Music Theory And Songwriting
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Exploring the quirky production and music theory choices of Grace Jones’ classic Slave to the Rhythm
By Roland Schmidt published
We take a closer look at one of the most iconoclastic songs of the mid-80s era; Slave to the Rhythm

How Amerie created a ‘00s R&B/funk classic with producer Rich Harrison
By Ben Rogerson published
“The original sample, you can feel the vibe there, but the way he flipped it is what really made it feel go-go”

How to avoid letting technical problems with the music-making process slow you down
By Andy Price published
It’s easy for us to hang around one particular arrangement or mix for months, pouring over the fine details. It's advisable to keep the bigger flow going

Why you should care about music theory - and 5 reasons you maybe shouldn't
By Richard Blenkinsop published
From half diminished chords to phrygian modes; music theory can be both a help and a hindrance to many, but do you really need it in order to be a great musician?

Shinedown’s Brent Smith on finding inspiration in a hurricane and why you don’t need to be play guitar to write a great song
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Shinedown frontman checks in to talk about the beauty of songwriting, the power of a song like Three Six Five, and to share his "most profound" advice for aspiring writers

Want to learn to play Wonderwall on the guitar? You’re not the only one…
By Ben Rogerson published
By now, you should’ve somehow realised that it’s in F# minor

Lorde on the Frank Ocean collaborator who helped to humanise the synths on her new album, Virgin
By Ben Rogerson published
The star performed a secret set to open this weekend's Glastonbury Festival

PinkPantheress on the pop star who she says is like “AI in a person, musically”
By Ben Rogerson published
“He was very cool, he was like ‘you know you don’t even need to credit me,’” she confirms
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