Latest about Music Theory And Songwriting
“You could think of this as theft, but it’s standard practice in the folk world”: A music professor breaks down the theory behind Bob Dylan's Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
As A Complete Unknown hits theatres, our resident music professor puts one of Dylan's best-loved songs under the musical microscope
“Don’t overthink it” : Finneas on how Billie Eilish's Birds of a Feather keeps it simple
Basically, keep it simple, stupid – we knew there was a reason we're not global superstars
“I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good”: Woody Guthrie's songwriting philosophy debated
Does Woody Guthrie's songwriting philosophy still stand?
“Stick to our chords”: Chris Martin rags Jacob Collier for his reharmonisation antics
“I’m the worst musician in this room!” he admits
Why does the retro video game-inspired chiptune genre remain such a popular genre?
It's a genre that leans heavy on nostalgia, melding melody, harmony and lo-fi sounds
The quick guide to the theory behind tempo and bpm
"The next time a musician says to you 'shall we try this a little more allegro?' you will know exactly what they mean"
"These chords are used on everything from The Beatles to Billie Eilish": How to learn triad theory
The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord.
Exploring the theory behind making beats and the importance of time signatures
If you are involved with commercial music, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘four-to-the-floor’. But why is four suddenly the magic number? We explore the myth of time signatures.
