Adam Grainger

Adam is a TV & Film composer who is an avid music theorist. He plays the Guitar and Piano to an expert level, with over 10 years of experience and classical lessons under his belt. He heads most of the Orchestral Library Review Content and Music Theory Tutorial content on our site. Give Adam any task related to chords, scales, progressions, and composition, and he'll return an absolutely stellar result. Adam is also a Songwriting graduate from BIMM Institute.

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The Orchestra Complete 2 – Is it worth it?

For any composer aiming to have a career in writing music for film, tv, or games, having high-quality orchestral samples is an absolute must. Of course, that can quickly get expensive, especially when buying separate libraries for each instrument family, which is why all-in-one orchestral libraries can be a more attractive choice, especially for newer …

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Session Keys Grand Pianos (e-instruments) – Are they worth it?

If you’re someone who wants something that’s more than just another virtual piano, you may have come across the grand pianos by e-instruments (Sessions Keys S and Y) and are wondering if they live up to the $159 price tag. With so many different piano vsts available it can be hard to know which is …

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How To Write Nostalgic Chord Progressions & Common Chord Progressions You Can Already Use!

Creating a chord progression is a great way to kickstart your songwriting. A good chord progression helps give an overall feel for your track and can generate catchy melodies. Sometimes, you may want a chord progression that creates a specific feeling or emotion and in this article, we’re going to cover nostalgic chord progressions. We’ll …

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Scales & Piano Chords in R&B Music and How To Use Them To Write Killer Tracks

R&B (rhythm and blues) is one of the most popular musical styles around. Its signature style comes from a mix of influences, including blues, gospel and jazz. The main characteristics that will affect how your RnB songs sound are the piano chords, the scales and modes used in the composition stages. There are also other …

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Dominant 7 vs maj7 vs m7 Chords – Differences & Use Cases

If you’re a new producer or have just started learning music theory, then you may have come across dominant 7, major 7, and minor 7 chords and are wondering what the difference is between them. Seventh chords are a little more complicated than your basic triads. They’re made up of four notes instead of three …

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