Advanced Techniques

Once you have a firm grasp of the ideas presented in the beginner's section such as basic harmony, melody, and basic scales, then feel free to peruse some of the more advanced topics below, including advanced harmony, advanced melody composition, and advanced scales.

Advanced  Composition Techniques

Chords

• *How to use 7th Chords in Compositions
• *How to Harmonize a Melody
• *Advanced Chord Substitutions
• *Exhaustive List of Chord Progressions

Melody

• *How to Add Tension to Your Melody
• *Use Rhythm to Enhance Your Melody
• *Unrestrained Melody Composition

Scales

• *Harmonic Minor Scales
• *Melodic Minor Scales
• *Whole Tone Scales
• *Blues Scales
• *Arabian Scales
• *Hungarian Minor Scales
• *Oriental Scales