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How can I learn to compose?
Awarded Jun 1, 2022 at 18:51
Algorithms for music composition
Awarded Aug 25, 2021 at 0:35
How to transcribe music by ear?
Awarded Aug 24, 2021 at 19:50
Are there any music programming languages from after the SuperCollider era?
Awarded May 1, 2021 at 13:27
Why isn't there a classical composer like Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart today? [closed]
Awarded Dec 8, 2020 at 19:55
Which notes are optional in jazz chords?
Awarded Nov 20, 2019 at 21:40
Is there any real-world difference between time signatures such as 4/4 and 8/8?
Awarded Nov 7, 2018 at 18:35
What are the differences between tone, note, and pitch?
Awarded Oct 10, 2018 at 19:25
Why Is Just Intonation Impractical?
Awarded Aug 22, 2018 at 16:45
What's the difference between "modal music" and "tonal music"?
Awarded Aug 17, 2018 at 11:15
Why does the scale have seven (or five) notes? Why not six?
Awarded Aug 12, 2018 at 15:50
How do professional accompanying musicians (seem to) figure out songs instantly?
Awarded May 22, 2018 at 19:33
How can a classical pianist learn jazz piano?
Awarded May 18, 2018 at 20:02
Is there a way to measure the consonance or dissonance of a chord?
Awarded May 8, 2018 at 17:50
How to create Chord progressions that make sense
Awarded Mar 30, 2018 at 13:10
How do I make piano chords sound interesting when playing along with popular songs?
Awarded Mar 5, 2018 at 18:58
What's the point of keys other than C and Am?
Awarded Feb 16, 2018 at 19:03
What is the difference between a mode and a scale?
Awarded Jan 24, 2018 at 9:58
Glossary of Guitar Effects
Awarded Dec 27, 2017 at 12:23
How to turn any (pop) song into a jazz song?
Awarded Apr 15, 2017 at 9:48
How to know what notes will go together while improvising?
Awarded Oct 29, 2016 at 15:44
How to start playing by ear/improvising?
Awarded Oct 29, 2016 at 15:44
Ten Minute Practice Techniques For Guitar?
Awarded Sep 16, 2016 at 13:32
A (440 Hz) and A (880 Hz) are completely different sounds to me. Does this mean I'm tone deaf?
Awarded May 27, 2016 at 11:56
Why do minor keys sound “sad”? [closed]
Awarded Oct 4, 2015 at 12:40
Why are there twelve notes in an octave?
Awarded Aug 14, 2015 at 20:42
What are the most effective ear training methods?
Awarded Dec 22, 2014 at 21:33
How to play a song without making mistakes?
Awarded Nov 5, 2014 at 0:56
How can I significantly improve my hand independence on piano?
Awarded Sep 15, 2014 at 14:48
Sites with a good selection of sheet music
Awarded Jul 28, 2014 at 15:56
Are there any games useful for ear training?
Awarded Jun 5, 2014 at 2:42
What is good software for learning how to sight-read?
Awarded Apr 24, 2012 at 7:41