Basic Music Theory

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    6. Building Chord Progressions
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    Chord progressions play an important role in music, as they help create harmonic movement. Discover what the most common chord progression is and more!

    Chord progressions play an important role in music, as they help create harmonic movement. Discover what the most common chord progression is and more!

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    7. Basic Elements of a Bass Line
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    In this lesson, get a breakdown of bass lines and listen along to see how chords and the mood of a song change when accompanied by a variety of bass lines.

    In this lesson, get a breakdown of bass lines and listen along to see how chords and the mood of a song change when accompanied by a variety of bass lines.

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    8. Harmony and Voice Leading
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    Did you know that voice leading is the art of arranging multi-part harmony? Take an in-depth look at the various elements that make a harmony work.

    Did you know that voice leading is the art of arranging multi-part harmony? Take an in-depth look at the various elements that make a harmony work.

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    9. Using Dynamics & Musical Devices
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    In this lesson, explore music theory terms for dynamics and musical devices, and learn what differentiates a soothing lullaby from a blistering rock anthem.

    In this lesson, explore music theory terms for dynamics and musical devices, and learn what differentiates a soothing lullaby from a blistering rock anthem.

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    10. More on Dynamics & Musical Devices
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    Ready to dive deeper into the dynamics of music? In this lesson, further explore this topic with various examples of important playing techniques.

    Ready to dive deeper into the dynamics of music? In this lesson, further explore this topic with various examples of important playing techniques.

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Levia T
Thank you so much for this lesson, it's amazing!!!
Ethan Winer
Thanks Levia, glad you liked it!
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