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Jan 25, 2018 7 min

041: About the Hook

from Musicality Now Hosted by Christopher Sutton

We all know the "hook", if not by name. It's the catchiest, most memorable part of a song, and the culprit for getting the tune stuck in your head. In this podcast episode, learn what makes a hook, what differentiates it from the chorus, and how some famous artists have used it to elevate their songs from great to unforgettable. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 041 Instrumental hooks answers: • Queen - Under Pressure (or Vanilla Ice - Ice, Ice, Baby) • Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water • The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony • Don't Stop Believin' by Journey Links and Resources • Interview with the HookTheory team • Musicality Means… Knowing the Slang • The genius of "Hook" by Blues Traveler Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

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