Modern Harmony
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What drives us to spend so much of our lives stuck away in our studios? What is it that we're trying so hard to achieve?
I believe for most of us the answer is simple. We want to fulfill our need to connect!
We want our listeners to experience the fullest possible experience as their journey unfolds. And while there are numerous tools that a composer can use to make that happen, there is one tool that really is the king of emotional connection...
You guessed it. Harmony.
For many composers, harmony can sometimes seem a little too complex, technical, and... well just plain hard work! All those weird 'modes' and 'jazzy' sounding chord structures can get pretty overwhelming.
So how do you unlock the 'treasure chest' of harmony in a way that's relevant and inspiring?
'Don't Learn it.... FEEL IT'
Our Modern Harmony course covers all the elements you're going to need to connect with your listeners fully.
“But there's plenty of places to learn this stuff" I hear you say. And “why would I take this course?”
This harmony course is different. It's absolutely relevant, practical, and also entertaining.
You won’t just learn the HOWs, you'll also understand the WHYs.
You won’t be bogged down in dry theory, we'll help you tap into your own emotions and show how the right harmony choices will be sitting there just waiting for you.
Meet your trainer
Tony Domenech, Modern Harmony Teacher
Our instructor, Tony Domenech, devoted more than 20 years teaching modern harmony to people of different levels, first in a private modern music school in Valencia (Spain) and later, thanks to the Internet, to thousands of students from all over the world.
He really loves teaching; you’ll feel it immediately as soon as you start the classes with him.
Tony is interested in harmony, melodies, rhythm, voicings, development. He especially loves films and soundtracks. He’s especially good at explaining the most complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
We chose Tony not because of his expertise but because if someone can speak about harmony and making it accessible to anyone, that’s him!
Stories on Tony Domenech
Higly recommended
Higly recommended
If you are wanting a course that goes deep ... This is your course
If you are wanting a course that goes deep ... This is your course
Read lessComposer New York (USA)
Is worth the investment of time and money.
Is worth the investment of time and money.
I have started courses with Cinematic Composing, and I have already learned new techniques that I am already using in my music and I see many more to come.
I have started courses with Cinematic Composing, and I have already learned new techniques that I am already using in my music and I see many more to come.
Read lessMusic Composer New York (USA)
Great content
Great content
Precise and effective.
Precise and effective.
Read lessComposer Milan (Italy)
I'm already learning more than I ever could
I'm already learning more than I ever could
“This course has been a fantastic experience thus far.
It's far superior to just searching for online tuts.
This course is all a hit!.”
“This course has been a fantastic experience thus far.
It's far superior to just searching for online tuts.
This course is all a hit!.”
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
I´ve recommed Cinematic Composing
I´ve recommed Cinematic Composing
I've been enrolled in Cinematic Composing for over 2 years and have done most of the courses they offer...
they are all excellent and it's a great and supportive community of students and teachers.
I highly recommend these to anyone...
I've been enrolled in Cinematic Composing for over 2 years and have done most of the courses they offer...
they are all excellent and it's a great and supportive community of students and teachers.
I highly recommend these to anyone seriously wanting to learn how to compose cinematic music.
Composer Melobourne (Australia)
What You'll Learn
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1. Tips on voicings
How the same chord can say many different things.
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2. Hybrid chords
Understand and apply the use of hybrid chords.
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3. Polychords
Learn to use two or more chords, one on top of the other.
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4. Reharmonization
Giving a new meaning to already existing music material.
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5. Chord motion
How to move from one chord to another in different ways and how that changes the dialogue.
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6. Tension Level
Creating different levels of tension.
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7. Harmonic palette
Expanding your harmonic palette.
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8. And so much more!
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Very useful...
Very useful...
This course is important for musical analysis, for conducting orchestration and composition, and for improving musical performance in interpretation and execution.
This course is important for musical analysis, for conducting orchestration and composition, and for improving musical performance in interpretation and execution.
Paulo Arruda Braga (Portugal)
Thanks Cinematic Composing
Thanks Cinematic Composing
This course is awesome and extremely helpful for all composers. It has helped me a lot.
I am truly grateful to Cinematic Composing.
This course is awesome and extremely helpful for all composers. It has helped me a lot.
I am truly grateful to Cinematic Composing.
Music Composer Sidney (Australia)
I like it very much
I like it very much
I like the courses very much, because it explains very well and very detailed how to write specific music.
I like the courses very much, because it explains very well and very detailed how to write specific music.
Read lessMusic Composer Alicante (España)
the best decision one can make
the best decision one can make
Deciding to take this course as an addition to a contemporary media composer's arsenal is one of the best decision one can make.
Deciding to take this course as an addition to a contemporary media composer's arsenal is one of the best decision one can make.
Read lessMusic Composer Corfu (Greece)
Really Happy with this course
Really Happy with this course
very useful and deepens the contents
very useful and deepens the contents
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The curriculum
Explore Modern Harmony
Modern Harmony will open the doors to the full language of music.
You'll learn new ways to express your musical ideas using a whole new range of harmonic tools to keep your ideas fresh and interesting.
You'll learn how to pull your audience deeper into your score by activating the emotional triggers that only harmony can provide.
You'll discover how harmonic movement in film is a very different animal to what you'll find in other types of music.
Modules includes in this course
Module 1.
The basics and something more
The basics and something more
Module 2.
Using Secondary Dominants
Using Secondary Dominants
Module 3.
Extended Dominants
Extended Dominants
Module 4.
New Interesting Paths: Tritone Substitution (SubV7)
New Interesting Paths: Tritone Substitution (SubV7)
Module 5.
Root Motion
Root Motion
Module 6.
Going Through the Portal: The Magic of Diminished Chords
Going Through the Portal: The Magic of Diminished Chords
Module 7.
Modes from Melodic Minor
Modes from Melodic Minor
Module 8.
Modes from Harmonic Minor
Modes from Harmonic Minor
Module 9.
The Best of Both Worlds: Modal Interchange
The Best of Both Worlds: Modal Interchange
Module 10.
Movies and mediants
Movies and mediants
Module 11.
Traveling the World: Modulations
Traveling the World: Modulations
What People Say About This Program
A Harmonic Journey
A Harmonic Journey
Whether you are a beginning student of harmony or no, you will find a wealth of information in this course that you can apply to your own writing.
Whether you are a beginning student of harmony or no, you will find a wealth of information in this course that you can apply to your own writing.
Read lessComposer USA (USA)
My Dream
My Dream
my Pierre'
I came to Australia nearly 13 years now ,went to music school but still I need more knowledge about music composition that why I'm taking my time and money to try anything who can help me understand music more more.
my Pierre'
I came to Australia nearly 13 years now ,went to music school but still I need more knowledge about music composition that why I'm taking my time and money to try anything who can help me understand music more more.
hopefully I will get what I want with your program.
thanks
musician perth (Australia)
Excellent contents!!
Excellent contents!!
I wholeheartedly recommend Cinematic Composing!
I wholeheartedly recommend Cinematic Composing!
Music Composer Woodhaven, Michigan (USA)
Easily understandable for even a complete beginner...
Easily understandable for even a complete beginner...
I am currently enrolled in two courses and so far they are definitely worth it. Very detailed and informative.
Fantastic courses.
I will definitely be purchasing another in the near future.
I am currently enrolled in two courses and so far they are definitely worth it. Very detailed and informative.
Fantastic courses.
I will definitely be purchasing another in the near future.
Music Composer Coquitlam (Canada)
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Detailed and professional!
"The course is very interesting! The lessons are very well structured and useful for both, professionals and beginners.
Thank you Cinematic Composing!!
"The course is very interesting! The lessons are very well structured and useful for both, professionals and beginners.
Thank you Cinematic Composing!!
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
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