Thursday, March 24, 2016

Upper Structure Triad No.1 (bVII of IIm7)

source: http://mdecks.com/ust.phtml

Understanding Upper Structure Triads.
In this video we take a look at the bVII major triad over the root of a minor chord to get a dorian voicing (sound)


Here's the link to a free PDF download with the sheet music for the exercise
http://mdecks.com/images/bviiofiim7.pdf

Check the entire method at
http://mdecks.com/ust.phtml

Sunday, March 20, 2016

The Last of Us - How to compose music for games & film (EXPLAINED)



source: http://mdecks.com/
In this video we explain the entire process on how to compose a game music theme based on a temp track from the game "The Last of Us"

Piano Cover of "The Last of Us" and new theme composed by
Ariel J. Ramos
http://arieljramos.com

You can download the piano sheet music for free in PDF format at
http://mdecks.com/images/notthelastofus.pdf

We analyze the harmony using mapping tonal harmony pro
http://mdecks.com

Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Last of Us - How to compose music for games & film



source: http://mdecks.com/
In this video we compose a game music theme based on a temp track from the game "The Last of Us"

Piano Cover of "The Last of Us" and new theme composed by
Ariel J. Ramos
http://arieljramos.com

You can download the piano sheet music for free in PDF format at
http://mdecks.com/images/notthelastofus.pdf

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Hello - Adele (Harmonic Analysis, Piano Chords)





source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

We analyze the song Hello by Adele played on the piano. Learn the chords and the harmonic functions in the song

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Jazz Line No.2 Part 1 (Using Mapping Tonal Harmony)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml



This is an altered dominant chord lick. Learn how to improvise with this series by mDecks Music.



Watch Jazz Line No.2 Part 2 where we look at the lick from an intervalic perspective

https://youtu.be/l2_NC_zsWZo



Download the free pdf at:

http://mdecks.com/images/licks/lick2.pdf



Saxophonist

Mario Cerra



Pianist

Ariel J. Ramos



Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.



Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.



There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.