Billy Joel's "Allentown": The Hidden Jazz Harmony & Masterful Key Changes
#BillyJoel #MusicTheory #Songwriting #PianoMan #Allentown Billy Joel’s "Allentown" is a masterpiece of sophisticated pop songwriting. It’s a compelling narrative, but what’s happening "under the hood" harmonically? In this songwriting lesson, Tim Smolens breaks down the complex chord progressions, explores the mystery of the unexpected key changes, and uncovers hidden songwriting secrets that make this pop classic a structural feat. MASTER THE CRAFT WITH TIM: Join the Patreon Conservatory: / hccmusic Official Website: https://timsmolens.com/ EXPLORE TIM’S ORIGINAL MUSIC (I.S.S.): Watch the "She's A Girl" Video: • Tim Smolens - She's A Girl (Official Music... Buy Tim's Albums on Bandcamp: https://timsmolens.bandcamp.com/album... #PianoLessons #ChordProgression #MusicAnalysis #SongwritingTips #JazzHarmony #PopMusicTheory #TheWreckingCrew #BrianWilson #SteelyDan #MusicEducation #AllentownPA
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