Groove3 Scaler 3: Harmony Workshop TUTORIAL
Join veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe for a deep dive into the harmonic potential of Scaler 3, the industry-leading music theory plugin. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to find the right chords or melodies, or struggled to finish songs, this course will help you unlock creative pathways using real-world theory tools like the Circle of Fifths, modal interchange, chord extensions, and more — all directly inside Scaler 3.
Designed for users who already understand the basics of Scaler 3, this workshop expands your understanding of harmony and teaches you how to apply it practically in your own productions.
What You’ll Learn:
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Quick Scaler 3 refresher to get everyone on the same page
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Circle of Fifths navigation and how to use it to build cohesive progressions
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Chord construction techniques using triads, 7ths, and extended chords (9ths, 11ths, 13ths)
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Modal Interchange — creatively borrowing chords from related modes to spice up progressions
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Chord variation & browsing tips to quickly explore new musical directions
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Arrangement tools within Scaler 3’s Arrange page to develop harmonic flow
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Live Sync — keep multiple instances of Scaler locked to the same progression
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Export MIDI to your DAW for full production freedom
Perfect For:
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Songwriters & producers seeking fresh chord ideas
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Anyone looking to better understand modern harmony in music
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Scaler 3 users who want to go beyond the basics
