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

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 […]
Mark Silver
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver