
Season 1 · Episode 182
Stop Fixing the Minor Second and Start Controlling It Instead
The Music Interval Theory Podcast
February 28, 20265m 15s
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Show Notes
Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well.
https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/
In this episode, Frank explores the true power of the minor second — not just as a small half-step, but as a source of stored energy and emotional tension. Discover why it’s so much more than a dissonance to fix, and how using it with intention can transform your compositions.
Topics
minor secondintervalsmusic compositiontension and releasemusic theoryfilm scoringinterval theorydissonancemusical controlemotional storytellingcomposing techniques