Music Theory
The Gen Alpha Melody Appeared in Hundreds of Pop Songs for 20 Years and Nobody Ever Sued
Why 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' Is One of the Most Enduring Melodies Ever, and How It Quietly Became Three Different Songs
Chords in 'Just the Two of Us' Are More Sophisticated Than They Sound: Jazz Extensions and Voice Leading
The B Major Chord in Radiohead's 'Creep' Has No Business Being There. Somehow, It Works
John Williams' 'Imperial March' Sounds Terrifying Even Without Darth Vader on Screen. Here's Why.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Here, and 'Gusty Garden Galaxy' Is Its Secret Weapon. Here's Why It Works.
The Pixies' 'Where Is My Mind?' Never Resolves, and That's Why It Still Works Decades Later
Is the Super Mario Bros. Theme Jazz? Here’s How Its Harmony Works
Why This Piece from the Twin Peaks Score Still Haunts TV (and the Real Genius of Angelo Badalamenti)
