Welcome to this jazz tutorial on Jobim's timeless classic, The Girl From Ipanema. Let's take a closer look at the intricate harmony of this song. https://youtu.be/45YK-YAUBX0 In this video we’ll see how Jobim's use of out-of-the-ordinary dominant chords is simply brilliant. It's no wonder why Jobim is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional harmony,... Continue Reading →
Music Analysis Showdown: Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro vs ChatGPT
https://youtu.be/dcjhUI3-n6I We compare and analyze Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro and ChatGPT's abilities in music theory and technology. We demonstrate how each tool can be used to understand harmonic progressions in jazz and compare their accuracy, speed, and ease of use. This video is perfect for musicians, composers, and music educators looking to enhance their understanding... Continue Reading →
Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 9 iOS Manual. A Backing Tracks App Like No Other!
Looking for a top-notch backing tracks app to help you master tonal harmony? Look no further than Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro! Our comprehensive app is designed to assist musicians of all levels in understanding and exploring the complex world of tonal harmony, offering a vast library of backing tracks, chord progressions, and exercises, all carefully... Continue Reading →
How To Open & Play iReal Pro Songs In Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 9 (MUSIC-XML)
The ability to import iReal Pro songs into Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is a long-awaited feature. Let's be honest, while iReal Pro is pretty much a standard in the world of backing track apps, Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro backing tracks are far superior in musicality and sound quality. Practicing with an accompaniment that is musical... Continue Reading →
How Did Beethoven Write Music? Symphony No.1 Theme A (Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)
Let's look at the A theme in Beethoven's first symphony. https://youtu.be/fMTXsD5-e9I We've already talked about his incredible opening, and how he used a secondary dominant in the subdominant region, breaking with all of the norms. https://youtu.be/09Kx9rGpJDM Harmony of Beethoven. Beethoven’s Killer Opening in Symphony No.1 in C Major Tonal harmony & harmony functions The A theme... Continue Reading →
Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 8 Tutorial
Learn how Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro works on iOS
How to create a chart in Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 8 (iPad)
Here's a step by step tutorial on how to create a chart in Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 8 on an iPad Pro using "Alone Together". We go chord by chord showing the features in the app and at the same time explain jazz harmony and how to view jazz chords as harmonic functions. https://youtu.be/WVPyQhVl6bM You... Continue Reading →