory skills will allow you to understand your favorite songs at a deeper level. It can help you write and compose songs at a higher level too. The key to mastering music theory is keeping the process fun and applying what you learn to your playing. Otherwise, it’s just an intellectual exercise, […]
What Is An Octave In Music? Definition Revealed With Use Cases
If you’ve covered the basics of music theory, then you’ve probably heard about the 12-tone Western music scale. Perhaps you’ve also learned that there is something called intervals, which refers to the difference in pitch between two sounds. If you haven’t, don’t worry – you don’t need to understand intervals to understand octaves. Here are […]
What Is Timbre In Music, Sound And Voice? With Examples
You may have heard the term “timbre” being used in musical conversations. It could have popped up in a method bo, magazine or even in a YouTube video. It’s possible it left you scratching your head wondering what it is. That’s because there’s a term that commonly gets used in its place these days, which […]
Circle Of Fourths – What It Is, How To Use And Memorize It, & More
The circle of fourths is one of the most valuable music theory tools there is. It explains the basics of music from top to bottom. There is advanced theory, of course, and you can go much deeper into any area of music theory you want to. But it will equip you with the foundation, […]
Circle Of Fifths: What It Is, How To Use & More [With Free Downloadable PDF]
Ever wondered how the circle of fifths works? Well today I’m going to reveal all! Music theory can sometimes seem confusing, as there’s a lot to learn. But there are certain building blocks that can quickly open a new world to you. The circle of fifths is a great example. Once you understand what it […]