neirocca sound-first music theory

Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

Last updated: May 20, 2026

neirocca is a sound-first music theory site: articles are meant to be read while playing the browser tools. Content is published under the neirocca editorial team name. We do not present the site as expert-supervised or written by professional composers; instead, we make the scope, checks, and limitations of each explanation visible.

1. Purpose

Our goal is to help beginners understand chords, scales, rhythm, and ear training by hearing the concepts immediately.

Rather than trying to cover every academic detail, we prioritize explanations that help new composers and active listeners know what to listen for and what to try next.

2. Authorship and editing

Articles are published under the neirocca editorial team name. We do not claim conservatory credentials, professional arrangement work, or formal expert supervision.

We build trust through checkable examples: note names, chords, scales, functions, and practice steps should be concrete enough for readers to verify by ear.

3. Original value

Articles should not stop at generic definitions. They should connect the topic to neirocca's tools so readers can play and compare the sound.

Whenever possible, we add composer-focused use cases, listener-focused cues, common beginner mistakes, and short practice routines.

4. Song analysis and copyright care

When we discuss well-known songs, we generally limit the analysis to chord progressions, functions, keys, and scale color. We do not republish lyrics, melodies, or sheet music excerpts.

If melody or notation is needed, we prioritize public-domain classical works, folk/traditional tunes, or original short examples made for the site.

Even when an underlying work is public domain, a modern arrangement, edited score, recording, or performance can have separate rights, so we check the source material separately.

5. Use of AI

AI may be used as a drafting or editing aid, but we avoid publishing mass-generated text just for search visibility.

Before publication, we check whether the article answers a real beginner question, whether it can be confirmed through the related tool, and whether it adds more than a generic summary.