Music Theory And Songwriting
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“Stick to our chords”: Chris Martin rags Jacob Collier for his reharmonisation antics
By Ben Rogerson published
“I’m the worst musician in this room!” he admits

Why does the retro video game-inspired chiptune genre remain such a popular genre?
By Jon Musgrave published
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
By Roland Schmidt published
"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
By Roland Schmidt last updated
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
By Roland Schmidt published
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.

Gwen Stefani on the No Doubt song that “changed everything” after it became their biggest hit
By Ben Rogerson published
Best of 2024: She says she had “absolutely no idea” that it would become so successful

Learn how to understand and use dominant 7th-style chords
By Roland Schmidt published
If you woke up this morning, feeling a little blue, you’re going to need to use some 7ths in your music. Let us help you get over your gloominess and show you how they work.

The most-learned guitar and piano songs of 2024 have been revealed
By Ben Rogerson published
It turns out that The Eagles are still pretty popular, too…
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