Beyond Music Theory

In this video, I explore how to build chord structures and harmonic progressions using interval relationships — a creative approach to developing unique harmonic colors and melodic ideas. 📚 *Intervals* - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/intervals/ 📚 *Building Chords* - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chord-formations-triads-and-tetrads/ 📚 *Practical Tips to Make a Melody* - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/8-practical-tips-to-make-a-melody/ *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ #musictheory #chordprogressions #musiccomposition #harmony #CreativeMusicMaking #intervals #musiceducation #musiciantips

Creating scales and melodies isn't new—but the **way** you do it changes everything. *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 Intro 00:24 Creating the Scale 01:19 Figuring Out the Chords 02:14 Creating the Melody 02:45 The Harmonization Process - Bass First 03:12 Filling in the Chords 04:24 Creating a Melody Using Interval Relationships 05:45 Harmonizing the Melody - Free Harmonization 06:26 Final Thoughts #musictheory #songwritingtips #compositiontips #musicproducer #intervals #melody #creativeprocess

Discover an approach to music composition that balances thoughtful planning with creative freedom. Perfect for all musicians and producers! *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 Intro: Why rethink your approach 00:32 Building the foundation: The power of planning and exploration 01:44 Crafting the structure and the core of consistency 02:57 Why this approach works (for any style of music) 03:33 Embrace the creative journey #musiccomposition #musicproduction #songwritingtips #musictheory #creativeprocess #musiccreation #musiceducation #producerlife #musicinspiration

Does your music creative process feel harder than it has to be? This video explores how you can overcome the fear of experimentation, build a consistent routine, and grow your skills step by step. *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 Intro 00:32 Why creative courage matters 01:18 The power of experimentation 01:57 Breaking the perfection trap 03:00 Building a consistent creative routine 03:46 Small steps - Kaizen 05:00 Closing thoughts #musicmotivation #creativeroutine #musicpractice #experimentation #kaizen #musicgrowth #overcomefear #musiccreation

Learn how to reshape your chord progressions and melodies by remapping them to new scales, transforming your music’s vibe. Quick, practical steps with examples to inspire your next track. *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Mapping the original materials 01:05 - The process of translating chords and adjusting the melody 01:46 - Exploring variations on the technique 03:50 - Bonus Tip! Shuffling Chords 05:15 - Closing Thoughts *FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS* https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/ #musicproduction #chordprogressions #musictheory #musiccomposition #songwritingtips #musicproducer #harmony #melody #musiccreativity

Discover how dividing the octave into three parts shaped my composition. Learn to use music theory your way. *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 Intro00:48 Piece Structure & Concept02:33 The Transitions05:03 Closing Thoughts05:45 Full Example#musictheory #coltrane #voiceleading #ModalInterchange #musiccomposition #jazztheory #creativemusic #musicexplained #musictips *FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS*https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/

Every arrangement begins with a decision: Which instrument does what? In this video, I break down how “Role Mapping” lets melody, bass, and rhythm sections break their default ruts. Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts below! *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Common Ruts and Why It Matters 01:35 - The Practical Shift 04:31 - Step-by-Step: Make It Work For You 05:35 - Closing Thoughts 06:25 - Full Example *FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS* https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/ #musiccomposition #musicproduction #groove #basslines #creativeprocess #songwritingprocess #musictheory

Learn how brightness and darkness shape your music’s emotion. Discover simple but powerful music theory tricks—from chords to melodies—that bring your compositions to life. Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts below! *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Brightness in Music 02:21 - Modal Brightness Perception 03:07 - Brightness Perception Between Modes in Different Keys 04:20 - Moving Through the Circle of Fifths Using Modal Thinking 05:30 - Melodic Sequences and Voice Movement To Emphasize Brightness 06:52 - From Theory to Expression07:44 - Full Music Example *FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS* https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/ #musictheory #musiccomposition #musicmood #musictips #createmusic #musictheory #modalmusic #songwritingtips #musiceducation

Unlock modern harmonic possibilities and learn how to harmonize melodies with freedom — Step-by-step examples show you how to break free from traditional key boundaries. Great for composers and improvisers of any style. *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic *FIND ME ON* 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 🎵 Online Lessons - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠ 🎵 Online Music Courses - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG #harmonization #musiccomposition #reharmonization #musiceducation #beyondmusictheory #musician #creativeprocess #composingmusic #musiccreativity

Discover a music composition technique using a reference note to filter your harmonic and modal choices - developing creative freedom through self-imposed limitations and tonal exploration. **SUPPORTING LINKS** Darkest to Brightest Modes - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/darkest-to-brightest-modes/ Modal Harmony - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-harmony/ **COURSES** 🔥 The Creative Process - Organizing Musical Ideas and Sounds - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic **FIND ME ON** 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠ 🎵 Online Lessons - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠ 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG **FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS** https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ #musiccomposition #modaltheory #creativeconstraints #beyondmusictheory #musiccreativity #musiccompositiotechniques #musiceducation

What if you didn’t need more ideas—just better ways to develop the ones you already have? Let this inspire your own writing process. How to Develop Your Musical Ideas - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-develop-your-musical-ideas/ COURSES 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY FIND ME ON 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 🎵 Online Lessons - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 🎵 Online Music Courses - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The Reasons You Should Do It 01:24 - Variations on a Melodic / Rhythmic Motif 02:40 - Simplifying an Idea 04:00 - Reusing Motifs in Different Sections 04:48 - Developing a Motif 05:50 - Reharmonizing Parts 07:07 - More Ideas 07:40 - Final Throughts 08:48 - Full Track + Guitar Playthrough FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ #MusicComposition #SongwritingTips #ComposingMusic #MusicTheory #MelodicDevelopment #ArrangementTips #CreativeProcess #BeyondMusicTheory #MusicianLife

Learn how to create rich chromatic harmony using borrowed chords, secondary dominants, and smooth voice-leading. A hands-on guide to adding surprise and color to your music! HarmonicSOS – Jump-Start Your Chord Progressions From Scratch! -https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/jump-start-your-chord-progressions-from-scratch/ COURSES 🔥Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies -https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥Creating Unique Chord Progressions -https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY FIND ME ON 🔥 BeyondMusic Theory Blog - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠ 🎵 OnlineLessons - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠ 🎵 OnlineMusic Courses - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠ 📚 BeyondMusic Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG FEEDSPOT FEATUREDLISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/ #ChromaticHarmony#MusicTheory #CompositionTips #VoiceLeading #JazzHarmony#Harmonization #BorrowedChords #SecondaryDominants#BeyondFunctionalHarmony #ModernHarmony

Feeling stuck with creating chord progressions? Discover simple strategies to kickstart your creativity using tried-and-true common-chord progressions. Find me on: 🔥 BeyondMusic Theory Blog - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠ 🎵 OnlineLessons - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠ 🎵 OnlineMusic Courses - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠ 📚 BeyondMusic Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG References: 🔥Chord Substitutions -https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chord-substitutions/ 🔥Harmonic Cadences -https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-cadences/ 🔥Secondary Dominants -https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/secondary-dominants/ 🔥Dominant Chord Substitutions -https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/dominant-chord-substitutions/

Take your ambient chord progressions to the next level! In this video, we’ll explore the power of chord inversions, drones, evolving ideas, and more to create deep, evolving soundscapes. Watch Ambient Chord Video Series here: Create Stunning Ambient Chords With These Simple Techniqueshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Kx5dXzWnQ More Tips For Writing Ambient Chord Progressions - Part I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCMpLMbWwb0 Find me on: 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Chord Inversions 02:41 - Another Technique for Harmonic colors and Moods 04:35 - Using Drones and Other Repeating Elements 06:25 - Ideas That Evolve Over Time 09:26 - Outro #musictheory #ambientmusic #chordprogressions #musiccomposition #musicproduction #creativechords #musictips #atmosphericmusic #soundscapes #harmonytips

Learn how slow changes, colorful chords, and voice-leading can make your ambient chord progressions more immersive, expressive and captivating! Find me on: 🔥Beyond Music Theory Blog 🎵Online Lessons 🎵Online Music Courses 📚Beyond Music Theory eBook #MusicTheory #AmbientMusic #ChordProgressions #MusicComposition #MusicProduction #CreativeChords #MusicTips #AtmosphericMusic #Soundscapes #HarmonyTips

Discover how to harmonize melodies with chord and modal colors for deeper emotional impact and creative harmonic textures – tips to elevate your harmonization skills! Find me on: 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog 🎵 Private Online Lessons 🎵 Online Music Courses 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook 📚 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies Reference Links: - The Diatonic Modes- Modal Harmony - Modal Modulation 00:00 Intro 00:41 Harmonic Color 03:05 Intentionality 03:58 Colors and a Case for Modal Modulation 07:57 Considerations for Chord Extensions and Modal Chords 09:14 Final Thoughts #MelodyHarmonization #ChordColors #ModalHarmony #MusicTips #MusicComposition #CreativeHarmonization #ComposerTips

Learn how to create stunning ambient chords exploring different chord voicings, extensions, pedal notes, all while adding movement and atmosphere to your music Find me on: 🔥 ⁠Beyond Music Theory Blog⁠ 🎵 ⁠Online Lessons⁠ 🎵 ⁠Online Music Courses⁠ 📚 ⁠Beyond Music Theory eBook 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Know Your Chords 01:28 - Chord Voicings and Connection 04:02 - Exploring Chord Extensions Through Voice Movement 07:52 - Using Pedal Notes for Dissonance and Connection 10:16 - Adding Subtle Textures and Movement 13:09 - Final Thoughts #MusicTheory #AmbientChords #ChordProgressions #MusicComposition #AtmosphericMusic #MusicProduction #HarmonyTips #CreativeChords

I’ll be showing you how to use a 4/4 time signature to mimic the feel of odd meters by rethinking rhythmic structures and more... Find me on: 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

Using the chromatic scale to create music can be very off-putting as there are too many approach possibilities. Let's explore it using a polytonal approach and harness the power of the chromatic scale. Connecting Sections in your music arrangements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fVQNOnTYtI Find me on: 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - ⁠⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠⁠ 🎵 Music Coaching - ⁠⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠⁠ 🎵 Online Music Courses - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠⁠ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - ⁠⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG Supporting Links: 📚 https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polytonality-and-polymodality/ 📚 https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-use-polychords-in-your-music/ 📚 https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polymodal-chromaticism/ 📚 https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-interchange/ 📚 https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/symmetric-scales/ 📚 https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-diatonic-modes/

Today I’m going to talk about the importance of planning where to use your out-of-key materials, in this case, harmonic materials. 🎵 Mastering The Art Of Harmonizing Melodies – ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic⁠ Find me on: 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠ 🎵 Music Coaching - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠ 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG Supporting Links: 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/dominant-chord-substitutions/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/secondary-dominants/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chromatic-harmony/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chromatic-approach-chords/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/8-practical-ways-of-using-parallel-chord-motion-in-your-music/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-ambiguity-and-the-flexibility-of-suspended-chords/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-creativity-the-role-of-bass-in-voice-leading-exploration/ 📚 - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-harmonize-a-melody/