Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Answering questions from viewers. In this episode I touch on non-functional harmony, sheet music in the DAW era, chromatic movements, the role of music theory, and much more.
If you have a question for the next episode, leave it in the comments!
Audio version:
dropbox.com/scl/fi/s7i9tfhd2i7yy1tc32shf/Max-Konyi-Q-A-02-October-2023.mp3?rlkey=e26edadvaxi5t4ocpik9wdulr&dl=1
Questions:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Harmony beyond music
00:09:27 - Non-functional harmony
00:20:47 - Tips for using the piano roll
00:23:54 - What about sheet music and repertoire?
00:33:38 - Guitar hand synchronization exercises
00:40:26 - "Borrowed" chords and misleading terminology
00:47:53 - Chromatic movements in chord progressions
00:56:07 - Is theory essential to compose good music?
01:02:52 - The subjective nature of tonal music
01:12:47 - How to maximize musical progress in one year
01:25:56 - My main source of income
01:28:00 - How do I choose Weekly Challenge topics
01:29:49 - My early music inspirations
01:32:26 - Music I listen to for emotional therapy
01:35:31 - Instruments I'd like to learn
Musical Warp Drive, my series of courses on theory and composition, is available now on Udemy! Check it out here:
- Music Theory Fundamentals, Mind & Ear Training: maxkonyi.com/mwd1
- Melody, Scales & Modes: maxkonyi.com/mwd2
- Chord Progressions & Harmony for Composition: maxkonyi.com/mwd3
By using these specific links, you are supporting me most directly 🙏🏼
Join the Sonic Sorcery Discord server! A supportive community of musicians and producers. Ask questions, get feedback, and participate in weekly production challenges:
sonic-sorcery.com
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Visit my website to learn more about me and explore the content I offer:
maxkonyi.com
Answering questions from viewers. In this episode I touch on non-functional harmony, sheet music in the DAW era, chromatic movements, the role of music theory, and much more.
If you have a question for the next episode, leave it in the comments!
Audio version:
dropbox.com/scl/fi/s7i9tfhd2i7yy1tc32shf/Max-Konyi-Q-A-02-October-2023.mp3?rlkey=e26edadvaxi5t4ocpik9wdulr&dl=1
Questions:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Harmony beyond music
00:09:27 - Non-functional harmony
00:20:47 - Tips for using the piano roll
00:23:54 - What about sheet music and repertoire?
00:33:38 - Guitar hand synchronization exercises
00:40:26 - "Borrowed" chords and misleading terminology
00:47:53 - Chromatic movements in chord progressions
00:56:07 - Is theory essential to compose good music?
01:02:52 - The subjective nature of tonal music
01:12:47 - How to maximize musical progress in one year
01:25:56 - My main source of income
01:28:00 - How do I choose Weekly Challenge topics
01:29:49 - My early music inspirations
01:32:26 - Music I listen to for emotional therapy
01:35:31 - Instruments I'd like to learn
Musical Warp Drive, my series of courses on theory and composition, is available now on Udemy! Check it out here:
- Music Theory Fundamentals, Mind & Ear Training: maxkonyi.com/mwd1
- Melody, Scales & Modes: maxkonyi.com/mwd2
- Chord Progressions & Harmony for Composition: maxkonyi.com/mwd3
By using these specific links, you are supporting me most directly 🙏🏼
Join the Sonic Sorcery Discord server! A supportive community of musicians and producers. Ask questions, get feedback, and participate in weekly production challenges:
sonic-sorcery.com
—————————
Visit my website to learn more about me and explore the content I offer:
maxkonyi.com
