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Major, minor, or diminished.
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Music Theory: Double Flats
The breaking point between right and correct in music theory — why double flats exist and what they tell us about context.
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Upgrade: keep your old version
When your favorite application is updated, it’s generally considered best practice to preserve a working copy.
Ask Answer: remove my name from the list
I’d like to remove my name from the list of self-appointed experts around here.
A Little Gospel Under Your Fingers
Here is a little gift because if you can play this you’ve got a little gospel under your fingers and that means you’re playing with inversions and …
Upper Extension Friction
If you want to put some friction in your chord, let’s have an easy chat about chord extensions.
Rare Chords
I’m going to show you a really rare chord progression.
Easiest Complicated Chord Progression
If you’re just getting chords under your fingers, this is going to be the easiest complicated chord progression you’ve ever learned.
Music Theory: is a verb
Let’s stop treating music theory like it’s a noun.
3:1 Rule
Let’s talk three to one rule, because first of all, not a rule, more of a back of the napkin guideline.
We Can't Teach You How To Mix (v2)
We can’t teach you how to mix, nobody can.
blues in d harmonica in g
(playing bluesy music) Playing the blues in D, by a harmonica in G.
Sharp Eleven
I want to introduce you to a sweet little chord with an intimidating name.
