The Synthesis of "musical notes"

Explore what a musical chord is and why it's the fundamental building block of harmony in songs. Learn how chords create the emotional feel of music.

Discover musical scales, the fundamental building blocks of melodies and harmonies. Learn how these ordered sets of notes create music's emotional core.

Discover the octave, a fundamental musical interval where a pitch is doubled or halved in frequency. Learn why it's a cornerstone of music theory.

Discover what a melody is, why this fundamental musical element is always relevant, and how it powerfully affects our emotions and memories.

Learn about musical intervals, the distance between two notes. Discover why understanding intervals is crucial for melody, harmony, and music theory.

Discover Ableton Note, the iOS app for sketching musical ideas. Learn why this mobile music tool is trending among producers and musicians.

Discover musical dynamics, the art of volume variation. Learn how terms like 'piano' and 'forte' shape a song's emotional impact and power.

Discover the fundamentals of harmony. Learn how chords and simultaneous notes create emotional depth and texture in all genres of music.

Discover consonance, the pleasing and stable sound combinations that form the backbone of musical harmony. Learn why this core concept feels so good.

Learn what a key signature is in music, how sharps and flats determine the key, and why it's a fundamental concept for musicians and composers.