Ed Sheeran and the mathematics of musical coincidences
More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Exploring Melody Creation through Scales and Combinations
This chapter delves into the creative process of music composition using major and minor scales, showcasing how different note combinations can result in unique melodies. Through a playful card-shuffling technique, listeners discover the vast possibilities of melody creation, revealing that just four notes can yield over 4,000 variations.
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