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The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Kevin Patrick Fleming

20 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text 🎙 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 episode: Melody, Harmony, Chromatics, Scales, Chords, Tria...

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Send us a text 🎙 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 episode: Melody, Harmony, Chromatics, Scales, Chords, Tria...

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Episodes (20/20)

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 19 : Music Theory - Bass Lines - Part 2

Send us a text 🎙 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 episode: Melody, Harmony, Chromatics, Scales, Chords, Tria...

1 week ago

28 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 18 : Music Theory - Bass Lines - Part 1

Send us a text 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 Range lends itself to Bass Lines. In ...

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep.17 : Music_Theory_Rebuild

Send us a text 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 offers a modern perspective on scales, harmony, rhythm, and ...

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 16 : Key_Changes_&_Modulation_Part_2

Send us a text 🎶 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 create emotional shifts, tension, and dynamic storytellin...

3 months ago

23 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 15 : Key_Changes_and_Modulation

Send us a text 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 modulation, and how they can transform a piece of music. Thr...

4 months ago

29 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 14: Improvisation_Part_2

Send us a text 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 tips to elevate your improvisation skills. We ...

5 months ago

25 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 13: Improvisation_Part_1

Send us a text 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 techniques and their relationship with core music ...

5 months ago

27 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 12: Arpeggios

Send us a textIn 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 it differs from basic chords, and the role it pl...

6 months ago

28 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 11: Season_1_Review/Season_2_Preview

Send us a text 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, counterpoint, scale construction, and cho...

6 months ago

24 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 10: Keys_and_The_Circle_Of_Fifths

Send us a text 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 navigating key signatures with ease. We'll break d...

7 months ago

30 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 9: Ear Training_Part_1: Intervals

Send us a textIn 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 internalize different types of intervals – from simple...

7 months ago

29 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 8: Chord Progressions(Part 2-With Review)

Send us a textPodcast Episode Title: Chord Progressions | Unlocking the Secrets of Harmony in Music TheoryIn 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, diatonic harmony, and how chord progressions shape t...

8 months ago

25 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 7: All About Minor

Send us a textAll About Minor Scales – A Complete Guide to Minor Scales in Music TheoryWelcome 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 structure and formula of the natural minor scale, as well...

8 months ago

30 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 6: All About Scales(Part 2)

Send us a textAll About Scales Part 2 | Music Theory PodcastIn 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, covering major scales, minor scales, and diatonic harmony,...

8 months ago

27 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 5: Triads and Chords(Part 2)

Send us a textTriads and Chords Part 2 | Music Theory PodcastWelcome 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 progressions in Western music theory.We begin by exploring mor...

8 months ago

30 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 4: Chords and Chord Progressions

Send us a textChords and Chord Progressions Part 1 | Music Theory PodcastWelcome 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 down the basics of how chords are constructed, ...

9 months ago

30 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 2: All About Scales(Part 1)

Send us a textAll About Scales Part 1 | Music Theory PodcastIn this episode of our Music Theory Podcast, we dive deep into the fundamental building blocks of music: scales. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, understanding scales is crucial for mastering music theory. All About Scales Part 1 covers the core principles behind major scales, minor scales, and diatonic harmony, providing clear explanations and practical examples to help you apply this esse...

9 months ago

31 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 3: Triads and Chords(Part 1)

Send us a textTriads and Chords Part 1 | Music Theory PodcastIn this episode of the Music Theory Podcast, we explore the foundational concepts of triads and chords—key elements in Western music theory. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, understanding triads and chords is essential for mastering harmony, chord progressions, and musical structure.Triads and Chords Part 1 delves into the construction of the most common triads—major, minor, diminished, an...

9 months ago

31 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

Ep. 1: The Beginnings of Music Theory

Send us a textThe Beginnings of Music Theory | Music Theory PodcastIn this episode of the Music Theory Podcast, we explore The Beginnings of Music Theory, taking a historical journey through the roots of musical thought and structure. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, understanding the origins of music theory is essential to grasping the evolution of modern musical systems.From ancient Greek music theory and Pythagorean tuning to the development of m...

9 months ago

15 minutes

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

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Send us a textThis is a preview of my upcoming Music Theory Podcast titled: 'The Harmonious Blacksmith'. Launches on Friday, October 25th, 2024. Subscribe now! Episodes will be released Weekly on Fridays.Support the showLinear Music Theory Learning For Everyone!

9 months ago

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