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"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 ...
That time John Frusciante wrote in to Total Guitar magazine to share his thoughts on music theory
It was 2006, one hot summer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitar hero had some things he needed to get off his chest about ...
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Was John Lennon a good guitarist? And does it really matter?
Lennon’s guitar ability has been the topic of heated fan discussion, but the real question is does virtuosity matter when you ...
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“I took a bass string, put it on the guitar, and tuned it in unison an octave lower than the A string so I'd still be able to play with all six strings.” Joe Perry reveals ...
The guitarist shares stories on the making of "Walk This Way," "Back in the Saddle." "Same Old Song and Dance" and more ...
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How John Lennon Packed 10 Complex Chords Into 8 Bars
John Lennon's (Just Like) Starting Over is a masterpiece in melody and harmony. He wrote it as a tribute to his heroes like ...
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How to create satisfying lo-fi chords and progressions
Building a lo-fi arrangement which really sticks in a listener's head requires a bit of theoretical thinking When you ...
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Let it blow, let it blow – a festive feast of music for jazz fans
Georgia Cécile is at Ronnie Scott’s [ CHRISTMAS and jazz have long been snug bedfellows, with classic albums such as Ella ...
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“They Cut The Hell Out Of It” – Brent Cobb On The Steel Woods Recording His Song, “Better In The Fall”
Brent Cobb is one of the most talented songwriters in country music. Aside from being a phenomenal artist, Cobb shines when ...
“It sounded baaaad”: The anthem that made Pete Townshend pick up a guitar
The Who’s windmilling hero, Pete Townshend, put it pretty succinctly: “Rock ‘n’ roll may not solve your problems, but it does ...
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Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Appeal Over ‘Let’s Get It On’
Additional musical elements in the song’s recording — including guitar and drum ... that the syncopated chord pattern of “Thinking Out Loud” predated “Let’s Get It On” and was ...
Joan Armatrading: 'I don’t get angst when I write songs because I just know I can do it'
As she releases her 21st album at the age of 73, pioneering singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading on proudly accepting a CBE, ...
Commentary: L.A. new-music groups tackle election angst with a chance to let it all out
Concerts by Wild Up at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary and Brightwork newmusic at Monk Space help L.A. audiences come to terms ...