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Odd-Time Hack for Better Beats 

 

 

Odd-Time Hack for Better Beats

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to use odd time signatures, but without them sounding odd. But first… Tea!

 

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Bass Contour Rule 

 

 

Bass Contour Rule

 

Learn how to write better bass lines by creating melodic contours with 3rds and non-harmonic notes. But first… Tea!

 

INTRO

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Melody Interval Rule 

 

 

Melody Interval Rule

 

In this lesson you’ll learn a common fault that many songwriters and producers make when writing melodies. More importantly, though, you’ll learn our theory hack for quickly and easily fixing this fault. But first… Tea!

 

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Frustrated Music Producer? This Is For You! 

 

 

Frustrated Music Producer? This Is For You!

 

Music is an art, so technically there can’t be any mistakes.

But, and it’s a big but, there can definitely be faults, as faults are weaknesses. And unfortunately, when songwriters and producers compose…

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Wrong Notes for Better Bass Lines 

 

 

Wrong Notes for Better Bass Lines

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to spice up your bass using non-diatonic notes (AKA chromatic notes). But first… Tea!

 

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Better Beats in 1 Second. Seriously! 

 

 

Better Beats in 1 Second. Seriously!

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to improve your drum beats in one second. Seriously. But first… Tea!

 

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Meshuggah Hack for Better Djent Riffs 

 

 

Meshuggah Hack for Better Djent Riffs

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to improve your Djent riffs using a hack from Meshuggah "I Am That Thirst", which is off their new album "Immutable". But first… Tea!

 

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How to Add Energy to Bass Lines 

 

 

How to Add Energy to Bass Lines

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to write better bass lines, by using 1/16 rests. But first… Tea!

 

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Harmonic Rhythm for Better Bass Lines 

 

 

Harmonic Rhythm for Better Bass

 

Learn how to write better bass lines by improving your harmonic rhythm!

 

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How to Make Better Dance Beats 

 

 

How to Make Better Dance Beats

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to improve your four-on-the-floor drum beats. But first… Tea!

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Melody Range Rule 

 

 

Melody Range Rule

 

In this lesson you’ll learn a common fault that many songwriters and producers make when writing melodies. More importantly, though, you’ll learn our theory hack for quickly and easily fixing this fault. But first… Tea!

 

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Why MIDI Packs Suck

 

Why MIDI Packs Suck! 

 

You’ve probably seen those ads for MIDI packs, right? You know the ones, where they’re trying to sell you premade chord progressions and melodies. Well, you’re about to learn why you should never ever use a…

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Pro Drum Fills in 4 Steps 

 

 

Drum Fills in 4 Steps

 

In this lesson you’ll learn our 4-step method for making better drum fills. We invite you to work along with us through these steps, so by the end of this lesson, you’ll also have a…

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3 Types of Drum Fills 

 

 

3 Types of Drum Fills

 

In this lesson you’ll learn the three types of drum fills, where to use them, and how to make them. But first... Tea!

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4-Step Hack for Dark Bass Lines 

 

 

4-Step Hack for Dark Bass Lines

 

In this lesson you’ll learn a simple 4-step hack for writing dark and dissonant bass lines. We invite you to work along with us through the following steps, so by the end of this…

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#1 Melody Hack 

 

 

#1 Melody Hack

 

Learn how to make better melodies with this game-changing hack!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory, the fast, easy and fun way to make…

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Counter Melody Rule 

 

 

Counter Melody Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this common fault many songwriters & producers make in their backing melodies!

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Melody Rhythm Rule 

 

 

Melody Rhythm Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this rhythmic fault that many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!

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Stepwise Melody Rule 

 

 

Stepwise Melody Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this common fault many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!

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5-Second Intro Rule 

 

 

5-Second Intro Rule

 

Learn how to use our 5-Second Intro Rule to instantly capture the attention of your listeners, so your songs don’t get skipped. But first... Tea!

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Kick Drum Rule 

 

 

Kick Drum Rule

 

The "Kick Drum Rule" ensures your drum beats not only groove, but also stand out from the crowd. But first... Tea!

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246 Melody Rule 

 

 

246 Melody Rule

 

With the 246 Rule you can say goodbye to mediocre melodies forever. But first… Tea!

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Chillout Chords 

 

 

How to Write Chillout Chord Progressions

 

In this tutorial you'll learn how to write chord progressions for the Covid-19 era (and beyond), using our 6-step success formula. But first… Tea!

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