JolyMusic blog and learning notes
Read public articles, practice notes, harmonic explanations, audio observations, and teaching material.
JolyMusic Theory Lab
Original musicological notes on rhythm, harmony, ear training, and composition, grounded in practical musical examples.
JolyFlamenco Circular Compás
Musicological articles on flamenco palos, their compás cycles, cante, guitar accompaniment, baile, and the art of listening.
Lil Works Amalgames
Lil Works music features, videos, loops, and release notes, with close attention to atmosphere, form, texture, and performance.
JolyGuitar
Guitar studies drawn from real fretboard practice: close and spread voicings, voice leading, harmonic cycles, and playable musical movement.
JolyRecording — Major Recordings
Listening maps devoted to major recordings: performance, repertoire, sound history, production, and studio decisions.
JolyBook Major Music Books
Critical reading notes on major books of music theory, composition, rhythm, ethnomusicology, and jazz improvisation.
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