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Music Theory

8 songs to introduce Aeolian mode and natural minor scale

England, Scotland,
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, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
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Foxey Lady and the Hendrix chord

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, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
Guitar Amplifier

Bogner Shiva: boutique guitar amplifier found its tracking in metal genres

USA
, Rock, 2000s, 2010s
Music Theory

Plagal cadence exemplified by 9 songs in all diatonic modes

England,
USA
, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s 2 comments
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I Wanna Be Sedated: pure classical harmony cementing the Ramones' hit in punk rock history

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, Rock, 1970s
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Taking off with Pistol Packin' Mama

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, Popular Song, 1940s
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Maybellene: Chuck Berry changed the lyrics of his first hit while recording

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, Rock, 1950s
Music Theory

7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode

England,
USA
, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s 1 comment
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Subterranean Homesick Blues popularized Dylan's idea of an official lyric video

USA
, Folk, Rock, 1960s
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Shaman's Blues: quintessential The Doors song refined their most controversial album

USA
, Rock, 1960s
MEDITATION

Om Namah Shivaya: chant meaning and lyrics diversity in songs set in Panchakshari Mantra

India,
USA
, Devotional Song, Mantra, Indian Classical
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Smokestack Lightning: the eternal Howlin' Wolf blues of the passing trains

USA
, Blues, 1950s
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Rollin' and Tumblin' as the essence of slide guitar technique combined with lyrics diversity

England,
USA
, Blues, Rock, 1930s, 1950s, 2000s
Music Theory

5 songs featuring Dorian mode

Canada, England, France,
USA
, Ballade, Drinking Song, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, Work Song, World Music, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Nature Sounds

8 orchestral pieces depicting thunderstorms

Austria, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, Ukraine,
USA
, Concerto, Interlude, Opera, Soundscapes, Suite, Symphonic poem, Symphony, Baroque, Romantic, 20st Century Classical
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Wishful Sinful: atypical harmony of Robby Krieger

USA
, Rock, 1960s
Music Theory

Popular songs using Lydian mode

Canada, England,
USA
, Popular Song, Progressive Rock, Rock, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s 2 comments
Bansuri

Hindustani flute by Ronu Majumdar brings meditative mood to classical ragas

India,
USA
, Raga, World Music, Indian Classical
Music Theory

Locrian mode: music examples and harmonic structure

England, Russia,
USA
, Popular Song, Prelude, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
Nature Sounds

Classical music examples imitating bees and buzzing insects

Germany, Poland, Russia,
USA
, Bagatelle, Etude, Film Score, Interlude, Soundscapes, Romantic, 21st Century Classical
Music Theory

Popular songs featuring Phrygian mode and Neapolitan chord

Australia, England,
USA
, Jazz, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s, 2010s
Music Theory

Mixolydian mode: famous examples in classical and pop music

England, Germany, Italy,
USA
, Concerto, Fugue, Motet, Popular Song, Raga, Renaissance, Baroque, 20st Century Classical, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Indian Classical 13 comments
OBOE

The dramatic-abstract of Thea Musgrave's music as influenced by serialism

Scotland,
USA
, Concerto, 20st Century Classical, 21st Century Classical
Music Theory

Microtonality: the variety of approaches to microtonal music in world cultures

England, India, Italy,
USA
, Madrigal, Popular Song, Raga, Renaissance, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
PIANO

Scandalous piano experiments by George Antheil shocked early avant-garde scene

France,
USA
, Waltz, 20st Century Classical
Album

Surrealistic Pillow as the ultimate psychedelic experience pioneered by Jefferson Airplane

USA
, Art Rock, Rock, 1960s
FILM

Symphonic scores by Erich Wolfgang Korngold established new standards in the film industry

Austria,
USA
, Film Score, 20st Century Classical
Percussion

First ever composition for solo percussion by Edgard Varèse ionized Zappa to choose a career in music

France,
USA
, 20st Century Classical 1 comment
Album

Swordfishtrombones: groundbreaking instrumentation catches Tom Waits' signature sound

USA
, Experimental Rock, Rock, 1980s
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Mixture of traditional Mexican melody and rhythms as the secret of popularity behind Maria Grever's songs

Mexico, Spain,
USA
, Popular Song, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s

The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.

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The History of Popular Music

Musical Modes

Early Music

Indian Classical Music

The Epoch of Romanticism

Nature Sounds

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