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The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration

By: Kevin Patrick Fleming
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The Harmonious Blacksmith: A Music Theory Exploration is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the complexities of music theory, designed for music theorists, musicians, educators, and students alike. Whether you're a seasoned composer, an aspiring music student, or a music historian, this podcast provides insightful discussions, expert interviews, and deep dives into the principles that shape Western classical and contemporary music.

Each episode explores key topics such as scales, chords, chord progressions, melody, harmony, triads, the circle of fifths, chord inversions, I, IV, V progressions, musical improvisation, bass lines, greek modes, keys, key changes, modality, and the evolution of musical structures throughout history. With an emphasis on both theoretical concepts and practical applications, The Harmonious Blacksmith bridges the gap between academic rigor and real-world music practice, making it an invaluable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of how music works.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, The Harmonious Blacksmith provides a rich, engaging exploration of the art and science of music theory, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty of sound and structure.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 25 : Music-Theory-Interviews: ZLEE(Part 2)

    Ep. 25 : Music-Theory-Interviews: ZLEE(Part 2)
    Oct 28 2025

    The Continuation of an interview with a Fabulous Composer/SongWriter and Music Theory Lover : ZLEE

    LINKTREE to ZLEE Tracks :

    https://linktr.ee/zleeband

    We Discuss The importance of Music Theory, The advantages and pitfalls, and we even get into topics like concerts, live music, key changes, the state of the music industry, the composition process, the pros and cons of music theory for creativity purposes, and much more!

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    34 mins
  • Ep. 24 : Music-Theory-Interviews: ZLEE(Part 1)

    Ep. 24 : Music-Theory-Interviews: ZLEE(Part 1)
    Oct 9 2025

    This is the 2nd Interview in my Music Theory Interview Series and it is with a good friend that goes by ZLEE. We discuss Growing up, learning music as a kid, developing into a Songwriter and Composer, and many other music theory related topics. ZLEE offers advice on developing young people in music, how and why music theory is vital to every musician, the pros and cons of studying music theory, and he offers many anecdotes on the subject.

    If you want to check out the music of ZLEE go here:

    https://linktr.ee/zleeband




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    36 mins
  • Ep. 23 : Chromaticism

    Ep. 23 : Chromaticism
    Sep 21 2025

    Episode 23 of Season 2 of THE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH

    In this episode, we are exploring CHROMATICISM, the CHROMATIC SCALE, MAJOR and MINOR TONALITY, BASS LINES, TRIADS, CHORDS, CHORD PROGRESSIONS, CHORD INVERSIONS, and CHROMATIC MELODIES. The Blacksmith goes into 2 epic songs for analysis :

    ‘Hey Joe’ by Jimi Hendrix and

    ’Stairway to Heaven’ by Led Zeppelin

    The Blacksmith reviews concepts like KEYS, SCALES, INTERVALS, HALF-STEPS and WHOLE-STEPS, CHORD INVERSIONS, and more!

    HB explains how one of these songs has an obvious Chromatic Melody and the other one has a hidden one. Special NEW character makes Cameo in this episode! Don’t Miss it!

    #podcast #musictheory #musichistory #musiccommentary

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    28 mins
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