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"Trackers" Are Easy Systems to Put Into Place to Make the Most Progress in Music

by Malia Jade
atomic theory
When people ask me what must-read book I would recommend for a musician, it's not a music theory book. I immediately recommend "Atomic Habits" by J...
Posted in atomic habits, music journal, music lessons, music planner, music teacher, music theory, piano teacher

This chord should be in your compositional tool belt: half-dim 7

by Malia Jade
What are the possible tonal functions of a half-diminished seventh chord? on Quora The half-diminished seventh chord is one of those chords that wo...
Posted in angst, diminish, diminished, functional harmony, half diminished, hollywood cadence, leading tone chord, music theory, music theory staff paper, plagal cadence, subdominant, theory, tonal harmony, tonality

The saddest tune ever is in the major mode.

by Malia Jade
The saddest tune ever is in the major mode. - Music Theory Shop
Do minor keys sound "sad" and major keys sound "happy" because we are indoctrinated to know that they're supposed to? on Quora I would rather thin...
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