Music Theory And Songwriting
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A music professor breaks down the theory behind Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
By Ethan Hein published
Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact

Brandi Carlile reveals the songwriting maxim that Joni Mitchell lives by
By Ben Rogerson published
“Joni has a knack for speaking the unspeakable and for making us all feel seen and uniquely understood,” she says

Raye on her decision to work with Amy Winehouse producer Mark Ronson, and those inevitable comparisons
By Ben Rogerson published
“I really just wanted to be like, ‘Do you know what? I just need to forget what anyone else is gonna say about this’”

The ultimate guide to the circle of fifths and how it can help you make better music
By Computer Music published
Frequently seen but often misunderstood, this essential music theory learning tool can help you come up with creative gold

Prince Legacy representative speaks out on cancelled documentary, and outlines future release plans
By Ben Rogerson published
“Prince needs controversy but it’s gotta be truthful,” says Londell McMillan

The Grammy-winning hit that Eric Clapton wrote to order, with a little help from Foreigner’s Mick Jones
By Ben Rogerson published
With Phil Collins on drums and Pino Palladino on bass, it was pretty much a sure thing

Is synth-pop-country a genre? Sabrina Carpenter’s new single suggests that is
By Ben Rogerson published
“It sounds like the song embodiment of a loving eye roll and it feels like a never ending road trip,” she says

"I can’t find the hook. I can’t find the chorus”: Barry Manilow says that songwriting has changed
By Ben Rogerson published
“Young people don’t write the way I was trained to write,” he believes

Natasha Bedingfield on how she made the 2004 hit that became a viral sensation 20 years later
By Ben Rogerson published
“We sang the ‘Staring, at the blank page...’ [section] about 100 times!”

Shiner from Those Damn Crows on how to write a No.1 album and the Slipknot riff he wish he wrote
By Jonathan Horsley published
With the Welsh rockers' latest album, God Shaped Hole, topping the charts, we check in with riff-master Shiner to talk song structure, grunge inspirations, and knowing when not to play
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