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Scales & Chords

Beginner Chords 101: Learn Your First Chords in Minutes

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Master beginner chords C, G, and Am in minutes with our step-by-step guide. Learn easy chord progressions and start playing real songs today – perfect for guitar beginners!

Dreamlike Music on the Whole-Tone Scale: Musical Dreamscapes

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Discover the whole-tone scale’s secrets to creating dreamlike music. From Debussy’s floating harmonies to jazz innovations – unlock ethereal soundscapes in your compositions.

Variants of the Minor Scale: A Guide for Musicians

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When most beginners learn scales, they start with the major scale. But the world of minor scales is much richer and more versatile. Unlike the major scale, which has a single standard form, the minor scale comes in several variants. Each has its own color, function, and musical use. In this post, we’ll explore the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales—the three main variants of the minor scale.

The Complete Guide to Whole Tone Scales: Theory and Musical Magic

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Discover the magic of the whole tone scales in music theory. Learn how to build it, recognize its unique sound, and use it in improvisation and composition for jazz, classical, and contemporary music.

How to Understand the Major Scale Steps – Music Theory Basics for Beginners

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Learn how the major scale works with clear steps and examples. This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to build, hear, and play major scales on your instrument – based on our YouTube video tutorial.

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