Ingredients of Music: Notes and Rests
Welcome to the second installment of our series on music theory basics, Ingredients of Music. In the first post, we talked about why the study …
Ingredients of Music: Why Music Theory Matters
My piano teacher loved music theory. I mean, REALLY loved it. He actually had previously taught theory at the college level, and he walked through …
The Big List of Music Theory Terms and Definitions
Music theory terms. They can be pretty confusing. Have you ever wondered what a diminished seventh chord is? Or been confused about the difference between …
What Are the Seven Greek Modes of Music and Where Can I Find Them?
You might have heard about the Ancient Greek modes before, but what are they? How are the music modes different from major and minor keys, …
What is a Neapolitan Chord and How Can I Use It?
You may have heard of a Neapolitan chord and wondered what it was. Is it a special kind of triad, or a seventh chord? What …