550 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (65%).
r/musictheory Traffic & Engagement r/musictheory Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/musictheory Most Active Times When r/musictheory Is Most Active
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r/musictheory Flair Performance r/musictheory Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Question | 315 (57.5%) | 8 |
| Discussion | 91 (16.6%) | 10 |
| Notation Question | 74 (13.5%) | 22 |
| Songwriting Question | 68 (12.4%) | 3 |
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r/musictheory Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/musictheory
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| music | 80 (14.6%) | 7 | 15 |
| chord | 62 (11.3%) | 10 | 16 |
| theory | 47 (8.6%) | 6 | 12 |
| song | 43 (7.8%) | 4 | 8 |
| help | 41 (7.5%) | 3 | 9 |
| chords | 33 (6.0%) | 5 | 18 |
| progression | 32 (5.8%) | 5 | 13 |
| time | 24 (4.4%) | 7 | 20 |
| key | 23 (4.2%) | 31 | 30 |
| question | 19 (3.5%) | 6 | 17 |
r/musictheory Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/musictheory
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 24 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 17 | 3 |
| drive.google.com | 3 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 3 | 13 |
| tiktok.com | 3 | 1 |
r/musictheory Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/musictheory
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Is this a valid Key signature?
What is this symbol?
What is this symbol next to the chord?
TIL that the range diagram at the start of a staff is called an ambitus
Explaining ritardando to students!
The Infinitely Rising Tempo Illusion in The Odyssey Soundtrack
What on earth is going on with the rhythm in “Puttin’ on the Ritz”?
I thought this was a Minor Triad and the more I look at it the more the answer confuses me!
Are there any popular songs using the locrian mode?
Argument about "Heroes" by David Bowie. Is it in D or G?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is this a valid Key signature? | 453 | 229 | image | Aug 29 |
| What is this symbol? | 245 | 22 | image | Aug 4 |
| What is this symbol next to the chord? | 229 | 13 | image | Aug 28 |
| TIL that the range diagram at the start of a staff is called an ambitus | 151 | 20 | image | Aug 13 |
| Explaining ritardando to students! | 142 | 177 | text | Aug 30 |
| The Infinitely Rising Tempo Illusion in The Odyssey Soundtrack | 142 | 17 | text | Aug 4 |
| What on earth is going on with the rhythm in “Puttin’ on the Ritz”? | 136 | 64 | text | Aug 17 |
| I thought this was a Minor Triad and the more I look at it the more the answer confuses me! | 120 | 45 | image | Aug 19 |
| Are there any popular songs using the locrian mode? | 120 | 130 | text | Aug 16 |
| Argument about "Heroes" by David Bowie. Is it in D or G? | 86 | 82 | text | Aug 15 |
r/musictheory Audience Overlap r/musictheory Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/musictheory FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/musictheory
What's the best time to post on r/musictheory?
Based on posting volume, r/musictheory is most active on Mondays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/musictheory?
r/musictheory averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/musictheory get?
Posts on r/musictheory average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/musictheory get most?
On r/musictheory, most posts are text posts (65%)