>learning music theory >learn the basics, root notes, roman

a good criminal can still be well versed in law

>>73314008
Learn it but then use emphasized tritones in every song you write and undermine what the listener expects whenever possible

Or just do ambient soundscape stuff and never think about it again

don't think about it just make what sounds good. parallel octaves sound lame though, following voice leading rules just sounds better i mean obviously depending on the context though

>>73314008
where are you reading this anyway? as you get deeper into theory you start studying voice leading practices of the various styles of Western music.

The "rules" you're talking about are really just the accepted practices of these periods, not "rules" at all.

Now stop being dumb.

>>73314008
Debussy got his fame by saying "fuck you" to all that shit. First learn why these "restrictions" are there, then figure out how to subvert them. But the first step is important.

>>73314088
>Learn it but then use emphasized tritones in every song you write and undermine what the listener expects whenever possible

ugh don't be this guy

>>73314160
>I have poor reading comprehension and/or don't know when people are being facetious

>>73314008
you can do what ever you want.
dont like it inside?
go outside.

>>73314008
>"YOU HAVE TO DO THIS IF YOU DONT YOURE NOT GOOD THIS RESOLVES TO THIS DONT USE PARALLEL OCTAVES"
[citation needed]

>>73314160
Why not?

>>73314008
The only rule is: repeat it enough that people think you did it on purpose. This goes for composition and performance.

>>73314008
>break the rules
your an absolute retard if you think there are rules. only edgy faggots itt think using non functional harmony is breaking "rules"