Element of Music – Dynamics Dynamics refers to the volume of a piece of music. Music can be described as loud, or soft, or there could be gradual changes from loud to soft, or soft to loud, depending on the performer’s interpretation of the music. There are several Italian music terms that are used to describe the dynamics of a piece of music. Element of Music – Form The Form or StRead More…
Dark piano chords are perfect for emotional, cinematic, or moody music. These chords often use minor intervals, dissonance, and low voicings. Let’s explore how to build and play them. 1. What Makes a Chord “Dark”? Dark chords typically include: Minor thirds or minor sevenths Dissonance (clashing notes) Low register playing (left side of the keyboard) Unresolved or unstable sRead More…
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How to use the Circle of Fifths to write songs! The Circle looks much like a clock. Just like there are 12 hours on a clock, there are 12 notes on the Circle. The Circle of Fifths isn’t a technique like modulation or chord substitution. It’s a way of understanding the essential elements of western music: the notes, the intervals, the chords, and the relationships between them. It’sRead More…