Essential Video Game Music Theory

July 12, 2023

Essential Video Game Music Theory:

Knowing the principles of music theory for video games is essential for leveling-up your musical abilities as a video game composer.  There's a lot we can learn by analyzing popular game scores. So, today we're going to take a look at "Green Greens", a fantastic little tune from Kirby! In this video, we'll explore how music theory can help you:

1. Create melodies that are catchy and memorable.

2. Develop harmonic progressions that support the emotions and mood of the game.

3. Speed up our ability to compose video game music.

So, whether you're an experienced composer or just starting out, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in creating music for video games.

Be sure to watch this video all the way through, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out and ask!