Latest about Music Theory And Songwriting
A music professor breaks down the theory behind Black Sabbath's Iron Man
Following Ozzy's passing, we put one of Sabbath's best-loved tracks under the musical microscope
The surprising origins and intricate musical theory behind an iconic Police masterpiece
We take one giant leap toward a song with one of the most recognisable bass lines of all time
“Found some cassettes in the attic!”: Lisa Coleman just discovered her own ‘vault’ of Prince recordings
Will anyone ever get to hear them, though?
“Where words fail, music speaks”: Why storytelling through music exceeds other art forms
Narrative in music isn’t always about just what’s being said within a song’s lyrics - it’s what the music triggers in the core of the listener
Exploring the quirky production and music theory choices of Grace Jones’ classic Slave to the Rhythm
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
“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
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
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
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
