Deconstruction and Analysis
Taking music apart and understanding how a song is put together. A lot of pop, rock and country music is fairly simple. But some songs get very complex. Those are the songs in this category.
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Stevie Wonder’s “You and I”
This is a beautiful love song, sung in many weddings. Deni wanted it in our wedding and since I was in charge of the music, I set about to learn it. Wow, what a train wreck. I’ve heard the song a thousand times but when I sat down to the keyboard, I got about 8 bars into it and was immediately lost. Here is why.
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Deconstructing Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke”
I love Stevie Wonder but his music is very hard for me to hear and play. It is much too complex for my ear. This video demonstrates why in the song, “Sir Duke”.
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Most Complex Pop Song Ever
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A Love Song in 6/8 6|2/8 time with a 6/8 Bridge (or is that 4/4?)
The song Touch by Amy Grant is a beautiful love song. Try counting the rhythm and you’re in for a challenge. Yikes!