October 2025 challenge prompt: chromaticism (Patreon)
Published:
2025-10-01 21:25:05
Imported:
2026-09
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This month's challenge is to make something that involves a lot of chromaticism! Wot dot you may ask? Half step motions, especially if they go outside of the scale you're using! For example, the Phantom of the Opera theme (borrowed from Pink Floyd's Echoes), the ascending Somewhat Damaged theme, or the descending guitar riff in Paranoid Android. It could also just a note that doesn't "belong" and is hanging out a half step away from a note that does. Chromaticism adds funkiness and dissonance to songs, and at its "worst" tends to disorient the listener.
Tracks do not need to be finished or any particular length. Just make sumthin!
Deadline is midnight on HalloO0oweeEeeen wherever you are in the world!