Ep188 The Genius Behind New Kid in Town with Scott Sheriff
Guitar Music Theory
Desi Serna
4.7 • 966 Ratings
🗓️ 6 June 2026
⏱️ 91 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of the Guitar Music Theory Podcast, Carrie Underwood keyboardist Scott Sheriff returns to help me break down one of the Eagles' most beloved songs, "New Kid in Town."
Together, we explore the key, chord changes, harmony, tones, and techniques that make this classic recording so memorable. From sophisticated chord changes and beautiful voice leading to tasteful guitar fills and layered vocal harmonies, this song is a masterclass in musical craftsmanship.
Scott previously joined me on:
• Ep147 Scott Sheriff - Keyboardist For Carrie Underwood and Huey Lewis Tribute
• Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff
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| 0:00.0 | In episode 188 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Scott Sheriff and I break to the guitar music theory podcast. |
| 0:31.3 | I'm your host, Desi Cerna, and this is the place where we unravel the mysteries of music theory, |
| 0:37.2 | explain why your favorite |
| 0:38.2 | songs sounds so good, and help you become a more informed and skilled guitarist. |
| 0:43.9 | Today, in episode 188, I'm joined by keyboardist Scott Sheriff, and together we break down |
| 0:50.7 | one of our favorite songs of all time, New Kid in Town by the Eagles. This song |
| 0:56.5 | is a masterclass in songwriting, harmony, arrangement, vocal production, and tasteful guitar |
| 1:03.0 | playing. We'll explore the techniques that make the song so memorable and examine why it |
| 1:08.6 | continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release. |
| 1:13.5 | Whether you're a guitarist, songwriter, music theory enthusiast, or simply a fan of great music, |
| 1:19.9 | you'll gain new insight into the craftsmanship behind one of the Eagles' finest recordings. |
| 1:25.7 | It's going to be a great discussion. Now, maybe today's lesson is |
| 1:30.0 | exactly the kind of thing you should be focusing on right now, or maybe your playing needs |
| 1:34.4 | attention in other areas. If you'd like help determining what you should specifically be working |
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| 1:51.5 | calibrated to your current level. Whether you need help with learning the basics, bar chords, |
| 1:57.7 | finger picking, guitar soloing, fretboard navigation, or understanding music theory, |
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| 2:18.0 | You'll find a link in the podcast show notes. |
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