Beyond Major & Minor: The Emotional World of Symmetry

Beyond Major & Minor: The Emotional World of Symmetry

Author: Pedro Murino Almeida March 3, 2026 Duration: 9:07

Make music with symmetric scales. See how you can create quirky melodies and harmonies using some of these ideas while having total control over dissonance.


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📚 **Symmetric Scales** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/symmetric-scales/


📚 **How to Harmonize a Melody** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-harmonize-a-melody/


📚 **Parallel Harmony** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/parallel-harmonic-movement/


📚 **Modal Interchange** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-interchange/



00:00 INTRO

00:54 HARMONIZING THE WEIRD WITH THE FAMILIAR

03:05 MAPPING A MELODY TO A QUIRKY SCALE

04:18 QUIRKY TENSION CONTROL

06:17 "NORMAL" MELODIES AND "QUIRKY" CHORDS

07:33 MODAL INTERCHANGE WITH SYMMETRIC SCALES

08:24 FINAL THOUGHTS


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Pedro Murino Almeida hosts Beyond Music Theory, a podcast built on the idea that the real work of a composer happens where knowledge meets practice. This isn't about abstract academic exercises; it's a companion for your own creative process, offering tangible insights you can apply directly to your music. Episodes alternate between two distinct, valuable formats. In detailed case studies, you'll follow along as Pedro builds a piece from the initial spark to a fuller arrangement, hearing the decisions, revisions, and breakthroughs in real time. Other episodes focus on practical music theory concepts specifically framed for songwriters, alongside discussions of tools and creative strategies designed to overcome blocks and maintain momentum. The entire focus is on demystifying the act of creation, providing a behind-the-scenes look at composition and actionable advice to help you develop your unique sound. If you're looking for a podcast that moves past pure theory into the messy, rewarding work of actually making music, this is a space dedicated to that ongoing journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 34

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