Rhythm As Effect

This excerpt is from the track Broken Heart, released on the EP Life as a Routine. It features only piano, violas, and contrabasses, creating a musical echo effect. I used a specific rhythmic repetition, combined […]

Syncopated Rhythm

A syncopated rhythm is a rhythmic technique in which the expected pattern of beats is intentionally disrupted to create surprise, tension, or groove. Instead of emphasizing the strong beats, syncopation shifts the focus to weak […]

Isorhythm – Color and Talea

Isorhythm is a compositional technique in which a rhythmic pattern (talea) and a melodic pattern (color) repeat — but not necessarily in sync. It was mainly used in Medieval music, especially in 14th-century motets. The […]

French 6th Chord

The French sixth chord is a type of augmented sixth chord used in classical harmony. It is named after French composers who popularized its use. Its typical resolution is to the dominant (V) chord. However, […]