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In this tutorial we will look at the idea of borrowed chords, what they are, and where we borrow these chords from. This makes use of the parallel major and minor keys. What are Borrowed Chords? Borrowed chords are harmonies “borrowed” from the parallel key—meaning the major and minor keys…
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The Minor Scales and Why there is more than one
This tutorial is a basic introduction to minor scales and will discuss briefly the natural minor scale and its construction.
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The Major Scale and Why it is Important
The major scale is one of the most important building blocks in Western music. It doesn’t matter what type of music we are listening to,…
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Starting at the Beginning — Introductory Tutorials Every Monday and Thursday
I’m excited to begin a new series of introductory music theory tutorials, posted twice a week — every Monday and Thursday.
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2009 Random
Continuing the random exploration of random recordings from random years in a random fashion we have this random one that sounds like it is a…
● About Me
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.
