The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration
The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the complexities of music theory, designed for music theorists, musicians, educators, and students alike. Whether you're a seasoned composer, an aspiring music student, or a music historian, this podcast provides insightful discussions, expert interviews, and deep dives into the principles that shape Western classical and contemporary music. Each episode explores key topics such as scales, chords, chord progressions, melody, harmony, triads, the circle of fifths, chord inversions, I, IV, V progressions, musical improvisation, bass lines, greek modes, keys, key changes, modality, and the evolution of musical structures throughout history. With an emphasis on both theoretical concepts and practical applications, The Harmonious Blacksmith bridges the gap between academic rigor and real-world music practice, making it an invaluable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of how music works. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, The Harmonious Blacksmith provides a rich, engaging exploration of the art and science of music theory, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty of sound and structure. #music #podcast #musictheory #musiccommentary #musichistory
Episodes
Episode 23 of Season 2 of THE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH
In this episode, we are exploring CHROMATICISM, the CHROMATIC SCALE, MAJOR and MINOR TONALITY, BASS LINES, TRIADS, CHORDS, CHORD PROGRESSIONS, CHORD INVERSIONS, and CHROMATIC MELODIES. The Blacksmith goes into 2 epic songs for analysis :
‘Hey Joe’ by Jimi Hendrix and
’Stairway to Heaven’ by Led Zeppelin
The Blacksmith reviews concepts like KEYS, SCALES, INTERVALS, HALF-STEPS and WHOL...
Episode 22 is my very first Interview in a series of upcoming interviews. This one is all about the HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH himself! Learn his background, how he came to become a professional musician , and ultimately, how he came to become a Music Theory Podcaster.
This entire series of podcast episodes includes :
Music Theory, Gregorian Chant, Western Music, Notes, Pitch, Melody, Harmony, Triads, Chords, Chord Progressions, Scales, ...
🎧 Episode 21 : Ear Training - How To Hear Chord Progressions Using Bass Lines (Part 2)
In this powerful continuation of our bass line breakdown series, we dive even deeper into the essential skill of hearing chord progressions by analyzing bass movement. Whether you're a musician, music student, or music theory enthusiast, this episode is packed with practical insights to sharpen your ear training and harmonic awareness.
Learn ...
🎧 Ep. 20: Ear Training - How To Hear Chord Progressions Using Bass Lines
Are you ready to improve your ear training and take your understanding of music theory to the next level? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the essential skill of hearing chord progressions by identifying bass lines. Whether you’re a music student, aspiring musician, or passionate music theory enthusiast, this episode gives you practical strate...
🎙 Episode 19: Bass Lines – Part 2 dives deeper into the world of bass lines—exploring their theoretical foundation, historical evolution, and critical role in shaping musical harmony and rhythm. Whether you're a music theory student, composer, musician, or just obsessed with what makes music tick, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how bass lines anchor chord progressions.
THEORY TERMS that are relevant to this episod...
Episode 18: BASS LINES
Episode 18 of THE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH : A MUSIC THEORY EXPLORATION is all about Bass Lines. We will review a few terms to lead up to it like : Melody, Harmony, Chords, Chord Progressions, Scales, and even Gregorian Chant.
New terms include : Bass Lines, Range, Voice-Leading, Counterpoint, and SATB/4-part harmony. We will discuss the 4 main vocal ranges for SATB Chorale-style compositions and how the Bass Ra...
Music_Theory_Rebuild — Redefining the Foundations of Music Theory
THIS EPISODE IS A FULL SUMMARY OF MY FIRST 16 EPISODES.
In this transformative episode of our music theory podcast, "Music_Theory_Rebuild", we dive deep into rethinking the core principles of music theory. Whether you're a music student, musician, music theorist, or simply a music theory enthusiast, this episode challenges traditional concepts and offer...
🎶 Welcome to "Key Changes and Modulation Part 2" – a deep dive into one of music theory’s most expressive tools! In this episode, we explore advanced concepts behind key changes and modulation, building on the foundational principles from Part 1. Perfect for music theorists, music students, educators, everyday musicians, and professional performers, this episode breaks down how composers and songwriters use modulation to...
In this episode of The Harmonious Blacksmith, we dive deep into key changes and modulation—two fundamental concepts that every musician, music theorist, and music student should understand. Whether you're a guitarist, pianist, or composer, mastering key changes can elevate your compositions and performances. We'll explore different types of modulation, such as pivot chord modulation, direct modulation, and common tone mod...
Welcome to The Harmonious Blacksmith,
your go-to podcast for mastering music theory and unlocking the secrets of musical improvisation. In this episode, Ep.14 Improvisation_Part_2, we dive deeper into the art of improvisation and how to apply essential music theory principles on the fly. Whether you’re a music student, a professional musician, or a music theory enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical ...
Episode 13: Improvisation_Part_1 – Unlock the Secrets of Music Theory & Improvisation
Welcome to Episode 13 of our music theory podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into improvisation, a critical skill for musicians and composers alike. Whether you're a seasoned music theorist, a music student, or simply a music theory enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights that will elevate your understanding of improvisational...
In this episode of The Harmonious Blacksmith, we dive deep into the world of arpeggios, a cornerstone concept in music theory that every music student, theorist, and music theory enthusiast should master. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, understanding the mechanics of arpeggios is crucial for improving your musical technique, improvisation skills, and overall musicianship.
We’ll break down what an arpeggio is, how ...
In this special episode of our Music Theory Podcast, we dive deep into a comprehensive Season 1 Review and provide an exciting Season 2 Preview. Whether you're a passionate music theorist, a dedicated music student, or a seasoned musician, this episode is packed with valuable insights and analysis that will help you elevate your understanding of music theory.
In Season 1, we explored foundational concepts like harmony, cou...
Podcast Episode: Keys and The Circle of Fifths
In this episode of our music theory podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of musical keys and the Circle of Fifths, two fundamental concepts every musician, composer, and music student must understand. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, mastering the Circle of Fifths is essential for enhancing your music theory knowledge, improving musical ear training, and...
In Ear Training_Part_1: Intervals, we dive deep into the foundational concepts of ear training and intervals, tailored specifically for beginner music theorists and aspiring musicians. Whether you're a guitar player looking to improve your aural skills, a music student starting your journey in music theory, or simply seeking to sharpen your understanding of musical intervals, this episode is for you.
Learn how to identify and i...
Podcast Episode Title: Chord Progressions | Unlocking the Secrets of Harmony in Music Theory
In this episode of [Podcast Name], we dive deep into the fascinating world of chord progressions and their pivotal role in music theory. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, understanding chord progressions is key to unlocking the emotional power of music. We explore the foundational concepts behind major and minor chords, diat...
All About Minor Scales – A Complete Guide to Minor Scales in Music Theory
Welcome to this deep dive into minor scales! In this episode, we explore everything you need to know about minor scales in music theory. Whether you're a musician, music educator, or guitar player, understanding the minor scale is essential for mastering music theory and improving your musical creativity.
We start by covering the basics, including the stru...
All About Scales Part 2 | Music Theory Podcast
In All About Scales Part 2, we continue our comprehensive exploration of scales in music theory. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, this episode dives deeper into the complexities of scale construction, modal theory, and how scales shape harmony, melody, and tonality in Western music.
We expand on the foundational concepts from Part 1, cover...
Triads and Chords Part 2 | Music Theory Podcast
Welcome to Triads and Chords Part 2 on the Music Theory Podcast! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the world of triads and chords, building on the foundational concepts covered in Part 1. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, this episode will further enhance your understanding of chord construction, harmony, and chord progressi...
Chords and Chord Progressions Part 1 | Music Theory Podcast
Welcome to the Music Theory Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of chords and chord progressions, essential concepts for any music theorist, musician, music educator, or music student. Understanding chords and how they move through progressions is key to mastering harmony, composition, and arranging.
In Chords and Chord Progressions Part 1, we break...
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