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Mixolydian Matchsticks

ByGary July 20, 2013August 25, 2017

In yesterday’s post I mentioned matchstick harmony. This concept is from Mathieu’s book Harmonic Experience, which I’ve discussed a lot on this blog. Matchstick harmony is governed by a rule: It’s easiest for the ear to follow harmonies that move short distances on the lattice. Imagine that the lines of the lattice are matchsticks. The…

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Mixolydian Mode

ByGary July 18, 2013August 25, 2017

I’ve been quiet lately because I’ve been working on an animation of my song Real Girl. It’s a complicated one, a dance of harmonic tension and resolution. The bass and melody chase each other around the lattice like courting butterflies. Meanwhile, there’s more to be extracted from the Be Love video. A mode is a…