This is a seemingly dry music theory topic, but it gave me an excuse to sing “You Never Give Me Your Money” and “Fly Me To The Moon” over the instrumental to “I Will Survive”. Should I sing more on the podcast?
Chord progressions on the circle of fifths part one by Ethan Hein
The harmonic sequence that unites JS Bach and Gloria Gaynor
Read on SubstackChords Around the Circle of Fifths – Part Two by Ethan Hein
Moving backwards around the circle is the sound of classic rock, classic soul and classic video game soundtracks
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