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318 articles- Resources7 min readNote values and rhythm explained: Whole, half, and quarter notesPitch tells you which note; rhythm tells you when and how long. Here is how note values work, from whole notes down to sixteenths, plus rests, dots, and ties, so you can read the timing on a page.Resources · · 7 min read
- Resources7 min readWhat is a cadence in music? Authentic, plagal, and moreA cadence is the chord move that ends a musical phrase, the punctuation of harmony. Here are the four cadences worth knowing, what each one sounds like, and how to spot them in a song.Resources · · 7 min read
- Resources7 min readDynamics and articulation in music, explainedDynamics mark how loud, articulation marks how each note is played. Here is what the symbols mean, from piano and forte to staccato and slurs, and why they are what turns notes into music.Resources · · 7 min read
- Resources8 min readCan AI turn a song into sheet music? What’s possible in 2026Yes, purpose-built AI can turn a recording into readable sheet music, and it is genuinely good now. Here is what it does well, where it still needs your ear, and how to get the cleanest result.Resources · · 8 min read
- Tutorial8 min readHow to get better at transcribing music by earTranscribing by ear is a trainable skill, not a gift. Here is a practical ear-training routine built around real songs, and how to use AI transcription to check your work instead of replacing it.Tutorial · · 8 min read
- Resources6 min readWhat is the circle of fifths? A plain-English guideThe circle of fifths arranges all twelve keys in a ring so each step is a perfect fifth. Here is what it shows, how to read it, and the everyday jobs it makes faster.Resources · · 6 min read
- Resources6 min readChord inversions explained: Root, first, and secondA chord inversion is the same chord with a note other than the root in the bass. Here is what each inversion is, how they are written, and why players use them constantly.Resources · · 6 min read
- Resources6 min readWhat is a chord progression? Common ones explainedA chord progression is the sequence of chords a melody sits on. Here are the Roman numerals, the progressions worth knowing by name, and how to find them in a song.Resources · · 6 min read
- Tutorial6 min readHow to get a cello part from a recordingCello is not a single-instrument option in Songscription yet, though Multi-Instrument recognises it in an ensemble recording. For a solo line, transcribe it as violin and transpose it down into the cello’s range. Here is how.Tutorial · · 6 min read
- Tutorial6 min readHow to transcribe worship piano from a recordingTo transcribe worship piano from a recording, run the audio through an AI tool for an editable score and MIDI. Here is how, and when a chord chart beats a full score.Tutorial · · 6 min read
- Tutorial5 min readTikTok sound to sheet music: Transcribe a viral clipTo turn a TikTok sound into sheet music, capture the clip’s audio and run it through an AI transcription tool. Here is how, and why short clips are easy to transcribe.Tutorial · · 5 min read
- Resources6 min readFuneral and memorial songs to sheet musicTo get sheet music for a funeral or memorial song, transcribe the recording you want to play. Here is how to prepare the right version, in the right key, for the service.Resources · · 6 min read
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