“Opitz One” Part 2 – The Primary Theme Posted inForm and Structure, Personal The primary theme contains the essence of a piece, so it's important to get right. See how I craft my primary theme for my work Opitz One.
“Opitz One”, Part 1 – Creating the Musical Form Posted inForm and Structure, Personal Before composing a single note, I wanted to really plan out my piece. See how I created the musical form of my composition "Opitz One".
Leitmotifs in the Music of Hollow Knight Posted inForm and Structure, Soundtracks Leitmotifs can tie story elements together, even without explicit narrative. Examine how effectively the music of Hollow Knight does this.
The Best Way to Learn Music Theory Posted inChords and Harmony, Form and Structure, Musical Notation, Scales and Modes, Voice Leading and Counterpoint What is the best way to learn music theory? It's such a broad topic. In this article, I give you a systematic method to guide you.
Advanced Music Theory: How to Teach Yourself Posted inChords and Harmony, Form and Structure, Scales and Modes, Voice Leading and Counterpoint Advanced music theory is (in my opinion) fun and intellectually stimulating. In this post, learn what tools to explore when teaching yourself.
Intermediate Music Theory: How to Teach Yourself Posted inChords and Harmony, Form and Structure, Scales and Modes, Voice Leading and Counterpoint Once you understand basic music theory, what next? In this guide, learn the intermediate levels of theory and start crafting your own music.