Language often fails us when it comes to explaining why a rock song sounds like, well, a rock song. This video takes us through a way of expressing the inexpressible. There’s a little
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Before we get into music news for May 17, 2022, break your brain here. Russian hackers tried to get into Eurovision to keep Ukraine from winning. Fail. If you’re a fan of performer/songwriter/producer
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There is something called a Devil’s Interval. It’s a type of chord that was made suppressed and actually made illegal by the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in very Christian parts of
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Deep into the vacation staycation. I’ve discovered that there’s so much left to do around the house that I might have to take another week somewhere. Either that or I’m just lazy. Yeah,
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I will forever be impressed by people who have a command of music theory. This breakdown of the Eagles’ “Hotel California” has given me a new appreciation for the complexity of the song.
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When it comes to learning piano, people usually will find that reading sheet music is boring, laborious, and perhaps, a nightmare! Guest blogger Neil Nguyen from sublimelody.com brings us a visual, clear, and
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Even if you’re not into music theory of any sort, I think you’ll find this story about a weird chord fascinating.
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[Contributor Jess Walter wants to help you be a better musician. Here’s her latest. – AC] How to Understand the Circle of Fifths There are few shortcuts for musicians out there, but The
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This article at The Atlantic is almost two years old, but the principles of pop music production and presentation still apply. Thanks to Brad for the link.
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It’s called the Musicboard and comes from the same people who make Orange Amps. More at Gizmag.
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Yeah, music theory can be pretty dry, but you must watch this video (via Wesley) that explains what every single rock song you’ve ever heard (with the exception of that one Black Flag track)
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