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What Are Basic Jazz Chords — and How Can They Support Your Melodic Ideas?
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Dec 27, 2025
4 min read
What Are Musical Modes And How Can They Shape the Mood of Your Music?
composition lessons
Diana Mascari
Dec 6, 2025
4 min read
What Is the Whole Tone Scale, and How Can It Create a Unique Atmosphere in Your Music?
Composition
Diana Mascari
Nov 14, 2025
4 min read
How to Use Diminished Chords to Add Expression and Color to Your Music
Tips for Better Piano Playing
Diana Mascari
Nov 11, 2025
3 min read
How to Learn an Instrument’s Range and Tone Colors So You Can Compose for It
Music Theory
Diana Mascari
Nov 6, 2025
4 min read
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