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Notation indicating chord over a specific bass note (e.g., C/G); can imply inversions or pedals. more

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Rhythm slashes with cue notes or rhythmic notation above staves to indicate ensemble hits. more

Micro-timing edits and tailored fade shapes to eliminate clicks and preserve natural attacks/decays. more

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Edit modes affecting region movement and gaps; know your DAW's behavior. more

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Isolate hard bars; loop slowly; connect chunks only after consistency. more

Curved line indicating legato connection of notes; for winds/strings indicates single bow/breath gesture. more

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Slurs indicate legato within a phrase; longer phrase marks can span multiple slurs to show musical grouping. more

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Slurs = phrasing; ties = duration. Place to avoid collisions and ambiguity. more

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals guiding sessions. more

One link to route fans to DSPs/merch/tickets; capture emails with incentive. more

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Crisp unpitched drum with snares; articulation and backbeats. more

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Level difference between desired signal and noise floor, typically in dB. more

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Modal Dorian stacked fourths with a third on top; classic Bill Evans/Miles Davis color. more

Plan posts around milestones: teaser, pre-save, release, tour, BTS, UGC. more

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Scheduling regular, authentic posts to maintain engagement; combine promotional and behind-the-scenes content. more

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Syllables labeling scale degrees to internalize function and intervals. more

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Alternate movable-Do syllables with scale-degree numbers to cement both systems. more

Fixed-do maps syllables to absolute pitches; movable-do maps to scale degrees. Movable-do helps functional hearing. more

Plan arc: motif intro → development → climax → release; outline form landmarks. more

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Architectural plan with exposition, development, and recapitulation; cornerstone of classical forms. more

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Common forms: Verse–Chorus, AABA, Verse–Pre–Chorus–Chorus–Bridge, etc. more

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Songkick is a live music discovery and ticketing platform designed to help artists connect tour dates with fans. Founded in 2007 and later acqu... more

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Groove-oriented jazz blending gospel/R&B; organs, backbeats, bluesy harmony. more

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Combine complementary layers (attack, body, tail). Manage phase, EQ overlaps, and envelope timing. more

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Protects the master recording owned by label or artist; distinct from the underlying composition. more

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Longitudinal pressure variation traveling through a medium (air, liquid, solid) characterized by frequency, wavelength, and amplitude. more

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Mimicking distinctive arrangement/production can trigger legal and reputational issues. more

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