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What is “Ostinato?” – Pt. 1
What is “Ostinato?” An Ostinato is a musical phrase repeated in succession in a composition. Ostinatos usually display melodic and ...
augmented chord – The Magic Harmony
This is an excerpt lesson from the [STUDY PACK] VARIOUS GENRES- MOVIE IDENT, SPOOKY, SUSPENSE, CRIME DRAMA. Complete editions of ...
Deconstructing Metric Modulation in Blockbuster Soundtracks
This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video ...
Ennio Morricone: The Master of Cinematic Music
Ennio Morricone: The Master of Cinematic Music Cover Photo by Flickr Ennio Morricone was an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, trumpeter, ...
Revisiting bernard herrmann
“Despite his untimely passing in 1975, Bernard Herrmann’s enduring legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide, making him one ...
Double Harmonic Major Scale (byzantine/Arabic)
DOUBLE HARMONIC MAJOR SCALE (BYZANTINE/ARABIC) – Scale Structure: 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 7– Characteristic Notes: ♭2 & ♮3, ...
Helpful Advice to a friend entering the music industry
This article was written by Robin Hall, the co-author of the Behind the Score series. Recently, he sent an email ...
CREATING MELODIC LINES WITH CHORD ARPEGGIOS
Using Chord Arpeggios for a Melodic Idea Many composers create melodies using arpeggios. Some famous examples of arpeggio-driven melodies include ...
What is a twelve-tone Technique?
Introduction: Twelve-tone Technique The twelve-tone technique, also known as dodecaphony, is a method of composition that emerged in the early ...
Woodwind Breathing – DAW vs. Human
Woodwind players, across a range of instruments such as the flute, clarinet, saxophone, and oboe, understand the vital role that ...
