Real World Music Theory

Why do sus4 chords include word sus?

Why do you write Csus4 instead of just C4?

Solo Like a Pro with the Tritone Substitution

Solo skills can often get stuck on a certain level. Learn about the various ways to use the tritone substitution in your improvisations.

Can’t Stop The Feeling (Justin Timberlake) 2/2 – Song Analysis

Learn the songwriting tricks and music theory used in Justin Timberlake's hit song. This is the final part of the 2-part series.

Can’t Stop The Feeling (Justin Timberlake) 1/2 – Song Analysis

Learn the songwriting tricks and music theory used in Justin Timberlake's hit song.

Blank Space (Taylor Swift) – Song Analysis

Understand the music theory behind the hit song Blank Space. Learn tricks for your own songwriting.

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