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Why MIDI Packs Suck

 

Why MIDI Packs Suck! 

 

You’ve probably seen those ads for MIDI packs, right? You know the ones, where they’re trying to sell you premade chord progressions and melodies. Well, you’re about to learn why you should never ever use a…

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Pro Drum Fills in 4 Steps 

 

 

Drum Fills in 4 Steps

 

In this lesson you’ll learn our 4-step method for making better drum fills. We invite you to work along with us through these steps, so by the end of this lesson, you’ll also have a…

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3 Types of Drum Fills 

 

 

3 Types of Drum Fills

 

In this lesson you’ll learn the three types of drum fills, where to use them, and how to make them. But first... Tea!

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4-Step Hack for Dark Bass Lines 

 

 

4-Step Hack for Dark Bass Lines

 

In this lesson you’ll learn a simple 4-step hack for writing dark and dissonant bass lines. We invite you to work along with us through the following steps, so by the end of this…

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#1 Melody Hack 

 

 

#1 Melody Hack

 

Learn how to make better melodies with this game-changing hack!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory, the fast, easy and fun way to make…

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Counter Melody Rule 

 

 

Counter Melody Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this common fault many songwriters & producers make in their backing melodies!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory, the fast…

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Melody Rhythm Rule 

 

 

Melody Rhythm Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this rhythmic fault that many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music…

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Stepwise Melody Rule 

 

 

Stepwise Melody Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this common fault many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory…

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5-Second Intro Rule 

 

 

5-Second Intro Rule

 

Learn how to use our 5-Second Intro Rule to instantly capture the attention of your listeners, so your songs don’t get skipped. But first... Tea!

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Kick Drum Rule 

 

 

Kick Drum Rule

 

The "Kick Drum Rule" ensures your drum beats not only groove, but also stand out from the crowd. But first... Tea!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to…

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246 Melody Rule 

 

 

246 Melody Rule

 

With the 246 Rule you can say goodbye to mediocre melodies forever. But first… Tea!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory, where we help…

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Chillout Chords 

 

 

How to Write Chillout Chord Progressions

 

In this tutorial you'll learn how to write chord progressions for the Covid-19 era (and beyond), using our 6-step success formula. But first… Tea!

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80/20 Bass Rule 

 

80/20 Rule for Better Bass Lines

 

In this tutorial, you'll learn the secret 80/20 bass rule that will forever change the way you write bass lines. But first… Tea!

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Changing Chords Rule 

 

Changing Chords Rule

 

Are your chord progressions a bit boring? Well don’t worry, cos in this tutorial you’ll learn the one thing you need to change in order to bring your chord progressions to life. And, it only takes a…

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Get Your Music Discovered 

3 music theory hacks to make your music stand out, so you can get discovered!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory. We help you make great

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New UK Jazz Rhythms 

Learn how to make a groove inspired by the captivating rhythms of new UK Jazz, using a music theory hack from “Free My Skin” by London collective Steam Down.

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2 Hacks for EPIC Bass Lines 

Learn how to write a bass line for an epic chorus, by using a music theory hack from Leprous “Alleviate” (off their new album “Pitfalls”).

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony)…

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Leprous “Pitfalls” Melody (Music Theory) 

Learn how to write a melody for an epic chorus, by using a music theory hack from Leprous “Alleviate” (off their new album “Pitfalls”).

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and…

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Leprous “Pitfalls” Chords (Music Theory) 

Learn how to write a chord progression for an epic chorus, by using a music theory hack from Leprous “Alleviate” (off new album “Pitfalls”).

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and…

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Predictable or Creative? You decide! 

So, now that 2020 is just a couple months away, we’re starting to make our new year plans. You see, 2020 will be Hack Music Theory’s fourth year, and we need your help to take this awesome community to an…

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