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Mindscape 208 | Rick Beato

on the Theory of Popular Music. We talk about scales, chords, and what it is that makes songs great. #MindscapePodcast preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2022/0

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208 | Rick Beato on the Theory of Popular Music

There is no human endeavor that does not have a theory of it — a set of ideas about what makes it work and how to do it well. Music is no exception, popular music included — there are reasons why...

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Rick is a leading expositor of music theory and appreciation, especially via his wildly popular YouTube channel.

Everything Music

11:46 AM · Aug 22, 2022

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One of my favorite YT channels. Can't wait to listen to this episode.

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I second this

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Indeed! His ongoing series “What makes this song great?” Gives wonderful insights into the subtleties of great pop songs, and really makes me appreciate the art and craft they show. And he is SUCH a fan!

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