Songwriting
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Instant sonic inspiration with Phrases & Chords Tools
Learn how to create interesting chord progressions and catchy melodies in this step-by-step tutorial for the new Chords and Phrases…
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French house music explained: how to produce a funky, upbeat track
Learn the essentials of crafting funky French house music. Discover the techniques and tools needed to create hits, from groovy…
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How to make a vibrant and energetic Latin house track
Learn how to make Latin house music with Komplete 14, Helios Ray Expansion, Spotlight Collection: Cuba, and Native Instruments Expansions.
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What is voice leading? How to create smooth, harmonic progressions
As a composer, you should know how to write compelling harmonies with good voice leading. Read here to find out…
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How to make a pro-sounding beat with Play Series instruments
Make beats the fun way with powerful Play Series instruments. Learn how to craft effective drums, chords, bass and more…
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5 rock chord progressions to add energy to your songwriting
Do you need to inject some attitude into your songs? Add raw energy to your music with these five rock…
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Piano scales: essentials for producers and songwriters
Discover important concepts with piano scales for producers and songwriters, including how to play major, minor, pentatonic, chromatic, blues and…
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How to compose music: a beginner’s guide
Discover the basics of composition, including harmony, chords, developing musical ideas, and arrangement.
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Understanding time signatures in music
Unlock creativity with time signatures in music. Learn what time signatures are, common examples of popular time signatures, and how…
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What is swing in music production?
Learn how to add groove, realism, and complexity to your beats with this comprehensive tutorial on swing and humanization techniques…
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How to use tempo in music to create dynamics and shape emotions
Learn what tempo and BPM mean in music, how to calculate the BPM of your song, and how to use…
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5 jazz chord progressions to transform your songwriting
Jazz chord progressions can help make your music more colorful and exciting, no matter what genre you make. Discover five…