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Key vs Scale vs Mode

Key vs Scale vs Mode

A scale is musical notes arranged in an order, whereas a key is determined by the tonic note from which we derive the chords of a scale. A mode is an elaboration of a scale. Music theory can be quite intimidating when you are a beginner. Notes, chords, keys, scales, modes… there are so many things to wrap your ...

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How to Use 32-Bit VST Plugins in a 64-Bit DAW

How to Use 32-Bit VST Plugins in a 64-Bit DAW

The computing world has moved to the 64-bit standard, but some older plugins in your collection might still only run on 32-bit. Some DAWs such as FL Studio and Reaper will automatically load 32-bit plugins using a "bridge". Let us take a look at why some of your plugins do not work and what you can do to fix the ...

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10 Ways To Identify Music In Youtube Videos

10 Ways To Identify Music In Youtube Videos

Have you ever encountered a video with a song or a number of songs embedded in it that you liked, but you could not know its title? One reason this happens is because the user wanted to upload an entire playlist of songs, but didn't take time to add their titles within the video. Instead, videos are uploaded with ...

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A Guide to the Different Techno Sub-Genres

A Guide to the Different Techno Sub-Genres

When Inner City’s track “Big Fun” was released as part of the compilation “Techno! The New Sound Of Detroit” in 1988, little did they and the other artists on the record know how the release would pave the way for a whole new genre and shape the course of electronic music as we know it today. If you’re looking to ...

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Genre vs Style in Music – What’s The Difference?

Genre vs Style in Music – What’s The Difference?

In music, a genre is when we broadly categorize different music pieces which have the same conventions and traditions. On the other hand, the style often refers to specific elements found either in a piece of music or across similar genres. What Is A Genre? Genre is defined by the common song structures, ...

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12 Great Places to Download Album Art

12 Great Places to Download Album Art

While music is abundant on our devices, the album art is sometimes an afterthought! Luckily, the internet has found more than a handful of ways to fix the conundrum of the missing album art. The best news is that most of them are free! Here you will find 12 fantastic places to download album art. Be careful when ...

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15 Different Types of Jazz Music

15 Different Types of Jazz Music

Louis Armstrong once famously quoted, “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” And for the most part, it is true. Throughout its history, Jazz has had a flaky definition, mostly referred to as a genre of soul and feeling. It’s one of the reasons why it became so huge in the 1900s. Jazz in itself is a ...

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12 Apps To Make Your Music Louder (Android, iOS)

12 Apps To Make Your Music Louder (Android, iOS)

Here are some apps that allow you to make your music louder on iOS and Android devices. Some of them also have features such as EQ, which allow you to boost the bass or treble, for example. Note: Please keep in mind that boosting the volume with these apps can often make the music sound quite compressed. If you ...

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A Guide to the Different Punk Subgenres

A Guide to the Different Punk Subgenres

Over the years, punk music has evolved into a plethora of styles that were influenced by cultural, musical, and political factors.  If you’re new to punk, you’d be surprised with how diverse the punk scene has become. Not to mention, telling the difference between 2 punk subgenres can be pretty tricky for ...

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What Genre is Nirvana?

What Genre is Nirvana?

Nirvana’s music is classified as grunge but it was heavily inspired by alternative rock, hard rock and punk rock. What was supposed to be found in special sections at record stores was suddenly thrust into the mainstream music scene just like the band itself as they refused to be limited to a specific genre. Nirvana ...

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What Genre are The Beatles?

What Genre are The Beatles?

The Beatles started their musical career as a Skiffle group. Skiffle is a combination of American Folk music, Jazz and the Blues played with several instruments. Most people classify the Beatles as classic rock or rock and roll but the truth is such a generic description hardly does the band justice as it is ...

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What Genre is 1975?

What Genre is 1975?

The 1975 are classified within the electropop, funk rock, synth-pop, and Indie-pop genres. They are a popular English band but also well known all over the world with people who particularly enjoy this type of music. While you may not hear their songs on popular radio stations, the group has a very dedicated fan ...

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