Music Posts

A collection of posts with original music, playlists and music theory included. In addition to post about music I also write about code, too.


Arpeggio Exercise: minor 7
December 3, 2023

The Minor 7 chord can be the secret ingredient that adds depth, emotion, and a touch of soul to your music. Whether you're strumming a heartfelt ballad, jamming to a jazzy tune…


Develop your own shiny VST and test it locally
November 27, 2023

I've written previously about but I wanted to actually implement something so I dedicated a weekend to finding out how to do it. I'm going to share the resources I found and the…


Build stamina and speed with arpeggios
November 13, 2023

Mastering the Major 7 chord in all keys is like unlocking a new level in your musical journey. This exercise is your key to glide effortlessly through complex chord progressions,…


Short Songs: In One Minute or Less
August 23, 2023

These short songs are from all kinds of artists and genres. If you have a short attention span, this playlist is for you. Some of my personal favorite tracks are: Thundercat - I…


Songs w/ 🔥 Stereo Image
February 21, 2023

This playlist is for all you audiophiles who love to hear sounds bouncing from ear to ear. You'll find songs with huge soundscapes and weird tricks that make you wonder how they…


Learn to play Nirvana - 'Drain You'
February 18, 2023

This track from the album Nevermind is arguably Nirvana at its best. Kurt Cobain loved this song and even once said, "I love the lyrics, and I never get tired of playing it…


'🎼 Twelve Tone Technique
January 16, 2023

What if you could compose music without relying on the conventional rules of melody and harmony? What if you could create a new musical language that is free from the constraints…


'Alright' Songs
May 2, 2022

This collection consists of contemporary and classic songs that feature the word "alright" in the lyrics. For some reason, this word is encountered a lot in popular lyrics. Some…


How to DIY VST Plugins?
June 5, 2021

A Virtual Studio Technology (VST) is just an application. These applications are typically capable of either producing a sound, sometimes called 'instrument' VSTs, or processing…

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