Simon Barnard

3 days ago | theguardian.com | Sam Knight |Simon Barnard |Nicola Alexandrou |Leah Green

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: For decades, Alan Yentob was the dominant creative force at the BBC – behind everything from Adam Curtis to Strictly Come Dancing. He was a towering figure in British culture – so why did many applaud his very public slide from power? Written and read by Sam Knight

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Kelly Burke |Simon Barnard |Nicola Alexandrou |Ellie Bury

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: The foreign policy establishment has been lamenting its death for half a century. But Atlanticism has long been a convenient myth

Nov 6, 2024 | guitarworld.com | Simon Barnard

The Melodic Minor scale was used by Paul McCartney the basis for Yesterday and in jazz standard Autumn Leaves to create a sense of airiness. It works a treat when soloing over minor chords, too... It is another great scale choice to use over Minor progressions. It’s not too dissimilar to the Harmonic Minor as it also features a Major 7th interval. However, the challenge with this scale when initially trying to incorporate it into your playing, is getting used to its sound.

Nov 6, 2024 | flipboard.com | Simon Barnard

Four terrible albums that featured one ridiculously good songLet's say you just bought an album from one of your favorite musical artists, and you rush home and put it on the turntable. You cannot wait to hear …

Nov 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Simon Barnard

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Douglas Elbinger/Getty ImagesThe Melodic Minor scale was used by Paul McCartney the basis for Yesterday and in jazz standard Autumn Leaves to create a sense of airiness. It works a treat when soloing over minor chords, too... It is another great scale choice to use over Minor progressions. It’s not too dissimilar to the Harmonic Minor as it also features a Major 7th interval.