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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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A Small Monday Update from the Udemy Trenches
A short, honest Monday reflection on building the Udemy guitar course — chord diagrams, slow progress, and the occasional cup of tea.
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Building a Patriotic Score Collection for the 250th Anniversary
With the 250th anniversary approaching, PhysMuse presents a full American Patriotic Score Collection — seven coordinated editions for each piece, from lead sheets to guitar…
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Into the Mysterious – Random MR**** Labelled Tracks from 2006
Another dip into the random vault of mysteriously named **MR**** tracks — apparently the internal naming convention my old TASCAM Portastudio used back in 2006.…
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Travelling — And Finding Music in the Coastline
There’s something about being near the coast that resets the creative compass. Even a short trip does it. A couple of photos, a stretch of…
● 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.
