Wherever You See a Triad, Imagine One Three Times Higher
Every triad contains an implied harmony one octave and a fifth above it. Multiply any frequency by three and the overtone series is at work.
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What Does Professional Actually Mean?
A professional delivers a predictable outcome. On your worst day, your work is still good enough. That consistency is why someone pays you.
Touch Your Instrument
Just look at it. It’s right over there. Looking right at you. You don’t even have to play a whole song. Just make some noise so it knows you love…
Acting Like a Compressor: Sidechain
When the TV is on too loud and you turn it down, you are acting like a compressor.
Kokomo: sharp or flat
Here’s a theory gem from the hotel this morning and the song is Kokomo.
Good News - Bad News: i onlhy need 15 seconds
Well, the bad news is that our nuanced, thoughtful 90-second videos are no longer getting recommended on here.
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Blue Monk Harmonized Thirds
Thelonious Monk didn't invent this riff, but he rarefied it in a way that makes its utility crystal clear.
Music is unique
Music is unique in that it only exists in the time domain.
The Minor Augmented Chord
They’re going to tell you that this is not a minor chord.
Visualize Compressor Ration
Okay, let’s talk about compressor ratio and let’s imagine that instead of pitch, this is level.
Upward Compression: ear training gym
Today was ear training gym.
