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Jazz Scales: The Chromatic Scale

I remember back in middle school and high school preparing for regional band auditions. Placement was based on a scoring […]

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Minor Scales for Piano

Whether you’re completely new to the piano or have been playing for decades, having a solid grasp of what minor […]

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cadences

Cadences

To someone listening without a background in theory, music can often sound like a series of disjointed occurrences that have […]

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bebop scale

Jazz Scales: The Bebop Scale

I’ve practiced many hours in my life. Absolutely no doubt I’ve passed the popularly theorized (although subsequently debunked, sort of) […]

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Chord Substitution

If you’re a songwriter, you might find yourself getting stuck in the frustrating routine of writing the same boring chord […]

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Jazz Scales: The Pentatonic Scale

Pentatonic Scale The pentatonic scale gets a bad rap sometimes. Maybe because it’s simple; far from the most complex scale. […]

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Piano Music Theory

If you’re a pianist interested in learning music theory, you’re in luck. The piano and every other instrument featuring a […]

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Chord Extensions

Music as we know it simply wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t for chord extensions. Every type of music […]

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Syncopated Rhythms

When a song gets stuck in your head, it can be hard to pinpoint what exactly makes it so catchy. […]

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circle of fifths

Circle of Fifths

Some people like to think of music as being colors, shapes, or tastes. Personally, I prefer to think of it […]

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