Music Theory Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Random music news for Friday, August 7, 2020

Deep into the vacation staycation. I’ve discovered that there’s so much left to do around the house that I might

I will forever be impressed by people who have a command of music theory. This breakdown of the Eagles’ “Hotel

When it comes to learning piano, people usually will find that reading sheet music is boring, laborious, and perhaps, a

Even if you’re not into music theory of any sort, I think you’ll find this story about a weird chord

[Contributor Jess Walter wants to help you be a better musician. Here’s her latest. – AC] How to Understand the

This article at The Atlantic is almost two years old, but the principles of pop music production and presentation still

It’s called the Musicboard and comes from the same people who make Orange Amps. More at Gizmag.

Yeah, music theory can be pretty dry, but you must watch this video (via Wesley) that explains what every single rock

John from Live 88-5 points us to this very interesting article from Medical Daily on the essential building blocks of

This is a long-ish and rather academic read from Slate. But if you’re at all interested in music theory, it’s

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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