Articles tagged with: "j pop"

The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians
The Neapolitan Major scale is a fascinating and somewhat exotic scale that offers a unique sound palette for composers and improvisers. This scale, also known as the Lydian Dominant scale, …

Unlocking the Sound of Anime: A Guide to the Japanese Progression
This definitive guide explores the "Japanese Progression" (IV–V–iii–vi), the iconic chord sequence that gives J-pop, anime themes, and video game music its signature emotional power. We deconstruct...
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Mastering the Natural Minor Scale: The Complete Beginner's Guide
The Natural Minor Scale, also known as the Aeolian mode, is one of the most fundamental scales in music theory. It creates the distinctive sad, melancholic, or introspective sound characteristic …

Mastering the Neapolitan Minor Scale: Theory and Practice
The Neapolitan Minor scale is a fascinating and somewhat exotic scale that offers a unique sound palette for composers and improvisers. It is a variation of the harmonic minor scale …