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The music theory behind a Depeche Mode classic

Dissecting one of Depeche Mode’s most cherished and universally beloved songs reveals some compelling inner-workings ...
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The pillars of music theory made simple

How many people reading this right now, can, hand-on-heart really explain what they’re doing when they make music? It might ...
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“If you’ve never encountered modes before, this one tip could change your musical outlook forever”: 10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know

PRODUCER WEEK 2025: For today's free and easy music producers, the knotty business of music theory has always had a slight whiff of the uncool about it. Talk of Major and Minor scales conjure up ...
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"There are certain laws that must be followed, whether you like it or not": Here's what producers really need to know about music theory

Music theory is a hot topic of debate amongst modern producers because it’s arguably not as integral to music production as it once was. However, it definitely still holds a rightful place and can ...