It’s unlikely you’ll find any rip-roaring country instrumentals making waves in these modern times. But…
Tag: a conversation with the blues
Dive into the history, legacy, and musical forms of the blues with our collection of blues Flypaper articles. To explore deeper, check out Soundfly’s free blues course taught by Princeton University music director, Vince DiMura, A Conversation with the Blues.
Are There “Happy” Blue Notes? Well, Maybe…
Okay, so there’s no such thing as a “happy” blue note, I made that up.…
Song Kitchen: “Peg” by Steely Dan
Welcome to the latest edition of Song Kitchen! Well aren’t you in for a treat, because…
Funk School: Breaking Down the i-IV Tritone Flip in “Uptown Funk”
“Perfect – fourth / Perfect – fourth / Tri – tone / Tri – tone”…
Overcoming “The Blues Rut” and Expanding Your Guitar Creativity
There’s a very good reason why the pentatonic scale is so generally pleasing, applicable, and…
Understanding Advanced Blues Harmony
The 12-bar blues is the most important structural element in the history of American popular…
The Alchemy of the Blues: Turning Guitars into Vocalists
One of the greatest secrets about the blues is that it’s not primarily about the…
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Yusef Komunyakaa on the Poetry of the Blues
Few people I’ve ever met speak with the gravitas of Yusef Komunyakaa. A conversation with…
The 10 Best Music Books of 2015 and 2016 (So Far…)
A ton of amazing books about music have recently hit the shelves. Whether you’re jonesing for a…
How to Memorize Any Piece of Music
Explore our growing array of Mainstage courses that feature six weeks of personal support and mentorship from…