How to Write a Standout MELODY
Step 1. First Impressions
There are many ways to write a standout melody, but it’s difficult to improve on the method PJ Harvey uses in her new single “A Child’s Question, August”. That’s because…
Read moreMay 7 2023
There are many ways to write a standout melody, but it’s difficult to improve on the method PJ Harvey uses in her new single “A Child’s Question, August”. That’s because…
Read moreApr 9 2023
There are two types of catchy melodies: annoyingly repetitive ones you can’t stop singing but actually hate, and awesome ones that…
Read moreMar 20 2023
Simple music can be great music. Depeche Mode’s lead single “Ghosts Again” from their new album “Memento Mori” is proof. It has a well-written …
Read moreOct 20 2022
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When you loop a melody, do you just copy and paste it? If so, that way of looping could be ruining your melodies!
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Read moreApr 29 2022
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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Read moreJan 13 2022
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!
Hello revolutionary…
Read moreJul 1 2021
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…
Read moreMay 27 2021
Learn how to avoid this common fault many songwriters & producers make in their backing melodies!
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Learn how to avoid this rhythmic fault that many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!
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Read moreApr 28 2021
Learn how to avoid this common fault many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!
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Read moreMar 2 2021
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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Read moreJun 5 2020
With the 246 Rule you can say goodbye to mediocre melodies forever. But first… Tea!
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Read moreApr 8 2020
In this tutorial, you'll learn the secret 80/20 bass rule that will forever change the way you write bass lines. But first… Tea!
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Read moreMar 12 2020
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to spice up your melodies with non-diatonic notes. But first… Tea!
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Read moreFeb 28 2020
In this tutorial, you’ll learn two ways to stand out in two seconds. But first… Tea!
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Read moreFeb 21 2020
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add impact to your choruses. But first… tea!
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Read moreDec 12 2019
3 music theory hacks to make your music stand out, so you can get discovered!
Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to Hack Music Theory. We help you make great…
Read moreNov 15 2019
Learn how to write a melody for an epic chorus, by using a music theory hack from Leprous “Alleviate” (off their new album “Pitfalls”).
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Read moreOct 18 2019
With Halloween around the corner, horror movies and TV shows are flooding Netflix. So, it’s the perfect time to learn how to write spooky and scary soundtrack music like the creepy new American Horror Story 1984 theme song.
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Read moreOct 11 2019
Halloween is coming! And with horror movies and TV shows flooding Netflix, it’s the perfect time to learn how to write spooky and scary soundtrack music like the creepy new American Horror Story 1984 theme song.
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Read moreSep 20 2019
Do you have an idea for a song, but you don’t know where to go next? Then learn how to write a song like a pro, with this new workflow series.
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Read moreSep 6 2019
Learn how to use a music theory hack from Bob Marley “Could You Be Loved” to write a legendary song intro that won’t get skipped!
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Jul 19 2019
Learn how to write a melody (or guitar riff) using modal mixture, as heard in Opeth “Heart in Hand” off upcoming album “In Cauda Venenum”. Subtitles/CC available.
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Read moreJun 13 2019
Learn how to write an uplifting bass line, using a music theory hack from Black Eyed Peas “Be Nice” ft. Snoop Dogg (written by Adam Friedman for Songland TV show). Subtitles/CC available.
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Read moreJun 6 2019
Learn how to write a melody, using a music theory hack from Dog Blood (Skrillex & Boys Noize) “Break Law”, from their new EP “Turn Off The Lights”.
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