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(*this post has been adapted from my youtube video on counterpoint. For audio examples, check out the video! https://youtu.be/r_RbmbBmX9E...

Alright, so in this document, I’m going to break down each of the modes in a way that, hopefully, should help you begin using them Right...

Intro In this post I’m going to provide you with a useful template that you can use to develop a short motif or idea into a full-length...