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DNA of Music
by Ryan Leach

DNA of Music

The power of motives and phrases — how small ideas grow into themes.

MotivesPhrasesRhythmIntervalsVariation & developmentVarying rhythmClimaxPunctuation
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by Mattia Chiappa & Joël Dollié

Orchestral Clarity

A guide to orchestration and mixes that stay transparent at full tutti.

Clarity within the mixClarity within the orchestrationBalance & tonal balanceClarity within the partsPanningIdiomatic instrument writingReverbUse of voicing
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