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Apr 4 2019
How to Layer Melodies Using Rhythmic Displacement 
Learn how to write melodies that are layered with rhythmic displacement, using a music theory hack from Mogwai “Hungry Face” (Les Revenants / The Returned soundtrack).
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Scottish band Mogwai…
Mar 28 2019
How to Write an Unpredictable Melody
Learn how to write a non-diatonic melody, using a music theory hack from TheFatRat “Chosen” (ft. Anna Yvette & Laura Brehm).
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German producer TheFatRat dropped his new single “Chosen” this…
Feb 28 2019
How to Write a Beautiful Piano Chord Progression & Melody
The piano is a universal instrument, so a great piano part will give your song a timeless feel. And in this lesson, you’ll learn how to write a beautiful piano chord progression and melody, which will stand the test…
Feb 21 2019
Want Exotic Melodies? Use These Notes...
Most popular music is made using the two most common western scales: the major, and the natural minor. So the best way to make your melodies stand out is to use a non-western scale (like the one we’ll reveal in…
Feb 7 2019
Use This Chord to Transform Your Progressions
It’s easy to play a few chords that sound nice together. But those chord progressions are really bland, cos there’s no spice in them. So in this video, you’ll learn how to transform your progressions with one super spicy chord…
Jan 31 2019
Change This Note to Make Your Melodies Stand Out
There’s 20,000 tracks being uploaded to Spotify every day, so it’s essential that your melodies stand out in this never-ending stream of new tunes. So in this video, you’ll learn how changing one note can grab the listener’s…
Nov 10 2018
That West Coast Sound - Music Theory from Ice Cube "Arrest the President" (Everythangs Corrupt)
That classic West Coast sound is all about musical attitude. But how do you give your music attitude? Easy, you can do it, just put your back into it! Well that, and use the hack in this video. But…
Nov 3 2018
How to Write a Catchy Melody - Music Theory from Fuse ODG "Bra Fie" (feat. Damian Marley)
Do your melodies get stuck in the heads of everyone who hears them? If not, don’t worry, just watch this video and learn the instantly-usable hack that will ensure you write contagiously catchy melodies. But first… tea!
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Oct 20 2018
Uplifting Piano Chord Progression: Music Theory from Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (Mid90s Soundtrack)
When you try to write a "happy" chord progression, does it end up sounding cheesy, like the theme song for a kid’s TV show? Then we’ve got a hack for you that’ll turn your kid’s chords into…