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

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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