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Intervals Tips for Electronic Music Production

2 intervals tips extracted from 2 tutorials by Synth Designer and Ethan Davis. Each tip links to the exact timestamp in the source video.

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Use a fifth interval for harmonic foundation in saw-based synths
Problem: weak harmonic foundation in synths
A seven-semitone down saw wave creates a perfect fifth interval, which provides a strong harmonic foundation. This is a music theory application that adds stability to the chord progression. The fifth interval is…
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A half step is the distance between two adjacent notes, and a whole step is the distance between two notes with one note in between
Problem: confusion between half steps and whole steps
Understanding the difference between half steps and whole steps is crucial for learning scales and intervals. A half step is the smallest interval in Western music, while a whole step is twice that distance. This…