Different Kinds Of Music Theory feat. 12tone | The Holistic Songwriting Podcast 6 – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy00H4Oepnw

Summary

### Summary
The text discusses various aspects of music theory, including tonal harmony, the importance of understanding the relationships between different parts of music, and the use of dissonance or out-of-key chords in film scores. The speaker also shares their personal relationship with music theory, finding it similar to solving a riddle or Sudoku puzzle. Emphasis is placed on the importance of surprise and evolution in art, as well as the balance between theory and emotion in music.

Highlights

• Music theory encompasses various approaches to understanding and creating music
• The speaker shares their personal love-hate relationship with music theory
• Songwriting should focus on the song itself as a means of communication
• The importance of surprise and challenging oneself in art
• The use of dissonance or out-of-key chords in film scores
• Classical music theory may be less useful for modern popular music
• Vertical vs. Horizontal Harmony: Focusing on single chords at a time in pop music
• MIDI allows for easier experimentation with music composition
• Emphasizing the balance between theory and emotion in music

Key Takeaways

• Understanding musical structures helps create more engaging content
• Different musical cultures have unique systems and assumptions about harmony and rhythm
• Experimenting with MIDI can lead to interesting arrangements
• Analyzing other composers‘ techniques can be inspiring
• The balance between theory and emotion is crucial in music