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Articles on music theory by Professor Mark Andrew Slater (b.1969)

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Unlocking the Power of the Lydian Mode: A Guide to the Hollywood Sound

The Lydian mode carries a dreamy, otherworldly quality, and a disproportionately strong presence in science fiction and fantasy film scores.
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January 5, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: film music, music composition
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The Function of the Augmented Sixth Chord

Throughout the history of music, the augmented sixth chord has played a significant role in composition. From the Baroque period to the late Romantic period, this chord has been used…
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December 27, 2023 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: harmony, music composition, music education
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