Learning paths · Intermediate
Horror and suspense music
What makes horror music work, the techniques for suspense and dread, and full walkthroughs of real horror cues, plus a free sample pack to practise with.
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Stage 1
How fear works in music
- 1 5 Things That Make Great Horror Music (And None of Them Are Just Scary Sounds) 4 min
- 2 5 Easy Ways to Create Suspense (without Chords) 3 min
- 3 How To Make Terrifying Horror Music 9 min
Want this stage taught in full? Dark Thriller: Learn the sound design, writing and production behind my dark thriller tracks, from recording your own signature sounds to a finished, tense trailer cue.
Stage 2
Make some noise
Grab the free sounds, then use them.
- 4 Free Horror Music Sample Pack 3 min
- 5 9 Ways To Create Drones That Make Your Music More Awesome 9 min
Want this stage taught in full? Building Drones: Learn to design evolving drones that build in sync with a trailer, with a walkthrough of my track used on Nobody and Your Honor.
Stage 3