Series

Series on the Psychology of Musical Scales
Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor,  Dorian, Phrygian ,

Series on the Usage, Characteristics, et c. of Instruments
Do synthesizers have a place in classical music?  Introduction to fretless instruments

General thoughts about aspects of music
Noise in Music      Contrapunctual vs. Chordal thought

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