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2016/12/22 07:52:08
cclarry
2016/12/22 10:51:19
dwardzala
When I read the thread title, I got a different idea.
 
But the article seems solid.  I have heard of the technique of taking a existing chord structure and reworking the melody (and vice versa) but have yet to try it.
2016/12/22 11:09:41
bapu
dwardzala
I have heard of the technique of taking a existing chord structure and reworking the melody (and vice versa) but have yet to try it.


Don't fear the lawyers, tell us the truth.
2016/12/22 11:11:11
bapu
Richie Blackmore admitted that Smoke On The Water riff is Beethoven's 5th's main theme in reverse.
2016/12/22 11:29:35
ampfixer
Ya, but it prolly took him years before he "discovered" it, aided by song writing stimulants.
2016/12/22 12:41:37
smallstonefan
bapu
Richie Blackmore admitted that Smoke On The Water riff is Beethoven's 5th's main theme in reverse.



I'm going to try that with some riffs I like and see what happens...
2016/12/22 12:53:03
bapu
In The Midnight Hour and Knock On Wood intro's are the same chords reversed.
2016/12/22 13:31:16
BassDaddy
bapu
In The Midnight Hour and Knock On Wood intro's are the same chords reversed.


Cropper said just play where the dots are and it should be pretty good.
2016/12/22 14:10:42
cclarry
bapu
dwardzala
I have heard of the technique of taking a existing chord structure and reworking the melody (and vice versa) but have yet to try it.


Don't fear the lawyers....



New song Title in the vein of "Don't Fear the Reaper"?
2016/12/22 15:07:15
Magic Russ
bapu
In The Midnight Hour and Knock On Wood intro's are the same chords reversed.




"Don't Stop" by the Stone Roses is literally "Waterfall" in reverse with new words on top.
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