Even Composers Cry Sometimes

This tutorial will look at what happens when we continue to stack thirds, following the principles of tertian harmony. We have already dealt with stacking…

In some of our previous tutorials we have discussed stacking thirds to create triads and chords, but what exactly is a third? What are intervals?…

Introduction In this tutorial we shall look at the suspended fourth chords and how they are built. We will also explore what they can add…

This tutorial will detail the diatonic seventh chords for the natural minor scale. If you would like to know more about the diatonic seventh chords…

I’m Julian — composer‑educator and the creator of PhysMuse. I share my journey through music engraving, theory, and creative study, building clear, beautiful resources for musicians and learners. This blog is where I document the process, the experiments, and the things I’m learning along the way.