Diatonic vs. Intervallic - Which One is Better

About this episode

This episode explores the differences between diatonic and intervallic thinking in music composition.

https://musicintervaltheory.academy/interval/interval-quiz.html Most composers never question the system they learned in. This video does. Diatonic and intervallic thinking each have their own advantages, and knowing the difference can change how you compose. Watch to find out which approach fits where you are right now. Take the free 4-minute quiz in the link above to find out where you are in your compositional journey.

Topics covered

• Diatonic thinking
• Intervallic thinking
• Compositional techniques
• Music theory
• Composing music

Keywords

• diatonic
• intervallic
• music composition
• compositional journey
• music theory quiz

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