In episode 162 of the guitar music theory podcast, I have another installment of how does this song work

featuring Knights of Sedonia by Muse. news. Oh, Greetings guitar engineers. Welcome to the guitar music theory podcast. If you're captivated by the magic of guitar

music and eager to unravel the mysteries of music theory,

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I'm Desi Cerna, your host fellow guitar enthusiast and author of fretboard theory, guitar theory for dummies, guitar picking mechanics, and more.

In each episode of this podcast, I delve into the fascinating world of guitar and music theory

demystifying complex concepts and providing practical insights to help you become a

more informed and skilled guitarist. Together we we'll explore chord progression, scales,

improvisation techniques and more, unlocking the secrets that make guitar music

and irresistible art.

Today, in episode 162, I have another installment of how does this song work

featuring Knights of Sedonia by Muse. This song is an epic rock anthem that blends various musical influences to create a unique and powerful listening experience

The song released in 2006 on their album Black Hole's and Revelations stands out for its grandiose and cinematic feel drawing inspiration from progressive rock, and Westerns.

Pull up the tablet shirt to Knights of Sedonia and you see frequent

chord changes that appear to be all over the place. Once you determine the key, the

music modulates, leaving you puzzled about how it got there. However, the movement

makes perfect sense once you understand its logical pattern. Today I'm going

to break it down and explain it to you. It's going to be a great discussion but before

we get started what should you specifically be working on right now in order to

become a better guitarist go to my website, guitar music theory.com.

Answer the question I ask you about your playing and I'll send you free custom video instruction

that's calibrated to your current level.

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