An introduction to the 48 Preludes & Fugues and Bach's Prelude & Fugue in F# Minor (BWV859). This music analysis video provides a simple examination of the work. Through this study one begins to understand the structure and musical...

A look at how Bach elaborates a chord progression in one of his chorale harmonizations. We examine the choice of harmony, chromatic chords, secondary dominants, borrowed chords. and modulation, the part writing, the use of inessential...

What makes a diminished 7th chord and how do we use it best? In this music theory lesson you will discover exactly what a diminished 7th chord is, how to construct a diminished 7th, and how to locate a diminished 7th in the context of a...

An overview of Beethoven's Pathetique Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13. This music analysis video provides a simple examination of the work. Through this study one begins to understand the structure and musical language of a famous piece, and...

Learn all about the plagal cadence, also known as the amen cadence, which chords it uses and how it sounds. Do you want to know about the plagal cadence? What is a plagal cadence? Where would you use a plagal cadence? How can you hear a...

Steven Schwen of Earthen Path Organic Farm (Lake City, Minnesota) has built an innovative greenhouse that allows him to extend his growing season while reducing energy costs.

Understand augmented 6th chords, how to identify and use them in both major and minor keys. augmented 6ths fall into a category known as chromatic chords. They add colour, variety, an element of unpredictability, and tension to music. So...

Many musicians find Augmented 6th chords to be confusing, and possibly made up by their theory professor. Today on Two Minute Music Theory, we seek to dispel the confusion with Augmented 6th Chords Made Easy!

Are you struggling to get started in writing a chord progression? If you want to use chord VII what are the best options for chords to follow? This music composition lesson gives you plenty of options for chords that progress well from...

How to easily choose chords and harmonize a melody on the piano. Have you got a melody that you want to harmonise i.e. find chords to fit with it? In this music theory lesson we take a melody and work out how to find the best chords to...

As we continue our Chords series, today we look at the different roles that chords play in major and minor keys.<br/>

Wondering what to do with a melody you've written? How could you go about turning it into a piece? In this music composition lesson we start with a melody in a minor key, then work out how best to harmonise it, considering various...

This video is answering the question of how does biodiversity work.

We hope you enjoy this totally-accurate-not-at-all-made-up glimpse into what it's like to be a neuroscience graduate student. Seriously though, this was a lot of fun to create!

“Saving all my love for you”, made famous by Whitney Houston when she released her cover of the single in 1985. The harmony forms the focus of this composer insights lesson, with the use of extended chords and slash chords fully...

Learn all about the imperfect cadence, also known as the half cadence, which chords it uses and how it sounds. Want to know about cadences? Want to know about the imperfect cadence in particular? Want to be able to write an imperfect...

The theory of Aryans and Dravidians is still prevalent in the Subcontinent. What is the truth about it? And could it have a deeper significance than we might think?



A much politicised issue, we examine what the facts...

How does Chopin create and express emotion in his music? We delve into the mind of the composer and explore Chopin’s Nocturne in G minor, explaining how Chopin delivers emotional impact through his approach to harmony, melodic...

ACOUSTIC ANCESTRY is a music series of 3-5 minute pieces in which the sounds of little known, surprising, or perhaps lost indigenous African musical instruments are highlighted, along with the stories of their contributions to music....

How good are you at naming and identifying chords in a piece of music? This music theory lesson explains how to determine the key of a given piece of music and how to work out the chords that belong to that key. It then invites you to...

The two-day APEC summit in South Korea has wrapped up with President Lee Jae Myung handing over hosting duties to China.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 11) heaped praises on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday. Recognising his contributions, leadership, and personal qualities, the PM called...

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delivered a profound and poetic message in Kochi, describing Kerala as “not merely a line on the map” but “a poem carved into the western coast of India.” Tharoor spoke of Kerala as a land where peaceful...

We delve into the philosophy of Taoism and explore the concept of Wu Wei, or non-action, as a pathway to experiencing flow in life. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom of Laozi's Tao Te Ching and discover how embracing Wu Wei can...