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Music theory can be simple and easily learnt if we first begin with 2 simple formulas. Not only will these formulas help you understand music theory, they will unlock a range of more complex concepts that will enhance your songwriting process.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Formula 1
08:58 Formula 2
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Have you ever found yourself asking these questions?
- “Where do I even start with music theory?”
- “Do I really need music theory to write songs?”
- “Why is music theory so confusing?”
- “What’s the difference between a scale, a key, and a chord?”
- “How do I know which chords go together?”
- "What key is my song in — and why does it matter?”
- “How do I write better chord progressions?”
- “What is a ‘tonic’ or a ‘dominant’ and why should I care?”
- "Why do some songs sound emotional or powerful, and how can I do that?”
- “What’s the easiest way to learn theory without going to music school?”
- “Can I break the rules if I don’t even know the rules?”
- “Is it too late to learn music theory if I’ve already been writing songs?”
- “How do I apply theory to guitar/piano and actually use it creatively?”
- “What’s the shortcut to understanding chords and melody?”
If so, these 2 formulas will help you get the answers you're looking for.
Happy Songwrting!
#howtowriteasong
#howtowritesongs
#songwritingtips
#musictheory
⬇️ FREE PDF: how-to-write-songs.kit.com/ca6148a111
Music theory can be simple and easily learnt if we first begin with 2 simple formulas. Not only will these formulas help you understand music theory, they will unlock a range of more complex concepts that will enhance your songwriting process.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Formula 1
08:58 Formula 2
🌏 Join Us Inside the HTWS Community for Weekly Feedback Sessions, Live Workshops and Collaboration with songwriters from around the world: howtowritesongs.org/community
⚡ Want Free Weekly Songwriting Tips and Insights? Join our Newsletter: howtowritesongs.org/subscribe-to-the-newsletter
Have you ever found yourself asking these questions?
- “Where do I even start with music theory?”
- “Do I really need music theory to write songs?”
- “Why is music theory so confusing?”
- “What’s the difference between a scale, a key, and a chord?”
- “How do I know which chords go together?”
- "What key is my song in — and why does it matter?”
- “How do I write better chord progressions?”
- “What is a ‘tonic’ or a ‘dominant’ and why should I care?”
- "Why do some songs sound emotional or powerful, and how can I do that?”
- “What’s the easiest way to learn theory without going to music school?”
- “Can I break the rules if I don’t even know the rules?”
- “Is it too late to learn music theory if I’ve already been writing songs?”
- “How do I apply theory to guitar/piano and actually use it creatively?”
- “What’s the shortcut to understanding chords and melody?”
If so, these 2 formulas will help you get the answers you're looking for.
Happy Songwrting!
#howtowriteasong
#howtowritesongs
#songwritingtips
#musictheory
