you've heard this chord progression before (and why it's cool) - 2026-05-31T16:00:25+00:00

Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video. Get a limited-time discount, only available through this link: https://www.storyblocks.com/cadencehira Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about the Royal Road chord progression, one of the legendary "Big Four" chord progressions, and look at EVERY possible variation I could find. MUSIC THEORY 00:00-01:29 INTRO 01:29-02:29 Sponsor 02:29-06:28 What is the Royal Road? 06:28-07:50 1st Chord Variations 07:50-11:30 2nd Chord Variations 11:30-14:59 3rd Chord Variations 14:59-19:13 4th Chord Variations 19:13-27:03 My Personal Favorites 27:03-28:09 OUTRO All of the videos referenced in the video: Circle of Fifths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g734mLvdAA Just the Two of Us (David Bennett): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vT0RxwL1HE Canon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvcRm4pPjvU Axis Interchange: https://youtu.be/FekJvtUX6oA sign 0 (hyunji cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rn3QCsZGIQ Royal Road (David Bennett): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aezSL_GvZA Royal Road (Ongaku Concept): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VuAS1ksuYI Royal Road (Gavin Leeper): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKV58VVGV9k Special thanks to @hyunjwee for the sign 0 cover, Leo for the Splatoon gameplay, and YOU the viewer for watching this video! Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira NO genAI was used in the ideation and creation of this video. Music theory is for the people yo!

How Deltarune's FREEDOM MOTIF Connects to EVERYTHING - 2026-04-27T16:00:28+00:00

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=CADENCEHIRA and use my code CADENCEHIRA to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev! Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about the Freedom Motif and how it could explain the secret bosses, the prophecy, and the mysterious Dr. Wing Ding Gaster. that's just a theory, a MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:50 INTRO 00:50-02:03 boot.dev 02:03-04:54 The Theme of the Secret Bosses? 04:54-08:44 The Theme of Dess? 08:44-16:21 The Theme of W.D. Gaster? 16:21-22:08 The Theme of Freedom Learn more about Axis Interchange!: https://youtu.be/FekJvtUX6oA Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

how MUSIC THEORY can make ANY song sound good #musictheory - 2026-04-02T00:35:14+00:00

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How Pokopia's Music Balances Comfy and Complex - 2026-03-29T16:00:00+00:00

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=CADENCEHIRA and use my code CADENCEHIRA to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev! Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about the Pokopia soundtrack and the funny ways it reharms the original music. MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:45 INTRO 00:45-01:55 boot.dev 01:55-09:26 Level 1: Town Themes 09:26-13:37 Level 2: The Pokémon Center 13:37-19:52 Level 3: Legendary Pokémon 19:52-20:36 OUTRO Special thanks to my twin @YachenMusic and @A1Uwav for voice acting as Bulbasaur and Shiny Galarian Zapdos respectively, and @kiame-music for hating on me in my dms LOL Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

you've heard this melody before (and why that's cool!) - 2026-03-15T16:00:55+00:00

Get 10% off at Bellroy using my link: https://bit.ly/3MMJ9SM @bellroy_official Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about the Mitsuda Lick, and why socializing with other composers via borrowing is a good thing! MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:41 INTRO 00:41-01:56 Sponsor 01:56-03:33 What is the Mitsuda Lick? 03:33-09:06 Standard Mitsuda Lick Tunes 09:06-11:30 Non-standard Mitsuda Lick Tunes 11:30-13:42 Zelda Flute Lick ≠ Mitsuda Lick (probably?) 13:42-19:13 Why Stealing is a Good Thing! don't clip that 19:13-20:08 OUTRO Shoutout dante (https://x.com/SoundCirclet) for noticing, coining, and standardizing the Mitsuda Lick, Jaden Eubanks (@jaden_makes_music) for being a Mitsuda Lick Believer, and YOU the viewer for watching music theory videos Totaka's Song Compilation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7lYuAP34gs The Constant Companions Leitmotif: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqGW7SO42p8 Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

The Axis Modulation EXPLAINED (using the Umamusume OST) - 2026-02-20T17:00:55+00:00

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 55% OFF ➡️ Here: https://bit.ly/CadenceHiraFeb Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about Axis Modulations using the Umamusume: Pretty Derby soundtrack, a game that all of my friends are into and I haven't played yet but low key the OST is just straight bangers. MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:45 INTRO 00:45-01:59 Sponsor 01:59-04:42 What is an Axis Modulation? 04:42-08:05 Ms. VICTORIA | Adjacent Vertex Modulation 08:05-11:03 U.M.A. New World | Inverse Modulation 11:03-13:38 Ready! Steady! Derby! | Axis Substitutions 13:38-18:59 More Axis Modulation Insights 18:59-19:45 OUTRO Special thanks to @YachenMusic for Uma gameplay Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

Why Does Lava Level Music Sound HOT? - 2026-01-31T17:01:37+00:00

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=CADENCEHIRA and use my code CADENCEHIRA to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev! Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about the most sweltering, melty molten bangers in video games. MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:40 INTRO 00:40-01:46 boot.dev 01:46-03:53 The Categories of Fire/Lava Music 03:53-16:55 Cultural Influences and Genres 16:55-22:42 Big Scary Low Sounds 22:42-24:25 Sound Effects 24:25-31:55 Misc./Lowkey Bangers 31:55-32:56 OUTRO Indonesian Music Theory in Zelda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH702yMOMU4 Special thanks to @AlphaSomething for helping with research, the Baba is You Discord server for supplying me with assets, and @JohnnyPunch95 for going into the pit and doing a big spin move. Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

Let's watch the Game Awards! - 2025-12-12T04:24:30+00:00

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

The Most Nostalgic Chord Progression of All Time (in Video Game Music) - 2025-12-06T17:01:24+00:00

Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=CADENCEHIRA and use my code CADENCEHIRA to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev! Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about Descending Line Cliches and some other fun descending chord progressions that can add some nostalgic spice to your winter blues. I love these chord progressions! MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:47 INTRO 00:47- 02:04 boot.dev 02:04-10:25 The Descending Line Cliche Chord Progression 10:25-14:33 The Canon Walkdown 14:33-20:29 The Minor Descending Line Cliche 20:29-23:53 Misc. Minor Descending Chord Progressions 23:53-24:49 OUTRO Heracles (A Dance of Fire and Ice) - Yooh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76SjJqgLzDg Special thanks to @brandonlaumusic for helping with the Heracles mockup, my sister for filming me getting hit in the face with a pickleball, my twin @YachenMusic for the Umamusume gameplay, and the BAZR dev team for making a fun game. Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

The 0.0001% of Time Signatures (and Metric Modulation) EXPLAINED - 2025-11-02T17:00:16+00:00

Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory It's finally time, let's talk about non-dyadic time signatures and metric modulation, and how they relate to each other! and some ACTUAL irrational time signature discussion at some point as well. MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:20 INTRO 00:20-02:59 What is Metric Modulation? 02:59-05:52 Same Pivot Rhythm, Different Beat Value 05:52-16:48 Different Pivot Rhythm, Same Beat Value 16:48-20:13 I HATE Irrational Time Signatures!!! 20:13-22:05 I LOVE Non-Dyadic Time Signatures!!! 22:05-23:01 OUTRO Plini Flâneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9JMXAYB2q8 Special thanks to @kiame-music and@bluhew for helping with the Hades II and Flâneur mockups, @AndrewMerideth for help with conceptualization/script, Björn Shen for letting me use the Big Björn Bjöunce, @A1Uwav for playing Risk of Rain 2 with me, and YOU the viewer for watching my video! I changed my vocal fx chain for this video lmk if you guys like it, I'm pretty mix blind lmao Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

should i post more covers y/n - 2025-10-04T06:41:37+00:00

Consider supporting me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Lmk which tiny chamber ensemble covers you wanna see next! pls excuse that one Bb Cello: @ryanfogal5066 Clarinet: Ana Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

Why Does Space Level Music Sound COSMIC? - 2025-09-27T16:00:38+00:00

Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's take a look at some galactic bangers to see what makes space music sound like outer space! MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:32 INTRO 00:32-01:08 The Categories of Space Music 01:08-11:52 Intimate & Atmospheric 11:52-22:15 Militaristic & Galactic 22:15-32:09 Grand & Cosmic 32:09-33:05 OUTRO Aurelion Sol Theme: https://youtu.be/ApCoJeatwac Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Special thanks to @AndrewMerideth for helping with time sigs/meter notation, @brandonlaumusic for helping with the Aurelion Sol mockup, and The Birdhouse for going along with the bit lol Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

The Complex TIME SIGNATURES of Deltarune's Third Sanctuary EXPLAINED - 2025-08-23T17:00:06+00:00

Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory Let's talk about the highly-requested Third Sanctuary from Deltarune and how it uses wacky time signatures and other cool things. MUSIC THEORY 00:00-00:43 INTRO 00:43-06:47 Intro Section 06:47-08:38 A Section 08:38-12:30 B Section 12:30-14:18 Breakdown Section 14:18-18:51 C Section 18:51-19:43 OUTRO Ralsei image in the beginning created by @discount_ralsei on instagram Apologies for the faint talking in the background, my roommate and my roommate's girlfriend and my roommate's friends were doing the Ol' Jitterbug in the living room. Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

The SECRETS that make Mario Kart World Rainbow Road a MASTERPIECE - 2025-07-15T16:00:01+00:00

Use code CADENCEHIRA at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/cadencehira Sheet music for this video is on my Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory The new Rainbow Road track is a BANGER and let's talk about why. MUSIC THEORY Special thanks to @NahiKikomori for art, @kiame-music for Silhouette cover, and various other people for research/memes. Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing 00:00-00:35 INTRO 00:35-05:41 Segment 0: The Intermission 05:41-12:51 Segment 1: The Overture 12:51-18:26 Segment 2: The River 18:26-20:32 Segment 3: The Space Station 20:32-26:26 Segment 4: The Finale 26:26-27:32 OUTRO Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

Why do the Mario Kart World Remixes GO SO HARD?? - 2025-06-16T16:01:04+00:00

🎬 Want to try film scoring? The Indie Film Music Contest is your chance! Score two short films, get pro feedback win prizes, and more. 🎉 5-Year Bonus: Get a second submission free 💸 Use code HIRA for 10% off the registration fee! 👉 Register now: https://indiefilmmusiccontest.com/cadencehira Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CadenceHiraMusicTheory THE MARIO KART REMIXES ARE CRAZY AAAAAAAAAA!! MUSIC THEORY. 00:00-00:48 INTRO 00:48-04:47 File Select (Super Mario 64) 04:47-09:11 Shroom Ridge (Mario Kart DS) 09:11-11:50 Dolphin Shoals (Mario Kart 8) 11:50-13:09 Indie Film Music Contest 13:09-22:12 Cloudtop Cruise (Mario Kart 8) 22:12-23:00 OUTRO Last measure of Shroom Ridge melody should be Eb F Ab instead of Eb Ab Bb as notated. oops Amin in File Select should be ii. oops D: Tunes used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ENe7ljc3rAmJRwvkyuf4JiK6H1vkjc-hdetju-bHXw/edit?usp=sharing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djivvi Bandcamp: https://cadencehira.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cadence-hira

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