Songwriting Basics Section II – Analysis 5: The Grey Selkie o Sule Skerry
A sad and soggy tale of amphibious amour …
Scottish
Songwriting basics Section II – Analysis 4: Sir Alexander Leslie
A story of a Scotsman on the make – he founded the Russian Army!
Songwriting basics Section II – Analysis 3: The Green Fields of France (No-Man’s Land)
Let’s look at one of the best anti-war songs ever!
Songwriting basics Section II – Analysis 2: The Dowie Dens of Yarrow
Delving into the Dens of Yarrow!
Songwriting basics Section II – Analysis 1: The World Came to Springburn
New feature! Get those songs on the couch and analyse ’em!
Songwriting basics and tips 23: Borrowing Your Way out of Writer’s Block
Long-term loan service – borrow from Beethoven, Bach, and Berlioz!
Songwriting basics and tips 22: Some Tuneful Tricks …
Tips for twiddling that tune!
Songwriting basics and tips 21: Mix in Some Melodic Minor
Make that minor more melodic! It’ll help to sharpen up your game!
Songwriting basics and tips 20: Modes – Outlandish Locrian
It’s loopy, it’s loony, it’s Locrian!
Bob Leslie 