Led Zeppelin vs. Spirit Lawsuit: Theft Or Fair Play?
Are the similarities between these two songs more than a coincidence? What are the limits of copyright vs...
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Understanding Scale Degree Names (A Quick Crash Course)
A complete guide to scale degree names What are the 7 scale degrees of major and minor scales?...
Chord and Harmonic Functions in Music (A Crash Course)
What is the harmonic function of chords? Learn about tonic, subdominant, and dominant. Discover how to use harmonic...
What Is Negative Harmony & How To Use It (With Examples)
Discover the theoretical basis for negative harmony. How can it improve your songwriting? We provide examples to help...
How To Write Lyrics (Use This Handy 3-Step Formula)
Learn about song vs poem vs piece What is the Three-Step Lyric Focusing Technique? Discover five new songwriting...
The Pentatonic Scale (Everything You Need To Know)
What does pentatonic mean? How is this different from other major and minor scales? Discover the powerful simplicity...
Struggling With Song Structure? (AABA, ABABAB, BABABA…?)
What are the most effective structures used in popular music? AABA vs ABABAB vs BABABA — which should...
Suspended Chords (Explained Simply With Audio Examples)
We take an in-depth look at suspended chords. Learn the difference between sus2 and sus4 chords and how...
How To Write A Verse (Keep Listeners Hooked With These Tips)
How do you turn an idea into a story with a verse? What sets a good verse apart...