Half time/Double time

What’s happening theory buffs? This time we look at tempo variances. In this one they alter the tempo of the melody by using a technique called half time. Half time as well as double time are two ways to keep a listener interested without adding additional melodic content. In Derek minor’s “clean” the melody starts …

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Inversions

This time were discussing chord inversions. Inversions can alter the sound of a chord without changing the notes contained in the chord. Primarily used as a technique to keep from having to jump as far to play the next chord, Inversions are also used to allow the highest note to be in the melody or …

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